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Paul Skenes News / ESPN / May 7
Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates 
- Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Paul Skenes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 6
How The Diamondbacks Plan to Handle Pirates Ace Paul Skenes
The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing one of the toughest arms in baseball on Wednesday night, in the form of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Skenes is having, by his extremely lofty standards, a bit of a down start to his 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 6
What is one key for the Arizona Diamondbacks to gain ground in the NL West?
There’s a quiet truth about the Arizona Diamondbacks that doesn’t always show up in highlight reels, and that is that their season will go as far as their pitching takes them.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Why D-backs' Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll Are Struggling So Much
The Arizona Diamondbacks are not getting the type of production out of their top stars they've been used to in their recent stretch of play. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll — both touted as two of the more dangerous, electric hitters in baseball — have been on a bit of a skid at the plate.
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.
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Burn City Sports / May 6
How Eduardo Rodriguez is making a case to be the D-Backs ace this season
Eduardo Rodríguez didn’t enter the 2026 season with the expectation of becoming the unquestioned ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation. Two uneven seasons and instability clouded both his role and the club’s trajectory.
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / May 6
D-backs support Eduardo Rodriguez's gem, blank Pirates
Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings and Geraldo Perdomo had a two-run double during a five-run sixth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks notched a 9-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks' Best Story Just Keeps Getting Better
By now, Ildemaro Vargas is no longer an Arizona Diamondbacks secret. He's national baseball news. Earlier this week, Vargas was named the National League Player of the Month for an exceptional stretch of April play.
Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5
Inside Torey Lovullo's Unusual Meeting With D-backs Starting Pitchers
The Arizona Diamondbacks have not received the quality of starting pitching that was expected heading into 2026. After investing almost $110 million in the rotation for this season, they expected to have one of the better groups in the league.
2 Diamondbacks Players Outrighted to Minor Leagues
The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent two players outright to their minor league system, according to the team's transaction logs. Journeyman veteran catcher Aramis Garcia cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno.
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.
The 2 Prospects That Stood Out to the Diamondbacks the Most in April
The Arizona Diamondbacks handed out their monthly minor league awards on Tuesday. As is customary, the D-backs named one position player and one pitcher from each minor league level, with two such players designated as the overall, organizational MiLB player and pitcher of the month for their efforts.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Diamondbacks Outright Aramis Garcia, Jesus Valdez
The Diamondbacks announced that they have outrighted catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Reno and infielder Jesus Valdez to Double-A Amarillo. Garcia had been designated for assignment last week when Gabriel Moreno was activated from the 10-day injured list.
D-backs' Rest-of-Season Pitching Projections Don't Provide Much Hope
The Arizona Diamondbacks have stumbled to a 3-9 record in their last 12 games, dropping their overall season record to 16-17. The main culprit has been been the starting rotation.
Ildemaro Vargas News / Just Baseball / May 5
Ildemaro Vargas Is One of MLB’s Top Feel-Good Stories in 2026
Prior to the 2026 season, Ildemaro Vargas had played nine years in the big leagues and compiled just 1.8 bWAR. He had never posted an above-average OPS+, either, sticking around as a utilityman who played every position except catcher and center field across five different ball clubs.
Carlos Santana's Looming Return Quietly Creates Major D-backs Problem
Arizona Diamondbacks veteran first baseman Carlos Santana is in the midst of a minor league rehab assignment as he progresses from an adductor strain. Sooner than later, he'll be healthy enough to return to the D-backs' big league club from the Injured List.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 4
Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500. The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ildemaro Vargas News / Burn City Sports / May 4
Why does Ildemaro Vargas winning the NL Player of the Month award matter?
The beauty of a 162-game season is that it reveals new stars every month. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, April belonged not to their headliners, but to a player who has spent years navigating the margins.
Shawn Dubin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Nationals Sign Shawn Dubin To Minors Contract
The Nationals signed right-hander Shawn Dubin to a minor league contract, as reflected on the team’s official transactions page. Dubin made his debut with Triple-A Rochester yesterday, tossing a scoreless inning of relief work.
Ildemaro Vargas News / Fastball on SI / May 1
Diamondbacks Infielder Is Hitting .404 and MLB Fans Need to Know
There have been a lot of shocking stories across Major League Baseball in 2026 and Ildemaro Vargas is the most surprising at this point. That is an understatement.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
D-backs Designate Aramis Garcia For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced this morning that they’ve designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment and reinstated fellow backstop Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list.
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