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Major League Baseball will be instituting the ABS (Automatic Ball and Strike) challenge system for 2026. Previously used in Spring Training 2025 and throughout the minor leagues over the last several years, the league has determined the system is ready for primetime.

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Next Best Available Starting Pitchers After Zac Gallen Finally Signs

The top starting pitcher who remained unsigned this late in the offseason is reportedly off the market. Zac Gallen has signed a one-year, $22.025 million deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2026 season, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.

Zac Gallen News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Diamondbacks re-sign Cy Young finalist to ‘steal’ contract

The Arizona Diamondbacks arguably got a steal of a deal to re-sign starting pitcher Zac Gallen. The Diamondbacks inked Gallen to a one-year deal after fending off other suitors for his services.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / February 13

The Milkman is back: Diamondbacks in agreement with Zac Gallen on 1-year deal

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made one of the biggest moves of their offseason, bringing back a central piece of their starting rotation. According to MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks are in agreement with ace Zac Gallen on a one-year deal.

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Zac Gallen News / Field Level Media / February 13

Reports: RHP Zac Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal

After testing the open market, right-handed starting pitcher Zac Gallen is re-signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Friday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / February 13

Zac Gallen staying home with Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen had been one of the better pitchers remaining in free agency. He found a home for the 2026 season on Friday night.

Reports: RHP Zac Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal

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Zac Gallen News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Zac Gallen Returns to the Desert

Starter Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing an agreement on a new contract (one year, $22M), according to sources. MLB.Com was the first to report the initial agreement.

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Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Diamondbacks To Sign Zac Gallen To One-Year Deal

The Diamondbacks are re-signing Zac Gallen on a one-year deal, pending a physical. The Boras Corporation client technically receives a $22.025MM guarantee that matches the value of the qualifying offer which he declined in November.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Insider Gives Update on D-backs' Next Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still looking to add to their major league roster. According to a recent report from Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro on Friday, the D-backs are looking to add a utility player to replace Blaze Alexander, who was traded to the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Burn City Sports / February 13