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Diamondbacks Reveal Surprising Starting Rotation Order

Diamondbacks Reveal Surprising Starting Rotation Order

On Saturday, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo officially revealed the order of the D-backs' starting rotation. Though right-hander Zac Gallen had already been cemented as the day-one starter for Arizona, the rest of the rotation order comes as a bit of a surprise, given the way the pitchers' schedules had initially lined up.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 21
Exciting D-backs Righty to Start Final Home Game of Spring Training

Exciting D-backs Righty to Start Final Home Game of Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play their final home game of this year's spring training slate at Salt River Fields on Saturday afternoon. Despite the recent heat wave, which has forced numerous instances of rescheduled first pitch times throughout the Cactus League, Saturday's game remains set for a 1:10 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 21
Diamondbacks Reschedule Game vs Padres Due to Record Heat

Diamondbacks Reschedule Game vs Padres Due to Record Heat

The Arizona Diamondbacks have rescheduled another one of their Cactus League first pitch times, as record-breaking heat continues to sweep through the state of Arizona.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 20
Zac Gallen's Final Spring Training Start Was Concerning

Zac Gallen's Final Spring Training Start Was Concerning

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen did not have a positive outing in his final start of spring training. Facing a lineup filled with Milwaukee Brewers major-league hitters, Gallen went out for four innings, allowing nine hits, two walks and six earned runs.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Paul Sewald News / Burn City Sports / March 20
D-Backs fans question bullpen direction before Opening Day, Paul Sewald in mix for closer job

D-Backs fans question bullpen direction before Opening Day, Paul Sewald in mix for closer job

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is still making decisions on how to handle the bullpen this season, and most fans are anticipating who will take on the closer role to start the year.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues
Three comeback arms to watch in National League East
Five X factors in the AL Central
Kade Strowd News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 20
D-backs Offseason Trade Already Looks Ugly After Latest Roster Move

D-backs Offseason Trade Already Looks Ugly After Latest Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a roster move. On Friday, the D-backs announced that they optioned right-hand reliever Kade Strowd to Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 20
Diamondbacks Star Makes Long-Awaited Return to Lineup vs Brewers

Diamondbacks Star Makes Long-Awaited Return to Lineup vs Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte will make his long-awaited return to the D-backs starting lineup on Friday, as Arizona faces off against the Milwaukee Brewers at Salt River Fields on Friday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 20
Biggest Unresolved Concern for the Diamondbacks Before Opening Day

Biggest Unresolved Concern for the Diamondbacks Before Opening Day

The Arizona Diamondbacks are slowly beginning to round into shape, with opening day less than a full week in the distance. And yet, Arizona's biggest concern of the offseason feels hardly any closer to a resolution.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 20
Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez Has a Chance to Flip Ugly Narrative

Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez Has a Chance to Flip Ugly Narrative

The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to need some production out of veteran left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, sooner than later. Rodriguez is entering the third year of a four-year, $80 million deal he signed ahead of 2024.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 19
D-backs' Soroka Looks Regular-Season Ready in Masterful Start vs White Sox

D-backs' Soroka Looks Regular-Season Ready in Masterful Start vs White Sox

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka, fresh off two starts for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, looked more than ready for regular season action against the Chicago White Sox (his former team) on Thursday night.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 19
Diamondbacks' Injured Star Returns to Lineup vs White Sox

Diamondbacks' Injured Star Returns to Lineup vs White Sox

Arizona Diamondbacks star catcher Gabriel Moreno has returned to the D-backs' lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, batting fifth in the order.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 19
Diamondbacks fans split on expectations entering 2026 season

Diamondbacks fans split on expectations entering 2026 season

PHOENIX — As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare for Opening Day next week, fans are anything but unified in their predictions for the 2026 season. With a mix of optimism, frustration and realism, many fans appear to agree on one point: the path to contention will most likely run through a wild-card berth rather than a division title.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 19
D-backs' Spring Breakout Roster Features 6 Exciting Top-10 Prospects

D-backs' Spring Breakout Roster Features 6 Exciting Top-10 Prospects

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their final roster for their 2026 Spring Breakout game on Thursday. On Saturday, March 21, Arizona's prospects will face off against the Colorado Rockies' top prospects at 5:00 p.m.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16
Next WBC will probably have ABS challenge after borderline calls

Next World Baseball Classic will probably have ABS challenge after borderline calls

The United States' 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal was a masterful display of baseball, featuring elite pitching, dazzling glove work and the best players in the world playing the game at its highest level.

Team USA advances to WBC championship with dominant pitching performance
Kodai Senga showing why he is New York Mets' biggest X-factor
Shohei Ohtani bluntly sums up Team Japan’s defeat to Venezuela in the WBC
Team Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata stepping down after World Baseball Classic flop
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

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