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Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt Subtly Announces Exciting Family News

The pressure of taking the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies in front of a raucous Saturday afternoon crowd is enough to make any starting pitcher sweat.

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D-backs Add Untapped Potential with Former Phillies Pitching Prospect

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another addition to their minor league ranks. According to the D-backs' transaction log page on MLB.com, Arizona has signed right-handed pitcher Gustavo De La Cruz to a minor league contract, backdated to an April 9 signing date.

Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 11

Ketel Marte Sets D-backs Franchise Record in First Inning vs Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte watched a sinker come in at the top of the zone from Philadelphia Phillies right-hander and former D-backs teammate Taijuan Walker — and crushed it 107.3 MPH, 406 feet deep to right field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / April 11

Corbin Carroll Joins Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio in MLB History Books

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is just 25 years old and yet he has had a monster start to his Major League Baseball career. Carroll somehow is now in his fifth big league season.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Diamondbacks’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Arizona Diamondbacks have opened the 2026 season above .500, but the club’s 8-6 record masks a more concerning reality. Despite the offense significantly underperforming relative to spring training expectations, no player better illustrates that disconnect than Ketel Marte.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Field Level Media / April 11

Brandon Pfaadt, D-backs strive to fluster struggling Phillies

Brandon Pfaadt and Taijuan Walker have gotten off to poor starts this season, but they will have another opportunity to get on track Saturday afternoon when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 10

Soroka's Start vs Phillies Proves Exactly Why He Should Stay in Rotation

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not far away from having to make a difficult decision with regard to their starting rotation. When Merrill Kelly makes his

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Diamondback pitchers fan 16 Phillies in 1-run victory

Ketel Marte and James McCann each drove in two runs as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks posted a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 10

Diamondbacks Engineer Major Comeback Win over Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks were staring down a 4-0 deficit at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. But as they've frequently done, both in this young season and prior, they strung together a rapid comeback in a five-run inning to earn a big series-opening win on the road.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern

Merrill Kelly started the 2026 season on the 15-day IL after suffering a nerve injury in his back. His latest update, however, suggests he could return soon and make his debut for the campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 10

Diamondbacks Star Catcher Exits Game with Back Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks Gold Glove catcher Gabriel Moreno exited Friday afternoon's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park just ahead of the third inning.