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Diamondbacks Named Trade Fit For Guardians All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still somewhat depleted in the outfield. As Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continues to rehab, and Jake McCarthy departs via trade to Colorado, the D-backs find themselves with a thinned-out group of outfielders.

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Marte vs Chisholm 2026 Fantasy Comparison

It’s the second round of your draft. You started in the four spot and secured your anchor OF in Juan Soto. You could go for a pitcher, but there are plenty of SP1s and RP1s on the board that you can grab on the comeback and during the Round 4/5 turn.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

D-backs Outfield Plans Are Painfully Obvious

The Arizona Diamondbacks have need in their outfield, but all signs seem to be pointing towards an in-house solution — or perhaps multiple. Somewhere on the D-backs' long list of roster holes (but certainly not at the top) heading into this offseason was the need for a right-handed hitting outfielder.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

D-backs' MiLB Affiliate Secures Future With Massive Agreement

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A club has secured its future. On Wednesday, the Reno Aces announced they had reached a major agreement between Aces ownership and the city to remain in Reno through the 2049 season.

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Derek Law News / Burn City Sports / January 28

RHP Derek Law joins Diamondbacks on minor league deal

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to add pitching depth, giving themselves additional options heading into spring training. According to Good Morning Ball’s Aaron Hughes, the Diamondbacks have signed right-handed pitcher Derek Law to a minor league contract.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Grae Kessinger News / The Forkball / January 28

Mets Add Grae Kessinger, Boosting Infield Depth Move

The New York Mets added to their infield depth chart by reaching a minor-league agreement with former Astros shortstop Grae Kessinger, according to multiple reports.

Nolan Arenado News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

Why a Nolan Arenado Decline May Not Be Imminent for D-backs

Regardless of how many career accolades a player may have, there's always risk of decline when bringing in a long-time veteran player. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado is a prime example.

Zac Gallen News / Total Pro Sports / January 28

MLB Rumors: Zac Gallen Gets Latest Update with Potential Suitors

The MLB free agent market is pretty much alive with spring training just around the corner. Teams are still signing outfielders, but a handful of free agents are still walking around.

Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Mets, Grae Kessinger Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mets are in agreement with infielder Grae Kessinger on a minor league contract, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. A client of O’Connell Sports Management, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Zac Gallen News / Fastball on SI / January 27

Zac Gallen Report Points to 3 Free Agent Landing Spots

The free agent starting pitching market still has a few names out there that could move the needle in 2026. Framber Valdez is a guy out there for the taking who is a legit No.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado reveals the truth behind blocking Astros trade

Following more than a years’ worth of speculation, Nolan Arenado is finally on a new team. The St. Louis Cardinals traded the eight-time All-Star third baseman to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez, continuing a roster reset that also included the departures of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

1 last-minute signing Diamondbacks must make before spring training

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury.

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D-backs' First Base Solution is Right in Front of Them

The Arizona Diamondbacks, with just two weeks until Spring Training officially begins, still do not have a clear picture of their first base situation.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Insider drops Zac Gallen-Diamondbacks reunion prediction

MLB insider Jim Bowden believes a Zac Gallen-Arizona Diamondbacks reunion is a legitimate possibility. Gallen is one of the best remaining free agent starting pitchers.

Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / January 27

How Diamondbacks-Ketel Marte Could Shake up MLB Offseason

The Major League Baseball offseason is quickly coming to an end. In just about two weeks, we'll start to see teams around the league report to Spring Training camps.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 27

Former D-backs Ace Had Controversial 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was marred by injuries and underperformance, and right-hander Zac Gallen was one of the more notable examples. Gallen struggled to an extreme degree for much of the season, but began to display notably improved numbers in the second half.