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Carlos Santana lands minor league contract with Braves after Arizona release

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a minor league contract on Saturday night, one day after he was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Braves Sign Carlos Santana To Minor League Deal

The Braves signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a minor league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Santana was released by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Jose Cabrera News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

What Jose Cabrera's Strange Start vs Rays Really Means for D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks' rotational dilemma isn't going away any time soon, so Jose Cabrera will have to find a way to stay consistent. Cabrera made his MLB debut in successful fashion, throwing five scoreless, efficient innings against the Minnesota Twins.

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In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

D-backs' Painful Troy-Waldschmidt Decision is Getting Great Results So Far

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a difficult decision to make with regard to their young outfield, and chose the option that might have been a bit unpopular on the surface level.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Jose Cabrera News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

D-backs Set Lineup for Game 2 vs Rays: Jose Cabrera Makes 2nd Start

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off another tough loss, dropping the opener of a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 6-1 on Friday.

Carlos Santana News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

Diamondbacks Officially Release Veteran Infielder

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their final decision with regard to one of their veteran offseason acquisitions. According to the Diamondbacks' transaction logs, they have officially released former Gold Glove first baseman Carlos Santana, who had a short, unproductive stint with Arizona this year.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 27

Maybe the Varsho-Moreno Trade Doesn’t Have Just One Winner After All

In recent years, MLB has seen many trades that have been very one-sided and exclusively beneficial to only one of the teams involved. The Toronto Blue Jays have found themselves on the right side of many trades over the last few seasons, and there are very few that their front office has missed on.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

How Good the Diamondbacks Really Are Now at 2026 Halfway Point

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached the true halfway point of the 2026 season, having played their 81st game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night.

Jose Cabrera News / Field Level Media / June 27

D-backs' Jose Cabrera strives for continued success in clash vs. Rays

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Jose Cabrera will look to follow a strong major league debut with an encore performance on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday evening in St.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

D-Backs Release Carlos Santana

The Diamondbacks officially released veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was expected after he was designated for assignment on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / June 27

2026 Transactions: Tigers Claim Diaz, Fairchild & SWR DFA’d

More smaller moves were made on June 26. Detroit added another bullpen depth option with Yilber Diaz, who was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / June 26

Corbin Carroll stands alone: D-Backs star sets franchise triples record

TAMPA BAY — It wasn’t a question of if, but when Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll would break the franchise record for triples. On Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, he did just that.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 26

Diamondbacks Frustrated by MLB's Handling of St. Louis Rainout

The Arizona Diamondbacks knew rain was in the forecast ahead of Thursday's 6:45 p.m. CT matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals — which would have been the finale of a four-game series.

Yilber Diaz News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 26

Young Diamondbacks Pitcher Claimed by the Tigers

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' more intriguing pitching prospects will be moving on to a different organization. According to a new report from AZCentral's Nick Piecoro, right-handed flamethrower Yilber Diaz, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.

Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / June 26

Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald calls out Cardinals after rainout costs Arizona an off day

ST. LOUIS — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald didn’t hide his frustration after the club’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due to severe weather.

Max Kepler News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

D-backs To Activate Max Kepler

The Diamondbacks signed veteran outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year deal earlier this month as the 33-year-old wrapped up the final stages of an 80-game PED suspension.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 24

Diamondbacks erupt for 6 in 4th to down Cardinals

LuJames Groover and Ketel Marte hit back-to-back home runs as part of a six-run fourth inning to lift the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-4 win over the St.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 24

Diamondbacks fans call out two players following roster shakeup

ST. LOUIS – For months, Arizona Diamondbacks fans have been asking the same question: When will the organization finally make a change at first base? That question was partially answered when the club designated Carlos Santana for assignment.

Mitch Bratt News / New Baseball Media / June 25

What to Expect from Diamondbacks Pitcher Mitch Bratt

Last summer, amidst a down season for the Diamondbacks, Arizona took the opportunity to sell off pieces & re-fill the farm system. And on June 24, 2026, the Diamondbacks will call up Mitch Bratt, one of the prospects acquired in that mini-selloff from the 2025 season.

Ketel Marte News / Just Baseball / June 24

The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight

Regardless of how the Arizona Diamondbacks are doing, one consistent is the production of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. A three-time All-Star, Marte is already third among position players in team history with 32.0 fWAR.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Diamondbacks Set to Call Up Another Young Starting Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to another young arm as they search for stability in a starting rotation that has been ravaged by injuries. Left-hander Mitch Bratt, Arizona's No.

Corbin Carroll News / Yardbarker / June 20

Corbin Carroll has been the definition of clutch for the Diamondbacks

Carroll has continued to provide the Arizona Diamondbacks with critical run support by generating clutch hits with runners in scoring position (RISP).

Diamondbacks counting on Zac Gallen to pitch deep into game vs. Twins

Corbin Carroll's 4 RBIs help D-backs outlast Twins

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Diamondbacks hit with yet another injury blow to All-Star pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks can’t catch a break when it comes to their pitching rotation. Former All-Star pitcher Michael Soroka started Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.