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Zac Gallen Makes Official Decision on Qualifying Offer

Former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has made a decision on his Qualifying Offer. He has officially rejected the one-year, $22 million deal and will test his free agent market, as has been expected — first reported by insider Jon Heyman on X/Twitter.

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How Diamondbacks Have to Attack Each Roster Need

The Arizona Diamondbacks face a laundry list of roster holes this offseason. GM Mike Hazen will have his hands full trying to bring in the right players to fill those gaps with a limited budget.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

Diamondbacks Outright Reliever to Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a roster move. According to their transaction log, right-handed reliever Christian Montes De Oca has been outrighted to Triple-A Reno, freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster.

Mike Hazen News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Diamondbacks GM downplays team's payroll concerns

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has already publicly indicated that his team’s payroll will decline from the franchise-record $200M set in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the front office is handcuffed in terms of its ability to pursue additions this winter.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / ESPN / November 17

Team USA adds Crow-Armstrong, Carroll for WBC

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll were the latest players added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Mike Hazen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

D-backs No. 3 Prospect is Changing Positions

The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 3 prospect and 2025 first-round draft pick Kayson Cunningham is expected to change his position, according to a recent statement from GM Mike Hazen.

Zac Gallen News / Fastball on SI / November 17

Two Potential Landing Spots for Zac Gallen in Free Agency

Zac Gallen is one of the top free agent starting pitchers available this winter. He had a disappointing year with the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 13-15 with a 4.83 ERA in 33 starts.

Anthony DeSclafani News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

How D-backs Veteran Righty Endured an Up-and-Down Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks had 24 different players take an at-bat and 42 different players pitch at least one inning in 2025 on their way to a disappointing 80-82 record.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

Looming Rule 5 Deadline Presents Roster Decisions for D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with the rest of the teams in MLB, have some decisions to make no later than Tuesday November 18. This is due to the offseason transaction dates and deadline calendar.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

D-backs Named Unlikely Landing Spot for International Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks need as much help as realistically possible on the pitching side this offseason. Whether that help comes via trade or free agency remains to be seen.

Jake Woodford News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

Controversial D-backs Pitcher's Season Had Surprise Value

The Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the bumpier seasons in recent history in 2025, enduring extreme highs and low lows on the way to an 80-82 record. Through the course of that season, Arizona had to turn to an inordinate amount of players.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

Why Zac Gallen Belongs on Diamondbacks' Pitching Mount Rushmore

Early in the Arizona Diamondbacks' history, thoroughly dominating pitching became the trademark of the club, never more so than in their march through the 2001 Postseason and World Series title.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 15

2 D-backs Narratives to Watch Following GM Meetings

The GM Meetings in Las Vegas have concluded, and Arizona Diamondbacks fans have more questions than answers about the direction this offseason will go — as is often the case.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 15

Insider Urges D-backs to Re-Sign this Veteran Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some decisions to make this offseason. While the obvious needs stand out, and focus is mostly on one particular free agent pitcher, there's another re-sign candidate the D-backs should consider.

Jordan Lawlar News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 15

Jordan Lawlar's Bumpy 2025 Carries Heavy D-backs Implications

As Arizona Diamondbacks On SI continues its journey through the individual seasons of every player involved in a bizarre 2025 season, one player stands out significantly with regard to future impact.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Burn City Sports / November 14

D-backs’ Geraldo Perdomo snubbed from All-MLB second team

While the spotlight around the MLB tends to favor power hitters and big-market resonance, Perdomo quietly produced one of the league’s most balanced seasons at shortstop, blending elite discipline with underrated defensive value.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / November 14

Diamondbacks duo Marte and Carroll receive All-MLB honors

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks standouts Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll earned All-MLB honors Thursday, highlighting their strengths over the course of the 2025 season.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / November 13

Corbin Carroll joins Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team USA just got a huge helping hand for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, as Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll has announced he will be a part of their roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

At least seven teams have tried to pry Ketel Marte away from Diamondbacks

Marte, 32, is coming off a trio of monster seasons in Arizona.

Ketel Marte’s future with Diamondbacks gains clarity after trade rumors

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Ketel Marte News / LWOSports.com / November 12

Potential Landing Spots: Analyzing the 5 Best Trade Destinations for Ketel Marte

Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ three-time All-Star second baseman, is a prime trade candidate this offseason, with the Diamondbacks reportedly “motivated” to move him.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Report: Diamondbacks ‘motivated’ to trade All-Star infielder

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be looking to trade one of their top players this offseason. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale published a lengthy column on Monday that was full of baseball rumors and nuggets.