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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 14
Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers
Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / December 14
Report: RHP Merrill Kelly returning to Arizona on 2-year, $40M deal
Right-hander Merrill Kelly is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, The Athletic reported Sunday. The Diamondbacks traded Kelly to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last July.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
Diamondbacks Bringing Back Beloved Starting Pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back Merrill Kelly on a two-year, $40 million free agent contract. This according to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / December 14
Merrill Kelly signs with Diamondbacks, Arizona brings back fan-favorite
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar face as they have agreed to bring back former SP Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
D-backs Lefty Had Shocking Rise to MLB
The Arizona Diamondbacks endured one of the more brutal seasons in recent history in 2025 — at least, in terms of the amount of adversity they had to withstand.
Merrill Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14
Diamondbacks To Sign Merrill Kelly
The Diamondbacks are finalizing a contract with right-hander Merrill Kelly, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that it’s a two-year, $40MM pact.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Drey Jameson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
Fan-Favorite D-backs Reliever Had one Thrilling Moment in 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks' path through the 2025 season was not one that passed easily. The D-backs were beset by injuries, underperformance and various turns of adversity.
Jose Urquidy News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 13
Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Former Astros Pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a deal with former Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy, according to a recent report from Excélsior's Emmanuel Campa on X/Twitter.
Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13
Rays rumors: Ketel Marte trade buzz grows as Tampa Bay emerges as suitor
The Arizona Diamondbacks weighed trading Ketel Marte after a disappointing season, and the silence did not last. Rumors are now roaring as a possible move storms into MLB Free Agency, with Tampa Bay Rays suddenly at the center of it all.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 13
D-backs Torey Lovullo Reveals What he Likes About Michael Soroka
On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced their first significant addition of the offseason. That move, of course, is the signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 13
Tarik Skubal spotted training outside Chase Field as trade rumors heat up
If you were around Chase Field recently, more specifically on the east side of the stadium, you might have caught a rare glimpse of Detroit SP Tarik Skubal training in the middle of the street in Downtown Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 13
D-backs sign Michael Soroka for critical rotation depth, DFA Bryce Jarvis
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t just add an arm when they signed Michael Soroka to a one-year deal with a mutual option; they made a statement about how they plan to compete in an increasingly unforgiving National League.
Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / December 12
D-Backs 2B Ketel Marte joins stacked Team Dominican Republic for WBC
PHOENIX — Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo won’t be the only Arizona Diamondbacks player suiting up for the Dominican Republic in next year’s World Baseball Classic.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 12
GM Mike Hazen Explains why D-backs Signed Michael Soroka
On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks' signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka was made official. That came with the corresponding move to DFA Bryce Jarvis.
Bryce Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Diamondbacks Designate Bryce Jarvis For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Bryce Jarvis has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for their signing of Michael Soroka, which is now official.
Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / December 12
Zac Gallen: A Frontline Starter Hidden in Plain Sight
For the past several years, Zac Gallen has been a model of modern pitching efficiency — a right-hander who wins not with overpowering fastball metrics but with clean shapes, elite pitch consistency, and one of the better north-south separation profiles among frontline starters.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10
Red Sox have an edge in Ketel Marte's hot trade market
Marte is coming off back-to-back Silver Slugger seasons, and he's going to be one of the most coveted players in the next couple of days.
Mike Soroka News / Just Baseball / December 10
Mike Soroka Was a Sneaky-Good Signing for the Diamondbacks
According to reports on the morning of December 8, the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year contract pending a physical for the 2026 season.
Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / December 8
Another team enters bidding war for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has been a hot commodity on the trade market. Another team has reportedly entered the bidding war for Marte's services.
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