D-backs, pitching coach Butcher part ways after 4 seasons

PHOENIX (AP) — Pitching coach Mike Butcher will not return to the Arizona Diamondbacks next season.
The announcement was made Monday, one day after the Diamondbacks finished with an 85-77 record. Arizona was in the National League wild-card race until the last week of the season.
Butcher’s departure is somewhat surprising considering the Diamondbacks finished with a 4.25 ERA, which ranked seventh out of 15 teams in the NL. Arizona remained competitive despite dealing ace Zack Greinke