March 1 — Mandatory reporting date.

March 16 — Last day to place a player on unconditional release waivers and pay 30 days termination pay instead of 45 days.

March 30 — Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2016 salary.

April 3 — Opening day. Active rosters reduced to 25 players.

May 18-19 — Owners meetings, New York.

June 9-11 — Amateur draft.

July 12 — All-Star Game, San Diego.

July 15 — Last day to sign for amateur draft picks subject to deadline.

July 24 — Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y.

Aug. 1 — Last day to trade a player without securing waivers.

Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to 40 players.