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D-backs Reveal Date for Merrill Kelly's First Spring Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will make his first start of spring training this week against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo (first reported by Arizona Sports 98.7's Alex Weiner).

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D-backs' Corbin Carroll To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll will make his spring training debut on Wednesday as the DH in the D-backs' Cactus League matchup with the Athletics at Salt River Fields, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including MLB's Steve Gilbert) on Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

3 Diamondbacks Prospects Who Should Debut Some Time This Season

Spring Training is a time for evaluating prospects, perhaps even more importantly than evaluting major league talent, depending on a team's depth. The Arizona Diamondbacks are no exception.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 10

Four Diamondbacks advance to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with national teams

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will continue to have a footprint in the World Baseball Classic, as four players advance to the tournament’s knockout stage.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Diamondbacks Face Brutal Dodgers Challenge Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch in Glendale on Tuesday, with a tough pitching matchup ahead of them. First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Legends On Deck / March 10

The Arizona Diamondbacks are Searching for a Closer

The Arizona Diamondbacks are searching for a closer for the 2026 season. With right-handed Justin Martinez and left-handed A. J. Puk still recovering from arm surgeries they need one sooner than later.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Diamondbacks Celebrate Historic Charity Milestone

On Monday, the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated a historic charity milestone. Arizona, through their "D-backs Give Back" program, have eclipsed the $100 million giving mark.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 9

Diamondbacks' 2026 Closer Plan is Painfully Obvious

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to name their closer, and it's beginning to look more and more likely that it will be a closer-by-committee approach this season, with a combination of veterans like Paul Sewald, Ryan Thompson or Kevin Ginkel taking turns in the ninth inning.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 9

D-backs Pitching Dominates in Thrilling Walk-Off Win over Mariners

Down to their last out, the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Seattle Mariners at Salt River Fields on Monday off a floating RBI single by shortstop Adrian Rodriguez.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Corbin Carroll Gets Injury Update Before 5th Season With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Spring Training got off to a dreadful start when their star right fielder, Corbin Carroll, broke the hamate bone in his right hand during live batting practice on February 11.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

D-backs GM Explains Opening Day Decision on Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially decided whether their top prospect will start the 2026 season in the big leagues or minors. Ryan Waldschmidt, Arizona's No.

Alek Thomas News / Burn City Sports / March 9

Alek Thomas’ hot start for Mexico fuels breakout buzz with Diamondbacks

HOUSTON — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas has emerged as one of the top players for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic — with some hoping the performance will translate into the MLB regular season.