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The 2 Prospects That Stood Out to the Diamondbacks the Most in April

The Arizona Diamondbacks handed out their monthly minor league awards on Tuesday. As is customary, the D-backs named one position player and one pitcher from each minor league level, with two such players designated as the overall, organizational MiLB player and pitcher of the month for their efforts.

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Diamondbacks Outright Aramis Garcia, Jesus Valdez

The Diamondbacks announced that they have outrighted catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Reno and infielder Jesus Valdez to Double-A Amarillo. Garcia had been designated for assignment last week when Gabriel Moreno was activated from the 10-day injured list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5

D-backs' Rest-of-Season Pitching Projections Don't Provide Much Hope

The Arizona Diamondbacks have stumbled to a 3-9 record in their last 12 games, dropping their overall season record to 16-17. The main culprit has been been the starting rotation.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Just Baseball / May 5

Ildemaro Vargas Is One of MLB’s Top Feel-Good Stories in 2026

Prior to the 2026 season, Ildemaro Vargas had played nine years in the big leagues and compiled just 1.8 bWAR. He had never posted an above-average OPS+, either, sticking around as a utilityman who played every position except catcher and center field across five different ball clubs.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Carlos Santana News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5

Carlos Santana's Looming Return Quietly Creates Major D-backs Problem

Arizona Diamondbacks veteran first baseman Carlos Santana is in the midst of a minor league rehab assignment as he progresses from an adductor strain. Sooner than later, he'll be healthy enough to return to the D-backs' big league club from the Injured List.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 5

Fans grow restless as the Diamondbacks’ pitching struggles go on

PHOENIX — What began as a competitive start for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has unraveled in recent weeks, and fans are growing restless.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 4

Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates

The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500. The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Austin Pope News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Former Diamondbacks Reliever Released by Braves

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' former minor league relievers has been released by the Atlanta Braves' organization, according to the transaction log on his player page.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Burn City Sports / May 4

Why does Ildemaro Vargas winning the NL Player of the Month award matter?

The beauty of a 162-game season is that it reveals new stars every month. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, April belonged not to their headliners, but to a player who has spent years navigating the margins.

Jalen Beeks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

It's Already Clear D-backs Made a Mistake Not Re-Signing This Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen could probably use another sturdy, veteran left-hander — especially considering they had one on their roster in 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Diamondbacks Have Nothing to Lose By Trying This Strategic Change

It's no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks have had notorious difficulties in the early innings of games in recent play. D-backs starting pitchers are struggling to even complete five innings, and have frequently been blown up for multiple runs in the first inning alone.

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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.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Ildemaro Vargas' Unbelievable Month Earns Him Even Bigger Award

Arizona Diamondbacks utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas was already fresh off his first National League Player of the Week Award, but that honor was upscaled on Monday.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Ketel Marte’s cold bat has D-Backs fans wondering what’s wrong

PHOENIX — Concern is brewing among Arizona Diamondbacks fans over Ketel Marte and his slow start to the season — a player who has anchored the lineup for years.