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How Eduardo Rodriguez is making a case to be the D-Backs ace this season

Eduardo Rodríguez didn’t enter the 2026 season with the expectation of becoming the unquestioned ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation. Two uneven seasons and instability clouded both his role and the club’s trajectory.

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D-backs support Eduardo Rodriguez's gem, blank Pirates

Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings and Geraldo Perdomo had a two-run double during a five-run sixth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks notched a 9-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Phoenix.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5

The Diamondbacks' Best Story Just Keeps Getting Better

By now, Ildemaro Vargas is no longer an Arizona Diamondbacks secret. He's national baseball news. Earlier this week, Vargas was named the National League Player of the Month for an exceptional stretch of April play.

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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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Inside Torey Lovullo's Unusual Meeting With D-backs Starting Pitchers

The Arizona Diamondbacks have not received the quality of starting pitching that was expected heading into 2026. After investing almost $110 million in the rotation for this season, they expected to have one of the better groups in the league.

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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 / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 5

2 Diamondbacks Players Outrighted to Minor Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent two players outright to their minor league system, according to the team's transaction logs. Journeyman veteran catcher Aramis Garcia cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.