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Corbin Carroll Puts Power Doubts to Rest With Massive Homer

Corbin Carroll Puts Power Doubts to Rest With Massive Homer

The Arizona Diamondbacks exploded for 16 runs thanks in large part to six-run third inning and seven-run fourth inning. Most of the damage came with the starters still in the game against Chicago Cubs hard throwing right-hander Edward Cabrera.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 18
D-backs Pitcher 'Pretty Sure' He'll Begin Season on Injured List

D-backs Pitcher 'Pretty Sure' He'll Begin Season on Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is asymptomatic and feeling no lasting effects from the back issue that forced him off his schedule. Unfortunately, that does not mean he'll be on the opening day roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 18
Diamondbacks Face Infield Challenges in Aftermath of WBC

Diamondbacks Face Infield Challenges in Aftermath of WBC

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has been without his entire starting infield for the past couple of weeks due to the World Baseball Classic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 18
Diamondbacks' WBC Players Return to Lineup vs Cubs

Diamondbacks' WBC Players Return to Lineup vs Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks' roster is officially on its way back to full strength. After Eduardo Rodriguez led Team Venezuela to a historic victory in Tuesday night's final, the World Baseball Classic has concluded.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 18
Eduardo Rodríguez’s dominant World Baseball Classic outing raises hopes for D-Backs season

Eduardo Rodríguez’s dominant World Baseball Classic outing raises hopes for D-Backs season

MIAMI — Venezuela didn’t need a perfect outing from Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez — they just needed him to keep them in the game against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues
Three comeback arms to watch in National League East
Five X factors in the AL Central
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 17
D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez Leads Venezuela to Historic WBC Win

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez Leads Venezuela to Historic WBC Win

For the second straight World Baseball Classic, an Arizona Diamondbacks starter stood on the mound with everything on the line. This time, it was left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, tasked with putting Team Venezuela in position to overcome the Team USA juggernaut.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 17
D-backs Pitcher to Start Thrilling WBC Final vs Team USA

D-backs Pitcher to Start Thrilling WBC Final vs Team USA

And then there was one. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is last member of the Arizona Diamondbacks remaining in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. With a tournament

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 17
Torey Lovullo Got Brutally Honest on Perdomo's Controversial WBC Strikeout

Torey Lovullo Got Brutally Honest on Perdomo's Controversial WBC Strikeout

The dust has (somewhat) settled on the outcome of Sunday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team Dominican Republic and Team USA — the one that ended with a controversial strike three call to Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Burn City Sports / March 17
D-Backs’ Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start for Venezuela against USA in WBC Finals

D-Backs’ Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start for Venezuela against USA in WBC Finals

MIAMI — As the lone Arizona Diamondbacks representative remaining in the tournament, left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez will take the mound for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 16
Diamondbacks' Bats Explode in Blowout Win vs Reds

Diamondbacks' Bats Explode in Blowout Win vs Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense sprung to life at Salt river Fields on Monday, crushing the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 11-6, thanks to two lopsided innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 16
Diamondbacks sign INF Luis Urías for possible utility role

Diamondbacks sign INF Luis Urías for possible utility role

SCOTTSDALE — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Luis Urías to a minor league free-agent contract, looking to add experienced infield depth ahead of the 2026 season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Geraldo Perdomo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16
Geraldo Perdomo drops 100% truth bomb after getting screwed to end Team USA game

Geraldo Perdomo drops 100% truth bomb after getting screwed to end Team USA game

The Dominican Republic had a chance to advance to the World Baseball Classic Finals, but they couldn’t get past Team USA. In fact, they fell as they got screwed at the end after a blown ball-strike call.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16
Next WBC will probably have ABS challenge after borderline calls

Next World Baseball Classic will probably have ABS challenge after borderline calls

The United States' 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal was a masterful display of baseball, featuring elite pitching, dazzling glove work and the best players in the world playing the game at its highest level.

Team USA advances to WBC championship with dominant pitching performance
Kodai Senga showing why he is New York Mets' biggest X-factor
Shohei Ohtani bluntly sums up Team Japan’s defeat to Venezuela in the WBC
Team Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata stepping down after World Baseball Classic flop
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
 The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz
 The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz
Jordan Lawlar News / Athlon Sports / March 14
Is Jordan Lawlar a Risk Worth Taking in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

Is Jordan Lawlar a Risk Worth Taking in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

Jordan Lawlar is a forgotten man. A first-round selection in 2021, the 23-year-old Lawlar — who has had trouble staying on the major league fields with the Diamondbacks —was suddenly a man without a position when Arizona signed 3B Nolan Arenado this winter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 13
Is Brandon Sproat being fast tracked too quickly in Milwaukee?

Is Brandon Sproat being fast tracked too quickly in Milwaukee?

When the Milwaukee Brewers pulled Brandon Sproat into the Freddy Peralta trade this winter, most people treated it like a classic prospect move. But turns out, it was a lot more than that.  

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz
Brewers RHP Quinn Priester (nerve) to start season on IL
Five MLB hitters ready for breakout seasons
The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / March 13
Who Should Start at First Base for the Diamondbacks?

Who Should Start at First Base for the Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have consistently had some of the best first basemen in the league. From Paul Goldschmidt to Christian Walker, they have always had someone patrolling first at an all-star or borderline all-star level for the past 10 years.

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