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Nolan Arenado's first-inning slam sparks D-backs' blowout of Giants

Nolan Arenado hit Robbie Ray's sixth pitch of the game for a grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants with a 12-2 victory on Monday.

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D-backs, Mike Hazen Make 6-Figure Donation to Ivy Brain Tumor Center

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and the Barrow Women's Board, will present a sizable donation to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Dr.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 18

Diamondbacks Have a Pivotal Series Lying Ahead

The Arizona Diamondbacks return home to Chase Field to take on the San Francisco Giants for a three game series starting Monday night. They finished off a 3-3 road trip to Texas and Colorado by defeating the Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 17

What D-backs' Big Series Win vs Rockies Told Us — And What It Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks earned a somewhat stressful, but still decisive series win over the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field, taking two of three games.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 17

Corbin Carroll helps Diamondbacks beat Rockies with 2-home run game

Corbin Carroll hit two homers and drove in three runs Sunday to help the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks post an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies. After a 105-minute weather delay to start the series finale, Michael Soroka (6-2) threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out eight and walking two.

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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 / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 17

Diamondbacks' Win Over Rockies Was Encouraging in More Than 1 Way

The Arizona Diamondbacks did their best to make Sunday's finale against the Colorado Rockies interesting, but the Diamondbacks were able to hold on for a needed 8-6 win and a series victory over their NL West opponents at Coors Field.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 17

Diamondbacks Game vs Rockies Delayed Due to Weather

The Sunday afternoon series finale between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado has been delayed due to rain and looming thunderstorms in the Denver area.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 17

Diamondbacks Prospect Manuel Pena Simply Can't Be Ignored Any Longer

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a prospect in their farm system who is on pace for nearly a 60-homer season. And it's not a player that fans would be able to find on the Diamondbacks' top-30 MLB Pipeline prospect list, either.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 17

Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez is Suddenly Unrecognizable in 2026

One of the few positive signs from the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 loss to the Colorado Rockiesrodrig on Friday night was provided by left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez — his outing was encouraging, precisely because of how poor it began.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Rockies square series with Diamondbacks in rare homer-less game

Mickey Moniak drove in two runs and the host Colorado Rockies held on to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday afternoon. Jake McCarthy was 2-for-3

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 16

Diamondbacks' Latest Loss to Rockies is Extremely Concerning

Losing a game to any major league team is not automatically an ominous sign, even considering the record of one's opponent. But the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday was another discouraging look at an offense that has been on the ropes for much longer than what can be considered an offensive slump.

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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.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 16

How Rare Was Merrill Kelly's Complete Game, Really?

On Friday night, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly did something he'd never done before, and something that rarely happens in major league baseball in this era: finish a full, nine-inning complete game.

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Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / May 16

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez shoots to extend unbeaten mark vs. Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for a strong performance from starter Eduardo Rodriguez as they try and clinch a series win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday in Denver.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, starting pitcher Merrill Kelly accomplished a career-first and a rarity across Major League Baseball. Kelly pitched the first complete game of his eight-year career on Friday night, allowing only one run off four hits.

Does Ketel Marte need to be removed as the D-backs’ lead off hitter?

Rockies ace Chase Dollander leaves start early due to an apparent injury

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

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Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / May 15

Does Ketel Marte need to be removed as the D-backs’ lead off hitter?

DENVER – For years, Ketel Marte has been one of the key factors that made the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense work. His combination of contact, patience, and power turned him into one of Major League Baseball’s most complete hitters.

Nolan Arenado News / Just Baseball / May 15

Father Time Can’t Keep Nolan Arenado Down

I think we can all agree that baseball is at its best when its top stars are performing. This year is a true testament to that. We are entering mid-May, having seen true resurgences from Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom.

Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / May 14

Diamondbacks’ comeback turns to heartbreak as Paul Sewald falters late

ARLINGTON — Arizona Diamondbacks fans were left stunned Wednesday night as what looked like a signature comeback victory unraveled into one of the club’s most painful losses of the season.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / May 13

What Ketel Marte’s new franchise record means for the Diamondbacks

TEXAS – For years, Ketel Marte has been respected nationally, adored locally, but somehow still under-discussed when conversations turn to franchise legends, and that may finally be changing.

Alek Thomas News / Yardbarker / May 12

Can Alek Thomas become the Dodgers' latest reclamation project?

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a high reputation when it comes to developing players. Could Thomas be the next in line?

Shohei Ohtani's hitting slump continues in loss to Braves

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Diamondbacks Designate Alek Thomas For Assignment, Promote Ryan Waldschmidt

The D-backs are cutting ties with one former top outfield prospect in order to turn the page toward a new one. Arizona announced Friday that Alek Thomas has been designated for assignment, while top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt‘s contract has been selected to the majors.