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How Inconsistent Playing Time Really Affects Young D-backs Hitters
It's always a hot topic among Arizona Diamondbacks fans — and, truthfully, 29 other fanbases, as well. Fans are quick to express displeasure with certain players' playing time, or, often the lack thereof.
Torey Lovullo Explains Off Day for Arenado, Gurriel and Moreno
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the rubber match of an important series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. And yet, Thursday's lineup does not include Nolan Arenado, Gabriel Moreno or Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 7
Ryne Nelson's Stealthy Tweak to Pitch Arsenal Shows Promise
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson is well known for his four-seam fastball. It's a pitch that he's been especially proud of, and for good reason.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Diamondbacks’ surprise breakout star behind MLB lead in triples
At 17-18, the Arizona Diamondbacks are five games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. While still early in the season, the Diamondbacks will need to find their consistency to make a real playoff push.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7
Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, as he’s been doing to all opponents since an uncharacteristic Opening Day dud, absolutely dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.
Paul Sewald News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 7
D-backs Closer Paul Sewald Re-Launches Heartwarming Charity Effort
After a year away from the Arizona Diamondbacks, returning closer Paul Sewald has re-launched his charity efforts in the Phoenix area. Sewald's Strikeouts 4 Kids, in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Child Crisis Arizona, will make its return to the valley.
Paul Skenes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 7
Diamondbacks Shut Down by Paul Skenes' 8-Inning Masterpiece
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was masterful against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night at Chase Field, throwing eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 Pittsburgh victory.
Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 6
D-backs Torey Lovullo Makes Bold Commitment Amidst Lineup Controversy
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been getting production from unexpected sources, none more so than NL Player of the Month for March/April, Ildemaro Vargas.
Paul Skenes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 6
How The Diamondbacks Plan to Handle Pirates Ace Paul Skenes
The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing one of the toughest arms in baseball on Wednesday night, in the form of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Skenes is having, by his extremely lofty standards, a bit of a down start to his 2026.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 6
What is one key for the Arizona Diamondbacks to gain ground in the NL West?
There’s a quiet truth about the Arizona Diamondbacks that doesn’t always show up in highlight reels, and that is that their season will go as far as their pitching takes them.
Why D-backs' Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll Are Struggling So Much
The Arizona Diamondbacks are not getting the type of production out of their top stars they've been used to in their recent stretch of play. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll — both touted as two of the more dangerous, electric hitters in baseball — have been on a bit of a skid at the plate.
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Burn City Sports / May 6
How Eduardo Rodriguez is making a case to be the D-Backs ace this season
Eduardo Rodríguez didn’t enter the 2026 season with the expectation of becoming the unquestioned ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation. Two uneven seasons and instability clouded both his role and the club’s trajectory.
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / May 6
D-backs support Eduardo Rodriguez's gem, blank Pirates
Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings and Geraldo Perdomo had a two-run double during a five-run sixth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks notched a 9-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks' Best Story Just Keeps Getting Better
By now, Ildemaro Vargas is no longer an Arizona Diamondbacks secret. He's national baseball news. Earlier this week, Vargas was named the National League Player of the Month for an exceptional stretch of April play.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Diamondbacks Outright Aramis Garcia, Jesus Valdez
The Diamondbacks announced that they have outrighted catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Reno and infielder Jesus Valdez to Double-A Amarillo. Garcia had been designated for assignment last week when Gabriel Moreno was activated from the 10-day injured list.
Ildemaro Vargas News / Just Baseball / May 5
Ildemaro Vargas Is One of MLB’s Top Feel-Good Stories in 2026
Prior to the 2026 season, Ildemaro Vargas had played nine years in the big leagues and compiled just 1.8 bWAR. He had never posted an above-average OPS+, either, sticking around as a utilityman who played every position except catcher and center field across five different ball clubs.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 4
Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500. The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Shawn Dubin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Nationals Sign Shawn Dubin To Minors Contract
The Nationals signed right-hander Shawn Dubin to a minor league contract, as reflected on the team’s official transactions page. Dubin made his debut with Triple-A Rochester yesterday, tossing a scoreless inning of relief work.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
D-backs Designate Aramis Garcia For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced this morning that they’ve designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment and reinstated fellow backstop Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list.
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