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Diamondbacks determined to close difficult week with success against Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home Friday night to open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds with hopes of nudging back into a National League wild-card spot.

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Diamondbacks Acquire Former All-Star in Post-Deadline Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno, adding experienced depth as questions linger around their infield.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 21

2 DFA'd Diamondbacks Pitchers Find New Homes With Phillies and Giants

Two members of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 bullpen will be moving on to new organizations. According to their respective transaction logs, two pitchers whom the Diamondbacks elected to designate for assignment in the past week have been claimed off waivers.

Ketel Marte News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Diamondbacks make decision on Ketel Marte after vanishing act

The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred second baseman Ketel Marte from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left knee inflammation, ending a strange absence that began earlier in the week.

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 21

Diamondbacks move Ketel Marte to IL after in-person meeting

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated second baseman Ketel Marte from the restricted list and transferred the three-time All-Star to the 10-day injured list due to left knee inflammation on Thursday.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / August 20

Ketel Marte and D-Backs finally address what happened

PHOENIX — After not showing up to Monday’s game and a week filled with speculation and uncertainty, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte spoke about the situation Thursday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Diamondbacks to transfer Ketel Marte to injured list amid drama

The Arizona Diamondbacks are transferring Ketel Marte from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list.

Ketel Marte and D-Backs finally address what happened

New details emerge on Ketel Marte's situation with Diamondbacks

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 20

Diamondbacks Sign Former Dodgers Infielder

The Arizona Diamondbacks are adding to their infield depth, according to their latest transaction. Per the Diamondbacks' transaction logs, the team has signed former Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Santiago Espinal.