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D-backs GM Explains Opening Day Decision on Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially decided whether their top prospect will start the 2026 season in the big leagues or minors. Ryan Waldschmidt, Arizona's No.

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Alek Thomas’ hot start for Mexico fuels breakout buzz with Diamondbacks

HOUSTON — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas has emerged as one of the top players for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic — with some hoping the performance will translate into the MLB regular season.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 9

Why Ryan Waldschmidt Won't Be On D-backs' Opening Day Roster

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday morning. With that mostly ended his hopes of cracking the major league roster ahead of opening day.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Disastrous D-backs Pitching, Defense Leads to Blowout Loss to Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Cactus League losing streak continues. On Sunday, the D-backs were blown out by the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear by a score of 4-13.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Latest Merrill Kelly Update is Best Possible News for D-backs

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly continues to progress toward a best-case scenario return from injury. The veteran righty was shut down from throwing earlier in camp due to mid-back tightness, which was later diagnosed as intercostal nerve irritation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Diamondbacks Make Massive 15-player Roster Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to pare down their roster as spring training progresses. On Sunday, the D-backs made a 15-player roster move, optioning five players to Triple-A Reno and assigning 10 to minor league camp.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 8

Why Gabriel Moreno's Poor Spring Stats Shouldn't Worry D-backs Fans

The ball nearly landed on the concourse at Salt River Fields on Scottsdale. Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno had just hit the D-backs' furthest home run of spring training — and the furthest of his career.

Joe Elbis News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 7

Former Diamondbacks Top-30 Prospect Retires at Age 23

Right-handed pitcher and former top-30 Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Joe Elbis has retired at 23 years old, according to Arizona's transaction logs. Elbis did not pitch at all in the 2025 season following a successful year in the lower minor-league system in 2024, in which he managed to crack Arizona's top-30 prospect rankings at No.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 7

Torey Lovullo Had Blunt Message on Poor Pitching after Loss to Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been struggling on the mound in recent outings this spring. On Saturday, that issue reared its head again as the D-backs lost 7-4 to the San Francisco Giants at Salt River Fields.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 7

Poor Pitching Downs Diamondbacks in Rough Loss to Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued on their recent Cactus League slide on Saturday, falling by a score of 7-4 to the San Francisco Giants at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 7

D-backs Pitcher Shows Promise in Solid Start for Team Canada

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka made an impressive start for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, pitching three innings and allowing just one earned run.