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Exciting D-backs Rookie Gets First Start at Shortstop vs Blue Jays

The Arizona Diamondbacks are going with a different look to their defensive alignment for Sunday afternoon's finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Starting shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who played a rough, mistake-filled game in Saturday night's win, will get a day off — as manager Torey Lovullo had alluded to in Saturday's postgame presser.

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Diamondbacks Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. The 31-year-old is represented by CAA Sports.

Corbin Carroll News / Field Level Media / April 18

Corbin Carroll grand slam extends D-Backs' win streak, Blue Jays' skid

Corbin Carroll broke a tie with an opposite-field grand slam in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Phoenix on Saturday.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Lourdes Gurriel News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

D-backs Teammates React to Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Incredible ACL Return

Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was activated from the injured list by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, just seven and a half months after tearing his ACL on a play in the outfield.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

Diamondbacks Sign Former Yankees Infielder

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made an addition to their minor league depth. According to their transaction logs, the D-backs have signed veteran journeyman utility infielder and outfielder Andrew Velasquez to a minor league contract.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

How Brandon Pfaadt is Adjusting to New Bullpen Role

Brandon Pfaadt walked into manager Torey Lovullo's office in the aftermath of his shift from starter to reliever with a simple message: "I just want to win baseball games." However and whenever the Diamondbacks might call upon him, the right-hander is ready to go.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Diamondbacks Reinstate Lourdes Gurriel Jr., DFA Luken Baker

After suffering a torn right ACL on September 1, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is ready for his return to the majors, as the Diamondbacks officially reinstated the outfielder from the 10-day injured list. To make room for Gurriel on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, first baseman Luken Baker was designated for assignment.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

The Soroka Risk is Paying Off Better Than D-backs Could Have Imagined

It didn't feel like it had been nearly seven years since Michael Soroka had completed a seven-inning start in the majors. But it looked every bit of a dominant outing.

A.J. Vukovich News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

D-backs Outfield Prospect to Miss Significant Time With Shoulder Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks' outfield depth has taken another hit. D-backs outfield prospect A.J. Vukovich suffered a left shoulder injury on a slide earlier this week and is expected to be sidelined two to three months as a result, Diamondbacks On SI's Jack Sommers reports.

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Nolan Arenado News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

How D-backs' Nolan Arenado Rediscovered His Swing

Nolan Arenado made a slight move back with his left leg, then got the leg down and ripped a perfectly-synced swing through the zone at a fastball on the inner edge of the plate.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 18

Under-the-Radar D-backs Prospect Reaches Historic Home Run Streak

A historic streak came to an end on Friday night, but the record will stand, for the time being. Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Manuel Pena, who is not a name one would find on Arizona's MLB Pipeline top-30 prospect rankings, completed a record-breaking accomplishment earlier this week.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / April 18

Nolan Arenado, Michael Soroka carry D-backs over Jays

Nolan Arenado homered for the third time in four games and drove in two, Michael Soroka won his fourth game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 in Phoenix on Friday.

Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Nearing A Return

The Diamondbacks could get Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back just in time for a matchup against his former team. “Don’t be surprised if you see him in our lineup this weekend,” manager Torey Lovullo told the Burns & Gambo Show.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Blue Jays Make Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, they enter the matchup on a two-game losing streak and with a depleted pitching staff.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays

The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home as one of the hottest teams in baseball, set to open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in Phoenix.

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The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 46 MLB players in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to drive in at least 130 runs in multiple seasons can you name in six minutes?

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare

Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to experiencing a lower back injury. With Game 3 of the three-game series taking place at 12:35 p.m.

Ketel Marte News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Diamondbacks Announce Ketel Marte News After Removal From Lineup

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make a return to the MLB playoffs this year. Fortunately, they have three of the most talented position players in their lineup every day in outfielder Corbin Carroll, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and second baseman Ketel Marte.