Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Diamondbacks' 2026 Closer Plan is Painfully Obvious

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to name their closer, and it's beginning to look more and more likely that it will be a closer-by-committee approach this season, with a combination of veterans like Paul Sewald, Ryan Thompson or Kevin Ginkel taking turns in the ninth inning.

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D-backs Pitching Dominates in Thrilling Walk-Off Win over Mariners

Down to their last out, the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Seattle Mariners at Salt River Fields on Monday off a floating RBI single by shortstop Adrian Rodriguez.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Corbin Carroll Gets Injury Update Before 5th Season With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Spring Training got off to a dreadful start when their star right fielder, Corbin Carroll, broke the hamate bone in his right hand during live batting practice on February 11.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

D-backs GM Explains Opening Day Decision on Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially decided whether their top prospect will start the 2026 season in the big leagues or minors. Ryan Waldschmidt, Arizona's No.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Alek Thomas News / Burn City Sports / March 9

Alek Thomas’ hot start for Mexico fuels breakout buzz with Diamondbacks

HOUSTON — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas has emerged as one of the top players for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic — with some hoping the performance will translate into the MLB regular season.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 9

Why Ryan Waldschmidt Won't Be On D-backs' Opening Day Roster

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday morning. With that mostly ended his hopes of cracking the major league roster ahead of opening day.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Disastrous D-backs Pitching, Defense Leads to Blowout Loss to Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Cactus League losing streak continues. On Sunday, the D-backs were blown out by the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear by a score of 4-13.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Latest Merrill Kelly Update is Best Possible News for D-backs

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly continues to progress toward a best-case scenario return from injury. The veteran righty was shut down from throwing earlier in camp due to mid-back tightness, which was later diagnosed as intercostal nerve irritation.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Diamondbacks Make Massive 15-player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to pare down their roster as spring training progresses. On Sunday, the D-backs made a 15-player roster move, optioning five players to Triple-A Reno and assigning 10 to minor league camp.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Why Gabriel Moreno's Poor Spring Stats Shouldn't Worry D-backs Fans

The ball nearly landed on the concourse at Salt River Fields on Scottsdale. Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno had just hit the D-backs' furthest home run of spring training — and the furthest of his career.