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Zac Gallen Fires Back at Critics After Being Named Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks named right-hander Zac Gallen their opening day starter on Wednesday, finally putting an end to the speculation. Gallen will take the mound at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for the March 26 opener.

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Diamondbacks trust ace Zac Gallen to open 2026 season against Dodgers

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their decision on who will get the ball on Opening Day, and for the fourth season in a row, it will be their ace.

Alek Thomas News / Burn City Sports / March 11

D-Backs’ Alek Thomas leans into WBC tension with social media post

HOUSTON — Wednesday has become one of the most important nights so far in the World Baseball Classic, and Arizona Diamondbacks and Team Mexico outfielder Alek Thomas is leaning into the drama.

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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

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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.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 11

Why D-backs' Zac Gallen is Being Overlooked — And Why That's Okay

It hasn't been that long since Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen started the All-Star Game and placed third in National League Cy Young voting.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Why Brandon Pfaadt's Start vs Dodgers was Extremely Encouraging

On Tuesday, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt delivered an extremely encouraging performance against a Los Angeles Dodgers lineup mostly filled with major-leaguers at Salt River Fields.

Jordan Lawlar News / Burn City Sports / March 10

Jordan Lawlar’s strong spring training could spark breakout season for Diamondbacks

One of the bright spots for the Arizona Diamondbacks so far has been the rise of Jordan Lawlar, a player that D-backs fans have been waiting to see have his breakout season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

D-backs Provide Update on Lawlar, Waldschmidt After Scary Collision

The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly suffered a massive blow to their outfield on Tuesday. In the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga gave up a sharp fly ball to left-center field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

Diamondbacks Fall to Dodgers in Low-Scoring Loss

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a low-scoring affair to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale on Tuesday by a score of 4-1. It was a relatively well-pitched game by the D-backs, kicked off by an encouraging start from right-hander Brandon Pfaadt.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / March 10

D-Backs OF Corbin Carroll set to take first spring at-bats against A’s after hand injury

SCOTTSDALE — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making positive strides toward returning to the field after a hamate bone injury, and Wednesday will mark the first time he sees action this spring.

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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.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 10

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).