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Arizona Diamondbacks Make $10,000 Out Of Shohei Ohtani’s Visit To Chase Field

Shohei Ohtani is not only the best player in the MLB but also the most popular player in the league by a wide margin. The Los Angeles Dodgers icon transcends the game, making him one of the most marketable athletes in world sports.

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Diamondbacks Release Thomas Hatch

The Diamondbacks have released right-hander Thomas Hatch, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible he had an opt-out in his deal, as the start of June is a common time for such contract provisions.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Diamondbacks, Nationals both looking to snap out of slump

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals -- two teams in need of a course correction -- will meet in the first game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Friday night.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / June 5

How Ketel Marte’s big swing vs. Dodgers puts him on the verge of D-Backs’ history

PHOENIX — When the Arizona Diamondbacks needed a big hit against a National League West rival, Ketel Marte delivered — again. After taking the opener of

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 5

Diamondbacks down Dodgers on Ketel Marte's walk-off homer

Ketel Marte hit a 431-foot homer with one out in the ninth after Corbin Carroll homered in a two-run eighth as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday in Phoenix to gain a split of a four-game series.

Corbin Burnes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes makes raw admission after injury setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been playing some really good baseball over the last few games. While they haven’t been as dominant as their peers in the NL West, they’ve been steadily humming along and waiting for their time to break out.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks was briefly delayed by a very frightening collision. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was up to bat in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Ildemaro Vargas Leaves Game After Scary Collision vs Dodgers' Muncy

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas exited the Diamondbacks' series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a scary collision in the fifth inning.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Why The Diamondbacks Sent Brandon Pfaadt Back to AAA

Brandon Pfaadt's relief outing on Wednesday was a microcosm of everything that has been going wrong for him this year. Pushed out of the rotation and into an relief role, his inability to deal with left-hand batters reared its ugly head once again.

Corbin Burnes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Speaks Out After Injury Setback

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has not played in a Major League Baseball game in over a year. His last outing came on June 1, 2025, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Cameras Catch Jeff Banister’s Unhappy Reaction To Shohei Ohtani’s Pitch Against Nolan Arenado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are presently in a four-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 3 at Chase Field on Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Arizona Diamondbacks Face Huge Blow With Four-Time All-Star’s Injury

The National League West is one of the most competitive divisions in the MLB this year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks as the feisty underdog of the group.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / June 3