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Diamondbacks Have Reportedly Spoken to Former Mariners all-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still in the market for a potential first base platoon solution, and a former Mariners All-Star and 2025 Gold Glove winner might be a low-cost external option.

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Diamondbacks explore veteran options at 1B, eye Carlos Santana

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to explore options to solidify the right corner of their infield and are eyeing a veteran first baseman who could fill the role.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 2

D-backs Playoff Odds Revealed Heading Into Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a disappointing 2025 season in which they not only failed to make the playoffs, but finished below .500 with an 80-82 record.

Shelby Miller News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 2

How D-backs' Minor League Signing Became Hidden Gem

The Arizona Diamondbacks went through one of the more unpredictable seasons in recent history in 2025. Many players who were expected to lead the charge either underperformed or went down with significant injury.

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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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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

MLB Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks Linked To Former Chicago Cubs Star

Despite starting with high hopes, the Arizona Diamondbacks took a step back last year, finishing on a losing record after two straight winning seasons.

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 2

2025 MLB Farm Review: Atlanta Braves

For years, the Braves have relied heavily on that homegrown core that helped deliver the team multiple NL East titles and a World Series title in 2021.

Carlos Santana News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Diamondbacks Interested In Carlos Santana

As the Diamondbacks continue to look for first base help, the club has shown interest in Carlos Santana, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports. John Gambadoro of 98.7FM Arizona Sports adds more detail, saying that Santana is just one of multiple first basemen the Snakes are exploring, and no deal appears to be close.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / February 1

Reds sign former Diamondbacks 3B slugger Eugenio Suárez

CINCINNATI — Former Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez has found his next home for the 2026 season, heading from the desert to the Pacific Northwest and now back to the Queen City.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 1

Former Diamondbacks All-Star Signs with Reds

It never appeared to be in the cards, but the Arizona Diamondbacks officially won't be reuniting with their former All-Star slugger this offseason. According to multiple reports, third baseman Eugenio Suárez has agreed to a deal with the Cincinnati Reds, re-joining the club he had spent the majority of his major league career with prior.

Nolan Arenado News / Burn City Sports / February 1

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado shrugs off criticism after choosing Puerto Rico for WBC

PHOENIX — After playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic the last two editions, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado decided to switch jerseys and represent Team Puerto Rico in this year’s Classic — a decision that hasn’t sat well with some Team USA fans.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 1

Diamondbacks Linked to Former Guardians All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still in the market for what was described as a "complementary first baseman," and one long-time veteran option has emerged.

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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.

Zac Gallen News / Fastball on SI / February 1

What Zac Gallen’s Market Looks Like as MLB Offseason Winds Down

As the month of February begins, there are still several notable free agents that have been left unsigned, especially in the starting pitching market. Among the names still out there is right-hander Zac Gallen.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 1

D-backs Slugger's 2025 is Brutal Reminder of What Could Have Been

The Arizona Diamondbacks were expected to be one of the teams in the thick of playoff contention in 2025. Clearly, that was not meant to be. The D-backs loaded up on talent ahead of the season, but began to watch numerous key players go down to injury, or simply underperform.

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Junior Fernandez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 31

Diamondbacks Sign Former Cardinals Reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-handed relief pitcher Junior Fernandez to a minor league contract, according to their transaction logs. Fernandez has also received an invitation to big league Spring Training.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 31

Puerto Rico’s WBC uncertainty could cost Diamondbacks key representation

MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic has turned from excitement to concern, as Team Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the tournament — a decision that could affect Arizona Diamondbacks players who were already committed to playing this year.

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte is playing in WBC after all of the trade rumors

With the Arizona Diamondbacks preparing for the 2026 season, the team has been surrounded by rumors involving star second baseman Ketel Marte. While it seems like the Diamondbacks won’t trade Marte anymore, the 32-year-old’s plans outside of the majors have been revealed regarding the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31

Where Diamondbacks are looking to improve ahead of 2026 season, per president

The Arizona Diamondbacks remain active in shaping their roster outlook as the organization continues evaluating potential upgrades ahead of the 2026 season.

Junior Fernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31

Diamondbacks Sign Junior Fernandez To Minor League Contract

The Diamondbacks released their list of Spring Training invites, and right-hander Junior Fernandez is one of the names attending Arizona’s big league camp. Fernandez inked his minor league deal with the D’Backs back in November, as per the righty’s MLB.com profile page.