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D-backs First Base Future Depends on Unproven Player

It's no secret the Arizona Diamondbacks have a first base problem — a big one. After trading Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners at the 2025 Deadline, Arizona found itself without an everyday first baseman, turning to a platoon of Pavin Smith, and newly-acquired prospect Tyler Locklear (received as the headliner of the Eugenio Suárez trade).

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How Are D-backs Performing in Arizona Fall League?

The Arizona Fall League is just beyond the halfway point of its 2025 season. After 16 games, the Salt River Rafters — the team containing Arizona Diamondbacks players — are 8-8, an exact .500.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 28

Projected Zac Gallen Contract Could Make D-backs' Decision Easier

Zac Gallen's free agency will be one of the more intriguing offseason dilemmas facing the Arizona Diamondbacks in the coming months. Arizona is expected to offer Gallen the Qualifying Offer — a one-year deal worth around $22 million — and he's expected to reject it, testing free agency instead.

Daulton Varsho News / Burn City Sports / October 27

Former Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho makes enormous mistake in Game 3 of 2026 World Series

LOS ANGELES – One of the former stars for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Daulton Varsho, had an enormous blunder in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'AL & NL batting champions since 2003' quiz

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 27

Why D-backs Won't Reunite With 2 Veteran Free Agents

The Arizona Diamondbacks, after a fire-sale Trade Deadline in the 2025 season, are facing somewhat new territory. After dealing numerous veteran contributors

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 27

Why D-backs' Link to International Star is Exciting, but Unrealistic

The Arizona Diamondbacks face an intriguing offseason. In terms of needs that must be addressed, pitching is the most glaring issue present on the roster.

MLB News / Arizona Sports / October 27

Diamondbacks need pitching help. Who are the free agent starters available?

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting pitching rotation going into next season is arguably the biggest question mark on the roster, and free agency will present options once the World Series comes to a close.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 27

Diamondbacks Face Tough Roster Dilemma

The Arizona Diamondbacks, suddenly, will face a tough dilemma with regard to one of their key infield positions — third base. In the 2025 season, Arizona's veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez was traded to the Mariners at the Deadline.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 27

D-backs Catcher Gabriel Moreno's Ceiling Depends on One Thing

The Arizona Diamondbacks know they have a weapon in young catcher Gabriel Moreno. He's been an important part of the D-backs' climb back into relevance since being traded to Arizona from the Blue Jays as part of the Daulton Varsho deal.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 26

One Move the Arizona Diamondbacks Must Make

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in need of significant aid in the relief pitching department — particularly with regard to their persistent lack of a true closer.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 26

Can Marte Catch Goldschmidt as Best D-backs Position Player?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had quite a number of top-flight position players throughout their franchise history. But three stand out above the rest in accomplishment and total production.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / October 26

How D-backs Can Return to Postseason in 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the Postseason for the second year in a row, disappointing fans and everyone associated with the team. As the baseball world is focused on the World Series going on at the moment between the Blue Jays and Dodgers, the D-backs' front office is focused on how to get back to the Postseason.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 25

Why Zac Gallen's Free Agency May Have Frustrating Outcome for D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks will have a dilemma to face with regard to former ace Zac Gallen and his free agency market. Gallen is expected to reject the Qualifying Offer and test free agency.