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Diamondbacks Snag Florida State Outfielder Brayden Dowd in MLB Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their run on college hitters in the 2026 MLB Draft. With their third-round pick (No. 88 overall), the Diamondbacks selected left-handed hitting outfielder Brayden Dowd from Florida State University.

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Diamondbacks Draft Toolsy Shortstop Carson Kerce from Georgia Tech

The Arizona Diamondbacks are adding another college hitter to their organization with the 53rd pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Right-handed-hitting shortstop Carson Kerce out of Georgia Tech will be the selection in the second round.

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Diamondbacks Select Future Flamethrower Blake Bryant in MLB Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to add to their 2026 MLB Draft class. With their second pick of the day, the 31st overall selection in Competitive Balance Round A, the Diamondbacks have selected right-handed pitcher Blake Bryant, a tall potential flamethrower out of Citizens Christian High School in Georgia.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11

D-backs Take Arkansas' Ryder Helfrick With First-Round Pick in MLB Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their first-round selection in the 2026 MLB Draft. In somewhat of a surprising pick, the Diamondbacks have drafted University of Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick with the 15th overall pick.

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Arizona Diamondbacks select Arkansas C Ryder Helfrick in 2026 MLB Draft

Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. He spent three years in Fayetteville.

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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 / July 11

2026 MLB Draft: Tracking Every Arizona Diamondbacks Pick

The Arizona Diamondbacks, alongside 29 other major league clubs, are about to welcome in a new influx of young talent to their organizations in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Tim Tawa News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11

Tim Tawa Takes Huge Step Forward with Big Night for the Diamondbacks

Just one night after the Arizona Diamondbacks designated Pavin Smith for assignment, Tim Tawa stepped in at first base with his biggest game of the year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11

Torey Lovullo Confirms D-backs' First Base Plans After Pavin Smith DFA

The Arizona Diamondbacks' first base position is not in a favorable spot, and the recent decision to DFA long-tenured first baseman and DH Pavin Smith only removes options from manager Torey Lovullo's toolbox.

Tim Tawa News / Field Level Media / July 11

Tim Tawa, D-Backs take advantage of Dodgers blunders in runaway win

Tim Tawa homered and matched his career high of four RBIs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks roll to a 9-3 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11

Ryan Waldschmidt Exits Diamondbacks-Dodgers With Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt did not make it a full game in to his return to the major leagues before he had to exit with a potential injury.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10

Diamondbacks Reveal Lineup for Game 1 vs Dodgers: Waldschmidt Returns

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set for the opener of a tough three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend — the final series ahead of the 2026 All-Star Break.

Pavin Smith News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10

Why The Diamondbacks Made Decision to DFA Pavin Smith

"Pavin Smith can hit," was a phrase frequently uttered by Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. To a degree, beyond what many fans might have been willing to admit, Arizona's skipper was right — until he wasn't.

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MLB News / Burn City Sports / July 10

Diamondbacks won’t face Shohei Ohtani on the mound against Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The Arizona Diamondbacks will avoid facing one of the National League’s best pitchers when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night.

Pavin Smith News / Burn City Sports / July 10

Pavin Smith’s DFA shows the Diamondbacks are done waiting

PHOENIX — Pavin Smith’s designation for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks marked the end of his tenure in the Valley, but it also brought to a close one of the organization’s longest-running developmental projects that didn’t quite pan out as planned.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 10

D-backs' Latest Roster Move Paves the Way for Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, is reportedly set to make his return to the big leagues. Waldschmidt, MLB Pipeline's No.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Diamondbacks To Designate Pavin Smith For Assignment

The D-Backs are designating first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to replace him on the active roster.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / July 10

D-Backs' Merrill Kelly shuts down Padres to earn series split

Nolan Arenado homered and Merrill Kelly stifled the San Diego Padres over seven innings as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 3-1 win on Thursday night to split the teams' four-game series.

Pavin Smith News / Burn City Sports / July 9

Why is Pavin Smith still starting for the Arizona Diamondbacks?

SAN DIEGO – The first base position for the Arizona Diamondbacks has had little to no offensive stability, and the problems surrounding Pavin Smith need to be addressed.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 9

What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans

For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters.

Torey Lovullo News / Field Level Media / July 9

D-backs manager Torey Lovullo ejected for arguing balk call

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was ejected from the Diamondbacks' Wednesday road game against the San Diego Padres for disputing a balk call. With runners at first and second and one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Arizona rookie pitcher Jose Cabrera tried to spin off the rubber and fake a throw to second, where Fernando Tatis Jr.

Corbin Carroll News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Corbin Carroll had a strong message about the state of Diamondbacks

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to languish in mediocrity. They are not doing so great down the stretch of the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as they are under .500 with a 44-45 record following a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in a series finale on Sunday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

D-Backs To Recall Brandon Pfaadt

The Diamondbacks will recall Brandon Pfaadt to start tomorrow’s game against the Giants, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports).