Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Diamondbacks Are Calling Up Yet Another High-Ranked Prospect Now

The Arizona Diamondbacks' parade of youthful contributors will continue this week, according to a new report. Per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic, Arizona will be adding left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt to their taxi squad, wth a strong possibility of the left-hander making his major league debut on Wednesday, June 24 against the St.

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Cardinals Edge Diamondbacks in Opener

The St. Louis Cardinals opened their series with a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante allowed one run over six innings to earn the win, and three relievers combined to protect the lead.

Mitch Bratt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Diamondbacks To Recall Mitch Bratt For MLB Debut

Diamondbacks left-hander Mitch Bratt is joining the club in St. Louis, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Bratt is on the taxi squad for now but is expected to be active for Wednesday’s game.

Jake McCarthy News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 23

Jake McCarthy is Quickly Making the Diamondbacks Regret Risky Trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks new they were going to have to deal from their outfield depth ahead of the 2026 season, the question was simply who would be the first to depart.

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Nolan Arenado News / Field Level Media / June 23

Nolan Arenado, D-backs try their luck again vs. Cardinals

It's a special series in St. Louis for Nolan Arenado, as the Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman has returned to the stadium he called home for the previous five seasons.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 23

Diamondbacks and Giants Make Rare Schedule Change for Upcoming Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants are making a rare schedule change for one of their upcoming games. The affected game won't be for a little while, but there will be a significant change to take note of as the season progresses.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 22

Diamondbacks Fall Down to the .500 Line After New Loss to Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to look like a rudderless team. Once again, they have fallen back to the .500 line after taking another tough loss in their series opener against the St.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Nolan Arenado gets incredible ovation in return to Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed Nolan Arenado back to Busch Stadium on Monday with a reception that reflected his lasting connection to the franchise and its fans.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The New York Yankees are navigating a path toward the World Series, and perhaps they will try to add a pitcher who seems to be in trade demand. And here is the Yankees’ perfect offer for Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The Chicago Cubs do not need Zac Gallen to walk into their clubhouse looking like a Cy Young finalist. Framing the pursuit that way would miss the point.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Braves’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

Atlanta Braves’ Spencer Strider went down and much of the 2026 season has been spent navigating a rotation riddled with injuries. While Ronald Acuña Jr.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised much of the baseball world in 2026, quietly building a winning record during what was supposed to be a full-scale rebuilding year.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / June 22

D-backs' Merrill Kelly strives to halt slide in opener vs. Cards

The Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals will turn to starting pitchers experiencing vastly different recent fortunes when the teams open a four-game series on Monday night.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / June 21

2026 Transactions: D-Backs Promote Cabrera & Drake, Twins DFA Lawrence

The Diamondbacks called up two pitching prospects to help an injury-depleted pitching staff on June 21, with one of them starting for Arizona on Father’s Day.

Jose Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Diamondbacks To Select Jose Cabrera’s Contract

The Diamondbacks will select the contract of right-hander Jose Cabrera from Triple-A Reno prior to today’s game with the Twins. At least one corresponding

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 21

D-backs lose RHP Michael Soroka (glute), OF Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) to injuries

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list because of a left glute strain and outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day IL due to a strained right hamstring on Saturday.

Corbin Carroll News / Yardbarker / June 20

Corbin Carroll has been the definition of clutch for the Diamondbacks

Carroll has continued to provide the Arizona Diamondbacks with critical run support by generating clutch hits with runners in scoring position (RISP).

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Corbin Carroll's 4 RBIs help D-backs outlast Twins

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar To Undergo MRIs

The Diamondbacks’ 9-5 victory over the Twins on Friday may have been costly on the health front, as both starter Michael Soroka and outfielder Jordan Lawlar

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Diamondbacks hit with yet another injury blow to All-Star pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks can’t catch a break when it comes to their pitching rotation. Former All-Star pitcher Michael Soroka started Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Diamondbacks Place Starting Pitcher on IL with Elbow Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is taking another huge hit. The Diamondbacks are placing starting pitcher Ryne Nelson on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) with a strained flexor tendon in his elbow.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 19

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Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / June 18

More injury issues for Angels' Mike Trout as he ends up on IL

Another year, and another trip to the injured list for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

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Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / June 17

Can Corbin Carroll keep sparking the Diamondbacks’ offense?

Corbin Carroll’s grand slam on Wednesday afternoon helped bring the D-backs a much-needed victory, but its true value stretched well beyond the scoreboard.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 16

Diamondbacks agree to terms with Korean superstar Jun-Sang Eom

The most important part of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ signing of Korean standout Jun-Sang Eom isn’t the dollar figure attached to the contract. It’s what the move says about where the organization believes baseball is headed.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Diamondbacks Announce Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting their starting left fielder back. The Diamondbacks are activating Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list ahead of today's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Burn City Sports / June 15

D-backs fans upset with Ryan Waldschmidt being optioned to Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks welcomed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back from injury this week, a move that should strengthen an offense searching for consistency. But the corresponding roster decision generated a different reaction from D-backs fans, one voiced with frustration as the Diamondbacks optioned top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt back to Triple-A Reno.