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Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas avoids serious injury after scary Max Muncy collision

Thursday night was quite eventful for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. In the end, it was the Diamondbacks that got the last laugh, earning a 3-2 victory over their division rival thanks to a walk-off home run from Ketel Marte in the bottom of the ninth.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 5

Diamondbacks down Dodgers on Ketel Marte's walk-off homer

Ketel Marte hit a 431-foot homer with one out in the ninth after Corbin Carroll homered in a two-run eighth as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday in Phoenix to gain a split of a four-game series.

Corbin Burnes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes makes raw admission after injury setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been playing some really good baseball over the last few games. While they haven’t been as dominant as their peers in the NL West, they’ve been steadily humming along and waiting for their time to break out.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks was briefly delayed by a very frightening collision. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was up to bat in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

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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.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Ildemaro Vargas Leaves Game After Scary Collision vs Dodgers' Muncy

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas exited the Diamondbacks' series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a scary collision in the fifth inning.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Why The Diamondbacks Sent Brandon Pfaadt Back to AAA

Brandon Pfaadt's relief outing on Wednesday was a microcosm of everything that has been going wrong for him this year. Pushed out of the rotation and into an relief role, his inability to deal with left-hand batters reared its ugly head once again.

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Corbin Burnes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Speaks Out After Injury Setback

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has not played in a Major League Baseball game in over a year. His last outing came on June 1, 2025, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Diamondbacks Make 2 Notable Lineup Tweaks for Dodgers Finale

The Arizona Diamondbacks have revealed their lineup for the final game of their four-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field, with a pair of notable changes from Wednesday night's loss.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Diamondbacks make bullpen changes after Brandon Pfaadt’s poor performance

It’s been a year to forget for former starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt. The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to complete a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and ahead of the series finale, the Diamondbacks have optioned Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno after Wednesday night’s contest.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

D-backs Expected To Pursue Left-Handed Bats On Trade Market

The D-backs sit three game over .500, leaving them seven and a half games behind the division-leading Dodgers but just a half game back in the NL Wild Card hunt.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Diamondbacks Option Young Pitcher to Minors

The Arizona Diamondbacks are demoting a pitcher to Triple-A - or so it seems. According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks are optioning pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to the Triple-A Reno Aces.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Cameras Catch Jeff Banister’s Unhappy Reaction To Shohei Ohtani’s Pitch Against Nolan Arenado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are presently in a four-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 3 at Chase Field on Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

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.