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Diamondbacks Announce Lineup For Crucial Game 2 vs Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks, following a sloppy, ugly loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, face as close to a must-win game as could be imagined in mid-July.

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Ketel Marte made a baffling mistake that cost Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte made a rather inexplicable mistake to end Friday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was at bat at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 18

Why Didn't Ketel Marte Challenge Game-Ending Pitch vs Cardinals?

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a sloppy 5-4 contest to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, but the final pitch was the one that stung the hardest. Against Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien, and with Tim Tawa as the tying run at second base, Ketel Marte was called out on strikes to end the game.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Why Corbin Carroll's Current Slump Is Different From Ugly 2024 Season

When a player as talented as Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll enters a 4-for-50 slump dating back to June 28, concerns tend to arise. When that player is just two seasons removed from a brutal sophomore slump in 2024 that saw him struggle for months on end, there might be even more concern.

Tyler Locklear News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Why Tyler Locklear Isn't in the Diamondbacks' Lineup vs Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear was officially recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday afternoon, but he won't be in the starting lineup for Arizona's game one matchup against the St.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Zac Gallen Seeing Dr. Neal ElAttrache for 2nd Opinion on Elbow Injury

The latest update on Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is an ominous one. Gallen is currently on the 15-day injured list, dealing with right elbow inflammation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 17

Diamondbacks’ biggest second-half additions might not come at the trade deadline

PHOENIX — As the Arizona Diamondbacks begin the second half of the season, team president and CEO Derrick Hall believes the club’s biggest additions may already be in the organization.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Burn City Sports / July 17

What is the status of Geraldo Perdomo’s hand injury?

Arizona Diamondbacks fans didn’t need an official injury report to notice something was different. A wrapped hand briefly appearing during Geraldo Perdomo’s TikTok livestream was enough to spark concern across the D-backs fan base.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 17

Can the Diamondbacks stay hot after the 2026 MLB All-Star break?

The Diamondbacks couldn’t have scripted a better ending before the All-Star break. Four consecutive victories, a statement sweep of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, and 23 runs scored over three games gave Arizona exactly what it needed, which was belief.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Torey Lovullo Reveals D-backs Lineup Plans Entering 2nd Half

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming out of the All-Star break with both a sense of confidence and urgency. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in Los Angeles entering the break, they must now make a dash towards NL Wild Card contention prior to the August 3 trade deadline and convince their General Manager Mike Hazen to be a buyer.

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D-backs GM Mike Hazen Hasn't Lost Faith in Zac Gallen Despite Brutal Season

It's an understatement to say Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is having a poor season. With injury now added to insult, Gallen's 2026 season simply could not have been going much more poorly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 16

Cards, D-backs open second half in thick of NL wild-card hunt

It was a middling first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. However, things started to look up leading into the All-Star break, with the Diamondbacks winning four straight, including a three-game sweep against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 16

What are the key dates for the Diamondbacks’ 2027 MLB schedule?

The release of a Major League Baseball schedule rarely generates the same excitement as a blockbuster trade or a free-agent signing. Yet for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 2027 schedule tells a much bigger story than simply who they’ll play and when.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / July 16

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the first half with a 49-47 record and within reach of a playoff spot. It’s been an interesting time for Arizona, as some familiar faces have produced as expected.

Tyler Locklear News / Burn City Sports / July 16

Diamondbacks recall Tyler Locklear after standout season in Reno

PHOENIX — With outfielder Tommy Troy landing on the injured list, the Arizona Diamondbacks are recalling a player who has had a standout season at Triple-A Reno as they begin the second half.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Predicting Diamondbacks’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks are at a crossroads. Sitting at 49-47, good enough for second place in the NL West but 11.5 games behind the Dodgers and just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, GM Mike Hazen is caught between bold aggression and cautious patience.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Diamondbacks place rookie outfielder on IL with sprained right AC joint

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced on Wednesday.

Tommy Troy News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Place Tommy Troy On Injured List

The D-Backs placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The placement is retroactive to July 12.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Outright Pavin Smith

The Diamondbacks announced that first baseman Pavin Smith has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Reno. The Snakes designated Smith for assignment last week.

Zac Gallen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen (elbow) on IL

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injury list Sunday with inflammation in his pitching elbow. Gallen reported elbow soreness to the team on Saturday and he was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 12

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks rally to complete sweep of Dodgers

Ildemaro Vargas delivered a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and Tim Tawa hit a home run as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Zac Gallen Dealing With Elbow Inflammation, Won’t Start Sunday

Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was scratched from his next scheduled start due to elbow inflammation, relays Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.