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The Detroit Tigers have emerged as one of the American League’s most surprising contenders in 2025, powered by a deep lineup and a pitching staff that’s exceeded expectations. Yet, as the postseason race intensifies, one glaring weakness remains: third base. Despite a strong start to the year, Detroit’s hot corner has been a revolving door, […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline looming, the Seattle Mariners find themselves as buyers looking to make a playoff push. Their rotation, while solid, lacks the kind of ace who can anchor a playoff push. Enter Zac Gallen, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ right-hander whose name is swirling in trade rumors as the D-backs weigh their future […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got back to their winning ways on Wednesday night, bouncing back from a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday by defeating Manny Machado and company via an 8-2 score. But before the contest’s end, the D’backs had an injury scare concerning star third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who was hit […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly, who has struggled with cramps this season, went seven innings, gave up four hits and one earned run, but threw just 77 pitches on Thursday night against the San Diego Padres before his night ended after the seventh due to calf discomfort. “A couple pitches felt a little grab on […]

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the early 2000s, ascending to the role of general manager in 2010. Though he’s since moved north, the Mariners and Diamondbacks have become frequent trade partners over the past few years. With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, that could […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals have found themselves in a position few expected just months ago, buyers with legitimate playoff aspirations. After a turbulent offseason and a slow start, the Cardinals have surged back into the National League Wild Card race, fueled by a blend of veteran leadership and […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is one of the hottest names being mentioned as a MLB trade candidate. Gallen fueled that fire even more on Monday, after pitching in another solid start. Gallen pitched six innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing no earned runs. “If the DBacks are deadline sellers, they have one of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks needed something special on Monday night, and Alek Thomas delivered it in jaw-dropping fashion. With a must-win game against the San Diego Padres hanging in the balance, the Arizona center fielder made an insane catch that not only sealed a 6-3 win but may have reignited their push in the tight Wild […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a major setback on Monday as closer Shelby Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, retroactive to July 6th. The move reshapes the late-game pitching strategy for the Diamondbacks and complicates their standing ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The injury occurred during pregame […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing the San Diego Padres Monday night for the start of a four-game series at Petco Park in San Diego. However, Arizona will be without second baseman Ketel Marte due to an undisclosed reason as of yet. “Ketel Marte has been scratched ahead of today’s game,” Aaron Hughes of Sports Illustrated […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be massive sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They have multiple players on expiring contracts as their playoff odds decline by the day. One trade candidate is Zac Gallen, the starting pitcher who helped them reach the 2023 World Series. But Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen told a trade deadline story that […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hovering right around .500 this season and will likely need a big run to make noise in the National League playoff race, but the front office has some tough decisions to make before they get to the home stretch of the season. As it stands, the Diamondbacks are in fourth place […]

This season hasn’t gone to plan for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but that doesn’t mean that the team isn’t fighting. The Snakes are four and a half games out of the last NL Wild Card spot, and they are poised to get a boost going into Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Outfielder Corbin Carroll […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are slowly fading out of the playoff race. With that happening, the team has some decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. The Diamondbacks have a few key contributors nearing free agency, and those players can generate a high return should Arizona choose to sell. The Diamondbacks have not declared whether […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be big sellers at the MLB trade deadline. After adding Corbin Burnes in the offseason, they got off to a slow start and lost their ace to Tommy John surgery. The National League playoff picture is taking shape around them, and without a hot stretch, they will have to sell. Diamondbacks […]

Even at this early juncture of the season, every game matters for every contending team in the NL West as the Los Angeles Dodgers threaten to run away with the division title yet again. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants knew the importance of their contest on Wednesday night, with the former looking to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks (43-42) desperately need Zac Gallen to start acting more like the man who has made a significant impact on the mound the previous three seasons. While the organization would surely appreciate it if he boosts its playoff odds, which are in a somewhat precarious position at the moment, it also wants the […]

The San Francisco Giants are spiraling at the worst possible time, and Tuesday night’s 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks was just another punch to the gut in a brutal stretch. The D-backs launched four home runs — including back-to-back blasts from Randal Grichuk and James McCann — while Zac Gallen dominated on the mound […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are losing  a big bat ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. First baseman Trey Mancini has exercised his opt out and will be a free agent, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 33-year-old, who is six years removed from a 35 home run season with the Baltimore Orioles, is […]

There aren’t many rules to attending a Major League Baseball game, but one of them is to never interfere with a ball in play. One Arizona Diamondbacks fan didn’t get that memo — any of the four times it’s been delivered to him. The fan, who interfered with a ball yet again on Monday, has […]

Three seasons ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks went on a huge run all the way to the World Series. They would fall to the Texas Rangers, but the Dbacks used a late-season surge to give themselves a really good chance of winning their second-ever World Series. This season, Arizona would need another late surge to even […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is still working his way back from injury, but the former Rookie of the Year sounded optimistic when meeting with the media on Monday. Carroll, who is recovering from a chip fracture in his left wrist, has not played since June 18, but he said he is doing just about […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team with several players that other clubs want, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Arizona has frequently pushed back on all suitors, saying they won’t sell unless the season implodes. The Diamondbacks continue to push that message, per a USA Today report. The road ahead isn’t going to be calm […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost in extra innings to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. However, that was not Arizona manager Torey Lovullo’s main takeaway from the game. The Diamondbacks’ leader has supported his players all season, but today was serious. Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara hit James McCann in the second inning and Lourdes Gurriel was […]

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of baseball’s hottest teams. The Marlins had won a season-high five straight games and six of the last seven contests. Miami felt confident in its chances of making it six in a row with ace Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for the team […]

The San Francisco Giants have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were back in Phoenix on Friday night to get a weekend series with the Miami Marlins underway, but the crowd in red and black had bigger things on their mind. Everyone in the MLB is still thinking about the unfortunate events from earlier in the week in Chicago. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel […]

It’s been a difficult week for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. A Chicago White Sox fan hurled a vicious insult towards him, referencing his deceased mother during a game earlier this week. The fan was subsequently removed and ultimately banned from entering Chicago’s Rate Field. Now Marte is coming forward to reveal exactly what the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Chicago to face the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series and won the first two games. However, the story of Tuesday’s game was that a White Sox fan shouted derogatory comments about Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte’s deceased mother. The comments left Marte in tears near the end of […]

An ugly moment occurred during Tuesday evening’s game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox when a White Sox fan hurled an insult at Diamondbacks’ star Ketel Marte, evoking his late mother in the process. Marte understandably became visibly emotional after the insult and the fan has since been banned, per Jesse Rogers […]

Eight years ago, Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte lost his mother. During the 2023 NLCS, Marte dedicated his MVP performance to her memory. Unfortunately, his grief resurfaced on Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox when a fan hurled insults towards Marte. The fan invoked his late mother, leaving Marte in tears, per Nick Piecoro […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were dealt a tough blow this week as they officially placed Corbin Carroll on the injured list due to a fractured left wrist. The move comes as Arizona battles to stay in contention in the NL Wild Card race, with Carroll’s absence casting a shadow over the club’s midseason momentum. Diamondbacks manager […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White got a three-game series started on Monday night, and the Diamondbacks easily cruised to a convincing 10-0 victory. This one was never close as Arizona opened up the scoring in the first inning, and the White Sox were never able to make it competitive. It was a good […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox got a three-game series started on Monday, and the Diamondbacks are not holding back. Arizona is in a very winnable stretch of their schedule right now as they just finished up a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies, and they play the Miami Marlins next. The Diamondbacks […]

In need of a steady hand behind the plate, the Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar veteran. The club has signed catcher James McCann to a major league contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 35-year-old was released from his minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves to facilitate the move, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were 38-37 heading into Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks were dealt a brutal blow when star pitcher Corbin Burnes’ injury ended his season. His absence, combined with the high level of talent in the National League West, have put Arizona near the bottom of their division. The Diamondbacks […]

After a slow start in 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been targeted by contending teams as a potential trade partner. Eugenio Suarez in particular has drawn interest from teams looking to add a middle of the order bat at a corner infield position. And that interest likely grew after his monster game against the Colorado […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks will begin a series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening, but their star player remains out of the lineup. Corbin Carroll rested on Thursday after suffering a hand injury on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. While he wanted to play in the series opener in Denver, Torey Lovullo explained why […]

The National League West has already been a fascinating division with plenty of intriguing storylines, and it seems as though two teams in the group will remain in the postseason race despite mixed results. A recent report from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic suggests that the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks […]