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Merrill Kelly's 2026 Debut Was Uncharacteristic — But Effective

It was a bit strange to witness Arizona Diamondbacks veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly land just over 50% of his pitches for strikes on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks hold off Orioles

Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer and Merrill Kelly pitched into the sixth inning in his season debut to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Infielder Reaches Franchise-Record Hit Streak vs Orioles

With his go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth inning on Tuesday, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas set a franchise record. That homer allowed Vargas to reach an 11-game hit streak to open the 2026 regular season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Star Scratched from Lineup vs Orioles With Back Issue

Just a day following an impressive two-homer game, Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte has been scratched from the team's Tuesday afternoon lineup against the Baltimore Orioles.

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How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Veteran to Undergo Surprise Elbow Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed a surprising injury update on one of the D-backs' key veterans in Tuesday's pre-game interview. According to D-backs radio broadcaster Chris Garagiola, first baseman and DH Pavin Smith will have to undergo surgery on his left elbow.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Astros To Sign Brandon Bielak To Minor League Deal

The Astros are going to sign right-hander Brandon Bielak to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Alexander adds that the Gaeta Sports Management client will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

D-backs Announce Several Roster Moves

The Diamondbacks announced a slate of roster moves Tuesday. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 11) due to an oblique strain.

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Diamondbacks Veteran to Make Long-Awaited Season Debut vs Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is set to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Kelly is set to be activated ahead of Tuesday's 3:35 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Legends On Deck / April 14

Arizona Diamondbacks Ildemaro Vargas is the Ultimate Utilityman

Arizona Diamondbacks Ildemaro Vargas is the ultimate utility man. The versatile switch-hitter provides veteran depth and is a great clubhouse guy to have around.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Why Zac Gallen's 2026 Results Aren't Telling an Honest Story

For the first time since the first week of April, 2025, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen's ERA is below 4.00. At 3.60 through four starts (20 innings), Gallen has started in two D-backs wins and two losses.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / April 14

D-backs' Merrill Kelly set for season debut vs. resurgent Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles reached new heights this season with a late-inning comeback on Monday to begin the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Orioles will see if they can develop a trend or if it was merely a blip of good fortune when the teams meet again Tuesday night in Baltimore.

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Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

D-Backs Move Brandon Pfaadt To Bullpen

The Diamondbacks are moving Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen, relays José M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Merrill Kelly will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start tomorrow’s game in Baltimore.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Merrill Kelly returns as Diamondbacks move key starter into relief role

BALTIMORE — The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their pitching staff before they take on the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of their three-game series, with a key starter moving to the bullpen.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 13

D-backs Blow Massive Lead to Ruin Brilliant Offensive Performance

Arizona Diamondbacks hitters had to sit and watch as their 7-1 lead evaporated in real time at Camden Yards. A four-homer performance from two of Arizona's

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Bleacher Report Lists Diamondbacks Top 5 in MLB Power Rankings

BALTIMORE – The No. 4 spot in Bleacher Report’s latest power rankings says as much about identity as it performs. The Diamondbacks aren’t just stacking up wins in a tough division.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12

Diamondbacks skate past slumping Phillies

Pinch-hitter Adrian Del Castillo singled in the go-ahead run in a two-run eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in the rubber game of the three-game series Sunday.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / April 12

With Merrill Kelly back, Diamondbacks fans debate next move in rotation

PHOENIX — With Merrill Kelly’s anticipated return from the injured list this week, Arizona Diamondbacks fans have been predicting how the club will handle the starting rotation.

Ketel Marte News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Diamondbacks Make Ketel Marte Decision Before Phillies Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Sunday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies after splitting the first two games of the matchup, winning the first one 5-4 before dropping Saturday's outing 4-3.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Total Apex Sports / April 11

Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt Subtly Announces Exciting Family News

The pressure of taking the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies in front of a raucous Saturday afternoon crowd is enough to make any starting pitcher sweat.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / April 11

Corbin Carroll Joins Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio in MLB History Books

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is just 25 years old and yet he has had a monster start to his Major League Baseball career. Carroll somehow is now in his fifth big league season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Diamondbacks’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Arizona Diamondbacks have opened the 2026 season above .500, but the club’s 8-6 record masks a more concerning reality. Despite the offense significantly underperforming relative to spring training expectations, no player better illustrates that disconnect than Ketel Marte.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10

D-backs' Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt Delivers Breakout Triple-A Performance

The Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, could be knocking on the door of a promotion to the big leagues soon, at least based on his latest showing at the plate in Triple-A.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Diamondbacks Manager Reveals Reason for Corbin Carroll's Removal From Lineup

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their ongoing road trip on Thursday against the New York Mets after splitting the first two games of the series. Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll was coming off delivering one of his most productive games of the season, and it coincided with his 500th career MLB appearance on Wednesday.