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How the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers without their biggest bats

LOS ANGELES — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers to close out the first half of the season didn’t just help them climb the standings, but also showcased the kind of team they can be.

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What D-backs' Shocking Sweep of Dodgers Told Us — And What it Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks accomplished a feat many might have deemed impossible this weekend; they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers — at Dodger Stadium, no less — in three games.

Zac Gallen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen (elbow) on IL

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injury list Sunday with inflammation in his pitching elbow. Gallen reported elbow soreness to the team on Saturday and he was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 12

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks rally to complete sweep of Dodgers

Ildemaro Vargas delivered a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and Tim Tawa hit a home run as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / July 12

D-Backs starting rotation takes another hit with Zac Gallen on the IL

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has lost another arm, with the club placing right-hander Zac Gallen on the injured list Sunday afternoon.

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What the latest Diamondbacks trade rumors are saying

PHOENIX — The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are once again in the middle of the rumors that surround the annual summer shake-up.

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Diamondbacks Select Cal Poly Pitcher in MLB Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks have taken their third straight college pitcher on day two of the 2026 MLB Draft. With their seventh-round pick, Arizona selected right-hander Carson Turnquist out of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, another large-framed hurler with strong velocity potential.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 12

Diamondbacks Draft Intriguing Lefty Flamethrower

The Arizona Diamondbacks, with their sixth-round pick, have selected yet another college player in the 2026 MLB Draft. Arizona takes left-handed pitcher Micah Worley, a starting pitcher from Stony Brook University in New York with an imposing frame and a big fastball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 12

Diamondbacks Kick Off MLB Draft Day 2 With Oklahoma Righty

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to pick up college prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft. To kick off day two of the Draft, Arizona selected right-handed pitcher LJ Mercurius out of the University of Oklahoma.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Dodgers sluggish entering finale vs. Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly are crawling into the All-Star break, and manager Dave Roberts said he will look for a professional approach from his team in its series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.

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Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen scratched from Dodgers start due to elbow injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered another setback to their starting rotation on Saturday after right-hander Zac Gallen was scratched from his scheduled start against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of right elbow inflammation.

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D-backs RHP Brandon Pfaadt, timely hits too much for Dodgers

James McCann hit two home runs, Brandon Pfaadt opened with five scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished off a 9-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

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D-backs Offense Explodes as Pfaadt Out-Duels Yamamoto

The Arizona Diamondbacks did the unexpected Saturday night, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 9-2 at Dodger Stadium. That clinched a series victory for Arizona following a 9-3 win on Friday.

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Tommy Troy Exits D-backs Game with Injury Making Great Catch

The hits just keep coming for the Diamondbacks, and not in a good way. Center fielder Tommy Troy had to be removed from Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Why The Diamondbacks Drafted Each of Their Day 1 Picks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have concluded their day one festivities, welcoming in five new prospects to their system following rounds 1-4 of the 2026 MLB Draft.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Zac Gallen Dealing With Elbow Inflammation, Won’t Start Sunday

Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was scratched from his next scheduled start due to elbow inflammation, relays Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.

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1 trade Diamondbacks must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the August 3 trade deadline sitting at 47-47, 4 games back of a Wild Card spot in what remains a competitive NL race. The Diamondbacks have already been listed as a buyer heading into deadline season, which means the front office is looking to add pieces, not dismantle.

Gabriel Moreno News / Burn City Sports / July 11

Gabriel Moreno is playing like an All-Star, even without the nod

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is as hot as the Phoenix heat at the plate over the last month and a half. Moreno has been one of the club’s key offensive contributors, providing the kind of steady production that has helped keep the lineup moving through a crucial stretch before the All-Star break.

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Diamondbacks Finish Draft Day 1 With Missouri Pitcher Josh McDevitt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have wrapped up their selections for day one of the 2026 MLB Draft. In the fourth round, with the 116th overall pick, Arizona selected right-handed pitcher Josh McDevitt from the University of Missouri.

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Arizona Diamondbacks select Arkansas C Ryder Helfrick in 2026 MLB Draft

Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. He spent three years in Fayetteville.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 10

D-backs' Latest Roster Move Paves the Way for Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, is reportedly set to make his return to the big leagues. Waldschmidt, MLB Pipeline's No.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Diamondbacks To Designate Pavin Smith For Assignment

The D-Backs are designating first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to replace him on the active roster.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 9

What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans

For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters.

Corbin Carroll News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Corbin Carroll had a strong message about the state of Diamondbacks

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to languish in mediocrity. They are not doing so great down the stretch of the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as they are under .500 with a 44-45 record following a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in a series finale on Sunday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.