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Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly opens up about heated exchange with Cubs’ coaches

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-0 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs Monday night wasn’t just about the lack of offense from their side, but brewing anger between both teams.

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Diamondbacks’ 26-Year-Old Catcher Abruptly Retires

Jeremiah Boyd, a 26-year-old catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, has retired from professional baseball, according to an entry in the Minor League Baseball transaction log.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Craig Counsell drops mic on Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks’ fury over alleged sign stealing

The showdown between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks reached a boiling point on Monday. In the 5th inning, Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly stared in the direction of Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly alleges Cubs coach was relaying signs

The start of the work week wasn’t very kind to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were on the receiving end of a 7-0 demolition at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, and considering that the Diamondbacks are chasing a postseason spot, losses like this do not help.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Cubs, Diamondbacks engage in fiery exchange in tense moment

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks exchanged words during a tense fifth inning Monday night at Chase Field, adding friction to a series between two National League playoff contenders.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25

Torey Lovullo Addresses Tense Moment Between D-backs, Cubs Coaches

In the fifth inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks' eventual 7-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, a strange moment arose. With two outs, Diamondbacks

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

When Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka Might Return From New Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka has had a rough recent stretch in terms of health. The right-hander, who signed on a one-year contract this offseason, was cruising through his 2026 season, until a glute strain forced him to sit out around six weeks.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 24

D-backs target early next week for Ketel Marte's return from IL

Ketel Marte could be back in the Arizona lineup early next week, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday. Marte hasn't played since failing to show up for the team's game in Boston on Aug.

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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 / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

Diamondbacks Option Struggling Rookie Pitcher in New Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making another pitching roster move, ahead of their Monday night series-opening matchup with the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field.