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Diamondbacks Sign Former Yankees Reliever

According to a recent report from ESPN's Jorge Castillo, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed former New York Yankees right-hand reliever Jonathan Loaisiga to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

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Diamondbacks agree to contract with ex-Yankees reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks know they’ll need to put up quite a fight to compete in the NL West. In an effort to bolster their bullpen, the Diamondbacks have turned to a former New York Yankees standout in free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 13

What does the Nolan Arenado trade mean for the future of the Arizona Diamondbacks?

It was a hectic morning for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the trade for Nolan Arenado has fans and ballclubs around the league turning heads and asking questions about what the D-backs’ future looks like.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

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The '30 or more home runs in 2003' quiz

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Diamondbacks hope to bolster lineup with addition of Nolan Arenado

After months of expecting third baseman Nolan Arenado to be shipped off from the St. Louis Cardinals, a deal has finally been struck.

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Diamondbacks, Shawn Dubin Agree To Minor League Deal

The D-backs and free agent righty Shawn Dubin agreed to a minor league deal, per Baseball America’s Matt Eddy. The agreement was actually reached last month, based on Dubin’s transaction log at MLB.com, but apparently didn’t become finalized until more recently.

Juan Morillo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 13

How Electric Flamethrower Emerged for the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was one that will stand out, at least in recent history, as one of the more brutal, unpredictable seasons this franchise has had to endure.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / January 13

Left-Handed Relievers for the Diamondbacks To Target

Now that the drama surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks and whether they would trade Ketel Marte has ended (anticlimactically), the team and general manager Mike Hazen can turn their attention to their other pressing needs, namely the bullpen.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 13

Here's What's Next For D-backs After Marte, Bregman Rumors End

The Arizona Diamondbacks' two primary rumors have been officially resolved as of the past week. For one, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte will be removed from the trade market and will remain a member of the D-backs for the foreseeable future.

Jake McCarthy News / Legends On Deck / January 12

The Arizona Diamondbacks Traded Jake McCarthy

The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Jake McCarthy to the Colorado Rockies. In the deal, they receive right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz. The trade opens up a 40-man roster spot.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

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Demetrio Crisantes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 12

Diamondbacks' Top-5 Prospect Teases 2026 Return

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Demetrio Crisantes was one of the more promising hitting prospects in the organization, until a significant shoulder injury claimed almost the entirety of his 2025 season.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 12

D-backs Pitcher Discusses Exciting WBC Decision

Newly-signed Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Michael Soroka will represent his home country of Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to a recent article from Sportsnet Canada's Shi Davidi.

Garrett Hampson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 11

Former Diamondbacks Infielder Signs with Reds

A former member of the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks has found a new home. According to his transaction log, veteran utilityman Garrett Hampson had signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

GM Mike Hazen Discusses Diamondbacks’ Remaining Offseason Goals

Ketel Marte is officially off the market, but even if the Diamondbacks aren’t swinging a big trade this winter they still have plenty of work to do. The team’s biggest move of the offseason has been reuniting with Merrill Kelly in free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 11

Diamondbacks Named Dark Horse Fit for Former Phillies All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still looking to add as much quality pitching as possible to their roster. Regardless of their recent signings of both Michael Soroka and Merrill Kelly, GM Mike Hazen has remained adamant that the team will look to add to the staff — rotation and bullpen both.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 11

Why Diamondbacks Traded for Former Rockies Reliever

On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies completed a trade. Lefty-hitting outfielder Jake McCarthy was sent to Colorado, while Arizona acquired right-handed starting pitcher Josh Grosz — the No.

Mike Soroka News / Burn City Sports / January 11

D-Backs’ Michael Soroka ready to represent Canada in World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX — Newly signed Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka has been waiting for the World Baseball Classic to come back around, ready to represent his home country of Canada in this year’s edition.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 10

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen provides insight on Jake McCarthy trade to Rockies

PHOENIX — As the initial shock of the Arizona Diamondbacks trading outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Colorado Rockies began to settle, general manager Mike Hazen addressed what led to the move.

Jake McCarthy News / Field Level Media / January 10

Rockies acquire OF Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Josh Grosz. McCarthy, 28, batted .204 with four homers and 20 RBIs in 67 games last season with Arizona.

Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / January 9

Diamondbacks lose out on trading their best asset in All-Star Ketel Marte

Following weeks of speculation that the Arizona Diamondbacks would trade three-time All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / January 8

Red Sox face just one competitor for Alex Bregman

The two-time World Series champion has yet to sign a new deal after opting out of his contract with Boston.

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Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / January 8

Zac Gallen is still a great fit for the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been trying to find their way back to the World Series for the past two seasons and have yet to be able to make it to even the postseason since their spectacular run in 2023.