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Arizona’s Crossroads: The Future of Ketel Marte

The Ketel Marte sweepstakes has become the defining storyline of the 2025-26 MLB offseason. A saga that intensified during the Winter Meetings and is now reaching its tipping point.

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Hazen: Ketel Marte Trade Talks Won’t Last All Offseason

The big question of the D-Backs offseason has been whether to trade Ketel Marte. They’ve reportedly fielded calls from upwards of a third of the league with teams like the Mariners, Red Sox and Reds most prominently linked.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / December 30

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte shares ambiguous Instagram story as trade talks slow

PHOENIX — While trade speculation has begun to slow regarding a potential Ketel Marte move from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the second baseman took to social media to post a cryptic Instagram story.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 30

Ketel Marte trade talk nears end after update from D-Backs GM Mike Hazen

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing the end of speculation surrounding a potential Ketel Marte trade. Much of the MLB offseason has centered on whether the Diamondbacks would trade their franchise cornerstone or attempt to use his high market value to address needs in other areas.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 30

D-backs' Unknown Righty Never Had Chance to Prove Himself

The Arizona Diamondbacks endured one of the more brutal seasons in recent history this past year, going through a sickening bout of injuries, on the way to a disappointing 80-82 season.

Nabil Crismatt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 30

Former Diamondbacks Pitcher Signs With Rangers

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' unsung heroes from the brutal 2025 season has found a new home. According to a recent report, right-handed starting pitcher Nabil Crismatt has signed a deal with the Texas Rangers.

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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.

John Curtiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30

D-Backs Re-Sign John Curtiss To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks re-signed reliever John Curtiss to a minor league contract last week (link via Arizona Sports). The righty will presumably get a non-roster invitation to Spring Training.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

Diamondbacks Reportedly Meeting With International Star

Editor's note: Since this report initially surfaced, Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro has reported that Arizona is not in on Okamoto. According to a recent report from Yahoo Sports, Yomiuri Giants star first baseman Kazuma Okamoto will be meeting in-person with MLB teams in-person this week — including the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Nabil Crismatt News / Burn City Sports / December 29

Former Diamondbacks RHP Nabil Crismatt signs with Rangers

ARLINGTON — A former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher from last season is heading to Texas on a minor league deal. According to El Extra Base’s Daniel Álvarez-Montes, veteran right-hander Nabil Crismatt signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, adding to their pitching depth.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / December 29

Two More Reunions Should Help the Diamondbacks Run it Back

The Arizona Diamondbacks experienced one of the more disappointing seasons across baseball in 2025. After signing the best starting pitcher on the market and trading for one of the best first baseman in the game before the season, expectations were high for a team that had reached the World Series in 2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

5 Player Comparisons Put Diamondbacks in Elite Company

Every year Dan Szymborski rolls out his ZiPS projections for each team one by one. He recently published the Arizona Diamondbacks ZiPS. One of the most fun features is the Top Near-Age Offensive Comps section of his.

Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / December 29

Mariners Insider Pours Cold Water On Possible Mega-Trade With Diamondbacks

Do the Seattle Mariners still have an outside chance at trading for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte? Things have noticeably cooled down on the Marte front over the last couple of weeks since the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

D-backs Veteran Reliever Was Solid in Limited Action

2025 was one of the more brutal season in recent history for the Arizona Diamondbacks, particularly as it pertained to injuries, underperformance and (necessary) roster turnover.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 29

Insider Provides Intriguing Update on D-backs' Closer Situation

The Arizona Diamondbacks still do not have a closer, and at this point in the offseason, all the proven, bonafide ninth-inning options have come off the board.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Rangers Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minors Contract

The Rangers have signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor league deal, El Extrabase’s Daniel Alvarez-Montes reports. Crismatt’s contract includes an invitation to the Rangers’ big league Spring Training camp.

Alex Bregman News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Is Alex Bregman Signing With the Arizona Diamondbacks a Matter Of Time?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been linked to Third Baseman Alex Bregman multiple times this winter, and the rumors are rapidly heating up. With a gaping

Jordan Lawlar News / Just Baseball / December 23

What Is the Diamondbacks’ Plan for Jordan Lawlar?

When the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Jordan Lawlar sixth overall in the 2021 draft, they envisioned their shortstop of the future. Lawlar quickly became the Diamondbacks’ top prospect, hitting his way through the minors and reaching Double-A at only 20 years old.