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The Arizona Diamondbacks made headlines this offseason by signing Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million deal — the largest free-agent contract in franchise history. But before he even threw a pitch for his new club, Arizona stumbled out of the gate with a misstep that rival executives have been quick to criticize. The issue? […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost two of three games against the Chicago Cubs in this opening weekend series. This is not the way the D-Backs had hoped to start their season at home. Arizona floundered […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have dealt with some bad news and some good news regarding their starting pitchers for 2025. Jordan Montgomery is done with the team, having had to miss the 2025 season with Tommy […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks just began the 2025 MLB season, but they are already trying to secure a potentially big piece of their future. Right-handed starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt and the organization have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $45 million, per the D-backs’ official X account. Zac Gallen, who scuffled in a 10-6 Opening […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Chase Field. It will be a battle of two National League hopefuls as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Last season, he went 12-8 with a 3.27 ERA. But Taillon struggled on […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by signing Corbin Burnes. But they were overshadowed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who added Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki after winning the World Series. After signing his big contract, Burnes spoke honestly about his division rival. The Diamondbacks ace told Bob Nightengale […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks received some bad news about pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Their very expensive acquisition announced that he will have Tommy John surgery in the coming days. He is done for 2025 and is also […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the 2025 MLB season, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. It’s another setback for the 32-year-old Montgomery, who is coming off the worst season of his career. After winning the World Series with the 2023 Texas Rangers, he […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are going with Brandon Pfaadt as the No. 5 starter, meaning that Jordan Montgomery is going to the bullpen, along with Ryne Nelson, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. This is notable due to Montgomery accounting for $22.5 million on the payroll this season. The Diamondbacks have been trying to find […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making their final preparations for the 2025 campaign, where they will be hoping to emerge as a sneaky playoff contender in the loaded National League West. Ahead of Opening Day, the front office decided to take care of a bit of contract business, as they handed Justin Martinez, a promising young […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks near the conclusion of spring training, the biggest question hanging over the team isn’t about final roster cuts or bullpen depth — it’s about Corbin Burnes, and when exactly the club’s $210 million ace will make his debut. What seemed like a straightforward plan — Burnes pitching the second game of […]

The Arizona Diamondback made a surprise run to the World Series in 2023, ultimately losing to the Texas Rangers 4-1. After missing out on the playoffs last season, the Diamondbacks bolstered their starting rotation, landing prized free agent Corbin Burns on a six-year, $210 million contract. But despite adding one of baseball’s best pitchers this […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the decision to sign Jordan Montgomery last offseason after he helped the Texas Rangers win the World Series. It was seen as a great move, but the lefty struggled immensely in 2024 with the team, sparking trade rumors. Well, he remains with the Diamondbacks and continues to fight for the final […]

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 […]