Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Insider Gives Update on D-backs' Next Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still looking to add to their major league roster. According to a recent report from Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro on Friday, the D-backs are looking to add a utility player to replace Blaze Alexander, who was traded to the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Burn City Sports / February 13

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to action for Diamondbacks with batting practice reps

When Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stepped into the cage this week, it wasn’t just routine batting practice. It was a breath of fresh air and sigh of relief for him, and for D-backs fans after he suffered a torn right ACL injury late last season.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Former Diamondbacks Reliever Signs With Cubs

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller — despite being expected to miss all of the 2026 season — is nearing an agreement for a multi-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, FanSided's Robert Murray reported Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Nabil Crismatt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Former Diamondbacks Pitcher To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Nabil Crismatt will undergo surgery to his UCL, according to a report from the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13

Roman Anthony named Corbin Carroll injury replacement for Team USA in WBC

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll experienced a broken hamate bone in his right hand, which is forcing him to miss the World Baseball Classic.

Shelby Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Cubs Nearing Deal With Shelby Miller

The Cubs and right-hander Shelby Miller are finalizing a multi-year, major league contract, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The Excel Sports client is expected to miss the 2026 season after undergoing UCL and flexor surgery in mid-October.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Nabil Crismatt To Undergo UCL Surgery

The Rangers revealed yesterday that right-hander Nabil Crismatt will undergo an elbow procedure, but further specifics weren’t immediately clear. Evan

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

The D-backs Face a Unique Roster Situation This Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks will go through a large portion of spring training missing a massive chunk of their roster this season. Nolan Arenado, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte and Carlos Santana are set to compete in the World Baseball Classic — the near-entirety of Arizona's starting infield.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Kevin Ginkel News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

D-backs' Kevin Ginkel Faces Massive Opportunity in 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Kevin Ginkel had a three-year stretch where he was one of the best set-up, high-leverage relievers in the National League.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

How the Diamondbacks Will Use New ABS Challenge System

This upcoming season, MLB will implement the Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system for the first time at the major league level. The Arizona Diamondbacks (and 29 other teams) are going to have to decide how to best utilize the new system.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

Carlos Santana News / Burn City Sports / February 13

D-Backs clear Carlos Santana to play in World Baseball Classic despite insurance risk

PHOENIX — More Arizona Diamondbacks representation will be present at this year’s World Baseball Classic, as the club’s newest first-base addition suits up for Team Dominican Republic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 12

Diamondbacks Still Looking to Make Moves

Pitchers and catchers have already reported to Salt River Fields for the Arizona Diamondbacks, with full-squad workouts beginning Sunday, February 10. Despite that, the D-backs may still be looking to make additions to a relatively thin, injury-filled roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 12

The Diamondbacks' Closer Situation Just Got Interesting

As the Arizona Diamondbacks await the return of their two primary closers this season, the question of who receives save opportunities in the interim remains.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 12

D-backs Manager Gives Disappointing Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Update

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is pushing for an opening day return after tearing his ACL at the beginning of September, but that is not a realistic timeline for at the moment.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 12

What Corbin Carroll Said After Unfortunate Hand Injury

On Thursday morning, Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll was seen working out at Salt River Fields — with a cast on his right hand. Carroll underwent surgery for a broken hamate bone less than 24 hours prior, and is looking at a significant downtime.

Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Paul Sewald’s return brings frustrated reactions from Diamondbacks fans

Knowing the D-backs need to bolster the bullpen heading into the 2026 MLB season, they have added former closing pitcher Paul Sewald back into the rotation on a one-year contract, and D-backs fans are having some aggravated reactions.

Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Diamondbacks bring back RHP Paul Sewald on one-year deal

PHOENIX — While pitchers and catchers have already reported and the offseason is winding down, the Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar face to bolster their bullpen.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 12

Diamondbacks bring back former closer

The Diamondbacks had one of the worst bullpens in MLB last season and needed to find arms to help revamp things.

Team USA and Diamondbacks receive massive setback with Corbin Carroll

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / February 11

D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo reacts to Corbin Carroll’s hamate bone injury

PHOENIX — With Corbin Carroll sidelined by a broken hamate bone, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is calling on his team to step up. News broke on Wednesday that the Diamondbacks All-Star had injured the bone the day before, with surgery necessary to repair it.