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Diamondbacks Reportedly Beat Out Division Rival for Nolan Arenado

On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded for eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. And according to a recent report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Arizona beat out their division rival San Diego Padres for the third baseman's services.

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Familiar face returns as Diamondbacks sign RHP Taylor Clarke

PHOENIX — More signings have been made to reinforce the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen ahead of the 2026 season, and this time, it’s a former D-Back. According to the team, right-handed pitcher Taylor Clarke has signed a one-year contract.

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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.

Taylor Clarke News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Diamondbacks Sign Taylor Clarke

The Diamondbacks announced they’ve signed reliever Taylor Clarke to a one-year contract. They designated right-hander Gus Varland for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 15

D-backs Sign Ruben Gallego to Headline Huge International Class

On Thursday, MLB's international signing period began. The Arizona Diamondbacks made a splash, reportedly signing eight players to free agent contracts for a total of $8,034,900.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

The trade Cardinals must make after Nolan Arenado deal with Diamondbacks

The St Louis Cardinals have made a lot of trades this offseason to shed salary. With Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations, they are heading into a new era that does not include veteran players.

Jordan Lawlar News / ESPN / January 15

News or noise: Breakout season on tap for Arizona's Jordan Lawlar?

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Nolan Arenado had a hilarious farewell to a Cardinals player

Third baseman Nolan Arenado is starting a new chapter in his baseball career, as the St. Louis Cardinals finally sent him elsewhere. But before he completely settles in with his new team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the future Baseball Hall of Famer shared a heartfelt farewell message to the Cards, who had him on their roster for five seasons.

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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.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Diamondbacks rumors: Is Paul Goldschmidt reunion on table after Nolan Arenado trade?

The Arizona Diamondbacks shook MLB Free Agency with the bold Nolan Arenado trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, and now a familiar name has started to rise back into the conversation.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Writer reveals Paul Goldschmidt’s reaction to Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks made one of the most impactful roster moves of the offseason, and it did not take long for the decision to receive high-profile validation.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 15

2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers

Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.

Nolan Arenado News / Burn City Sports / January 14

Nolan Arenado says joining Arizona was a ‘no-brainer,’ sets high expectations for 2026

PHOENIX — When newly acquired Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado found out he was being traded to the desert, he was in shock. Not necessarily because of where he landed, but because of how long the process took and for it to finally come to an end.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 14

Top D-backs Prospect Has Chance to Make Opening Day Roster

The Diamondbacks will open the 2026 season without their starting left fielder, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 13

Diamondbacks continue to address pressing need, sign RHP Jonathan Loáisiga

PHOENIX — Lost in the shuffle of one of the biggest trades this offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks have gone back to work to add more pitching depth. According to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, the Diamondbacks signed veteran right-handed reliever Jonathan Loáisiga to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.