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Diamondbacks Blow Early Lead in Tough Loss to Brewers

The Arizona Diamondbacks carried a razor-thin 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers into the sixth inning of their split-squad game in Maryvale, but saw that lead evaporate into an eventual 5-2 loss on Friday afternoon.

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Diamondbacks Blown Out in Ugly Loss to White Sox

The Arizona Diamondbacks were blanked by a score of 6-0 by the Chicago White Sox on Friday, playing at Salt River Fields as part of their split-squad slate.

Alek Thomas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 6

Alek Thomas' Team Mexico Heroics Are Encouraging Sign for D-backs

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas attacked a pitch well above and outside the strike zone. Two runs came in to score, as Team Mexico extended its ninth-inning lead to five runs, pulling out of save range.

Corbin Carroll News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll takes massive step forward amid injury recovery

The Arizona Diamondbacks were dealt a gut punch when outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone. However, his latest spring training activity points to a return sooner rather than later.

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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?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 6

Merrill Kelly, Corbin Carroll Updates Look Like Best-Case Scenarios

Both of the Arizona Diamondbacks' notable injured players — Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly — appear to be on extremely encouraging paths in their recovery process, according to the latest updates from manager Torey Lovullo.

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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.

Druw Jones News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 6

Son of MLB Hall of Famer Shows Off Speed With Game-Tying Double in WBC Debut

There have been many memorable father-son moments in baseball over the years. And now, one more can be added to that list courtesy of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 6

D-backs Manager Torey Lovullo Explains Why Spring Wins Still Matter

The Arizona Diamondbacks, through their first 12 Cactus League games, are two games above .500. Despite the ugly 8-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, they sit at 7-5.

Mike Soroka News / Burn City Sports / March 6

D-Backs’ Michael Soroka hopes international stage helps grow game in Canada

SAN JUAN — Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka views the World Baseball Classic as an opportunity to push baseball further into the national spotlight back home in Canada.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / ESPN / March 5

'I'll close my eyes': Diamondbacks' Counsell makes pro debut against father Craig's Cubs

Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster for a spring training clash with the Cubs, who are managed by his father.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 5

Loud Contact Sinks D-backs Pitching in Ugly Loss to Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks were downed by the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League play on Thursday by a score of 8-1. Over 12,000 fans packed Sloan Park in Mesa on a perfect 79-degree Arizona day.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 5

New D-backs Updates on Merrill Kelly, Corbin Carroll, Rotation

Torey Lovullo addressed the media prior to the Diamondbacks Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, and gave an update on a handful of topics.

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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 / Burn City Sports / March 5

Bad Bunny hooks up Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado, Team Puerto Rico with custom WBC cleats

SAN JUAN — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado and his Team Puerto Rico teammates opened a package this week that blended baseball with one of the island’s biggest cultural stars ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 5

Diamondbacks Make 3-Player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to whittle down their major league roster as spring training progresses. On Thursday, the D-backs optioned right-handed pitchers Yilber Diaz and Dylan Ray to Triple-A Reno, and reassigned catcher Gavin Logan to minor league camp.