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MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 16
D-Backs’ Ketel Marte trade talks show little movement as Red Sox emerge as top suitor
PHOENIX — With Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continuing to surface in trade discussions, there appears to be no deal close to moving the All-Star.
Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 16
Michael Soroka Explains Why He Signed with the Diamondbacks
On Tuesday, the newest Arizona Diamondbacks starter introduced himself — right-hander Michael Soroka, who the D-backs signed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal early this offseason.
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Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / December 16
Mariners Willing To Move 1st-Round Talent In Ketel Marte Trade (Report)
Ketel Marte looks like the ultimate trade prize in Major League Baseball this winter, and he fits the Seattle Mariners as well as anyone. Now that ex-Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco has signed with the New York Mets, Marte's position is wide open with the team he debuted with back in 2015.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 16
Diamondbacks Still Have to Make This Move
The Arizona Diamondbacks came into the offseason with a mile-long list of needs in order to get back to a competitive state in the 2026 season. The majority of that list has been centered around the pitching staff — particularly with regard to the rotation.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Sport Relay / December 15
Diamondbacks Sign Three New Pitchers for 2026 
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t waste much time this offseason fixing one of their largest problems from 2025: pitching. In some surprise moves, the last two weeks have seen the Diamondbacks sign three new pitchers to strengthen their 2026 staff.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 15
Former Diamondbacks Catcher Signs with Rangers
Former Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera has found a new home. According to a report by El Extrabase's Daniel Álvarez-Montes, Herrera has inked a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, and will receive an invitation to big league Spring Training.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 15
D-backs’ star Ketel Marte’s no-trade list revealed, rumors heating up
As the MLB trade rumors surrounding D-backs’ star Ketel Marte continue to heat up, there is now a huge addition to what might actually happen as Marte has revealed a no-trade list including five MLB clubs.
Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / December 15
Merrill Kelly on West Coast team’s radar before Diamondbacks return
PHOENIX — Merrill Kelly had leverage this offseason and it came as little surprise that other teams pursued the veteran right-hander. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Kelly was offered a three-year contract worth more than $50 million by a West Coast team before ultimately deciding to re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Isaiah Campbell News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15
Diamondbacks Sign Isaiah Campbell To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks have signed right-hander Isaiah Campbell to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The ACES client has been assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces but will presumably receive an invite to big league camp in spring training.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 15
Ketel Marte's No-Trade List Revealed by MLB Insider
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been actively listening to trade offers for star second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason. There have been no shortage of rumors and mock trades circulating around the industry and in the media.
Merrill Kelly News / Just Baseball / December 15
The Diamondbacks Needed Merrill Kelly Back in Their Rotation
According to reports on the morning of December 14, the Arizona Diamondbacks and veteran right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $40 million, pending a physical.
Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 15
What Merrill Kelly Signing Means for Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have put a bit of a dent in their offseason checklist, signing a pair of starting pitchers over the past several weeks. Of course, the process began with a low-cost, low-risk signing of right-handed starter Michael Soroka, who will serve as a starting pitcher for the D-backs this season in hopes of maintaining his health.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 14
What does Merrill Kelly’s return mean for Ketel Marte trade plans?
PHOENIX — With right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly returning to the desert and giving the team some stability in the starting rotation, the Arizona Diamondbacks face questions about a Ketel Marte trade.
Merrill Kelly News / New Baseball Media / December 15
Diamondbacks to Sign Merrill Kelly: What to Make of Move
After a few months away from the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly will return to the team in 2026. Kelly will reportedly rejoin the team on a two-year deal after a strong run in Arizona and an uneven one with the Texas Rangers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 14
Merrill Kelly opts to return to Diamondbacks after a half season with Rangers
Kelly is returning to the desert after a brief stint away.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 13
D-backs sign Michael Soroka for critical rotation depth, DFA Bryce Jarvis
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t just add an arm when they signed Michael Soroka to a one-year deal with a mutual option; they made a statement about how they plan to compete in an increasingly unforgiving National League.
Bryce Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Diamondbacks Designate Bryce Jarvis For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Bryce Jarvis has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for their signing of Michael Soroka, which is now official.
Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / December 12
Zac Gallen: A Frontline Starter Hidden in Plain Sight
For the past several years, Zac Gallen has been a model of modern pitching efficiency — a right-hander who wins not with overpowering fastball metrics but with clean shapes, elite pitch consistency, and one of the better north-south separation profiles among frontline starters.
Mike Soroka News / Just Baseball / December 10
Mike Soroka Was a Sneaky-Good Signing for the Diamondbacks
According to reports on the morning of December 8, the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year contract pending a physical for the 2026 season.
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