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As Corbin Burnes signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in free agency, it caught many by surprise. While teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays were interested, he ended up going to the desert. While many were surprised by the decision, Burnes was equally as surprised. He detailed on Foul Territory TV […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to prove in the 2025 MLB season. After winning the National League pennant in 2023, they missed the playoffs despite having a league-best offense. So they went out and improved their pitching this offseason with Corbin Burnes. But the Diamondbacks have dealt with spring training injuries to Jordan Montgomery, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo couldn’t help but crack a joke when he learned that legendary actor Kevin Costner wanted to meet him at Salt River Fields, per MLB. His first thought? There must have been some confusion. “I’m like, ‘Does he know that I’m Torey Lovullo and not Tony La Russa?’” Lovullo joked. “You […]

The Cleveland Guardians found some success of late, reaching the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. However, the team hasn’t advanced beyond the division round since 2016 and so Cleveland felt it was time for a change. The Guardians traded Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason, moving on from a fun […]

The NL West has some interesting storylines coming into this season. The Dodgers are massive favorites again, but teams like the Padres and the Diamondbacks have the talent to push them to the brink. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an NL West Division Winner 2025 prediction and pick. The Dodgers are […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost two relievers to Tommy John before the 2025 campaign has even begun. Torey Lovullo announced on Thursday that Thyago Vieira and Josh Winder will have surgery on their pitching elbows, as reported by Mark Feinsand. Neither guy was expected to be a huge piece of their bullpen this season, but […]

Many MLB managers like to ease their veteran star players into spring training and limit the amount of game time they see. Warming up athletes while simultaneously mitigating their risk of injury is a hard balancing act to perfect. Corbin Burnes is making life easy for Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo, however. He wanted the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 playoffs by the slimmest of margins last year, but they are gearing up for another playoff push in 2025, as evidenced by their massive decision to sign Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract. And with the start of Spring Training right around the corner, the Diamondbacks are […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 postseason, just one season after winning the National League pennant. Even though the Diamondbacks brought in Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten the attention. With another dominant offseason, they are favorites to repeat as NL West and World Series champions. But Burnes told Bob Nightengale […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added an arm to their bullpen for the 2025 season. Free agent reliever Kendall Graveman is signing a one-year deal with the team. Via Jesse Rogers: “Free agent reliever Kendall Graveman is in agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a 1 year deal, sources tell ESPN. Graveman is fully recovered from […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into the 2025 season with a lot of intrigue. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Arizona Diamondbacks over/under win total prediction and pick. The Arizona Diamondbacks hit over this mark last season, winning 89 games and just missing out on the playoffs due to a tiebreaker difference […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 MLB playoffs by the slimmest of margins, but they are hellbent on avenging this heartbreak heading into the 2025 season. They put their money where their mouth is, splashing the cash for ace Corbin Burnes, inking him to a six-year, $210 million contract to front their rotation — a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran slugger Trey Mancini, formerly of the Baltimore Orioles, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, giving Mancini a chance to return to Major League Baseball after missing the entire 2024 season. Mancini has played seven seasons in the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a give-and-take offseason. They lost two of their more impactful offensive contributors in Christian Walker and Joc Pederson but signed high-end ace Corbin Burnes and acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor. It is unclear how the roster compares to a deep National League, but general manager Mike Hazen is obviously […]

The New York Mets made a historic signing this offseason. While Juan Soto is the new face of their franchise, they still have holes to fill. With Luis Severino now on the Athletics and Jose Quintana still in free agency, starting pitching is among their biggest needs. Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery needs a new home […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks had the best offense in the league in 2024 and still missed the playoffs. Their pitching was poor and Jordan Montgomery was a big reason why. He was their big offseason acquisition and could not stay in the starting rotation for the entire year. After signing Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Diamondbacks […]

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick isn’t afraid to share his opinion, notably with Corbin Burnes and the Chicago Cubs fanbase. After Burnes agreed to a shocking $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks, many were surprised that he chose Arizona out of other spots. He could’ve taken more money to play for the San Francisco Giants, […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a huge contract, there have been massive expectations put on the team heading into the next season. Showing Burnes’ excitement about joining the Diamondbacks, he spoke in his introductory press conference about the goals he has for the team. Burnes signed with Arizona to a $210 million […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the postseason by one game in 2024. While they could not recreate their 2023 National League Title, they have the pieces to make another run. They hit free agency hard, bringing Corbin Burnes to the desert but can still add more. What remaining free agents should the Diamondbacks target this offseason? […]

After winning two championships in eight years, the Houston Astros are focused on staying competitive in the present while also building for the future. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hungry to get over the hump and are aggressively stockpiling their roster with notable talent. These two franchises are each trying to navigate pivotal offseasons that could […]

Corbin Burnes signed a massive six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in recent days, but there’s been a lot of speculation about how much other teams offered him. The San Francisco Giants reportedly didn’t offer more than Arizona did to Burnes, per the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles all […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were recently able to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes, and it turns out they had a lot of competition for him this offseason. There were three other teams making strong overtures for the pitcher, per USA Today. The Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants all expressed interest in Burnes. The […]

One of the best starting pitchers in free agency this winter has officially found a new home. Former Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes has agreed to a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Burnes has an opt-out in his contract after two seasons, per Heyman. With this […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a significant move to address their roster this offseason, acquiring All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians. However, according to general manager Mike Hazen, the team’s work is far from finished. Hazen’s comment after the trade revealed Arizona’s mindset. “We still have a lot of work to do this […]

The Cleveland Guardians have looked into trading Josh Naylor throughout the MLB offseason. Naylor has had some solid seasons in Cleveland, but the Guardians have retooled a bit as seen by the Anders Gimenez trade. On Saturday night, a Naylor trade finally came to fruition, sending him to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor is off to […]

Before Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees on Friday, there was at least one more interested party. That team? None other than the Arizona Diamondbacks. A report Saturday morning indicated that Arizona is trying to improve their bullpen and asked the Brewers about Williams. “The Diamondbacks did inquire […]

When comparisons arise between Juan Soto and Ted Williams, dismissing them as hyperbolic is easy. But for those who have closely watched Soto’s evolution into one of the most feared hitters in baseball, such parallels are hard to ignore. Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, a self-proclaimed student of baseball history, recently weighed in on the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery seem headed towards a split. As the Diamondbacks try to recoup some value, Arizona has their sights set on a former MVP. The Diamondbacks offered Montgomery to the Chicago Cubs for Cody Bellinger, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. However, the Cubs have rebuffed that offer thus far. Perhaps […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 playoffs by just one game. Part of the reason why is the brutal season from Jordan Montgomery. After beating Arizona in the World Series with the Texas Rangers, the lefty signed a one-year deal with a player option. He posted a 6.23 ERA and went to the bullpen mid-season. […]

On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns took on the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup game that had major repercussions regarding which team will make it to the quarterfinals of the competition. The Suns may have taken care of business, 104-93, despite Kevin Durant’s injury, but their point differential wasn’t enough to take them […]

The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks faced off in an unpredictable 2023 World Series. Just a year later, both teams missed the playoffs and are looking to retool. Arizona is looking to keep free agent Joc Pederson and the Rangers are looking to add a new hitter. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic thinks the 2023 […]

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks both find themselves in a sticky situation this offseason. They should be motivated to modify their rosters after missing the playoffs in 2024, but each club is saddled with an issue that could stymie any potential free agency pursuits they wish to embark on this winter. Cubs outfielder Cody […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 postseason by just one game. After their stunning run to the World Series, they failed to make the dance for a variety of reasons. This offseason will be about addressing those issues and getting back into the playoffs. The Diamondbacks are looking to trade Jordan Montgomery, Jake McCarthy, and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in an enviable position heading into the offseason, with abundant talent in center field generating widespread interest from other teams. During the general managers’ meetings earlier this month, Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen acknowledged that teams have been reaching out regarding the availability of his center fielders, highlighting the scarcity of high-quality […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

Paul Sewald’s last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t go according to plan. The Diamondbacks demoted Sewald from his closer role in the middle to the later portion of the season. As he’s set to test the open market, teams are focused on the all-star closer, specifically, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sewald told Foul Territory […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the playoffs in 2024 after a spectacular run to the World Series the year before. They missed the postseason by just one game, falling short in the final series of the season. While it was not a disastrous season for Arizona, they do need to make improvements for 2025. The Diamondbacks […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks came painfully close to returning to the playoffs in 2024. After a surprising run to the National League pennant, they struggled at the beginning of the season. Now, they’re looking to make massive improvements for 2025. Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported that the Diamondbacks are considering a trade […]

With the 2024 baseball season officially in the books, teams have turned their attention to free agency. This year’s free agent class is deep and talented but All-Star right fielder Juan Soto is undoubtedly the headliner. Looking beyond Soto and the massive contract he’ll eventually sign, there’s a great deal of interest in Christian Walker, […]