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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.

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Fans grow restless as the Diamondbacks’ pitching struggles go on

PHOENIX — What began as a competitive start for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has unraveled in recent weeks, and fans are growing restless.

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.

Austin Pope News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Former Diamondbacks Reliever Released by Braves

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' former minor league relievers has been released by the Atlanta Braves' organization, according to the transaction log on his player page.

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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?

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Ildemaro Vargas News / Burn City Sports / May 4

Why does Ildemaro Vargas winning the NL Player of the Month award matter?

The beauty of a 162-game season is that it reveals new stars every month. For the Arizona Diamondbacks, April belonged not to their headliners, but to a player who has spent years navigating the margins.

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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.

Jalen Beeks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

It's Already Clear D-backs Made a Mistake Not Re-Signing This Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen could probably use another sturdy, veteran left-hander — especially considering they had one on their roster in 2025.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Diamondbacks Have Nothing to Lose By Trying This Strategic Change

It's no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks have had notorious difficulties in the early innings of games in recent play. D-backs starting pitchers are struggling to even complete five innings, and have frequently been blown up for multiple runs in the first inning alone.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 4

Ildemaro Vargas' Unbelievable Month Earns Him Even Bigger Award

Arizona Diamondbacks utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas was already fresh off his first National League Player of the Week Award, but that honor was upscaled on Monday.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Ketel Marte’s cold bat has D-Backs fans wondering what’s wrong

PHOENIX — Concern is brewing among Arizona Diamondbacks fans over Ketel Marte and his slow start to the season — a player who has anchored the lineup for years.

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.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 3

What D-backs' Brutal Sweep vs Cubs Told Us — And What it Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks' slide continued with an ugly three-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs this week. Arizona is now 16-17, back under .500, with numerous concerns and questions floating.

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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.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 3

Merrill Kelly's Start vs Cubs Wasn't As Bad As it Looked

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is still searching for his first quality start of the 2026 season. Six more earned runs in 4.1 innings in an 8-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs Sunday afternoon certainly did not help his season numbers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Diamondbacks search for answers as NL West goes through historic slump

CHICAGO — The Arizona Diamondbacks may be in the middle of a three-game skid, but they aren’t alone in their struggles. The Diamondbacks, along with the rest of the National League West, are all on 3-plus game losing streaks at the same time — the first time that’s happened in MLB history.

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Diamondbacks In Danger of Devastating Series Sweep vs Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the edge of receiving their first sweep since opening week at Dodger Stadium. After losing the first two of a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, the D-backs will get one more chance to salvage the series.