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Diamondbacks Reveal Corbin Carroll's Status for Game vs White Sox

Arizona Diamondbacks star right fielder Corbin Carroll is, in fact, in the D-backs' lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Chase Field.

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Diamondbacks Outright Luken Baker

The D-Backs sent first baseman Luken Baker outright to Triple-A Reno, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Arizona had designated him for assignment when they welcomed Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 20

3 D-backs Prospects Getting Closer to Making Big League Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a group of prospects that are looking quite proficient in the early going of the minor league season. A team that is already

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 20

Diamondbacks' Devotion to Chaos Continues into 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks, under manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen, have embraced the use of "small ball" over the last five years. It didn't start out that way during their Diamondbacks tenure.

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Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Diamondbacks Manager Shares Corbin Carroll News After Blue Jays Game Exit

The Arizona Diamondbacks saw their momentum halted Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays after falling behind early in the game. Toronto scored eight of its 10 runs in the first inning alone, putting Arizona in a deficit it could not recover from, scoring just four scattered runs over the following six innings.

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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.

Andrew Velazquez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Diamondbacks sign former Yankees infielder to minor league deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league contract, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 19

Brandon Pfaadt Makes Elite 2026 Bullpen Debut in Ugly Circumstances

Six and one-third innings of one-run baseball would generally be considered a dominant quality start. But right-hander Brandon Pfaadt put up those numbers out of the bullpen on Sunday, following the worst outing by an Arizona Diamondbacks' starter since, ironically, Pfaadt's own start just under a year ago.

Corbin Carroll News / Field Level Media / April 19

Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll (back) avoids scare after early exit

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Sunday's game in Phoenix against the Toronto Blue Jays after four innings due to low back tightness.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 19

What D-backs' Series Win Over Blue Jays Told Us — And What It Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won their fourth straight series, taking two out of three gamess against the Toronto Blue Jays. It was an overall sturdy effort by the Diamondbacks, despite an extremely ugly ending in the finale.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Blue Jays score 8 runs in first in rout of Diamondbacks

Kazuma Okamoto homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Nathan Lukes had three hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run first inning to cruise to a 10-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sunday.

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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.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / April 19

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll exits after latest lower-body concern

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks removed outfielder Corbin Carroll from Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to lower back tightness. Carroll exited mid-game after appearing to favor his back during an at-bat in what appeared to be a precautionary move.

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Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 19

D-backs Pitcher Ryne Nelson Pulled After One Out vs Blue Jays

Sunday was not Ryne Nelson's day. After back-to-back wins over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Arizona Diamondbacks had their targets set on a potential sweep Sunday afternoon, with — arguably — their best pitcher on the mound in Ryne Nelson.

Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Is Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in lineup again vs. Blue Jays after returning from torn ACL in under 8 months?

After making his return from a torn ACL, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned to the lineup on Saturday. Now, the Diamondbacks have an opportunity to sweep the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Andrew Velazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Diamondbacks Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. The 31-year-old is represented by CAA Sports.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Diamondbacks Reinstate Lourdes Gurriel Jr., DFA Luken Baker

After suffering a torn right ACL on September 1, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is ready for his return to the majors, as the Diamondbacks officially reinstated the outfielder from the 10-day injured list. To make room for Gurriel on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, first baseman Luken Baker was designated for assignment.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado drops admission on early-season performance

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the offseason. With his debut season with his new organization underway, the 14-year veteran shares his honest admission about performance so far in the 2026 campaign.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / April 18

Nolan Arenado, Michael Soroka carry D-backs over Jays

Nolan Arenado homered for the third time in four games and drove in two, Michael Soroka won his fourth game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 in Phoenix on Friday.

Ketel Marte News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Diamondbacks Announce Ketel Marte News After Removal From Lineup

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make a return to the MLB playoffs this year. Fortunately, they have three of the most talented position players in their lineup every day in outfielder Corbin Carroll, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and second baseman Ketel Marte.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Merrill Kelly returns as Diamondbacks move key starter into relief role

BALTIMORE — The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their pitching staff before they take on the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of their three-game series, with a key starter moving to the bullpen.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / April 12

With Merrill Kelly back, Diamondbacks fans debate next move in rotation

PHOENIX — With Merrill Kelly’s anticipated return from the injured list this week, Arizona Diamondbacks fans have been predicting how the club will handle the starting rotation.