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Diamondbacks Named Fit for Former Dodgers Reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks still have a bullpen problem. While the D-backs' pitching staff has been a bit more productive than might have been expected in terms of run prevention, there is still an obvious hole in their relief department.

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The D-backs Have One Glaring Problem — And It's Not What You Think

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-6 to open the 2026 regular season, though it feels as if the D-backs have hardly come close to scraping the ceiling of their capabilities — and there's one particular reason that stands out.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / April 8

Eduardo Rodríguez Is Looking Like an X-Factor in Arizona

Eduardo Rodríguez is one of those guys who has sneakily been around for quite some time. With a major-league debut dating back to 2015, the southpaw is no stranger to the ups and downs that come with being a big leaguer.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 7

Mets Walk It off Against Diamondbacks

In another extra-innings thriller, the New York Mets managed to walk it off against the Arizona Diamondbacks to seal a 4-3 triumph. With the wind blowing into Citi Field on Tuesday, Ronny Mauricio hit a single over right field in his first at-bat of the season to score the winning run.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 7

Diamondbacks Blow Lead to Mets in Ugly Cold-Weather Walk-Off

The Arizona Diamondbacks were looking to take home another close, one-run game to kick off their east coast road trip. But a blown lead in the eighth inning led to an eventual 4-3 extra-inning walk-off loss at the hands of the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Carlos Santana News / Field Level Media / April 7

D-backs place 1B Carlos Santana (adductor) on IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the 10-day injured list with a strained right adductor and purchased the contract of first baseman Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno.

Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7

Diamondbacks Select Luken Baker

The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected the contract of first baseman Luken Baker. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow first baseman Carlos Santana.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 7

3 Diamondbacks Offseason Moves That Already Look Questionable

The Arizona Diamondbacks had to approach the past offseason in a creative manner. Rather than making large-scale splash moves, GM Mike Hazen turned to a handful of smaller transactions.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 6

ESPN ranks Diamondbacks as 16th most watchable team in MLB, but why?

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans are no strangers to the memorable moments their team can provide, but ESPN doesn’t seem to buy into them this season.

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Joe Ross News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 6

Diamondbacks Veteran Pitcher Elects Free Agency

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hand reliever Joe Ross has elected free agency, according to the transaction logs on his MLB player page. Ross had previously been designated for assignment, but he ultimately cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno.