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Diamondbacks sign Max Kepler while he serves a PED suspension in a low risk gamble

The Arizona Diamondbacks just added a veteran outfielder who cannot play until late June and is coming off both a down year and a performance-enhancing drug suspension.

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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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MLB News / Burn City Sports / June 8

Diamondbacks add veteran OF Max Kepler on 1-year deal

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks added veteran outfield depth, signing outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract. Kepler is currently on the restricted list and won’t be eligible to join the Diamondbacks until late June after completing his 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs last year.

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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.

Max Kepler News / Field Level Media / June 8

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 7

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

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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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

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

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

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 5

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

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.