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Brandon Pfaadt Just Gave the Diamondbacks Exactly What They Needed

With a depleted bullpen, and a game that was not initially scheduled for Thursday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks needed a lengthy, effective outing from right-hander Brandon Pfaadt against the St.

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Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte (back tightness) scratched vs. Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks standout second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched with back stiffness shortly before the start of Thursday's game against the host St.

Nolan Arenado News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 23

Nolan Arenado Out of Diamondbacks Lineup for Makeup Game vs Cardinals

The Ariuzona Diamondbacks are kicking off a four-city road trip with a single-instance game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thuisday afternoon.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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Gabriel Moreno News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Diamondbacks Reveal Gabriel Moreno Extension Update

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it clear that Gabriel Moreno remains a central part of the franchise's long-term plans. Chief executive officer Derrick

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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.

Paul Sewald News / Legends On Deck / July 23

Arizona Diamondbacks Closer Paul Sewald Could Be a Concern

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald could be a concern as the games become more meaningful. Let’s not sugarcoat it; he’s been having a challenging time recently when it comes to giving up runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 23

Diamondbacks Begin Rare 4-City Road Trip With Rainout Makeup Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks were supposed to get an off day on Thursday, July 23, but a rainout during their four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals has turned their upcoming road trip into one that will now span four different cities over 10 days.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 22

What Ryan Waldschmidt Said After Hitting First MLB Home Run

On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt collected his first major league home run during a 15-5 blowout win over the Athletics at Chase Field.

Mike Soroka News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Michael Soroka's ERA Says Buy. His xERA Says Wait.

Michael Soroka’s current IL stint comes at an interesting time, as fantasy managers contemplate whether to hold the right-hander on their rosters. The Diamondbacks starter is having a solid season after making some changes to his arm angle and pitching arsenal, and he has lowered his ERA to a formidable 3.07.

Kohl Drake News / Burn City Sports / July 22

Could Kohl Drake be the next star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks?

Pitching prospects are often judged by velocity or strikeout totals. The best ones, however, are remembered for something harder to teach, which is composure.

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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.

Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / July 22

Paul Sewald is saving games, but will the Diamondbacks need to readdress the closer role?

PHOENIX — The closing pitcher role has been one of the most debated roles for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and after Tuesday’s matchup against the Athletics, those conversations are only intensifying.

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Kohl Drake News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 22

Kohl Drake Escapes Disaster For Impressive Diamondbacks Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks have hgad their fair share of pitching debuts this season, but Kohl Drake's first major league strart might have been the most impressive of the year so far.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 21

Diamondbacks Place Fan-Favorite Pitcher on IL in Surprise Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a surprise roster move, less than an hour prior to first pitch against the Athletics on Tuesday night. Arizona has placed right-handed flamethrowing reliever Drey Jameson on the 15-day injured list with what is being called right hip inflammation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

D-Backs Recall Kohl Drake, Gerardo Carrillo For MLB Debuts

8:03pm: Arizona also placed Drey Jameson on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 20, with right hip inflammation. Gerardo Carillo was recalled from Reno for the first promotion of his own career.

Demetrio Crisantes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 21

Diamondbacks' Top 5 Prospect Gets Shockingly-Fast AAA Promotion

The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 3-ranked prospect is only 21 years old, and has only spent 35 games at the Double-A level. And he's already headed to Triple-A to join the Reno Aces.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 21

Diamondbacks’ star closer eyes return in rehab start

Momentum in baseball is fragile, but postseason contending teams in the MLB know how to build on it. That’s why Justin Martinez’s steady climb back from Tommy John surgery could become one of the most important developments of the Diamondbacks’ season.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Diamondbacks Get Corbin Carroll Update After 1 Missed Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks received encouraging news ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics as Corbin Carroll is expected to return to the lineup after missing just one game.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / July 21

D-backs' Arenado joins MLB legends with latest career achievement

Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado joins MLB legends with latest career achievement

Arenado, 35, has quietly compiled a total resume that has a legitimate case of being worthy of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

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Brandon Pfaadt News / Burn City Sports / July 20

Has Brandon Pfaadt turned a corner for the Diamondbacks?

PHOENIX — Brandon Pfaadt’s return to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation came out of necessity, but his latest outings beg the question: Has the right-hander turned a corner?

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Before Sunday, the last Colorado Rockies players to homer 30-plus times in consecutive seasons were both Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Drake Baldwin joins rare Braves company with five-hit, two-homer day

William Contreras celebrated his walk-off home run with an epic bat flip

Red Sox tie second-longest win streak in franchise history with 13th consecutive win

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu approaching MLB history

Ketel Marte made a baffling mistake that cost Diamondbacks

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Lourdes Gurriel News / Field Level Media / July 19