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Proposed Ketel Marte Trade Only Benefits D-backs Under One Condition

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of an intruguing storyline this offseason — whether or not they choose to trade All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.

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Former D-backs Reliever Signs with Braves

A former Arizona Diamondbacks reliever, after making his MLB debut in the 2025 season, has officially landed a job outside the D-backs' organization, according to his transaction log.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / December 3

Diamondbacks target former Rays closer to bolster bullpen

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are eyeing help for the back end of their bullpen, reportedly targeting a former Tampa Bay Rays closer. According to Arizona Central’s Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks are in conversations to bring veteran reliever Pete Fairbanks to the Valley after the Rays declined his 2026 club option.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3

Diamondbacks Talking With Former Rays Closer

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be getting nearer to landing a closer. According to recent reports from PHNX Diamondbacks' Derek Montilla and The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, the Diamondbacks have been engaged in discussions with former Tampa Bay Rays right-hander and current free agent closer Pete Fairbanks.

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Tommy Henry News / Burn City Sports / December 3

D-backs bring back SP Tommy Henry, pitching rotation remains unclear

The offseason spotlight often shines on blockbuster signings, but there’s subtle power in pitching projects, and the Diamondbacks’ decision to re-sign Tommy Henry fits squarely in that playbook.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 3

Diamondbacks’ pitching options in free agency are running out

The Diamondbacks’ 2025 season exposed deep cracks in both their rotation and bullpen, and with high-profile free agents slipping off the board so far this offseason, front-office options to address their pitching problems are running out.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Starting Pitcher

According to their transactions log page, the Arizona Diamondbacks have re-signed one of their free agent starting pitchers — but it's not Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly.

Jeff Brigham News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3

Veteran Reliever's D-backs Tenure Ended on Ugly Note

The Arizona Diamondbacks went through one of the more arduous seasons in recent history in 2025, dealing with a plethora of injuries and underperforming expectations across the board by a wide margin.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3

Diamondbacks Named Fit for 8 Potential Trade Candidates

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot of needs this offseason, and there are certainly plenty of options. Regardless of whether or not some of the available players are realistic or not, there are many that at least warrant a look.

Pete Alonso News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 2

Outlets Continue to Push Unrealistic Signing on D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks need a first baseman, without a doubt. But they don't need a risky, high-cost veteran slugger while in the midst of a payroll-strapped, pitching-needy offseason.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 2

D-backs May be Forced to Face Zac Gallen on NL West Rival

The Arizona Diamondbacks seem to be mostly out of the running to re-sign long-time ace Zac Gallen, especially after the lucrative deal signed by comparable righty Dylan Cease.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 2

Diamondbacks linked to Japanese superstar in free agency

For a franchise that has spent the last two years building off of a World Series run and shaping its identity, the Arizona Diamondbacks now must address free agency heading into 2026, and that could shape their future for years to come.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / December 2

D-Backs’ Ketel Marte remains in trade spotlight as Winter Meetings near

ORLANDO — As the MLB Winter Meetings open on Sunday, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte remains firmly on the trade radar. ESPN’s Jeff Passan ranked Marte No.

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Scott McGough News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 2

How Controversial Reliever Departed D-backs' Organization

The Arizona Diamondbacks were beset by a large number of injuries in the 2025 season, on top of the overall level of underperformance that failed to meet expectations.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 2

MLB Insider Matches International Star to D-backs

While the Arizona Diamondbacks' needs this offseason are undeniably stronger in the starting rotation and bullpen than the lineup, there remains a distinct hole in the D-backs' hitting order.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 1

Mariners Slugger Predicted To Bolt For 3-Year, $70M Deal With Diamondbacks

The Seattle Mariners made a few moves at the trade deadline last season to put their team in a position to succeed. They acquired Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez in a pair of trades with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 1

Diamondbacks Bring Back Can't-Miss Ballpark Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back one of the best deals in all of baseball this holiday season. For a limited time, the D-backs' high-demand Ballpark Pass will be on sale — the perfect holiday gift for any D-backs-obssessed family or friends.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Rockies sign Nicky Lopez, John Brebbia to minor league deals

The Rockies have signed infielder Nicky Lopez and right-hander John Brebbia to minor league deals, reports Kevin Henry of the Denver Gazette. Both players will receive invites to big league spring training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 25

Potential Ketel Marte trade will be expensive

Diamondbacks 'listening' to Ketel Marte offers, but trade will be expensive

Marte has been the primary second baseman for the Diamondbacks since the 2022 campaign.

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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.

James McCann News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21