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D-backs Prospects Rank Dead Last in This Pitching Metric

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a difficult time seeing pitching prospects pan out at the major league level. With the exception of obvious arms like Ryne Nelson or Justin Martinez not many of Arizona's home-grown hurlers have displayed consistent major league success, or blown opponents away with their stuff.

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D-backs Named Fit for Cubs All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in need of some outfield help. It's not the highest possible priority for a team that lacks both overall pitching depth and a true first baseman, but there's little outfield production to be had outside of Corbin Carroll.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Sports / October 13

Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt had a pretty weird season

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt experienced a “hot-and-cold” 2025 season after the club inked him to a five-year extension. It was a campaign filled with juxtapositions: Pfaadt finished top 12 in wins (13) with a bottom-five ERA (5.25) in Major League Baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 13

How D-backs' Most Puzzling Trade Became Unlikely Gain

The Arizona Diamondbacks endured one of their busiest Trade Deadlines in recent history this past July, dealing a multitude of veteran players away for prospects and salary relief.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB yearly hits leaders since 2000' quiz

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The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 13

How D-backs' 2025 Season Came to Brutal End

The journey through the Arizona Diamondbacks' mind-breaking 2025 season reaches its final moments. Arizona had just put forward a resurgent August despite trading away numerous key members of their lineup, pitching staff and clubhouse.

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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 / October 12

D-backs' Internal Rotation Depth Presents Major Concern

The Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed a fair amount of good health in the rotation in 2025, with the obvious exception of Corbin Burnes injury. With Burnes unavailable at least until the All-Star break, and the departures of Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen, the D-backs are left with only three bonafide starters to fill out their rotation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 12

How D-backs' Rotation Was Surprisingly Stable in 2025

There is no debating that the Arizona Diamondbacks were heavily impacted by injuries in 2025. The vast majority of the damage landed in the bullpen, with one glaring exception.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 12

How D-backs Began to Turn 2025 Around

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was growing old, and things looked bleak as they entered the month of August. Yet, somehow, the following 28 games were when Arizona began to turn their season in a positive direction.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 12

This D-backs Offseason Dilemma Could Drag On

The Arizona Diamondbacks' approach to the Zac Gallen situation already seems to be progressing toward the next stages, but there's a chance it isn't fully resolved until deep in the offseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 11

3 Major Questions Surrounding D-backs' Rotation

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of transition. After trading away Merrill Kelly, losing Corbin Burnes to injury and anticipating the departure of Zac Gallen this offseason, plenty of questions swirl.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 11

Revisiting D-backs' Busy Trade Deadline

As the Arizona Diamondbacks continued their journey through the brutal 2025 season, the Trade Deadline stands out as its own whirlwind in the midst of a rocky year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 11

How D-backs' July Was a Tale of Triumph And Heartbreak

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was one of many highs and lows. The look back through this unconventional year continues. After Arizona Diamondbacks On SI walked through June — one of the lower months in recent franchise history — it now becomes time to appreciate some of the positives and individual achievements from a packed July.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 11

Ranking D-backs' Biggest 2025 Surprises

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season played out any way but according to plan. For the most part, the unexpected turns were negative. But with the disappointment also came positive surprises.

Drey Jameson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 10

D-backs' Reliever Shelled in Ugly Fall League Blowout

The Arizona Fall League continued on Friday, and it was not a pretty outing for one of the Diamondbacks' present major-leaguers. After an excellent, efficient showing by right-handed flamethrowing reliever Drey Jameson in his Fall League Debut, Friday's appearance was one of his rougher performances.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / October 11

2025 MLB Season Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks

For the second straight season, the Diamondbacks failed to make it back to the playoffs. Much like in 2024, Arizona was eliminated in the final week but it wasn’t because of their offense.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 10

These 3 D-backs Desperately Need Bounce-Back Seasons

Much of the talk surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason will revolve around making additions to a roster with clear needs. But in one way, the best way to address some of those needs is to simply get more consistency and overall production out of the players already under contract.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 10

Diamondbacks Named Fit For Phillies All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some offseason holes to fill, no doubt. But would a mega-contract for an All-Star DH make sense? Probably not. A recent article from Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter ranked the top 10 landing spots for Phillies star Kyle Schwarber — the Diamondbacks were ranked sixth among those potential suitors.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 10

How June Devastated the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks went 14-11 over 25 games in the month of June this past season. And yet, it may have been the most devastating month of 2025. As Arizona Diamondbacks On SI continues its journey through the rocky waters of the 2025 regular season, the D-backs sat four games below .500 (27-31) heading into June.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 10

3 Big Questions That Could Dictate the D-backs' Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a long (but simple) list of offseason needs, but how they go about handling them will set the tone for the entire offseason and the 2026 season to come.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

Four teams that could pursue Cody Bellinger in free agency

Cody Bellinger is widely expected to opt out and test free agency. Several teams are sure to have interest in adding the former MVP.

Yankees' postseason exit should signal end of Brian Cashman era

Aaron Boone makes feelings on future clear after Yankees' latest playoff disappointment

Devin Williams hopes to remain with Yankees despite uneven season

Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 8

Diamondbacks star Geraldo Perdomo wins significant honor after breakout season

The newest breakout superstar for the Diamondbacks received another amazing honor as Geraldo Perdomo was named the Player of the Season for the D-Backs.

Tyler Locklear News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3

Diamondbacks' Tyler Locklear to undergo elbow, shoulder surgeries

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear will undergo surgery on both his left elbow and shoulder later this month.

Diamondbacks owner grateful for fans buying tickets, but won't thank them by spending

MLB’s five most disappointing teams: Diamondbacks, Mets among those that fell short

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The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' quiz

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Will Zac Gallen return to Diamondbacks in 2026?

Zac Gallen is one of the more intriguing pitchers on the free agent market this winter, as interested clubs will have to balance the right-hander’s solid track record up against his shaky 2025 season.