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Injury Concerns Mount in D-backs' Mexico City Meltdown

The Arizona Diamondbacks watched their four-run lead evaporate in Mexico City on Saturday night. And in the process, the D-backs watched two key players exit early with injuries.

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Diamondbacks Announce Zac Gallen News After Leaving Padres Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen exited Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City with a right shoulder contusion. (h/t @Dbacks on X.com). Gallen was struck by a comebacker off the bat of Padres catcher Freddy Fermin, a 92 mph line drive that made contact with Gallen’s throwing shoulder during the third inning.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 25

Geraldo Perdomo Removed From Mexico City Game with Injury

Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo was removed in the seventh inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks' game against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City on Saturday evening after committing an error.

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Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll gets real on excitement for Mexico City Series vs. Padres

Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo and Nolan Arenado will command much of the spotlight in Spanish-speaking Mexico City, but Corbin Carroll has the ability to draw more eyeballs than any other star during this two-game series.

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Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 25

The Gabriel Moreno Injury Timeline Just Keeps Getting Longer

The Arizona Diamondbacks won't be getting their star catcher back as soon as had been initially reported, it turns out. A previous report from Arizona

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 25

Catching Up With 5 Fan-Favorite Former D-backs

Like all teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks have certain players that tend to become fan-favorites. When one of them leaves, either via trade or free agency, it's always fun to keep track of them and see how they're doing with their new teams.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 25

Why Mexico City Series Might be Big Trouble for Zac Gallen

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen has been getting away with hard contact all season. He might not be able to on Saturday afternoon. The Diamondbacks head south to Mexico City this weekend for a two-game series against the San Diego Padres.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 24

How the Diamondbacks Really Feel About Playing in Mexico City

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heading south of the border. The D-backs will play a two-game series against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City this weekend as part of an international initiative from Major League Baseball this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 24

Diamondbacks Release Fan-Favorite Slugger in Surprise Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a surprise roster move within their minor league system, according to their transaction logs. Fan-favorite slugging first baseman Ivan Melendez, who the D-backs drafted with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2022 Draft, has been released by the Triple-A Reno Aces.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 24

Mexico City Beckons for Diamondbacks and Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be the home team, but not at Chase Field when they play the San Diego Padres this weekend. The games will be held at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City.

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MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 23

What D-backs' Brutal Series Loss to White Sox Told Us — And What it Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered their first home series loss of the 2026 season, dropping two ugly games to the Chicago White Sox. Losing a series was inevitable.

Shawn Dubin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

D-Backs Release Shawn Dubin

The Diamondbacks released reliever Shawn Dubin from his minor league deal, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. Arizona also re-signed first baseman Luken Baker on a new minor league contract.

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Ildemaro Vargas blasts 2 homers as Diamondbacks defeat White Sox

Ildemaro Vargas hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks withstood Munetaka Murakami, who homered in a fifth straight game, to hold off the Chicago White Sox 11-7 in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / April 22

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez carries stellar season into start vs. White Sox

When left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the United States' Byron Buxton with a two-strike changeup in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, the Diamondbacks came to attention.

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Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Diamondbacks Outright Luken Baker

The D-Backs sent first baseman Luken Baker outright to Triple-A Reno, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Arizona had designated him for assignment when they welcomed Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / April 19

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll exits after latest lower-body concern

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks removed outfielder Corbin Carroll from Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to lower back tightness. Carroll exited mid-game after appearing to favor his back during an at-bat in what appeared to be a precautionary move.

Andrew Velazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Diamondbacks Sign Andrew Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a minor league deal, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate. The 31-year-old is represented by CAA Sports.