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Perdomo Breaks Lovullo's Hilarious 'Archie Bradley Rule' in Social Media Scare

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was in between glasses of wine when he received a text regarding the health of his shortstop. He opted not to respond.

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Diamondbacks’ biggest second-half additions might not come at the trade deadline

PHOENIX — As the Arizona Diamondbacks begin the second half of the season, team president and CEO Derrick Hall believes the club’s biggest additions may already be in the organization.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Burn City Sports / July 17

What is the status of Geraldo Perdomo’s hand injury?

Arizona Diamondbacks fans didn’t need an official injury report to notice something was different. A wrapped hand briefly appearing during Geraldo Perdomo’s TikTok livestream was enough to spark concern across the D-backs fan base.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 17

Can the Diamondbacks stay hot after the 2026 MLB All-Star break?

The Diamondbacks couldn’t have scripted a better ending before the All-Star break. Four consecutive victories, a statement sweep of the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, and 23 runs scored over three games gave Arizona exactly what it needed, which was belief.

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Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

Torey Lovullo Reveals D-backs Lineup Plans Entering 2nd Half

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming out of the All-Star break with both a sense of confidence and urgency. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in Los Angeles entering the break, they must now make a dash towards NL Wild Card contention prior to the August 3 trade deadline and convince their General Manager Mike Hazen to be a buyer.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 17

D-backs GM Mike Hazen Hasn't Lost Faith in Zac Gallen Despite Brutal Season

It's an understatement to say Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is having a poor season. With injury now added to insult, Gallen's 2026 season simply could not have been going much more poorly.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 16

Cards, D-backs open second half in thick of NL wild-card hunt

It was a middling first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. However, things started to look up leading into the All-Star break, with the Diamondbacks winning four straight, including a three-game sweep against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 16

What are the key dates for the Diamondbacks’ 2027 MLB schedule?

The release of a Major League Baseball schedule rarely generates the same excitement as a blockbuster trade or a free-agent signing. Yet for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 2027 schedule tells a much bigger story than simply who they’ll play and when.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 16

How Corbin Carroll Is Still Impacting Diamondbacks Despite Ugly Slump

There's no getting around the truth: Corbin Carroll's bat has been quiet for some time, and it's looking uglier with each passing day. And yet, the young superstar outfielder remains one of the most positive facets of the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / July 16

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the first half with a 49-47 record and within reach of a playoff spot. It’s been an interesting time for Arizona, as some familiar faces have produced as expected.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 16

Diamondbacks Announce 2027 Schedule, And It's Another Tough One

The Arizona Diamondbacks, alongside the rest of major league baseball, have released their expected schedule for the upcoming 2027 season — should it start on time, of course.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Tyler Locklear News / Burn City Sports / July 16

Diamondbacks recall Tyler Locklear after standout season in Reno

PHOENIX — With outfielder Tommy Troy landing on the injured list, the Arizona Diamondbacks are recalling a player who has had a standout season at Triple-A Reno as they begin the second half.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Predicting Diamondbacks’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks are at a crossroads. Sitting at 49-47, good enough for second place in the NL West but 11.5 games behind the Dodgers and just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, GM Mike Hazen is caught between bold aggression and cautious patience.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Diamondbacks place rookie outfielder on IL with sprained right AC joint

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced on Wednesday.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 16

Why Eduardo Rodriguez is Having Such an Unexpectedly Elite Season

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is having one of the best seasons of his lengthy career, and it almost came out of nowhere. There were reasons to believe Rodriguez would see much better results than his past two years in Arizona and the 5.00-plus ERAs that came with him.

Tommy Troy News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Place Tommy Troy On Injured List

The D-Backs placed rookie outfielder Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The placement is retroactive to July 12.

Tommy Troy News / Burn City Sports / July 15

Another injury hits the Diamondbacks as Tommy Troy lands on IL

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks received more bad news Wednesday in the middle of the All-Star break as their injured list continues to grow, this time with one of the club’s most promising rookies landing on it.

Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Diamondbacks Outright Pavin Smith

The Diamondbacks announced that first baseman Pavin Smith has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Reno. The Snakes designated Smith for assignment last week.

Zac Gallen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen (elbow) on IL

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injury list Sunday with inflammation in his pitching elbow. Gallen reported elbow soreness to the team on Saturday and he was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 12

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks rally to complete sweep of Dodgers

Ildemaro Vargas delivered a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and Tim Tawa hit a home run as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Zac Gallen Dealing With Elbow Inflammation, Won’t Start Sunday

Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was scratched from his next scheduled start due to elbow inflammation, relays Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

1 trade Diamondbacks must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the August 3 trade deadline sitting at 47-47, 4 games back of a Wild Card spot in what remains a competitive NL race. The Diamondbacks have already been listed as a buyer heading into deadline season, which means the front office is looking to add pieces, not dismantle.