Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Key D-backs Veteran to Make First Spring Training Start vs Royals

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will make his long-awaited first start of spring training on Thursday night against the Kansas City Royals, kicking off a rare Cactus League night game at 6:05 p.m.

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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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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Diamondbacks' Pitching Disaster Fuels Ugly Blowout Loss to Rockies

Spring training is a time where results do not carry nearly as much weight, but it was still quite the ugly scene on Thursday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks' disastrous show of pitching led to a 13-2 blowout loss to the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields.

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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.

Jalen Beeks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Rangers, Jalen Beeks Agree To Major League Deal

The Rangers are in agreement with lefty reliever Jalen Beeks on a major league contract, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The signing is pending a physical.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Diamondbacks Reveal When Corbin Carroll Will Play his Next Game

Arizona Diamondbacks returning star Corbin Carroll is expected to get into another Cactus League game on Saturday on the road against the San Francisco Giants, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters at Salt River Fields (Via Alex Weiner).

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Projecting the Diamondbacks' Starting Rotation Order

With the news that Zac Gallen will be replacing Merrill Kelly as the Arizona Diamondbacks opening day starter on March 26 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, it's time to start fleshing out and projecting the rest of the rotation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Diamondbacks Make 7-Player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to trim down their roster. On Thursday, the team reassigned seven players to minor league camp. With the sendouts, Arizona's major league camp is now down to 40.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

MLB Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks Could Be The Perfect Landing Spot For $5.2 Million Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a few big moves this offseason. They signed Nolan Arenado and retained Zac Gallen. They are hungry for the playoffs and have a great chance to fight and get back in the race.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

How the Diamondbacks are Performing in the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic has proved once again to be a gripping event, full of drama and high-stakes play from the best players in the world. As pool play has come to an end, and eight teams enter the knockout stage, it's a good time to check in on the performance of the Arizona Diamondbacks players who have participated.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Torey Lovullo Explains Decision to Name Zac Gallen Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar face on opening day, as manager Torey Lovullo confirmed to reporters at Salt River Fields on Wednesday that right-hander Zac Gallen would get the nod in place of Merrill Kelly.

Corbin Carroll News / ESPN / March 11

D-backs' Carroll (hand) hitless in spring debut

Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll made his spring training debut Wednesday, going hitless in his first at bats since he had surgery to repair the hamate bone in his right hand Feb.