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Diamondbacks Reportedly Meeting With International Star

Editor's note: Since this report initially surfaced, Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro has reported that Arizona is not in on Okamoto. According to a recent report from Yahoo Sports, Yomiuri Giants star first baseman Kazuma Okamoto will be meeting in-person with MLB teams in-person this week — including the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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D-Backs Re-Sign John Curtiss To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks re-signed reliever John Curtiss to a minor league contract last week (link via Arizona Sports). The righty will presumably get a non-roster invitation to Spring Training.

Nabil Crismatt News / Burn City Sports / December 29

Former Diamondbacks RHP Nabil Crismatt signs with Rangers

ARLINGTON — A former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher from last season is heading to Texas on a minor league deal. According to El Extra Base’s Daniel Álvarez-Montes, veteran right-hander Nabil Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, adding to their pitching depth.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / December 29

Two More Reunions Should Help the Diamondbacks Run it Back

The Arizona Diamondbacks experienced one of the more disappointing seasons across baseball in 2025. After signing the best starting pitcher on the market and trading for one of the best first baseman in the game before the season, expectations were high for a team that had reached the World Series in 2023.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

5 Player Comparisons Put Diamondbacks in Elite Company

Every year Dan Szymborski rolls out his ZiPS projections for each team one by one. He recently published the Arizona Diamondbacks ZiPS. One of the most fun features is the Top Near-Age Offensive Comps section of his.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / December 29

Mariners Insider Pours Cold Water On Possible Mega-Trade With Diamondbacks

Do the Seattle Mariners still have an outside chance at trading for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte? Things have noticeably cooled down on the Marte front over the last couple of weeks since the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

D-backs Veteran Reliever Was Solid in Limited Action

2025 was one of the more brutal season in recent history for the Arizona Diamondbacks, particularly as it pertained to injuries, underperformance and (necessary) roster turnover.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

Insider Provides Intriguing Update on D-backs' Closer Situation

The Arizona Diamondbacks still do not have a closer, and at this point in the offseason, all the proven, bonafide ninth-inning options have come off the board.

Nabil Crismatt News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Rangers Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minors Contract

The Rangers have signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor league deal, El Extrabase’s Daniel Alvarez-Montes reports. Crismatt’s contract includes an invitation to the Rangers’ big league Spring Training camp.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 28

Why Diamondbacks’ historic April slugfest vs. Cubs appears in Netflix film

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks had many games to remember during the 2025 season. One in particular stood out enough to be featured in Netflix’s newest film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 28

Diamondbacks 2026 Projections Reveal Some Surprises

The Arizona Diamondbacks' stated goal this offseason has been to upgrade their pitching staff. That was the clear priority set by GM Mike Hazen from the very first day after the season ended, and has been reiterated multiple times.

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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.

Alex Bregman News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Is Alex Bregman Signing With the Arizona Diamondbacks a Matter Of Time?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been linked to Third Baseman Alex Bregman multiple times this winter, and the rumors are rapidly heating up. With a gaping

Jose Urquidy News / Burn City Sports / December 27

Diamondbacks’ deal with RHP Jose Urquidy falls through

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a setback in their offseason plans. According to reports from Beisbol Puro on Friday, talks between the Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy fell through, removing a pitcher the team had hoped would factor into its rotation plans.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 27

Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Former Cardinals Infielder

Per a recent report, the Arizona Diamondbacks are adding to their infield depth. According to a report from Just Baseball's Aram Leighton on X/Twitter, the Diamondbacks have inked former St.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

Diamondbacks sign ex-Cardinals slugger

The Arizona Diamondbacks strengthened their farm system Friday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Luken Baker to a minor league contract.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 27

Diamondbacks face hard choice between Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks remain at a standstill this winter, caught in a stalemate over the future of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. For much of the offseason, Arizona has listened to trade proposals on Marte, one of the top all-around infielders in baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 26

D-backs Insider Gives Update on Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman

There still has yet to be any sort of concrete resolution to the Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte dilemma. No trade is close as of this writing, but the rumors continue to swirl.

Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Diamondbacks Sign Luken Baker To Minor League Contract

The Diamondbacks have signed first baseman Luken Baker to a minors deal, Just Baseball Media’s Aram Leighton reports. Baker qualified for minor league free agency at the end of the season, and he chose to test the open market rather than stick in the Dodgers’ organization.

Ketel Marte News / Just Baseball / December 23

Starters the D-Backs Could Target in a Ketel Marte Trade

Much has been written over the past couple of months about Arizona Diamondbacks superstar second baseman Ketel Marte potentially being traded. He’s arguably the number one player truly available to trade for in baseball.

Jordan Lawlar News / Just Baseball / December 23

What Is the Diamondbacks’ Plan for Jordan Lawlar?

When the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Jordan Lawlar sixth overall in the 2021 draft, they envisioned their shortstop of the future. Lawlar quickly became the Diamondbacks’ top prospect, hitting his way through the minors and reaching Double-A at only 20 years old.

Ildemaro Vargas News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

D-Backs, Ildemaro Vargas Agree To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks are in agreement on a new minor league contract with infielder Ildemaro Vargas, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The MAS+ Agency client returns to the organization after being outrighted off the roster at the end of the season.