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Diamondbacks Sign Max Kepler

The Diamondbacks announced a one-year deal with outfielder Max Kepler. The signing won’t yet impact Arizona’s 40-man roster or active roster, as Kepler is still on the restricted list while serving an 80-game PED suspension.

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Diamondbacks Enter Trade Season Focused on Bullpen Reinforcements

The Diamondbacks are heading into the trade deadline with a clear plan. General manager Mike Hazen said on MLB Network Radio that Arizona intends to pursue bullpen help while also searching for a left handed bat with real power.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Report: Ketel Marte is still causing issues for the Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte is still not exactly Mr. Popular in Arizona these days. The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Marte is continuing to frustrate segments of the organization by opting to take days off this season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Mike Soroka News / NBC Sports / June 7

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Hazen: Diamondbacks To Seek Bullpen Upgrades On Trade Market

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen discussed his team’s trade deadline priorities on MLB Network Radio today. The GM confirmed previous reports that

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 7

Diamondbacks' bats awaken in time to avoid sweep vs. Nationals

Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno homered, Michael Soroka contained the highest-scoring offense in the majors and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a weekend sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday in Phoenix.

Corbin Carroll News / NBC Sports / June 7

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Gabriel Moreno News / NBC Sports / June 7

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 7

Diamondbacks Option Reliever After 1 Rough Appearance

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another roster move. On Sunday, ahead of their finale matchup with the Washington Nationals, the Diamondbacks optioned left-handed reliever Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno.

Thomas Hatch News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 7

Diamondbacks Release Veteran Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks have parted with one of the arms in their system. According to the transaction log on his MLB player page, right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch has been released from the Diamondbacks' organization.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 6

Diamondbacks' Lack of Offense is Becoming a Huge Concern

It's understandable to see a top offensive group struggle against some of the toughest pitching staffs in baseball. But the Arizona Diamondbacks weren't facing one on Saturday.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 6

LuJames Groover's First Major League Hit Was Electric

Arizona Diamondbacks No. 10 prospect LuJames Groover found his way into the hit column for the first time in his young major league career on Saturday afternoon against the Washington Nationals.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 6

D-Backs recall Drey Jameson, option Kade Strowd after ‘dead arm’ feeling vs. Nationals

PHOENIX — After a lopsided affair in their opener against the Washington Nationals, the Arizona Diamondbacks once again have made a shake-up to their bullpen.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

It's a new day as Nationals face Diamondbacks

The Washington Nationals have had distinct identities this season. The difference is night and day. The Nationals, who rank first in the majors with 345 runs after a 14-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, have been much more dangerous under the lights.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 5

Another Diamondbacks prospect gets the call, Arizona promotes LuJames Groover

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to lean on youth as they make roster moves ahead of their next series against the Washington Nationals. The club announced it is promoting top infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno while optioning infielder Jose Fernandez and designating right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi for assignment.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / June 6

What to Expect from Diamondbacks Infielder LuJames Groover

Amidst a need for sparks, the Diamondbacks have called upon Ryan Waldschmidt and Tommy Troy at the big-league level this season. Arizona added a third notable prospect to that list, as 2023 second-rounder LuJames Groover was summoned to the desert on June 5.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Burn City Sports / June 5