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Diamondbacks place OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr (adductor) on 10-day IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a strained right adductor. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks recalled catcher Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.

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Can the Arizona Diamondbacks Contend for a Playoff Spot

Can the Arizona Diamondbacks contend for a playoff spot during the rest of the season? They are within striking distance right now. In the NL with eight teams battling for three spots, however, consistent and determined play must begin now.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 18

How D-backs Rebounded From Brutal Loss to Cardinals in Perfect Fashion

On Friday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks walked off the field after a brutal 5-4 loss, likely as disgusted as the many fans who voiced their frustrations on social media — and as frustrated as their manager said he was postgame.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Nolan Arenado News / Field Level Media / July 18

Nolan Arenado moves closer to 2,000 hits as D-backs beat Cards

Nolan Arenado drove in two runs and moved within two hits of 2,000 for his career to lead the host Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in Phoenix.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 18

Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt Turns in Fourth Straight Hot Start

The Arizona Diamondbacks' decision to send Brandon Pfaadt down to Triple-A continues to be vindicated. On Saturday, in a critical game two against the St.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Diamondbacks Place Lourdes Gurriel Jr. On 10-Day IL; Select Gerardo Carrillo

The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right adductor. Catcher Adrian

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 18

Diamondbacks Announce Lineup For Crucial Game 2 vs Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks, following a sloppy, ugly loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, face as close to a must-win game as could be imagined in mid-July.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Ketel Marte made a baffling mistake that cost Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte made a rather inexplicable mistake to end Friday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was at bat at Chase Field in Phoenix, Az.

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Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 18

Why Didn't Ketel Marte Challenge Game-Ending Pitch vs Cardinals?

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a sloppy 5-4 contest to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, but the final pitch was the one that stung the hardest. Against Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien, and with Tim Tawa as the tying run at second base, Ketel Marte was called out on strikes to end the game.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Why Corbin Carroll's Current Slump Is Different From Ugly 2024 Season

When a player as talented as Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll enters a 4-for-50 slump dating back to June 28, concerns tend to arise. When that player is just two seasons removed from a brutal sophomore slump in 2024 that saw him struggle for months on end, there might be even more concern.

Tyler Locklear News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Why Tyler Locklear Isn't in the Diamondbacks' Lineup vs Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear was officially recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday afternoon, but he won't be in the starting lineup for Arizona's game one matchup against the St.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Zac Gallen Seeing Dr. Neal ElAttrache for 2nd Opinion on Elbow Injury

The latest update on Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is an ominous one. Gallen is currently on the 15-day injured list, dealing with right elbow inflammation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 17

Diamondbacks’ biggest second-half additions might not come at the trade deadline

PHOENIX — As the Arizona Diamondbacks begin the second half of the season, team president and CEO Derrick Hall believes the club’s biggest additions may already be in the organization.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Burn City Sports / July 17

What is the status of Geraldo Perdomo’s hand injury?

Arizona Diamondbacks fans didn’t need an official injury report to notice something was different. A wrapped hand briefly appearing during Geraldo Perdomo’s TikTok livestream was enough to spark concern across the D-backs fan base.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 16

Cards, D-backs open second half in thick of NL wild-card hunt

It was a middling first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. However, things started to look up leading into the All-Star break, with the Diamondbacks winning four straight, including a three-game sweep against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / July 16

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the first half with a 49-47 record and within reach of a playoff spot. It’s been an interesting time for Arizona, as some familiar faces have produced as expected.

Tyler Locklear News / Burn City Sports / July 16

Diamondbacks recall Tyler Locklear after standout season in Reno

PHOENIX — With outfielder Tommy Troy landing on the injured list, the Arizona Diamondbacks are recalling a player who has had a standout season at Triple-A Reno as they begin the second half.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Predicting Diamondbacks’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks are at a crossroads. Sitting at 49-47, good enough for second place in the NL West but 11.5 games behind the Dodgers and just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, GM Mike Hazen is caught between bold aggression and cautious patience.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16