Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Projecting the Diamondbacks' Starting Rotation Order

With the news that Zac Gallen will be replacing Merrill Kelly as the Arizona Diamondbacks opening day starter on March 26 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's time to start fleshing out and projecting the rest of the rotation.

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Diamondbacks Make 7-Player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to trim down their roster. On Thursday, the team reassigned seven players to minor league camp. With the sendouts, Arizona's major league camp is now down to 40.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

MLB Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks Could Be The Perfect Landing Spot For $5.2 Million Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a few big moves this offseason. They signed Nolan Arenado and retained Zac Gallen. They are hungry for the playoffs and have a great chance to fight and get back in the race.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

How the Diamondbacks are Performing in the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic has proved once again to be a gripping event, full of drama and high-stakes play from the best players in the world. As pool play has come to an end, and eight teams enter the knockout stage, it's a good time to check in on the performance of the Arizona Diamondbacks players who have participated.

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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

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Torey Lovullo Explains Decision to Name Zac Gallen Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar face on opening day, as manager Torey Lovullo confirmed to reporters at Salt River Fields on Wednesday that right-hander Zac Gallen would get the nod in place of Merrill Kelly.

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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.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 11

Why Corbin Carroll's Spring Debut Was More Encouraging Than it Looked

Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll made his return to the field on Wednesday in a loss to the Athletics at Salt River Fields. He went 0-for-3 at the plate, but there's reason to see Carroll's return as a significantly encouraging one.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / March 11

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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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.