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D-backs place 1B Carlos Santana (adductor) on IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the 10-day injured list with a strained right adductor and purchased the contract of first baseman Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno.

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Luken Baker News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7

Diamondbacks Select Luken Baker

The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected the contract of first baseman Luken Baker. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow first baseman Carlos Santana.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 7

3 Diamondbacks Offseason Moves That Already Look Questionable

The Arizona Diamondbacks had to approach the past offseason in a creative manner. Rather than making large-scale splash moves, GM Mike Hazen turned to a handful of smaller transactions.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 6

ESPN ranks Diamondbacks as 16th most watchable team in MLB, but why?

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans are no strangers to the memorable moments their team can provide, but ESPN doesn’t seem to buy into them this season.

Joe Ross News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 6

Diamondbacks Veteran Pitcher Elects Free Agency

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hand reliever Joe Ross has elected free agency, according to the transaction logs on his MLB player page. Ross had previously been designated for assignment, but he ultimately cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 6

Diamondbacks' Tough Road Trip Begins with Challenging Mets Matchups

The Arizona Diamondbacks have embarked on a 10-day, nine-game road trip, with the first stop being in New York to face the Mets at Citi Field for three games.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 6

2 Diamondbacks-Mets Game Times Changed Due to Weather Concerns

Two of the Arizona Diamondbacks' upcoming games against the New York Mets have been moved up to an earlier first pitch time, according to the Mets' official account on X/Twitter.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 6

What D-backs' Huge Series Split vs Braves Told Us — And What it Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks managed to bounce back from back-to-back losses in games one and two against the Atlanta Braves, earning an important four-game series split.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte called game on Braves with walk-off hit

With the score tied in the 10th, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte broke the deadlock with a clutch walk-off hit that ended a back-and-forth 6-5 battle with the Atlanta Braves.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 5

Torey Lovullo Gave 4-Word Message after Crucial Win over Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks, following a thrilling walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, find themselves sitting at 5-5. They went 5-2 in their seven-game homestand against the Braves and Detroit Tigers.