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Mets, Grae Kessinger Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mets are in agreement with infielder Grae Kessinger on a minor league contract, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. A client of O’Connell Sports Management, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

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Zac Gallen Report Points to 3 Free Agent Landing Spots

The free agent starting pitching market still has a few names out there that could move the needle in 2026. Framber Valdez is a guy out there for the taking who is a legit No.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado reveals the truth behind blocking Astros trade

Following more than a years’ worth of speculation, Nolan Arenado is finally on a new team. The St. Louis Cardinals traded the eight-time All-Star third baseman to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez, continuing a roster reset that also included the departures of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

1 last-minute signing Diamondbacks must make before spring training

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 27

D-backs' First Base Solution is Right in Front of Them

The Arizona Diamondbacks, with just two weeks until Spring Training officially begins, still do not have a clear picture of their first base situation.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Insider drops Zac Gallen-Diamondbacks reunion prediction

MLB insider Jim Bowden believes a Zac Gallen-Arizona Diamondbacks reunion is a legitimate possibility. Gallen is one of the best remaining free agent starting pitchers.

Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / January 27

How Diamondbacks-Ketel Marte Could Shake up MLB Offseason

The Major League Baseball offseason is quickly coming to an end. In just about two weeks, we'll start to see teams around the league report to Spring Training camps.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 27

Former D-backs Ace Had Controversial 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was marred by injuries and underperformance, and right-hander Zac Gallen was one of the more notable examples. Gallen struggled to an extreme degree for much of the season, but began to display notably improved numbers in the second half.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / January 27

Ketel Marte repeats as MLB Network’s top-ranked second baseman

PHOENIX — To no one’s surprise, Ketel Marte’s place among baseball’s elite at second base has become the standard — and MLB Network’s Top 10 Right Now rankings confirm it.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Nolan Arenado News / Burn City Sports / January 26

D-Backs’ newest 3B Nolan Arenado joins Team Puerto Rico for WBC

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ newest addition will don a different jersey before putting on Sedona Red ahead of the 2026 season. Third baseman Nolan Arenado will represent Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, MLB announced.