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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 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 […]

The San Francisco Giants were the first team to make a blockbuster move in 2025. The Giants traded for Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers to bolster their lineup. However, San Francisco is still under pressure to keep up with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitching remains the Giants’ biggest problem, but […]

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 (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 New York Yankees are still at the top of the American League East, but their lead is slim. Both New York and the Tampa Bay Rays won their games on Wednesday, but the trajectory of each is different. The Yankees offense is in a free fall, lacking the dominance they started the season with. […]

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 […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]

After the San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in what was a shocking trade on Sunday, one has to wonder if the team will be making another splash in the market. With Giants president Buster Posey looking to fortify his team even after Devers, ESPN’s Buster Olney could hint […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been playing some good baseball over the past few weeks, and they’ve been doing it without their starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, who has been sidelined by right thumb inflammation. Though it looks like he could be ramping up to return soon, the Blue Jays are still looking to add depth […]

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 […]

June is here, meaning trade season is ramping up in baseball. The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already running rampant about which stars will be on the trading block. The landscape is shifting, though, as teams like the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles have started to win games after disastrous […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 Arizona Diamondbacks are in one of the more competitive divisions in the entire league. Every game counts for Torey Lovullo’s squad, including starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. He needs to step up to replace Corbin Burnes after the veteran might miss time with shoulder inflammation. Arizona’s fans are doing their part, sending Kelly and the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is going to soon have plenty of suitors for his services. The New York Mets and the New York Yankees are expected to be interested in the pitcher when he becomes a free agent, per USA Today. “Gallen, who will be a coveted free agent this winter, certainly loves pitching […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks needed heroics from Geraldo Perdomo and a good start from Zac Gallen, but they won their series against the New York Mets. Thursday’s win marked a special moment for the team; the Diamondbacks won a series at Citi Field for the first time since 2017. The impact of the win could go […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Torey Lovullo find themselves in a tough spot one month into the 2025 season. The Arizona batters are lighting up the scoreboard, but it isn’t translating to wins. To make matters worse, closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez are set for stints on the injured list alongside fellow reliever Kendall Graveman. […]

As Arizona Diamondbacks star Zac Gallen recorded 13 strikeouts against the New York Yankees, there could be a chance the team on the other end of that domination was very impressed. As there have been rumors of the Diamondbacks trading Gallen, the Yankees could be one team that is in the running if that time […]

Zac Gallen matched his career high with 13 strikeouts, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on a cold, rainy night in the Bronx. After a rough Opening Day, Gallen found his rhythm Wednesday, retiring 11 straight batters and keeping New York off balance with his sharp knuckle curve. […]

Zac Gallen was electric on Wednesday night in the Bronx, and even Yankees manager Aaron Boone had no choice but to tip his cap to the Diamondbacks’ ace following a 4-3 Arizona victory. “He was really dealing,” Boone said postgame when asked about what made Gallen so effective. "He was really dealing." Aaron Boone talks […]

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 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 […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2024 season did not go to plan after the team reached the World Series in 2023. Arizona fell just short of a postseason spot, as the Diamondbacks’ pitching struggled throughout the ’24 campaign. The Diamondbacks didn’t waste too much time after their season came to an end, as Bob Nightengale of USA […]

It was a concerning moment Saturday when Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte left the win over the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-1, early as he was injured on a slide by catcher Garrett Stubbs. While he was limping off, Marte did speak after the game to talk about the injury and a possible timetable for a return […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks broke a three-game losing streak as they beat the Oakland Athletics Saturday, 3-0, off the strong performance from pitcher Zac Gallen who came back from the injured list. He was sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury, but in his come back outing, he looked like he had no limitations […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is currently on the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old could return soon, however. According to MLB.com, Gallen could return during the Diamondbacks’ upcoming June 28-30 series against the Oakland Athletics barring any setbacks in his recovery. Gallen has almost missed a month due to the injury. […]

After making it all the way to the World Series last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t exactly followed things up the way they would have expected to. Their 37-38 record has them sitting nine games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, but they could soon get a boost in the return […]

Although many people considered the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2023 National League Pennant run to be a fluke, the team’s exceptional amount of promise was undeniable. Earning a second straight trip to the World Series is obviously a daunting task for this group, but sustained success definitely appears achievable. Needless to say, 2024 is not going as […]

Game 5 of the World Series was ultimately the end of the road for the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, the night started out much more jovial for Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen. The right-hander held a no-hitter heading into the seventh inning. However, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager broke it up with a grounder down the […]

In the aftermath of their unexpected 2023 World Series run, the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by ace Zac Gallen, have issued a bold claim about their future ambitions. The message is clear: the Diamondbacks not just content with last year’s success; they’re hungry for more. “We are a better team,” Gallen said, per Bob Nightengale of […]

It’s Christmas in the Bronx, and the New York Yankees have plenty of needs to address if they want to compete for a World Series championship in 2024. Given the addition of Juan Soto that strengthened the Yankees’ lineup, their biggest need now is pitching, especially after missing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency. […]

No one expected Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks to reach the World Series in 2023. But after expericing vast postseason success, Gallen is looking to ensure that the Diamondbacks prove they’re here to stay and that their run wasn’t a fluke. Reaching the playoffs as a Wild Card team, Arizona took down the likes […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were defeated in Game 4 of the World Series and are now one defeat away from elimination. Despite the Texas Rangers’ 3-1 series lead, Arizona is not giving up hope. The D’Backs must be open to making some changes in strategy if they want to come back and win the 2023 World […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to their ace Zac Gallen in Game 1 of the World Series. Gallen, who has endured his share of ups and downs so far during the postseason, addressed his upcoming Game 1 start against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. “I said it after the two [NLCS] starts, just a lack […]