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Why D-backs Extending Zac Gallen Qualifying Offer Was A No-Brainer

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially extended right-hander Zac Gallen the Qualifying Offer, according to a report Thursday. Gallen now has until November 18 to make a decision on whether to accept or decline.

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Diamondbacks make a flurry of roster changes

Infielder Ildemaro Vargas, catcher James McCann and left-hander Jalen Beeks have elected free agency. Right-handers Austin Pope, John Curtiss and Casey Kelly, left-hander Kyle Nelson and infielder Connor Kaiser were outrighted off the 40-man roster. Arizona’s 40-man roster now sits at 38 players.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / November 6

Diamondbacks extend qualifying offer to Zac Gallen as future remains unknown

Zac Gallen was named as one of the 13 players in Major League Baseball that was extended a qualifying offer, as the Arizona Diamondbacks would love to see him back in the Desert.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 6

D-backs Make Flurry of Roster Moves

On Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a flurry of roster moves, including nine reinstatements from the 60-day injured list. The club announced it has officially tendered the Qualifying Offer to right-hander Zac Gallen.

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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 / Burn City Sports / November 6

Diamondbacks trio sweep Silver Slugger nominations

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks swept their Silver Slugger nominations, with Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte each receiving the award.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 6

D-backs Are Making Big Changes to Pitching Development

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making significant changes to their internal pitching development process, according to a new report from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro.

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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.

Merrill Kelly News / Sporting News / November 6

Merrill Kelly predicted to return to Diamondbacks on $28 million deal

Could a reunion be plausible?

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / November 6

Diamondbacks to host Team Mexico for exhibition game before World Baseball Classic

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a matchup against the Mexican national baseball team on their 2026 spring training schedule. The D-backs will host Team Mexico for an exhibition game at Salt River Fields on March 3, three days before Mexico will begin its World Baseball Classic slate against Great Britain.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 6

Diamondbacks Named Fit For Red Sox Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks need plenty of pitching help in both the starting rotation and bullpen, and they'll need to make some significant moves to upgrade that side of their roster this offseason.

Zac Gallen News / Sporting News / November 6

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen gets $76 million contract update despite rough season

Arizona's pitcher has a strong track record.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Diamondbacks outright four players off 40-man roster

The Diamondbacks outrighted four players off the 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Right-handers John Curtiss and Casey Kelly, lefty Kyle Nelson, and infielder Connor Kaiser all went unclaimed on waivers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 5

Diamondbacks Outright 4 Players

According to the Arizona Diamondbacks' transaction logs, the D-backs have outrighted four players to Triple-A Reno, as they work to free up 40-man roster space for those on the 60-Day IL to be reinstated.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / November 5

Diamondbacks to face Mexico in WBC exhibition

SCOTTSDALE — Baseball fans in the Valley will experience a different kind of spring training next year, as the World Baseball Classic, or the WBC, is set to make its mark in Arizona before the start of the tournament.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / November 5

Diamondbacks open to trading top prospects to address one massive need

The Diamondbacks are ready to address one of their biggest issues, as they are willing to trade their top prospects to bring in new bullpen pitching. For what seems like a decade, Arizona has long flagged the bullpen as a liability, but the 2025 campaign elevated that challenge into a strategic storm.

Mike Hazen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 5

Why Diamondbacks Are Willing to Trade Top Prospects

The Arizona Diamondbacks may have to let go of some of their top prospects this offseason, but GM Mike Hazen is willing to do it, if need be. According to a recent report by MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks may end up trading some of their more highly-ranked prospects in order to add to their biggest area of need: the pitching staff.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 5

D-backs' Spring Training Schedule Features International Exhibition

The World Series ended mere days ago, and yet, it's time to start thinking about the 2026 season. On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks released their schedule for the upcoming 2026 Spring Training slate.

Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. exercises player option

Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has triggered his player option, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Gurriel will return to the Diamondbacks next year and will make a $13MM salary.

Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / October 31

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Zac Gallen

Since being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2019 for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Zac Gallen has emerged as one of the most consistent and reliable starting pitchers in baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / October 29

Five Takeaways From the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2025 Season

For years now, the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to consistently put together streaks of winning seasons. This is a team that hasn’t won the National League West since all the way back in 2011 and hasn’t had a string of three or more .500 seasons in a row since they did so from 1999 to 2003.