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Why the Diamondbacks’ next series could be their biggest yet

Why the Diamondbacks’ next series could be their biggest yet

PHOENIX — August is coming to a close, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for possibly one of their biggest series of the season, one that will test their grit and chemistry with postseason implications at stake.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / August 31
How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return to lineup?

How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return to lineup?

The wildcard race is heating up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies will have a lot of implications, though eyes will be mainly on Ketel Marte and his return to the D-backs’ lineup.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 31
D-backs' Ketel Marte expected to address team ahead of series vs. Phillies

D-backs' Ketel Marte expected to address team ahead of series vs. Phillies

Ketel Marte is expected to join the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opener of a pivotal three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies that begins Monday in Phoenix, and his teammates appear to be all in.

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Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30
Ketel Marte to address Diamondbacks about ongoing saga before Phillies series

Ketel Marte to address Diamondbacks about ongoing saga before Phillies series

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been embroiled in an off-field saga involving star infielder Ketel Marte. Marte did not show up to one of the team’s games against the Boston Red Sox recently.

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

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.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / August 30
Diamondbacks veterans are ready to move on from the Ketel Marte drama

Diamondbacks veterans are ready to move on from the Ketel Marte drama

PHOENIX — With the Arizona Diamondbacks playing for their playoff lives, a group of veteran players made a simple calculation: Whatever happened with Ketel Marte, winning has to come first.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 30
D-backs Face Biggest Playoff Implications Yet in Series vs Phillies

D-backs Face Biggest Playoff Implications Yet in Series vs Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field starting Monday, August 31 for a critical three-game series with massive National League Wild card implications.

Corbin Burnes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 30
How Corbin Burnes Looked in First Official Rehab Start

How Corbin Burnes Looked in First Official Rehab Start

The Arizona Diamondbacks are searching for solutions to their injury-riddled starting rotation, and one of the largest question marks is that of right-handed ace Corbin Burnes.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 30
D-backs Simply Didn't Do Enough for Playoff Hopes in Split with Giants

D-backs Simply Didn't Do Enough for Playoff Hopes in Split with Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been doing an admirable job keeping pace in an extremely packed National League Wild Card playoff picture, but they had an opportunity to gain a significant chunk of ground this weekend, and could not do what was necessary.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 29
Diamondbacks Announce Lineup for Game 2 of Doubleheader vs Giants

Diamondbacks Announce Lineup for Game 2 of Doubleheader vs Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the San Francisco Giants for the final time in the 2026 season. After taking a strong 7-1 victory in game one,

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 29
Merrill Kelly, Lars Nootbaar lead D-backs past Giants in Game 1

Merrill Kelly, Lars Nootbaar lead D-backs past Giants in Game 1

Merrill Kelly combined with two relievers on a four-hitter, Lars Nootbaar broke a scoreless deadlock with a seventh-inning, pinch-hit grand slam and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks went on to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 in the opener of a day-night double-header on Saturday afternoon.

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Derek Law News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29
Diamondbacks Select Derek Law’s Contract

Diamondbacks Select Derek Law’s Contract

The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected Derek Law‘s contract from Triple-A Reno.  Left-hander Mitch Bratt was also called up from Reno to be

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / August 29
Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll closing in on remarkable accomplishment

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll closing in on remarkable accomplishment

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29
First-pitch homer, 2 other long balls send Diamondbacks past Giants

First-pitch homer, 2 other long balls send Diamondbacks past Giants

Lars Nootbaar hit the first pitch of the game for a home run, Corbin Carroll and Tim Tawa homered in a five-run third inning, and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks overpowered the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Friday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 28
When Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen Will Make First AAA Rehab Starts

When Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen Will Make First AAA Rehab Starts

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of flux, but two of their injured arms are progressing back towards an eventual major league return.

Andy Green News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Notable update emerges on future of Mets interim manager Andy Green

Notable update emerges on future of Mets interim manager Andy Green

The interim manager job will likely be as good as it gets for Andy Green in New York. Green revealed this week that he is unlikely to become the full-time manager of the New York Mets after the season.

Zack Littell News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Diamondbacks Release Zack Littell

Diamondbacks Release Zack Littell

The Diamondbacks placed Zack Littell on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Assuming he goes unclaimed, he’ll be a free agent. Arizona designated Littell for assignment on Sunday, ending his tenure with the club after three appearances.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Torey Lovullo Announces Reason for Gabriel Moreno’s Removal From Diamondbacks Lineup

Torey Lovullo Announces Reason for Gabriel Moreno’s Removal From Diamondbacks Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Gabriel Moreno’s absence from the starting lineup is simply a scheduled rest day, according

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23
Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Drey Jameson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. He had been out since late July with right hip inflammation.

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