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On YouTubeArizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 7
Exciting Reliever's Development Could be Massive For D-backs
How often in recent years have the Arizona Diamondbacks had a true power left-hander in their bullpen. Other than the 38 total games of A.J. Puk (before he went down with an elbow injury), it hasn't been a frequent occurrence.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29
Diamondbacks recall top prospect
The Diamondbacks announced that they have recalled infielder Jordan Lawlar and left-hander Brandyn Garcia.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Diamondbacks claim right-hander, make several other moves
The Diamondbacks announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. He was previously listed as released by the Sox but it appears he had not yet cleared released waivers.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / July 10
5 Reasons the D-backs Can Still Contend in 2025
It’s been well-covered across the baseball media world, in both articles and every corner of social media, that it is going to be extremely tough for the Arizona Diamondbacks to avoid being forced into selling at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 21
D-backs Manager Gives Health Updates on Corbin Carroll and A.J. Puk
The Arizona Diamondbacks got at least one piece of good news during the manager's pre-game session in Colorado in which he gave injury updates. The D-backs face the Rockies at Coors Field at 6:00 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / June 21
D-backs Notebook: Corbin Carroll, A.J. Puk, and more snake bitten by injuries
DENVER, Colo. –– The season of swellings, sprains and scars continued on Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Torey Lovullo announced season-ending surgeries for LHP A.J.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 20
Loss of A.J. Puk, Gabriel Moreno adds to D-backs' injury woes
A week after announcing closer Justin Martinez will undergo Tommy John surgery, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday that A.J. Puk will undergo the same procedure.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20
Diamondbacks reliever done for the season
He has been plagued by elbow issues for the past two months.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / June 20
Diamondbacks dealt slew of bad injury news on pitching front
In a season where the list of injured pitchers for the Arizona Diamondbacks just keeps growing, the franchise was dealt even more bad news on Friday.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14
Diamondbacks manager shares more unfortunate injury news about team's bullpen
Just one day after Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez underwent Tommy John surgery, fans in Arizona received more troubling news about the status of the bullpen.
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 / Burn City Sports / June 14
Injuries pouring on Diamondbacks pitching staff as A.J. Puk gets worse news
It seems like a broken record at this point, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are now dealing with another pitching injury as closer A.J. Puk will receive more imagining done on his elbow after pausing his throwing program.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14
Diamondbacks star pitcher halts throwing program
Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk has paused his throwing program after experiencing renewed elbow soreness.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 8
A's Projected to Swerve in 2025 MLB Draft
MLB Pipeline just released their first MLB mock draft, and they have the Athletics doing something they haven't done in nearly a decade--drafting a pitcher in the first round.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1
D-backs put Justin Martinez on IL, transfer A.J. Puk to 60-day IL
Arizona's bullpen took another hit Thursday as the Diamondbacks placed right-hander Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / May 1
Diamondbacks in danger of falling further back in NL West after injury double whammy
The Diamondbacks were hit with a double dose of bad news on Thursday when they placed their top two relievers on the injured list.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Diamondbacks seeking bullpen help with key relievers on IL
The D-backs announced Thursday that they’ve placed closer Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Lefty Jose Castillo’s contract was selected from Triple-A Reno to take his spot on the active roster.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Struggling Diamondbacks Receive Encouraging News on Former Top Prospect
Amid a slew of moves in the final hours of the 2024 trade deadline, the Miami Marlins traded A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infield prospect Deyvision de los Santos.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Diamondbacks shut down lefty A.J. Puk with flexor strain
He’ll remain shut down from throwing for two to three weeks before going for reevaluation. Fortunately, the team does not believe the injury will require surgery.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 23
Bullpen hit hard by injuries, raises alarm for Arizona Diamondbacks
What has started as an excellent beginning of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen, now has some serious questions lingering ahead about the status of their closers.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 19
Diamondbacks place closer A.J. Puk (elbow) on IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed closer A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left pitching elbow, amid a number of moves Saturday.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 6
Diamondbacks 2025 Player Projections: A.J. Puk
This is article is part of a series reviewing the projections for each member of the Arizona Diamondbacks 40-man roster, as well as select prospects and non-roster invitees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25, 2024
Diamondbacks trade raises bar for contenders in NL wild-card race
Let the deals begin. With the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, the Diamondbacks made the first significant move by an NL wild-card contender.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25, 2024
Diamondbacks acquire former No. 6 overall pick from Marlins
The Arizona Diamondbacks were known to be looking for help in their bullpen, with Buster Olney from ESPN stating that the Diamondbacks were looking for left-handed relievers. Arizona may have gotten their man on Thursday night.
Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / May 16, 2024
What Went Wrong With the Marlins’ A.J. Puk Experiment?
Coming out of the University of Florida back in 2016, A.J. Puk looked to have all of the tools to make him a potential front-of-the-line starter. Even more so when the Oakland Athletics selected him sixth overall in the draft.
Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20, 2024
Marlins place veteran pitcher on IL with shoulder fatigue
He just pitched Friday and was tagged for seven earned runs over three innings of work.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 29, 2024
Pirates Take Advantage of Puk’s Wildness While Bullpen Shines Again in 7-2 Win Over Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates knocked Miami Marlins starter A.J. Puk out of the game in the third inning en route to a 7-2 win on Friday night at loan Depot Park.
Miami Marlins News / Last Word On Sports / March 8, 2024
The Pitcher Who is Likely to Join the Marlins Opening Day Rotation
A.J. Puk is the front-runner to claim the fourth spot in the Marlins rotation. Back in December, the Marlins revealed their plans to stretch Puk back out and plug him back into a starting role after four years in the bullpen.
Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6, 2023
Marlins listening on starters; A.J. Puk to be stretched out in spring
The past few offseasons have seen plenty of rumors surrounding the Miami rotation, as they have had lots of attractive young arms but holes in the lineup that need to be addressed. However, that surplus has been chipped away at quite a bit in the past year.
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