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Diamondbacks Make 3-Player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to whittle down their major league roster as spring training progresses. On Thursday, the D-backs optioned right-handed pitchers Yilber Diaz and Dylan Ray to Triple-A Reno, and reassigned catcher Gavin Logan to minor league camp.

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D-backs 8 Biggest Risers and Fallers in Latest Prospect Rankings

MLB Pipeline has released its newest top-30 prospect rankings for each club, and the Arizona Diamondbacks saw some changes to multiple prospects' standings.

Kevin Ginkel News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 4

D-backs Pitcher Kevin Ginkel is Back, And He Has a New Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks righty reliever Kevin Ginkel has always been an escape artist. Even in his more elite seasons, he made his living wriggling out of jams for the D-backs.

Joe Mantiply News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Sign Mantiply, More Roster Cuts

Toronto continued to add to the roster in Dunedin, as veteran reliever Joe Mantiply rejoined the team on a Minor League deal. Mantiply will fight for a roster spot after he rebounded from a tough early-season run with the Diamondbacks last year.

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Tommy Troy News / Burn City Sports / March 4

Diamondbacks prospect Tommy Troy impresses early in 2026 Spring Training

SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Diamondbacks’ No. 4 prospect Tommy Troy isn’t just having a strong spring training; he’s leading conversations and turning heads.

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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 / Burn City Sports / March 4

Arizona Diamondbacks’ minority stake sale to Rob Walton reflects rising MLB franchise valuations

In a deal that was never publicly announced, the Arizona Diamondbacks sold a minority stake to Denver Broncos Owner Rob Walton two years ago, which raises questions about the future of the team and where the MLB is headed.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 4

The Diamondbacks Are Already Making an Impact in the WBC

The World Baseball Classic began with a bang on Tuesday, and the Arizona Diamondbacks were at the center of the action. National teams faced off against numerous MLB clubs in exhibition matchups.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / NTT IndyCar Series / March 4

Watch: INDYCAR x MLB! Nolan Siegel Hits the Field with Arizona Diamondbacks

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 4

D-backs' Young Starter Will Finally Make Spring Training Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt was never truly injured, but the D-backs opted to slow-play him heading into camp after a "side issue" popped up in the offseason.

Alek Thomas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 4

Alek Thomas' Team Mexico Performance vs D-backs Proves Value of WBC

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas had been scorching hot for the D-backs this spring training. And he continued that success while facing his MLB club as a member of Team Mexico's World Baseball Classic squad in an exhibition game at Salt River Fields on Tuesday.

Alek Thomas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Diamondbacks’ Alek Thomas vows to build on 2023 loss to Team Japan in WBC

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas continues to draw motivation from one of the most dramatic moments in recent World Baseball Classic history.

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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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Blue Jays Re-Sign Joe Mantiply To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays announced they’ve re-signed lefty reliever Joe Mantiply to a minor league contract. The ISE Baseball client receives a non-roster invite to MLB camp.

Kyle Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

Former Diamondbacks Pitcher Signs with Braves

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' former bullpen contributors has found a new home. According to his MLB player page's transaction log, left-handed reliever Kyle Nelson has signed a deal with the Atlanta Braves, backdated to Februrary 25.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

Diamondbacks Fall to Team Mexico in Tight WBC Exhibition

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to Team Mexico in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday. It was a relatively mistake-riddled game for Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

D-backs Quietly Got 9-Figure Investment From Richest U.S. Sports Owner

Rob Walton, the richest owner in U.S. sports, reportedly purchased a 10% share of the Arizona Diamondbacks two years ago, according to a new article from Sportico's Justin Birnbaum, Eben Novy-Williams and Scott Soshnick.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Diamondbacks’ Quiet Move Becomes Public Amid Spring Training

During Spring Training this week, the Arizona Diamondbacks are making headlines. But it’s not because of a roster change or a standout player. Rather, a previously unreported ownership development has surfaced, showing that two years ago, Billionaire Rob Walton quietly bought a share in the club.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 3

A little pride, a little prep as Diamondbacks meet Team Mexico in WBC exhibition

SCOTTSDALE — As the Arizona Diamondbacks face Team Mexico in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic exhibition, it will be a mix of sharpening their regular-season edge and a national team leaning on pride to build chemistry before the tournament begins.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Racing America on SI / March 3

Arizona Diamondbacks Legend Named Honorary Pace Car Driver At Phoenix

Luis Gonzalez, who hit a game-winning single in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series to secure the first Major League Baseball World Series Title for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been named the honorary pace car driver for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

Corbin Carroll News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1