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Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas get into a violent collision at first base

Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks was briefly delayed by a very frightening collision. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was up to bat in the fifth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes Speaks Out After Injury Setback

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has not played in a Major League Baseball game in over a year. His last outing came on June 1, 2025, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Diamondbacks Make 2 Notable Lineup Tweaks for Dodgers Finale

The Arizona Diamondbacks have revealed their lineup for the final game of their four-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field, with a pair of notable changes from Wednesday night's loss.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Diamondbacks make bullpen changes after Brandon Pfaadt’s poor performance

It’s been a year to forget for former starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt. The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to complete a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and ahead of the series finale, the Diamondbacks have optioned Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno after Wednesday night’s contest.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

D-backs Expected To Pursue Left-Handed Bats On Trade Market

The D-backs sit three game over .500, leaving them seven and a half games behind the division-leading Dodgers but just a half game back in the NL Wild Card hunt.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Diamondbacks Option Young Pitcher to Minors

The Arizona Diamondbacks are demoting a pitcher to Triple-A - or so it seems. According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks are optioning pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to the Triple-A Reno Aces.

Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 4

Diamondbacks set for pitching changes ahead of Dodgers finale

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to make pitching changes ahead of their fourth game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Cameras Catch Jeff Banister’s Unhappy Reaction To Shohei Ohtani’s Pitch Against Nolan Arenado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are presently in a four-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shohei Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 3 at Chase Field on Wednesday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 4

MLB Insider Reveals Diamondbacks' Trade Deadline Plans

The Arizona Diamondbacks have stayed firmly in the National League playoff race through the first 61 games of the season. Arizona enters the day three games above .500 and just a half-game out of the final Wild Card spot.

Shohei Ohtani News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Diamondbacks Get Break From Shohei Ohtani for Dodgers Finale

The Arizona Diamondbacks won't have to deal with the threat of Shohei Ohtani atop the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their four-game series finale on Thursday night at Chase Field.

Mitch Bratt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Diamondbacks Place High-Ranked Pitching Prospect on Injured List

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' most high-performing pitching prospects is set to miss a bit of time. Left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt, who ranks as Arizona's No.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Arizona Diamondbacks Face Huge Blow With Four-Time All-Star’s Injury

The National League West is one of the most competitive divisions in the MLB this year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks as the feisty underdog of the group.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Torey Lovullo Doesn't Think Ohtani Tried to Hit D-backs on Purpose

On Wednesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks were shut down by Shohei Ohtani, as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 7-0 victory in game three at Chase Field.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 4

Poor Pitching Turns Diamondbacks Game 3 vs Dodgers to Ugly Blowout

The Arizona Diamondbacks were blown out by the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 15-0 on Wednesday night, falling behind 1-2 in the four-game series. Wednesday night's game was always going to be one of the tougher matchups for Arizona, with Shohei Ohtani on the mound for Los Angeles and a struggling Zac Gallen going for the Diamondbacks.

Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / June 3