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Diamondbacks’ 26-Year-Old Catcher Abruptly Retires

Jeremiah Boyd, a 26-year-old catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, has retired from professional baseball, according to an entry in the Minor League Baseball transaction log.

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Craig Counsell drops mic on Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks’ fury over alleged sign stealing

The showdown between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks reached a boiling point on Monday. In the 5th inning, Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly stared in the direction of Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry.

Merrill Kelly News / EssentiallySports / August 25

'Little Bull****': Merrill Kelly Sounds Off After D-Backs Suspected Cubs Coach of Relaying Signs

What looked like a heated exchange in the fifth inning may have left more than just bad blood between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. The D-backs accused Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry of trying to steal signs, sparking a fiery war of words between the two dugouts and bringing the game close enough to a bench-clearing incident.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly alleges Cubs coach was relaying signs

The start of the work week wasn’t very kind to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were on the receiving end of a 7-0 demolition at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, and considering that the Diamondbacks are chasing a postseason spot, losses like this do not help.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Cubs, Diamondbacks engage in fiery exchange in tense moment

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks exchanged words during a tense fifth inning Monday night at Chase Field, adding friction to a series between two National League playoff contenders.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25

Torey Lovullo Addresses Tense Moment Between D-backs, Cubs Coaches

In the fifth inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks' eventual 7-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, a strange moment arose. With two outs, Diamondbacks

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

When Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka Might Return From New Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka has had a rough recent stretch in terms of health. The right-hander, who signed on a one-year contract this offseason, was cruising through his 2026 season, until a glute strain forced him to sit out around six weeks.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 24

D-backs target early next week for Ketel Marte's return from IL

Ketel Marte could be back in the Arizona lineup early next week, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday. Marte hasn't played since failing to show up for the team's game in Boston on Aug.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

Diamondbacks Option Struggling Rookie Pitcher in New Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making another pitching roster move, ahead of their Monday night series-opening matchup with the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

3 Most Important Series for Diamondbacks As Playoff Race Heats Up

The Arizona Diamondbacks are staying alive in the playoff race. After earning a critical series win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, they're staring down a hot playoff chase as the season continues to grow long.

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MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

Cubs Present Massive Playoff Threat to Diamondbacks This Week

The Arizona Diamondbacks managed to live to fight another day after they took two of three from the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. But now, they'll face a serious National League threat in the form of the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB SUNDAY LEADOFF HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 8/23/26

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Diamondbacks rally in 7th, top Reds to keep pace in wild-card race

Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning, Corbin Carroll had two extra-base hits and an RBI, and the host Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a three-run deficit for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 23