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D-backs' Pfaadt Still Sees Himself as Starter Despite Bullpen Move

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt was the unfortunate casualty of a rotation crunch this past week. As right-handed veteran starter Merrill Kelly made his return from the injured list, Arizona was forced to clear a spot in their starting rotation.

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Diamondbacks Win Wild Back-and-Forth Game vs Orioles in Extra Innings

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to win tough. In a Wednesday afternoon rubber match against the Baltimore Orioles, the D-backs fought back from a late-game deficit to win 8-5 in extra innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5

Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon.

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The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 46 MLB players in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to drive in at least 130 runs in multiple seasons can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare

Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to experiencing a lower back injury. With Game 3 of the three-game series taking place at 12:35 p.m.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 15

The Diamondbacks Made the Perfect Pitching Decision — For Now

The Arizona Diamondbacks were forced to make a tough rotation decision on Monday night, following their heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Orioles. With Merrill Kelly set to return from the injured list Tuesday, Arizona needed to clear a spot in their five-man starting rotation.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Pavin Smith To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his injured left elbow, reports the team’s radio broadcaster Chris Garagiola.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Merrill Kelly's 2026 Debut Was Uncharacteristic — But Effective

It was a bit strange to witness Arizona Diamondbacks veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly land just over 50% of his pitches for strikes on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Field Level Media / April 14

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks hold off Orioles

Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer and Merrill Kelly pitched into the sixth inning in his season debut to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Infielder Reaches Franchise-Record Hit Streak vs Orioles

With his go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth inning on Tuesday, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas set a franchise record. That homer allowed Vargas to reach an 11-game hit streak to open the 2026 regular season.

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte out with concerning injury after 2-HR game

Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched from Tuesday night’s lineup vs. the Baltimore Orioles, a surprising development less than 24 hours after his two‑home‑run outburst in the series opener.

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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.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Veteran to Undergo Surprise Elbow Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed a surprising injury update on one of the D-backs' key veterans in Tuesday's pre-game interview. According to D-backs radio broadcaster Chris Garagiola, first baseman and DH Pavin Smith will have to undergo surgery on his left elbow.

Brandon Bielak News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

The Astros are going to sign right-hander Brandon Bielak to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander adds that the Gaeta Sports Management client will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

D-backs Announce Several Roster Moves

The Diamondbacks announced a slate of roster moves Tuesday. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 11) due to an oblique strain.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / April 14

D-backs' Merrill Kelly set for season debut vs. resurgent Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles reached new heights this season with a late-inning comeback on Monday to begin the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Orioles will see if they can develop a trend or if it was merely a blip of good fortune when the teams meet again Tuesday night in Baltimore.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13