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D-backs Reliever Struggles in Fall League Blowout

It was another ugly scene at Salt River Fields on Wednesday afternoon, as the Salt River Rafters endured a 10-1 thrashing at the hands of the Peoria Javelinas in their 18th game of the Arizona Fall League.

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D-backs Have Clear Choice to Make Between 2 Free Agents

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of disarray after a tumultuous 2025 season. With free agency looming, two former D-backs arms will be on the market — Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 29

One Major Question Facing D-backs' Offense

When discussing the Arizona Diamondbacks' offensive production over the past several seasons, the general evaluation is that of a well-above-average group.

Jordan Lawlar News / Burn City Sports / October 29

Diamondbacks’ Lawlar experiments with new position for Tigres del Licey

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar is trying something new this winter with the Tigres De Licey. Lawlar, who primarily plays the infield, made his center-field debut for the team on Tuesday.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / October 29

Five Takeaways From the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2025 Season

For years now, the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to consistently put together streaks of winning seasons. This is a team that hasn’t won the National League West since all the way back in 2011 and hasn’t had a string of three or more .500 seasons in a row since they did so from 1999 to 2003.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / October 29

Diamondbacks offseason dates to mark down on the calendar

This should be a busy offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks to build a competitive roster after a fourth-place finish, and it officially starts the day after the World Series wraps up.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 29

Keep an Eye on These 3 D-backs Hitting Prospects

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some intriguing hitters rising through their farm system. While offense is not necessarily the area of the D-backs' big league club that needs the most improvement, there's plenty of potential on display in the minor leagues.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 29

3 D-backs Pitching Prospects to Watch

The Arizona Diamondbacks' major league pitching staff may be in a state of transition, question, or even disarray, but there are some rising arms in the farm system that warrant a close eye.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 28

Why D-backs Should Bring Back These 3 Key Veterans

The Arizona Diamondbacks face an offseason full of needs. They'll have to find a way to navigate a reduced payroll while still adding to the pitching staff (and perhaps other areas) where possible.

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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.

Max Scherzer News / Burn City Sports / October 28

Former Diamondbacks pitcher Max Scherzer has decent outing in legendary World Series Game 3

LOS ANGELES – The Arizona Diamondbacks originally drafted Max Scherzer 11th overall in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft, and 19 years later, he is still going strong in the big leagues.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 28

D-backs First Base Future Depends on Unproven Player

It's no secret the Arizona Diamondbacks have a first base problem — a big one. After trading Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners at the 2025 Deadline, Arizona found itself without an everyday first baseman, turning to a platoon of Pavin Smith, and newly-acquired prospect Tyler Locklear (received as the headliner of the Eugenio Suárez trade).

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 28

How Are D-backs Performing in Arizona Fall League?

The Arizona Fall League is just beyond the halfway point of its 2025 season. After 16 games, the Salt River Rafters — the team containing Arizona Diamondbacks players — are 8-8, an exact .500.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 28

Projected Zac Gallen Contract Could Make D-backs' Decision Easier

Zac Gallen's free agency will be one of the more intriguing offseason dilemmas facing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the coming months. Arizona is expected to offer Gallen the Qualifying Offer — a one-year deal worth around $22 million — and he's expected to reject it, testing free agency instead.

Daulton Varsho News / Burn City Sports / October 27