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The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the MLB season so far when they dealt for Rafael Devers. The third baseman-turned-designated hitter had a shattered relationship with the Boston Red Sox after they forced him to change positions. The Giants might not be done wheeling and dealing yet, though. The future of Devers’ position […]

The Chicago Cubs are finally back in playoff contention. They have won just one postseason series since their 2016 World Series title and have not been spending in free agency. But last winter, they traded for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, signaling a desire to be competitive. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly getting a lot of calls from other MLB teams about possible trades. The Diamondbacks have several players being mentioned as trade candidates, including star pitcher Zac Gallen. There appears to be a snag though for Arizona, as those teams show interest. The Diamondbacks are reportedly not fielding any serious offers […]

After a slow start to the season that led some to predict the Arizona Diamondbacks would be sellers at the trade deadline, the team is suddenly red-hot. The Diamondbacks swept the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series and then won the opening game against the San Diego Padres Friday. And while it appeared as if […]

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is on his way to MLB superstardom. Merrill is following up his breakout rookie campaign with a strong sophomore season for the Padres. But the 22-year-old All-Star could miss some time after getting banged up in Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Merrill was caught stealing to end […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were hoping to bounce back this season after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Arizona failed to make the playoffs last season after reaching the World Series in 2023. This year the team has struggled to find its footing in the highly competitive NL West. And even though there’s plenty of season left, the […]

Although Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez had been succumbing to his pitching vices, walking nearly 18 percent of the batters he faced, the right-hander is still a critical component of the team’s bullpen. The thought of losing his electric arm for the rest of the year is tough to stomach, but that is indeed what […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a veteran arm as injuries mount across their pitching staff. Anthony DeSclafani, a seasoned MLB right-hander, has signed a major league deal with Arizona after opting out of his minor league contract with the New York Yankees, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman took to […]

With the MLB trade deadline on the horizon the Seattle Mariners are considered a team to watch. Seattle must decide if it will add reinforcements this season to help the club return to the playoffs for just the second time in the last 23 years. Seattle is rumored to be interested in adding a middle-of-the-lineup […]

The MLB trade deadline is still weeks away, but there are some teams that everyone knows will be sellers. Even before baseball was played, no one expected the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, or Miami Marlins to be buyers. But the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling and could be sellers at the MLB […]

The New York Yankees are working to win their first World Series in more than a decade. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Bronx Bombers are rumored to be looking for talent. One player from the Arizona Diamondbacks is getting mentioned as a possible pickup for the Yankees. “They need more pitching for sure, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is opening up about the possibility of being traded. Gallen is on a Diamondbacks team that has been reeling in recent weeks. The pitcher is one of several players rumored to be leaving soon. Gallen says the team is trying to avoid talking about whatever rumors are swirling. “No, I […]

Just two years ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks made an improbable run to the World Series. But, in 2025, they’ve been struggling immensely and at this rate, won’t even make the playoffs. Torey Lovullo’s ball club sits in third place in the NL West with a 32-34 record. To make matters worse, the Diamondbacks just lost […]

Between injuries and a losing skid, the Arizona Diamondbacks entered Monday night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at Chase Field in Phoenix looking to get some good news in the form of a win. That’s exactly what the D’backs got, but not before being taken on a wild rollercoaster ride. Arizona had a 4-0 […]

Saturday’s MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati reportedly had a delay due to an apparent head injury suffered by a home plate umpire, according to José M. Romero of azcentral sports. “Was told that umpire suffered a concussion, and a new home plate […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured their craziest win of the season so far on Thursday. Arizona completed the second-largest comeback in franchise history to defeat the Atlanta Braves on the road. However, a dark cloud hangs over the team now. Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will need Tommy John surgery that will end his season prematurely. The […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was forced to leave the 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 1 after experiencing elbow discomfort. On June 3, the club placed him on the injured list as the club evaluated his situation further. After some tests, it appears Burnes is going to miss the remainder of […]

It hasn’t been a week full of good news for the Arizona Diamondbacks. But that didn’t take away from their stunning comeback against the Braves. And the wild win drew a Torey Lovullo truth bomb, according to a post on X by MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM. “It was magical.” The #Dbacks turned a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the ninth inning of their series finale against the Atlanta Braves down 4-10. In a hostile environment on the road, Torey Lovullo’s team put together the second-largest single-game comeback in franchise history. The win is a major confidence boost for Arizona, which just saw Corbin Burnes go onto the injured list […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a series loss to the Washington Nationals this past weekend. Matters got even worse when starting pitcher Corbin Burnes left the game in the 5th inning with an apparent injury. On Tuesday, ahead of their series against the Atlanta Braves, the Diamondbacks are placing Burnes on the 15-day IL […]

The already disappointing 2025 MLB season of the Arizona Diamondbacks may have just gotten even worse. That’s after ace Corbin Burnes suffered an apparent elbow injury in last Sunday’s 3-1 victory at Chase Field in Phoenix over the Washington Nationals. Burnes’s status remains up in the air, but fearing the worst-case scenario for the pitcher, […]

An already beleaguered Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff is in serious danger of hitting rock bottom. Corbin Burnes suffered an elbow injury during Sunday’s 3-1 win versus the Washington Nationals, immediately calling for the trainer after allowing a base-hit to CJ Abrams in the top of the fifth inning. He raised anxiety levels even further with […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have an injury situation to keep track of after pitcher Corbin Burnes went down during Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Nationals. Burnes suffered the injury in the top of the fifth inning, which seemed to significantly affect his elbow. He threw a pitch that saw the Nationals’ CJ Abrams successfully hit the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently leading the Washington Nationals, but they may have just been dealt an injury to one of their key players, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Corbin Burnes just left his start for Arizona after an apparent arm injury. His cutter velocity had dipped two to three ticks before that,” Passan wrote […]

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters. While the Diamondbacks look to improve, Gallen would speak about the toughest battles he’s had to face in a still-young career. Speaking to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added a potential reliever to help their injury-riddled bullpen. The ball club has signed former New York Mets right-hander Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league deal and he’ll be assigned to triple-A Reno, via Alex Weiner: “The Diamondbacks signed free agent reliever Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract, per transactions […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are experiencing a rough patch. In particular, three Diamondback players are feeling the brunt from fans for their struggles. Eduardo Rodriguez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Zac Gallen.  The latter of which is coming off a shellacking on Tuesday, losing 10-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander gave up five earned runs in […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Eugenio Suarez puts the P in power. In late April, Suarez was named the NL Player of the Week for hitting four home runs against the Atlanta Braves.  There is no stopping his abundance of dominance at the plate. On Monday, Suarez emphatically hit his 15th home run of the year against the […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster brimming with both established stars and promising young talent, the D-backs’ ambitions to contend in a competitive National League West hinge on making tough decisions to optimize their roster for the stretch run. With the […]

Nolan Arenado’s heroics helped seal a win for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday — but it nearly knocked the wind out of him. Literally. In the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks, Arenado chased a foul pop-up off the bat of Ketel Marte and made a full-speed, tumbling catch into […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting a crucial arm back ahead of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Right-hander Justin Martinez is being reinstated from the IL after recovering from right shoulder inflammation. Manager Torey Lovullo spoke on Martinez’s rehab performance on the 20th. “Everything checked out. I spoke to him today. He said […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had some ups and downs this season, and are hovering around the .500 mark. Overall, they have not been able to keep up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing them by five games for first place in the National League West. Three players stand out due to their struggles, and Diamondbacks […]

For all the uberteam hand wringing over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason, it might be surprising to learn they’ve actually lost four straight games. Including a three-game sweep by the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers are in a bit of a slump of late as injuries have wiped out much of the starting […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making a loud statement in Los Angeles, jumping out to an early seven run lead over the Dodgers before the fourth inning. Fueled by back-to-back bombs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno, the blowout is clearly on. Gurriel Jr. broke the game open first, launching a 395-foot, two-run blast off […]

The Automated Ball-Strike System, which could come to Major League Baseball as soon as next season, is still imperfect, as Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes has learned. “There is a margin for error that I think fans don’t realize, that a lot of players didn’t realize,” Burnes told The Athletic. Burnes says there may be […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks received some good news over the weekend as right-hander Justin Martinez made a successful rehab appearance in the Arizona Complex League, offering optimism about a return to the big-league bullpen in the near future. Martinez, who landed on the injured list earlier this month with right shoulder inflammation, pitched one inning Saturday […]

After missing out on the postseason for five straight years the Arizona Diamondbacks surprisingly won the National League pennant in 2023. Unfortunately Arizona followed that magical season up by missing the playoffs altogether in 2024. And in the early part of this season, the Diamondbacks are six games out of first in the NL West. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were founded in 1998 and almost immediately became a playoff team. Those early years cemented a fan base that was left disappointed for over a decade when they did not win a playoff series. But their recent trip to the World Series has reignited their competitive window. Who are the greatest Diamondbacks […]

The San Francisco Giants hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks for a Wednesday afternoon series finale. Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo got tossed in the 8th inning of the contest after arguing a changed call on the field. Giants infielder Christian Koss was rounding second base when he ran into shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. On the field, there was […]