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Diamondbacks’ Perdomo shares story beyond competition with Dodgers’ Ohtani

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers are known rivals on the field, but off it, the competition can give way to moments that tell a different story — like the one between Geraldo Perdomo and Shohei Ohtani.

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Diamondbacks’ Carroll and Marte join Perdomo in MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now

PHOENIX — Geraldo Perdomo won’t be the only Arizona Diamondbacks representative in MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now, as Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll joined him in the rankings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 22

D-backs Insider Provides Disappointing Update on Team's Next Move

It hasn't been the most thrilling offseason for fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, even if the team has made a handful of somewhat-minor moves. The massive, sweeping changes to the roster have not been in the cards thus far, with Spring Training a mere handful of weeks away.

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Gus Varland News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Nationals Claim Gus Varland

The Nationals have claimed right-hander Gus Varland off waivers from the Diamondbacks, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Arizona designated him for assignment last week after signing righty Taylor Clarke to a one-year deal.

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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 22

D-backs Outfielder's 2025 Came to a Brutal End

The Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the more disappointing seasons in recent history this past year, turning high expectations into a sub-.500 record and another missed opportunity to join the Postseason action.

Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 21

Ketel Marte's Top-100 Ranking Proves D-backs Made Right Choice

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not trading Ketel Marte. And considering he was just named one of the best players in all of MLB, that appears to be the correct move by GM Mike Hazen and the D-backs' front office.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 21

D-backs' Geraldo Perdomo Had Honest Reaction to his Top 100 Ranking

Geraldo Perdomo was, undoubtedly, among MLB's elites in the 2025 season. In fact, his seven-WAR breakout campaign this past season earned him the No. 24 spot on MLB's top 100 list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 20

Diamondbacks Offseason Has National Outlet Perplexed

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offseason has not exactly been the most predictable. There have been rumors swirling of a Ketel Marte trade, an Alex Bregman signing and some others, but the moves that have actually come down haven't all been highly-telegraphed.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 20

Arizona Diamondbacks’ veteran southpaw reportedly joins Team Venezuela for WBC

PHOENIX — Another Arizona Diamondbacks talent is reportedly set to represent his home country in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Diamondbacks left‑handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez is set to suit up for Team Venezuela, according to BeisbolPlay’s Víctor Boccone G.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 20

The real problem with Zac Gallen’s free agency uncertainty

MLB free agency has about a month left until pitchers and catchers report, and some players are already looking ahead to the World Baseball Classic in early March.

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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 / January 20

Intriguing Diamondbacks Prospect Gets Top-10 Nod

No one can ever accuse the Arizona Diamondbacks of having too little infield talent in their prospect pool. Not long following the D-backs' three-player top-10 placement among second base prospects, third baseman LuJames Groover was recognized as a top-10 future third baseman in MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo's rankings list.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 20

Geraldo Perdomo's Placement in MLB Top 100 Shows How Far He's Come

The MLB Top 100 list has been steadily rolling out, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have their first representation — star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. Strangely enough, this year's top 100 list was completely devoid of D-backs players in the upper ranks.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / January 20

Position Player Targets To Bolster the D-backs’ Lineup

Days after the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and signed veteran reliever Taylor Clarke, they are still in the hunt for players that can help their team in 2026 and potentially beyond.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 20

How D-backs Reliever Took on Crucial Role in 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks did not enjoy the most adversity-free season in 2025 — that much is certain. Though Arizona came into the year with extremely high hopes, all the D-backs were able to accomplish was an 80-82 record and another playoff-less season.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Burn City Sports / January 20

Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo cracks MLB Network Top 30 and cements status as elite shortstop

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo is not only shaping his role as a cornerstone of the franchise but also establishing himself as one of the game’s top players across MLB.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 19

Latest Prospect Rankings Have Diamondbacks In Exceptional Position

While the Arizona Diamondbacks may not be lighting up many of MLB's wholesale prospect rankings, there's certainly one position where Arizona stands out in a major way.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 19

D-backs Utilityman Looks Like Valuable Player Moving Forward

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was one that came with a massive amount of adversity. A a team with lofty preseason expectations stumbled to an 80-82 record, losing numerous key players to injury along the way.

Nolan Arenado News / Stadium Rant / January 19

Nolan Arenado Lands In The Desert

The Arizona Diamondbacks sent shockwaves through the league earlier this week by acquiring eight-time All-Star and ten-time Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St.Louis Cardinals.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 19

Latest Zac Gallen Update Could be a Problem for D-backs

Former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has not been talked about much in the recent weeks of this offseason, and that may end up being a bad sign for Arizona.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2025 MLB Farm Review: Arizona Diamondbacks

Even though the Diamondbacks missed the playoffs for the second straight year, Arizona’s mini-selloff in July helped reload the farm system. That farm system may bear fruit for the Diamondbacks soon, as one of their 2024 first-round picks raised his stock after an incredible season in 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Hazen: D’Backs Aren’t Revisiting Ketel Marte Trade Talks

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said at the end of December that the club was “shortly” going to cease all trade talks involving second baseman Ketel Marte,

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Diamondbacks sign pitcher after Nolan Arenado trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. While he isn’t the same player he once was, the Arenado trade provides Arizona with a quality veteran ball player.

Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / January 15

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Diamondbacks To Sign Jonathan Loáisiga To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks and right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be in big league camp with the Snakes in spring training.