Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Torey Lovullo Says Shohei Ohtani is 'The Best Player I've Ever Seen'

The Arizona Diamondbacks will have to step into the box against major league baseball's most talked-about player: Shohei Ohtani. Anything is possible in baseball.

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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 / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Ketel Marte Out of Diamondbacks' Lineup Against Ohtani, Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is not in Arizona's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Facing a tough arm in Shohei Ohtani, the Diamondbacks will be without one of their best hitters, due to what is being described as low-back and hamstring tightness.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

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Corbin Burnes News / Burn City Sports / June 3

D-Backs RHP Corbin Burnes suffers setback in recovery

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will not get Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes back anytime soon. According to manager Torey Lovullo, the right-hander has been diagnosed with a teres major strain, a significant blow to a club that was hoping his return would help boost an already steady rotation.

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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.

Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / June 3

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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Corbin Burnes News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Corbin Burnes Suffers Teres Major Strain, Likely Out Until September

Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes has suffered a teres major strain and will be shut down from his throwing progression. Manager Torey Lovullo says Burnes probably won’t be back until September with this setback.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 3

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo speaks on Geraldo Perdomo’s 9th inning bunt

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks were close to taking Game 2 of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, but much of the discussion afterward centered on what transpired in the ninth inning.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers swatting away Diamondbacks’ comeback attempt comes with Nolan Arenado warning

The Arizona Diamondbacks made things interesting on Tuesday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 6-5 victory. The Dodgers were defeated by the Diamondbacks 4-1 on Monday, so Tuesday’s game represented a strong bounce back win.

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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.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – June 3

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Game 3 brings a big NL West clash to Chase Field on Wednesday night as Los Angeles continues to push its lead in the division.