Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Zac Gallen Takes First Free Agency Step

With the conclusion of the World Series, the MLB offseason has officially begun. With that comes the first step in the free agency process. In a statement from the MLB Players Association, 137 players across baseball officially became free agents.

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3 Low-Level D-backs Prospects to Watch

When it comes to monitoring the Arizona Diamondbacks' young prospects, it's easy to zero in on those performing well in the upper minor leagues. A combination of offensive environments in the PCL and Texas League, as well as the major league implications of these more matured prospects can take over.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 2

Diamondbacks Can't Afford to Ignore This Need

The Arizona Diamondbacks have massive, glaring needs within their pitching staff, both in the rotation and bullpen. They also need to figure out their first base situation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 1

2 D-backs All-Stars Make Appearances on Unofficial All-MLB Team

The All-MLB team will be announced officially on November 13, but if it's anything like one outlet's unofficial All-MLB roster, fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks will be (mostly) pleased.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 1

3 Biggest D-backs Narratives to Follow this Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks' exit from the 2025 regular season came with little fanfare. The areas of need this offseason are quite clear. But with the World Series nearing its end, the long, baseball-less months are about to arrive.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

David Hagaman News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 1

D-backs Prospect Continues Rough Fall League Slide

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' most exciting prospects present in the Arizona Fall League has had a difficult stretch over his last trio of starts. Right-hander David Hagaman, after putting forward an impressive Fall League Debut, has since begun to struggle.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / November 1

Blue Jays close to matching Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series feat

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays came close to etching their names in history Friday night in Game 6 of the World Series, nearly achieving a feat not accomplished since the Arizona Diamondbacks did it in 2001.

Max Scherzer News / Burn City Sports / November 1

Former Diamondbacks SP Max Scherzer gears up to start Game 7 of 2025 World Series

TORONTO – Max Scherzer has seen almost everything the game of baseball can throw at him, and will get another chance to start in the biggest game of them all.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 31

Ranking 3 Most Painful D-backs Losses of 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season came with much heartbreak. Whether it was blown leads, devastating injuries or overall underperformance, there was a lot to be disappointed by as the club finished 80-82 and missed the playoffs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 31

Diamondbacks Have to Address This Bullpen Need Again

The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves facing a familiar bullpen need ahead of the 2026 season. And no, it's not the closer role, although they certainly do need one of those this offseason.

Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Zac Gallen

Since being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2019 for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Zac Gallen has emerged as one of the most consistent and reliable starting pitchers in baseball.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 31

Ranking D-backs' 3 Most Thrilling Wins of 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was one that ended on a sour note. The general perception of the 80-win D-backs club is one of wasted potential, a loss of identity, and a near-reset with regard to their roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 31

NASCAR meets MLB as drivers visit Chase Field before Championship Weekend

PHOENIX — Chase Field received a few visitors ahead of NASCAR Championship Weekend, as John Hunter Nemechek and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. stopped by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ home before the big event.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Cristian Mena News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 30

Exciting Pitching Prospect's Return Could be Huge for D-backs

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Cristian Mena is still, technically, considered a prospect, despite making major league appearances in both 2024 and 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 30

D-backs' Rotation Future Faces Massive Question

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation was one of the multiple reasons that contributed to the second straight year without a playoff berth. In particular, a devastating injury set the avalanche of bad luck and underperformance in motion.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 30

D-backs Reliever Struggles in Fall League Blowout

It was another ugly scene at Salt River Fields on Wednesday afternoon, as the Salt River Rafters endured a 10-1 thrashing at the hands of the Peoria Javelinas in their 18th game of the Arizona Fall League.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 30

D-backs Have Clear Choice to Make Between 2 Free Agents

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of disarray after a tumultuous 2025 season. With free agency looming, two former D-backs arms will be on the market — Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.

Jordan Lawlar News / Burn City Sports / October 29

Diamondbacks’ Lawlar experiments with new position for Tigres del Licey

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar is trying something new this winter with the Tigres De Licey. Lawlar, who primarily plays the infield, made his center-field debut for the team on Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / October 29

Five Takeaways From the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2025 Season

For years now, the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to consistently put together streaks of winning seasons. This is a team that hasn’t won the National League West since all the way back in 2011 and hasn’t had a string of three or more .500 seasons in a row since they did so from 1999 to 2003.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / October 15