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Which Arizona Diamondbacks breakout star is turning heads across MLB?

Contending teams often separate themselves not just through star power, but through the timing of unexpected production. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, that early-season boost has come from an unlikely but familiar source in Ildemaro Vargas.

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The Minor League Signing the D-backs Should Be Loudly Celebrating

It was a minor league signing that might have flown under the radar this offseason, but every fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks likely knows his name by now.

Mike Soroka News / Just Baseball / April 23

How Has Michael Soroka Magically Rediscovered Himself?

Michael Soroka was selected 28th overall in 2015 as a prep right-hander out of Canada. Now, in his age-28 season, he appears to be in the midst of a career year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / ESPN / April 23

Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks

Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Spotlight shines on D-backs' Michael Soroka, White Sox's Munetaka Murakami

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka is putting up numbers reminiscent of his 2019 All-Star season. The only thing that has changed is everything else.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 23

Ildemaro Vargas blasts 2 homers as Diamondbacks defeat White Sox

Ildemaro Vargas hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks withstood Munetaka Murakami, who homered in a fifth straight game, to hold off the Chicago White Sox 11-7 in Phoenix on Wednesday.

MLB News / ESPN / April 23

Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 23

Ildemaro Vargas Powers Diamondbacks to Ugly Win Over White Sox

There was no shortage of offense at Chase Field on Wednesday night. After a brutal loss to the Chicago White Sox one game prior, the Arizona Diamondbacks landed their counterpunch with an 11-7 victory.

Luken Baker News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Diamondbacks Veteran Slugger Elects Free Agency

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated first baseman Luken Baker for assignment back on April 18, in the roster move that saw outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Torey Lovullo Explains What's Going Wrong With Geraldo Perdomo

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has not looked like the same player than finished fourth in the National League MVP voting come 2025's end.

David Hagaman News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Diamondbacks' Top-10 Pitching Prospect Makes Electric Season Debut

One of the more intriguing young arms in the Arizona Diamondbacks' system made his season debut for the High-A Hillsboro Hops on Wednesday night, and put on quite the show in a truncated start.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

D-backs Shouldn't Be Concerned About Merrill Kelly's Slow Start — Yet

For the second season in a row, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly holds an ERA north of 9.00 after his second start of the year. Kelly was blown up by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, giving up eight earned runs over 4.1 innings, including three straight solo home runs in the second inning.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Here's When D-backs Gabriel Moreno Will Actually Return From Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks star catcher Gabriel Moreno has been on the injured list since April 14 (and has not played in a game since April 10) with an oblique strain.

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Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / April 22

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez carries stellar season into start vs. White Sox

When left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the United States' Byron Buxton with a two-strike changeup in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, the Diamondbacks came to attention.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Torey Lovullo Addresses White Sox's Controversial Ninth-Inning Homer

In the ninth inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 11-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Chicago infielder Sam Antonacci hit an inside-the-park home run that, most likely, should not have counted.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22

Merrill Kelly Concerns Grow in Disastrous D-backs Loss to White Sox

For the second time in the first 23 games of the 2026 season, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher James McCann stood on the mound in a blowout. The D-backs would fall to the Chicago White Sox 11-5 on Tuesday night, following a brutal blowup performance by right-hander Merrill Kelly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR

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MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 21

D-backs Manager Lovullo Sends Personal Message To White Sox's Murakami

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami is making waves in his first MLB season. He's caught the eye of Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, as the D-backs prepare to take on the White Sox for three games at Chase Field this week.

Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Diamondbacks Outright Luken Baker

The D-Backs sent first baseman Luken Baker outright to Triple-A Reno, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Arizona had designated him for assignment when they welcomed Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Diamondbacks Manager Shares Corbin Carroll News After Blue Jays Game Exit

The Arizona Diamondbacks saw their momentum halted Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays after falling behind early in the game. Toronto scored eight of its 10 runs in the first inning alone, putting Arizona in a deficit it could not recover from, scoring just four scattered runs over the following six innings.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / April 19

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll exits after latest lower-body concern

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks removed outfielder Corbin Carroll from Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to lower back tightness. Carroll exited mid-game after appearing to favor his back during an at-bat in what appeared to be a precautionary move.

Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19