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The Arizona Diamondbacks, with the 303rd pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, selected shortstop Brady Counsell out of the University of Kansas in the 10th round.

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Diamondbacks Take Former Vanderbilt Closer in MLB Draft

With the 183rd pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Arizona Driamondbacks selected right-handed reliever Sawyer Hawks out of the University of Vanderbilt. Hawks becomes the fourth pitcher to be taken over the D-backs' first six draft picks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

Diamondbacks Draft South Carolina Outfielder in Fifth Round

With the 153rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected outfielder Nathan Hall out of the University of South Carolina. Hall is just the second position player Arizona has taken in this year's draft, with three straight pitching prospects drafted with their last three picks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

Diamondbacks Take Third Straight Pitcher in MLB Draft

With the 123rd overall pick, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Dean Livingston, a right-handed pitcher out of Hebron Christian Academy in Georgia. After taking a shortstop with their first-round selection, the Diamondbacks have now taken three straight pitching prospects with each of their following picks at picks 29, 92 and 123.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

D-backs Have Listened To Offers On Outfield Depth

The Diamondbacks remain on the fringes of the NL postseason picture, sitting five and a half games out in the Wild Card chase. General manager Mike Hazen

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

Diamondbacks Scouting Director Ian Rebhan Talks Draft Picks

As the first round of the 2025 amateur draft unfolded, Arizona Diamondbacks scouting director Ian Renhan knew who he was going to target. The problem was the player he really wanted, high school shortstop Kayson Cunningham, was projected to go within the first 12-14 picks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

How Kayson Cunningham Became Diamondbacks' First-Round Pick

Back in June, the Arizona Diamondbacks hosted high school shortstop Kayson Cunningham for a workout. When it came time for Cunningham to take swings off the Trajekt machine (a machine that simulates the spin, velocity and movement of real major-league pitchers) the 19-year-old asked to hit off ace righty Paul Skenes.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

Three Takeaways from D-backs' Disappointing Series Loss to Angels

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped the first two games against the Los Angeles Angels Friday and Saturday before salvaging the series finale. They will head to the break with a 47-50 record, 5.5 games out of the third NL Wild Card San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / July 14

Diamondbacks hold strong and avoid sweep against Angels on Sunday

ANAHEIM – Arizona was able to avoid the sweep on Sunday as the Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Angels by a score of 5-1 at Angel Stadium. What began as a quiet afternoon at the plate quickly turned in favor of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and was a costly unraveling for the Los Angeles Angels.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 13

Diamondbacks Take Another Power Righty in MLB Draft

With the No. 92 pick in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected right-handed pitcher Brian Curley out of the University of Georgia.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 13

Diamondbacks Take RHP Patrick Forbes With 29th Pick in Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks chose college right-hander Patrick Forbes out of Louisville with their compensation round, 29th overall draft pick on Sunday. The pick was awarded to Arizona due to the Houston Astros signing Christian Walker, who had rejected a qualifying offer.

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Arizona Diamondbacks select Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes in 2025 MLB Draft

Louisville right-handed pitcher Patrick Forbes has heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft. Forbes was selected with the No. 29 pick in the first round by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Key Angels error leads to Diamondbacks big inning and victory

Merrill Kelly allowed one run on one hit over five innings en route to his eighth win of the season and Jose Herrera hit a check-swing two-run double to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 13

D-backs Steal High-Ranked Prospect With First-Round Pick

With the 18th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected shortstop Kayson Cunningham, a left-handed hitting shortstop out of Lady Bird Johnson High School in San Antonio Texas.

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Arizona Diamondbacks select Texas SS commit Kayson Cunningham in 2025 MLB Draft

Texas shortstop commit Kayson Cunningham was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He now has the option to begin his pro career!

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Blue Jays interested in trading for Diamondbacks starter

After operating with a short-handed rotation for much of the season, starting pitching is a natural need for the Blue Jays as the deadline approaches.

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Diamondbacks rumors: What D-backs want in return for stars at trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves stuck in a familiar position: hovering around .500 and facing a harsh reality as the trade deadline approaches.

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2025 MLB Draft: Tracking Every Diamondbacks Pick

On Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks will begin to welcome a new class of prospects into the organization, as the 2025 MLB Draft commences on Sunday afternoon.

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Diamondbacks reportedly ready to sell with eye toward 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly ready to raise the white flag for 2025.

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Former Cy Young finalist could be available for trade

A former National League Cy Young finalist could be on the move in the next two weeks. The Arizona Diamondbacks are viewed around the league as likely sellers, and that could include pitcher Zac Gallen, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Angels aim to sweep Diamondbacks, reach .500 mark

The Los Angeles Angels have a chance to hit the All-Star break at the .500 mark if they can complete a three-game series sweep of the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Drey Jameson is the only person to beat Corbin Carroll in a race

Corbin Carroll is one of the fastest players in MLB, but what’s crazy is that he is not even the fastest player on his own team. Carroll told Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo that he has only lost two footraces in his life.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Diamondbacks Notes: Beeks, Graveman, Gallen, Kelly, Miller

Prior to yesterday’s 6-5 loss to the Angels, the Diamondbacks placed left-hander Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list due to lower back inflammation, with a retroactive placement date of July 8.

Randal Grichuk News / Burn City Sports / July 12

Randal Grichuk’s multi-home run game not enough for Diamondbacks to overcome walk-off loss

ANAHEIM – Arizona lost another close matchup as the Diamondbacks were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels as they walked off the Snakes on Friday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 11

Urgency builds as Diamondbacks open critical stretch starting in Anaheim

ANAHEIM – The Arizona Diamondbacks will open a three-game road series Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels and will look to pick up some much-needed victories.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / July 11