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Diamondbacks Set Interesting Lineup for Game 1 vs Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks need to rebound from their brutal three-game sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, and they'll have a prime opportunity to do so in their upcoming set with the struggling San Francisco Giants.

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Emerging Diamondbacks Prospect Just Hit for the Cycle in AA

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' more intriguing rising prospects just completed a historic feat in Double-A. On Sunday night, Arizona's No. 5 prospect and infielder Demetrio Crisantes hit for the cycle in a 4-for-5 night at the plate.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / June 29

How can the Diamondbacks fix Zac Gallen’s pitching struggles?

For years, Zac Gallen represented everything the Diamondbacks wanted their pitching staff to be. He consistently outsmarted hitters, mixed pitches with precision, and lived one step ahead of every lineup.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 29

The Diamondbacks Have No Better Chance to Break Ugly Slump

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series at Chase Field starting Monday night, June 29. The D-backs were swept in Tampa Bay and fell to 41-42 on the season.

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Eduardo Rodriguez News / CBSSports.com / June 29

Giants vs. Diamondbacks Monday MLB picks: Eduardo Rodriguez has been one of MLB's most profitable pitchers

San Francisco opens an NL West series at Arizona on Monday night

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Robbie Ray News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 28

What Diamondbacks' Ugly Sweep by Rays Told Us — And What It Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing uninspired baseball right now, and it manifested in the form of an ugly sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28

Junior Caminero continues home-run barrage as Rays sweep Diamondbacks

Caminero has now homered in four consecutive games for the first time in his career and leads all third basemen with 22 home runs this season.

Junior Caminero goes deep for 4th straight game as Rays sweep D-backs

Junior Caminero powers Rays to win with monumental performance

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 28

This is Why Diamondbacks Games Feel the Exact Same Now

It's starting to feel like Groundhog Day in Arizona. The Arizona Diamondbacks are, roughly, a .500 team this year. They're 41-42 after their latest loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Max Kepler News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Rays broadcaster roasted Max Kepler after PED suspension

Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson got a pretty good shot in Saturday at Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Max Kepler. Kepler made his Diamondbacks debut earlier this week after serving an 80-game suspension for a failed PED test.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 28

The Diamondbacks Need Merrill Kelly's Luck To Change Quickly

The Arizona Diamondbacks will have their backs against the wall against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday morning, in desperate need of a turn of fortune to avoid being swept out of Tropicana Field in ugly fashion.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Braves Sign Carlos Santana To Minor League Deal

The Braves signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a minor league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Santana was released by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Jose Cabrera News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 27

What Jose Cabrera's Strange Start vs Rays Really Means for D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks' rotational dilemma isn't going away any time soon, so Jose Cabrera will have to find a way to stay consistent. Cabrera made his MLB debut in successful fashion, throwing five scoreless, efficient innings against the Minnesota Twins.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / June 27

Maybe the Varsho-Moreno Trade Doesn’t Have Just One Winner After All

In recent years, MLB has seen many trades that have been very one-sided and exclusively beneficial to only one of the teams involved. The Toronto Blue Jays have found themselves on the right side of many trades over the last few seasons, and there are very few that their front office has missed on.

Jose Cabrera News / Field Level Media / June 27

D-backs' Jose Cabrera strives for continued success in clash vs. Rays

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Jose Cabrera will look to follow a strong major league debut with an encore performance on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday evening in St.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

D-Backs Release Carlos Santana

The Diamondbacks officially released veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was expected after he was designated for assignment on Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / June 27

2026 Transactions: Tigers Claim Diaz, Fairchild & SWR DFA’d

More smaller moves were made on June 26. Detroit added another bullpen depth option with Yilber Diaz, who was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / June 26

Corbin Carroll stands alone: D-Backs star sets franchise triples record

TAMPA BAY — It wasn’t a question of if, but when Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll would break the franchise record for triples. On Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, he did just that.

Max Kepler News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

D-backs To Activate Max Kepler

The Diamondbacks signed veteran outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year deal earlier this month as the 33-year-old wrapped up the final stages of an 80-game PED suspension.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 25

Diamondbacks DFA veteran 1B Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana saw his brief stay with the Diamondbacks end on Wednesday, more than two months after he last appeared in a game for Arizona. The team activated the 40-year-old first baseman from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 24

Diamondbacks erupt for 6 in 4th to down Cardinals

LuJames Groover and Ketel Marte hit back-to-back home runs as part of a six-run fourth inning to lift the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-4 win over the St.

Mitch Bratt News / New Baseball Media / June 25

What to Expect from Diamondbacks Pitcher Mitch Bratt

Last summer, amidst a down season for the Diamondbacks, Arizona took the opportunity to sell off pieces & re-fill the farm system. And on June 24, 2026, the Diamondbacks will call up Mitch Bratt, one of the prospects acquired in that mini-selloff from the 2025 season.

Ketel Marte News / Just Baseball / June 24

The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight

Regardless of how the Arizona Diamondbacks are doing, one consistent is the production of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. A three-time All-Star, Marte is already third among position players in team history with 32.0 fWAR.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Diamondbacks Set to Call Up Another Young Starting Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to another young arm as they search for stability in a starting rotation that has been ravaged by injuries. Left-hander Mitch Bratt, Arizona's No.

Corbin Carroll News / Yardbarker / June 20

Corbin Carroll has been the definition of clutch for the Diamondbacks

Carroll has continued to provide the Arizona Diamondbacks with critical run support by generating clutch hits with runners in scoring position (RISP).

Diamondbacks counting on Zac Gallen to pitch deep into game vs. Twins

Corbin Carroll's 4 RBIs help D-backs outlast Twins

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Diamondbacks hit with yet another injury blow to All-Star pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks can’t catch a break when it comes to their pitching rotation. Former All-Star pitcher Michael Soroka started Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.