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D-Backs 2B Ketel Marte joins stacked Team Dominican Republic for WBC

PHOENIX — Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo won’t be the only Arizona Diamondbacks player suiting up for the Dominican Republic in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

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GM Mike Hazen Explains why D-backs Signed Michael Soroka

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks' signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka was made official. That came with the corresponding move to DFA Bryce Jarvis.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 12

Rays Reportedly Enter Mix For Diamondbacks’ 3-Time All-Star

The Tampa Bay Rays had a disappointing 2025 season, going 77-85 and finishing in fourth place in the American League East. They didn’t have enough offense to be a true contender.

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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.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 12

D-backs Lefty Had Another Difficult Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks struggled to get through the 2025 season, due in large part to the massive number of injuries suffered — as well as overall disappointing on-field performances.

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.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 12

Torey Lovullo Discusses D-backs' Incoming Spring Training Changes

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be heading into 2026 Spring Training with a bit of a different approach, according to recent comments by manager Torey Lovullo.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / December 11

Are the Diamondbacks seriously considering trading Ketel Marte?

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte has never been just another name on the roster. He’s the switch-hitting engine of their offense, one of the heartbeats of their clubhouse, and the clearest example of how the organization can identify, develop, and extend star-level talent.

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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.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / December 11

Tampa Bay pitchers linked to possible trade package for D-Backs 2B Marte

PHOENIX — Two Tampa Bay Rays starters have emerged as potential centerpieces of a trade package for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. According to Arizona Central’s reporter Nick Piecoro, right-handers Shane Baz and Ryan Pepiot are among the names being discussed in a possible deal for the All-Star infielder.

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Why MLB's Winter Meetings were so slow, plus what's next for Alex Bregman, Ketel Marte, more

The MLB world gathered in Orlando this week ... but it didn't result in a flurry of deals

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 11

Diamondbacks’ Lovullo acknowledges uphill battle to re-sign Gallen and Kelly

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered an update Thursday on two former cornerstone starters whose futures remain uncertain. Lovullo told Arizona Sports that right-handers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly remain in fluid situations, acknowledging it could be a challenge to bring either pitcher back.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 11

Torey Lovullo Discusses D-backs' ABS Challenge Strategy

The Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) challenge system is coming to Major League Baseball in the 2026 season. Players will have (with some limitations) an opportunity to challenge balls and strikes at the major league level for the first time in the upcoming year.

Ketel Marte News / CBSSports.com / December 11

Batting Around: Will the Diamondbacks trade Ketel Marte? Which landing spots are most likely?

Marte was one of the most talked-about trade targets at the Winter Meetings, but he hasn't moved...yet

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10

Red Sox have an edge in Ketel Marte's hot trade market

Marte is coming off back-to-back Silver Slugger seasons, and he's going to be one of the most coveted players in the next couple of days.

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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.

Zac Gallen News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Zac Gallen Announces Personal News Amid MLB Free Agency

Zac Gallen remains one of the most intriguing arms available in MLB free agency. Over seven seasons, the 30-year-old right-hander has developed into one of the league’s most reliable starting pitchers, spending the majority of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks after debuting with the Miami Marlins in 2019.