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D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays

The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home as one of the hottest teams in baseball, set to open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in Phoenix.

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Free MLB home run picks, April 17: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte among expert's best bets for Friday

CBS Sports and SportsLine's Matt Severance reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday's games

Ketel Marte News / CBSSports.com / April 17

Free MLB home run picks April 17: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte among expert's best bets for Friday

CBS Sports and SportsLine's Matt Severance reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday's games

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 16

Diamondbacks Trade Hard-Throwing Reliever to Brewers

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers have made a trade, according to both teams' transaction logs. Fernandez was signed by the D-backs to a minor league contract and given an invite to spring training.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 16

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

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.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Ketel Marte News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Diamondbacks Announce Ketel Marte News After Removal From Lineup

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make a return to the MLB playoffs this year. Fortunately, they have three of the most talented position players in their lineup every day in outfielder Corbin Carroll, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and second baseman Ketel Marte.