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Arizona Diamondbacks sign outfielder currently serving suspension for PED violation

Arizona Diamondbacks sign outfielder currently serving suspension for PED violation

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added Max Kepler, but this is not a clean midseason reinforcement. Arizona is chasing depth now and value later. Kepler gives the club a left-handed corner outfield bat, but only after the final stretch of his PED suspension is complete.

Ketel Marte News / Total Pro Sports / June 8
Why Are The Arizona Diamondbacks Frustrated With Ketel Marte?

Why Are The Arizona Diamondbacks Frustrated With Ketel Marte?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have climbed to the second spot in the NL West. While they still sit 7.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, they are fighting for a playoff berth again.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / June 8

Ketel Marte’s day off vs. Dodgers reignites old discussions within D-Backs organization

PHOENIX — Questions about Ketel Marte’s standing within the Arizona Diamondbacks organization resurfaced this weekend, though they aren’t entirely new.

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Max Kepler News / Field Level Media / June 8
Reports: Diamondbacks sign suspended OF Max Kepler

Reports: Diamondbacks sign suspended OF Max Kepler

Max Kepler has 18 days remaining until his suspension for performance-enhancing drug usage is over. But when the ban is over, the outfielder now knows where he'll be headed.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 7
Diamondbacks Sign Suspended Outfielder to One-Year Deal

Diamondbacks Sign Suspended Outfielder to One-Year Deal

With the MLB playoffs now firmly on the radar for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team made a deal to add some veteran depth to its outfield on Sunday. The D-backs inked suspended outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year deal, adding a veteran power bat for the home stretch of the regular season.

Max Kepler News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Diamondbacks Sign Max Kepler

Diamondbacks Sign Max Kepler

The Diamondbacks announced a one-year deal with outfielder Max Kepler.  The signing won’t yet impact Arizona’s 40-man roster or active roster, as Kepler is still on the restricted list while serving an 80-game PED suspension.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 7
What D-backs' Ugly Series Loss to Nationals Told Us — And What It Didn't

What D-backs' Ugly Series Loss to Nationals Told Us — And What It Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks, needing to continue their momentum after a series split with the Los Angeles Dodgers, could not come away with a series victory in their three-game set with the Washington Nationals at Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Apex Sports / June 7
Diamondbacks Enter Trade Season Focused on Bullpen Reinforcements

Diamondbacks Enter Trade Season Focused on Bullpen Reinforcements

The Diamondbacks are heading into the trade deadline with a clear plan. General manager Mike Hazen said on MLB Network Radio that Arizona intends to pursue bullpen help while also searching for a left handed bat with real power.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7
Report: Ketel Marte is still causing issues for the Diamondbacks

Report: Ketel Marte is still causing issues for the Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte is still not exactly Mr. Popular in Arizona these days. The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Marte is continuing to frustrate segments of the organization by opting to take days off this season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 7
Michael Soroka Mows Down His Old Team in Firm Diamondbacks Win

Michael Soroka Mows Down His Old Team in Firm Diamondbacks Win

Right-hander Michael Soroka got some revenge on the club that traded him last season on Sunday afternoon, as the Arizona Diamondbacks salved the finale of their three-game series against the Washington Nationals by a score of 5-1.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Hazen: Diamondbacks To Seek Bullpen Upgrades On Trade Market

Hazen: Diamondbacks To Seek Bullpen Upgrades On Trade Market

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen discussed his team’s trade deadline priorities on MLB Network Radio today. The GM confirmed previous reports that

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 7
Diamondbacks' bats awaken in time to avoid sweep vs. Nationals

Diamondbacks' bats awaken in time to avoid sweep vs. Nationals

Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno homered, Michael Soroka contained the highest-scoring offense in the majors and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a weekend sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday in Phoenix.

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Diamondbacks Option Reliever After 1 Rough Appearance

Diamondbacks Option Reliever After 1 Rough Appearance

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another roster move. On Sunday, ahead of their finale matchup with the Washington Nationals, the Diamondbacks optioned left-handed reliever Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno.

Thomas Hatch News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 7
Diamondbacks Release Veteran Pitcher

Diamondbacks Release Veteran Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks have parted with one of the arms in their system. According to the transaction log on his MLB player page, right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch has been released from the Diamondbacks' organization.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 5
Another Diamondbacks prospect gets the call, Arizona promotes LuJames Groover

Another Diamondbacks prospect gets the call, Arizona promotes LuJames Groover

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to lean on youth as they make roster moves ahead of their next series against the Washington Nationals. The club announced it is promoting top infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno while optioning infielder Jose Fernandez and designating right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi for assignment.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / June 6
What to Expect from Diamondbacks Infielder LuJames Groover

What to Expect from Diamondbacks Infielder LuJames Groover

Amidst a need for sparks, the Diamondbacks have called upon Ryan Waldschmidt and Tommy Troy at the big-league level this season. Arizona added a third notable prospect to that list, as 2023 second-rounder LuJames Groover was summoned to the desert on June 5.

Thomas Hatch News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5
Diamondbacks Release Thomas Hatch

Diamondbacks Release Thomas Hatch

The Diamondbacks have released right-hander Thomas Hatch, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible he had an opt-out in his deal, as the start of June is a common time for such contract provisions.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 5
Diamondbacks down Dodgers on Ketel Marte's walk-off homer

Diamondbacks down Dodgers on Ketel Marte's walk-off homer

Ketel Marte hit a 431-foot homer with one out in the ninth after Corbin Carroll homered in a two-run eighth as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday in Phoenix to gain a split of a four-game series.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks was briefly delayed by a very frightening collision. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was up to bat in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Corbin Burnes News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Speaks Out After Injury Setback

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Speaks Out After Injury Setback

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has not played in a Major League Baseball game in over a year. His last outing came on June 1, 2025, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
Arizona Diamondbacks Face Huge Blow With Four-Time All-Star’s Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks Face Huge Blow With Four-Time All-Star’s Injury

The National League West is one of the most competitive divisions in the MLB this year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks as the feisty underdog of the group.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / June 3
Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Things have gone from bad to worse for Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes.

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