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Veteran Reliever's 2025 Stands out as Cautionary Tale to D-backs

The 2025 season was anything but predictable for the Arizona Diamondbacks, especially with regard to the army of pitchers needed to survive the massive number of injuries and underperforming players.

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How Injuries Derailed Key D-backs Reliever's Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen was one of the many unstable factors in the disappointing season that was 2025. As a result, it took no less than 42 different arms to pitch at least one inning for the D-backs this past season.

James McCann News / Legends On Deck / November 24

Arizona Diamondbacks Re-sign James McCann

The Arizona Diamondbacks have re-signed James McCann to solidify their catching for next season. The deal was officially announced this past Friday. It is a one-year contract worth $2.75 million guaranteed, with the potential to earn an additional $500,000 in bonuses based on the number of days spent on the active roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 24

3 Closers Diamondbacks Could Target

The Arizona Diamondbacks need may things this offseason. One need in particular that stands out — and has, for some time now — is the ever-elusive closer.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 24

How D-backs Reliever Was a Missed Opportunity

The Arizona Diamondbacks' journey through the marathon 2025 season was anything but smooth. Over the course of an injury-riddled, underperformance-laden season, Arizona had to turn to many more than the expected number of pitchers.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 23

Reliever's Short D-backs Tenure Is Perfect Example of 2025's Woes

It took a truly mountainous pile of players for the injury-riddled 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks to muscle their way through a disappointing (and, at times, confusing) season.

Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 23

How Diamondbacks Could Extend their Best Starting Pitcher

As the Arizona Diamondbacks work this offseason to add to their pitching staff, there is one pitcher already in the fold who has earned his spot as the most effective starter on the team, and should be considered for a contract extension.

James McCann News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22

D-backs GM Addresses James McCann Signing

The Arizona Diamondbacks brought back one of their key veterans on Friday, signing backup catcher James McCann to a one-year, $2.75 million contract to return to the team.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / November 22

Arizona Diamondbacks 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team stuck in the mud due to a confluence of numerous issues that have them needing to make some big moves to get back to the October magical times.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / CBSSports.com / November 22

MLB rumors: Cubs reinforce relief corps with Phil Maton; Diamondbacks bring back catcher on one-year deal

Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22

Diamondbacks Sign Former Cardinals Pitcher

According to his transaction log page, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-hander and former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Junior Fernández to a minor league deal.

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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.

Jake Woodford News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22

Former D-backs Pitcher's New Rays Deal Answers Reunion Question

The Arizona Diamondbacks won't be reuniting with veteran pitcher Jake Woodford anytime in the immediate future. On Friday, according to MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams, Woodford signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, joining a new club on a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training.

James McCann News / New Baseball Media / November 22

2025 Transactions: McCann Re-Signs with D-Backs, Pre-Arbitration Deals

The non-tender deadline across Major League Baseball has passed, meaning there’s a fresh crop of free agents added to the pool. There were some other moves made along the way, as several MLB teams got pre-arbitration deals done early.

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Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 21

Zac Gallen Gives Update on Potential D-backs Return

Former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen officially turned down the $22 million Qualifying Offer extended to him this past week — a move that came as no surprise.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 21

Diamondbacks Non-Tender 2 Pitchers

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their roster moves official. 31 players have been tendered contracts for the 2026 season, including all eight of their arbitration-eligible players.

James McCann News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Diamondbacks re-signing one-time All-Star catcher James McCann

McCann commands a big league deal after settling for a minor league contract last time around.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Diamondbacks rumors: Will Arizona bring Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly back in free agency?

The Arizona Diamondbacks are already rumored to be interested in potentially signing Lucas Giolito in free agency. Especially after Zac Gallen declined his qualifying offer to become a free agent.

Ketel Marte News / Just Baseball / November 20

6 MLB Trade Offers the D-backs’ Would Accept For Ketel Marte

Every season, the Major League Baseball offseason churns out some crazy trade hypotheticals. However, when USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are “motivated in moving” All-Star Ketel Marte.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / November 19

ESPN gains in-market rights for Diamondbacks games in new deal with MLB

Major League Baseball’s reported new TV deal with ESPN will give in-market distribution for six MLB clubs, including the Arizona Diamondbacks. This deal marks more than a broadcast flip; it details how the league is rethinking its media strategy.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / November 18

Zac Gallen declines D-backs’ qualifying offer, enters free agency

Zac Gallen has declined his qualifying offer from the D-backs per Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. It hasn’t come as a shock, but it should still hit with weight across the Valley.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Diamondbacks GM downplays team's payroll concerns

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has already publicly indicated that his team’s payroll will decline from the franchise-record $200M set in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the front office is handcuffed in terms of its ability to pursue additions this winter.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12