Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Diamondbacks edge Angels

Pavin Smith had two hits, including a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, to help lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Phoenix.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Diamondbacks Reliever Waits for Dreaded 2nd Opinion on Shoulder MRI

It's been a tough series of health updates for A.J. Puk and the Diamondbacks in recent days. Just a few days ago we learned that Puk had to be shut down from his rehab assignment and needed to get an MRI on his left shoulder.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Diamondbacks Option Ryan Waldschmidt

The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has been optioned to Triple-A Reno as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 15

4 Reasons Diamondbacks vs Angels is a Trap Series

The Arizona Diamondbacks are back home this week, coming off a 2-4 road trip to Miami, where they were swept, and Cincinnati, where they took two of three.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 15

Diamondbacks reinstate veteran outfielder from injured list

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks slightly reshuffled their roster ahead of their next homestand, bringing back a key outfielder. According to Arizona Central’s Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks are activating outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 15

There's No Reason Diamondbacks' Manuel Pena Should Still Be in AA

There is simply nothing left to prove for Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Manuel Pena at the Double-A level. The 22-year-old Pena has been turning some heads with his power surge this season for the Amarillo Sod Poodles, but the numbers go far beyond the average hot streak.

Ryne Nelson News / CBSSports.com / June 15

Angels vs. Diamondbacks Monday MLB parlay: Look for the good version of Ryne Nelson to show up for Arizona

The Diamondbacks might be good value Monday vs. the visiting Angels

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 15

Diamondbacks Will Send Ryan Waldschmidt Back to AAA in Surprise Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making an intriguing roster decision. According to a new report from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks are expected to send No.

Torey Lovullo News / Burn City Sports / June 15

D-Backs’ Torey Lovullo achieves manager milestone after series win vs. Reds

CINCINNATI — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday marked a significant milestone for manager Torey Lovullo. The Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Reds, with Gabriel Moreno’s go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, Ketel Marte’s RBI single and Paul Sewald’s save in the ninth inning securing a series win.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 14

What Diamondbacks' Series Win over Reds Told Us — And What It Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks, for the first time since May 26, were able to put the finishing touches on a series victory, claiming a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 14

Zac Gallen Just Did 2 Things He Hasn't Done in Weeks

The Arizona Diamondbacks need a turnaround from Zac Gallen sooner than later. They simply can't wait any longer for it. On Sunday, facing the Cincinnati Reds' skidding offense, Gallen was able to construct a more solid performance than anything he's turned in for some time, helping Arizona pick up a 5-3 win in the process.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 14

Diamondbacks Avoid Bad-Weather Disaster in Cincinnati

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won a series for the first time since May 26. On Sunday, despite a rain delay of an hour-plus, the Diamondbacks held on to earn a 5-3 win over the struggling Cincinnati Reds and earn a series victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Three solo homers lift Diamondbacks past Reds

Tommy Troy, Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno homered to help the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks earn a 5-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

D-backs' Zac Gallen looks to halt slide in finale vs. Reds

Two pitchers who are hoping to rediscover their All-Star forms will go head-to-head on Sunday in the decisive contest of the three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

A.J. Puk To Undergo Shoulder MRI

Diamondbacks left-handed reliever A.J. Puk is nearing the one-year anniversary of the internal brace procedure he underwent on his elbow on June 20, 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Diamondbacks' Former Top Prospect Set for Long-Awaited Return

After teasing his potential earlier this season, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar is finally set to return to the lineup after more than two months on the injured list.

Jordan Lawlar News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

D-Backs Expected To Activate Jordan Lawlar

The Diamondbacks will activate Jordan Lawlar from the 60-day injured list for Friday’s series opener in Cincinnati, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports and 98.7 FM.

Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / June 9

Zac Gallen Continues To Trend in the Wrong Direction

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks inked Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million deal that helped establish one of the best rotations in baseball.

Ketel Marte News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Report: Ketel Marte is still causing issues for the Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte is still not exactly Mr. Popular in Arizona these days. The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Marte is continuing to frustrate segments of the organization by opting to take days off this season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / June 3