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Why Nolan Arenado Still Isn't in Diamondbacks' Lineup vs Mariners

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado won't be in the starting lineup for Friday night's series-opening matchup with the Seattle Mariners, after the multi-time platinum glover missed the Diamondbacks' most recent game against the San Francisco Giants.

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D-backs Prospect Slade Caldwell's Insane 5-for-5 Game Defies Logic

Arizona Diamondbacks No. 3 prospect and outfielder Slade Caldwell has been in the midst of a tough season thus far with the High-A Hillsboro Hops. His numbers have been rough, and he had yet to homer at the High-A level.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 29

How would an MLB salary cap reshape the Arizona Diamondbacks?

For decades, Major League Baseball has operated without the one system that dominates every other major American sport, which is a hard MLB salary cap.

Tarik Skubal News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 29

Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Are a Major Disservice to Diamondbacks Fans

The speculation has begun to fly surrounding Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have, surprisingly, been shoved into the heart of that narrative already.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Torey Lovullo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo’s rookie endorsement will catch Dodgers, Padres’ eye

The Arizona Diamondbacks were two games below .500 when outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt made his MLB debut. They are now 31-24, tied with the formerly first-place San Diego Padres and four and a half games behind the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 29

Diamondbacks' Newest Playoff Odds Give a Drastically Different Look

The Arizona Diamondbacks are soaring high after completing a 13-game stretch against the Rockies and Giants in which they went 11-2. Taking the adage that you need to beat the teams you're supposed to beat to the extreme has enabled them to get their record all the way up to 31-24.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 28

The Diamondbacks Have a Geraldo Perdomo Problem

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' most productive, clutch hitters simply hasn't looked much like himself this season, and that's been a large factor in the Diamondbacks' slow offensive start.

Willy Adames News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

How a Diamondbacks fan’s mistake ended with 2 Giants Willy Adames home run balls

The Arizona Diamondbacks became part of one of baseball’s strangest fan stories this week after a Chase Field mix-up somehow turned into two Willy Adames home run balls for the same couple.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 28

Diamondbacks' Road Suddenly Gets Much Tougher with Mariners Matchup

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming of an 11-2 stretch against the Rockies and Giants, running their record up to 31-24. That puts them in a tie with the San Diego Padres for the first NL Wild Card position.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / May 28

Corbin Carroll climbs to No. 1 in Hitter Power Rankings as D-Backs find rhythm

PHOENIX — Just a few weeks ago, Corbin Carroll wasn’t even part of the conversation in MLB’s Hitter Power Rankings. Now, the Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star has climbed all the way to No.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 28

Nancy Guthrie Update Reveals Chilling New Theory About Possible Motive

As the Nancy Guthrie case stretches into its fourth month without resolution, a former law enforcement officer has emerged as a consistent voice offering alternative perspectives through his popular YouTube platform.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Christian Walker News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 28

Diamondbacks May Be Regretting Their Christian Walker Decision

For much of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked like they had pushed every right button at their first base position. It began, of course, with the decision to allow long-tenured Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker to depart in free agency.

Teoscar Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Teoscar Hernández Leaves Game With Hamstring Strain

Teoscar Hernández made an early exit from tonight’s game against Colorado. The Dodgers left fielder strained his left hamstring while trying to beat out a ground-ball to shortstop in the second inning.

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Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte closing in on record untouched for 20 years

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. They have now won 10 of their last 11 games, with a big series against the Seattle Mariners looming.

Paul Sewald News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 27

Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Reaches Major Career Milestone

The Arizona Diamondbacks have certainly been getting their money's worth of the $1.5 million deal they gave right-handed closer Paul Sewald this offseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 27

MLB Network hilariously praises Torey Lovullo for recent D-backs’ success

SAN FRANCISCO – When national baseball voices start joking that a manager should become their “life coach,” it usually means something bigger is happening beneath the surface.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Trailing early, Diamondbacks rally to extend domination of Giants

Geraldo Perdomo hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks threw out two San Francisco Giants on the basepaths in a crazy eighth to hold on for a 3-2 victory that completed a second consecutive three-game sweep between the National League West rivals Wednesday afternoon.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 27

Are the Diamondbacks the hottest team in baseball after the Giants sweep?

The Arizona Diamondbacks are no longer surviving the National League West; they’re attacking it, and the rest of the MLB is taking notice. After stumbling through the early portion of the season, Arizona suddenly looks like one of the hottest teams in baseball following a statement sweep over the Giants.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / May 27