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Hall: D-Backs Continuing To Pursue First Base, Pitching Help

The Diamondbacks have spent the offseason pursuing pitching while looking for a right-handed hitting first baseman to pair with Pavin Smith. Those remain targets as Spring Training approaches, team president Derrick Hall reiterated this morning.

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D-Backs’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Waldschmidt, Troy

The Diamondbacks were one of several teams to confirm their non-roster list for Spring Training on January 30. The list includes Ryan Waldschmidt, plus several other high-end prospects in Arizona’s system.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks Reveal 72-player Spring Training Roster

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the entirety of their Spring Training roster, including 72 total players — 32 of which are minor league non-roster invitees.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks Team President Says Moves May Still be Coming

The Arizona Diamondbacks may still be looking to make some additions, despite a lengthy quiet period this offseason. According to a recent article from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, more moves may still be on the horizon.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks' Farm System Given Surprise Ranking

The Arizona Diamondbacks are somewhat removed from their days of sporting one of the best farm systems in major league baseball. Prospects like Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawlar and other high-end young players have long-since graduated.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Alek Thomas News / Burn City Sports / January 30

Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas to represent Team Mexico in WBC

PHOENIX — Another Arizona Diamondbacks player has committed to the World Baseball Classic in March, representing his heritage and roots in the international tournament.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Insider's Ugly Grade Says Everything About Diamondbacks' Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offseason has certainly made sense if one has been paying attention, but it's still not exactly a set of moves that inspire a high amount of confidence in the team to be a serious contender in 2026.

Corbin Carroll News / Just Baseball / January 30

A Subtle Swing Change Rewrote Corbin Carroll’s Offensive Ceiling

There was a version of Corbin Carroll who already looked like a franchise cornerstone. He ran the bases with elite efficiency. He played Gold Glove–caliber defense in the outfield.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

Perdomo's Placement Among MLB's top Shortstops is a bit Contradictory

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo emerged as one of the best young players in the game in the 2025 season. None can deny the massive improvement made by the 26-year-old in his fifth major league season.

Sergio Alcantara News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

Long-Time Diamondbacks Infielder Signs With Nationals

The journey of multi-time Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Sergio Alcantara continues to wind. According to a recent report from insider Francys Romero, the long-time former D-backs farmhand has just inked a deal with the Washington Nationals.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / January 29

D-Backs mainstay Merrill Kelly commits to 2026 Annexus Pro-Am

SCOTTSALDE — Arizona Diamondbacks mainstay Merrill Kelly is switching his glove for a golf club as he enters the 2026 Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open, tournament organizers announced Thursday.

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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.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

Diamondbacks Sign Former Nationals Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another potential addition to their bullpen. According to a recent report from FanSided's Robert Murray, the D-backs have signed former Washington Nationals righty reliever Derek Law.

Zac Gallen News / CBSSports.com / January 29

MLB rumors: Zac Gallen drawing interest from three teams as spring training looms

Zac Gallen had a down year in 2025 and was ranked as the 18th-best free agent this offseason

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / January 29

Which D-backs Top Prospects Will Make an MLB Impact in 2026?

With limited money to spend in the offseason and many needs overall, there’s clear pressure on the young players of the Arizona Diamondbacks to have some impactful seasons.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

D-backs Outfield Plans Are Painfully Obvious

The Arizona Diamondbacks have need in their outfield, but all signs seem to be pointing towards an in-house solution — or perhaps multiple. Somewhere on the D-backs' long list of roster holes (but certainly not at the top) heading into this offseason was the need for a right-handed hitting outfielder.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

D-backs' MiLB Affiliate Secures Future With Massive Agreement

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Triple-A club has secured its future. On Wednesday, the Reno Aces announced they had reached a major agreement between Aces ownership and the city to remain in Reno through the 2049 season.

Zac Gallen News / Total Pro Sports / January 28

MLB Rumors: Zac Gallen Gets Latest Update with Potential Suitors

The MLB free agent market is pretty much alive with spring training just around the corner. Teams are still signing outfielders, but a handful of free agents are still walking around.

Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Mets, Grae Kessinger Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mets are in agreement with infielder Grae Kessinger on a minor league contract, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. A client of O’Connell Sports Management, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

1 last-minute signing Diamondbacks must make before spring training

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Insider drops Zac Gallen-Diamondbacks reunion prediction

MLB insider Jim Bowden believes a Zac Gallen-Arizona Diamondbacks reunion is a legitimate possibility. Gallen is one of the best remaining free agent starting pitchers.

Ketel Marte News / Fastball on SI / January 27

How Diamondbacks-Ketel Marte Could Shake up MLB Offseason

The Major League Baseball offseason is quickly coming to an end. In just about two weeks, we'll start to see teams around the league report to Spring Training camps.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 27

Ketel Marte repeats as MLB Network’s top-ranked second baseman

PHOENIX — To no one’s surprise, Ketel Marte’s place among baseball’s elite at second base has become the standard — and MLB Network’s Top 10 Right Now rankings confirm it.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Diamondbacks 3B Nolan Arenado to play in WBC — but not for Team USA

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but he will not represent Team USA. Instead, Arenado has committed to playing for Team Puerto Rico, marking a notable shift after previously suiting up for the United States in past tournaments.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26