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D-backs Give Encouraging Merrill Kelly Update

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is throwing out to 60 feet, manager Torey Lovullo said on Tuesday. Kelly was seen throwing earlier in the day at Salt River Fields.

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Diamondbacks’ Quiet Move Becomes Public Amid Spring Training

During Spring Training this week, the Arizona Diamondbacks are making headlines. But it’s not because of a roster change or a standout player. Rather, a previously unreported ownership development has surfaced, showing that two years ago, Billionaire Rob Walton quietly bought a share in the club.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 3

A little pride, a little prep as Diamondbacks meet Team Mexico in WBC exhibition

SCOTTSDALE — As the Arizona Diamondbacks face Team Mexico in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic exhibition, it will be a mix of sharpening their regular-season edge and a national team leaning on pride to build chemistry before the tournament begins.

Nolan Arenado News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

D-backs' Nolan Arenado is Already Embracing Team Puerto Rico

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado only played in five spring training games with his new major league club before heading off to Puerto Rico to join his World Baseball Classic squad.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

D-backs' Top Prospect Making Major Push for Opening Day Roster Spot

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt is in the midst of a rather improbable roster battle. The D-backs' top prospect, despite never playing an inning at Triple-A Reno, is in contention for an opening day roster spot, especially given the undermanned outlook of Arizona's outfield.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Racing America on SI / March 3

Arizona Diamondbacks Legend Named Honorary Pace Car Driver At Phoenix

Luis Gonzalez, who hit a game-winning single in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series to secure the first Major League Baseball World Series Title for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been named the honorary pace car driver for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

Diamondbacks Set for Exciting WBC Matchup vs Team Mexico

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play an exhibition game against Team Mexico's World Baseball Classic squad on Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 3

9 Diamondbacks Player Milestones to Reach in 2026

Baseball is a game that is steeped in numbers and history. Below is a list of Arizona Diamondbacks players that are poised to reach notable personal milestones during the 2026 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 2

What Spring Training is Telling us About the Diamondbacks So Far

The Arizona Diamondbacks have played 10 Cactus League games, and are 6-4 in meaningless contests so far. In just around three weeks' time, the games will begin to matter, and final scores will begin to carry implications.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 2

D-backs' Corbin Carroll Gives Optimistic Update on Injury Recovery

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll has already begun to take (low-risk) swings as he hopes to make an opening day return from the injury to his hamate bone, according to a recent report from AZCentral's Nick Piecoro.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 2

These 3 D-backs Hitters Are Hot to Begin Spring Training

It's time to overreact. The Arizona Diamondbacks have completed their first stretch of spring training, with a 6-4 record through 10 games. The final score of Cactus League games hardly matters; to an extent, neither do any of the results.

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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.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / March 2

Zac Gallen takes mound as Diamondbacks open WBC exhibition vs. Mexico

SCOTTSDALE — Before pool play begins in the World Baseball Classic, the tournament makes its way through Arizona for a series of exhibition games — including one featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and Team Mexico.

Ryan Thompson News / Burn City Sports / March 1

Diamondbacks’ Ryan Thompson among players skeptical of MLB’s ABS Challenge System

PHOENIX — MLB’s newest automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is leaving players, coaches and fans with a multitude of feelings this Spring Training, as the system is set to make its regular-season debut this year.

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Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 1

D-backs' Michael Soroka Had Blunt Reaction to Rough Outing

Sunday was not the type of outing Arizona diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka would have been hoping for, even if the ultimate final score would not count.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 1

D-backs Rally For Another Comeback Victory vs Guardians

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to find ways to come back, albeit in games that do not ultimately count toward their standings. On Sunday, the D-backs battled back from a 6-2 mid-game deficit to defeat the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 9-6 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.

Corbin Carroll News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll makes Opening Day declaration after hand surgery

The Opening Day for the 2026 MLB season is under a month away, bringing more focus on the availability of star outfielder Corbin Carroll by the start of the new campaign for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly reveals when he should be ready after injury setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks are working to return to the postseason in 2026, after a disappointing last few years. Arizona had hoped starting pitcher Merrill Kelly would be able to throw on Opening Day, but now that’s not the case.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Will Corbin Carroll return for Opening Day? Torey Lovullo shares latest update

Corbin Carroll has not played a single spring training game after suffering a broken hamate bone in his right hand. While the injury is preventing him from also playing in the World Baseball Classic, many still have hope that he could be ready to go by Opening Day.

Zac Gallen News / Total Pro Sports / February 27

Zac Gallen Reveals Why He Turned Down Other Offers & Picked The Diamondbacks

Heading into the offseason, Zac Gallen was among the top starting pitchers available in the free agent market after seven seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day

Merrill Kelly has been slowed by back discomfort in recent days and has undergone multiple waves of testing to get to the root of the issue.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / February 24

Who Will Be the Closer for the Arizona Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been searching for a full-time closer since Paul Sewald lost the job in 2024 due to injury and bad performances. Frankly, it’s something Arizona has struggled to find during manager Torey Lovullo’s tenure since 2017.