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Diamondbacks Announce 2027 Schedule, And It's Another Tough One

The Arizona Diamondbacks, alongside the rest of major league baseball, have released their expected schedule for the upcoming 2027 season — should it start on time, of course.

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Diamondbacks recall Tyler Locklear after standout season in Reno

PHOENIX — With outfielder Tommy Troy landing on the injured list, the Arizona Diamondbacks are recalling a player who has had a standout season at Triple-A Reno as they begin the second half.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Diamondbacks place rookie outfielder on IL with sprained right AC joint

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced on Wednesday.

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Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 16

Why Eduardo Rodriguez is Having Such an Unexpectedly Elite Season

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is having one of the best seasons of his lengthy career, and it almost came out of nowhere. There were reasons to believe Rodriguez would see much better results than his past two years in Arizona and the 5.00-plus ERAs that came with him.

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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.

Tommy Troy News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Place Tommy Troy On Injured List

The D-Backs placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The placement is retroactive to July 12.

Tommy Troy News / Burn City Sports / July 15

Another injury hits the Diamondbacks as Tommy Troy lands on IL

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks received more bad news Wednesday in the middle of the All-Star break as their injured list continues to grow, this time with one of the club’s most promising rookies landing on it.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 15

Corbin Carroll Sends D-backs Nike RBI Teams Off to Regional Tournament

It's not the All-Star break for everyone. Arizona Diamondbacks Nike RBI baseball and softball teams are headed to their Western Regional tournament on Thursday, and they'll be doing so in style.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Outright Pavin Smith

The Diamondbacks announced that first baseman Pavin Smith has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Reno. The Snakes designated Smith for assignment last week.

Tommy Troy News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 15

Diamondbacks Place Rookie Outfielder on IL in Brutal Injury Blow

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been forced to place another young outfielder on the injured list. In their latest transaction, the Diamondbacks placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right AC joint in his shoulder.

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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 / July 15

3 Most Important Series on the D-backs' Schedule After All-Star Break

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not going to be without pressure once they come out of the 2026 All-Star Break. The D-backs, heading into the break, came away with one of their most impressive — and necessary — series wins of the year, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to improve to 49-47.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 15

3 Most Likely D-backs Players to be Called Up After the All-Star Break

The Arizona Diamondbacks will resume play on Friday, July 17 with a 49-47 record following the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. That means, soon enough, the reality of an uphill race toward the trade deadline and eventual postseason will strike the Diamondbacks.

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Eduardo Rodriguez News / Burn City Sports / July 14

Diamondbacks fans say Eduardo Rodriguez deserved the All-Star start

PHILADELPHIA — Eduardo Rodriguez needed only one inning to leave Arizona Diamondbacks fans wondering why he didn’t get the nod to start this year’s All-Star Game.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Burn City Sports / July 14

Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez makes quick but impactful All-Star debut

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star Game is a showcase of the very best in MLB, and Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez’s debut reinforced why he was named one.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 14

Every Diamondbacks Player to Appear in the All-Star Game by Year

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is here, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have two notable players representing the organization: Corbin Carroll and Eduardo Rodriguez.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 12

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.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

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.

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.