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MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Under Fire for Connection to Illegal Cockfighting
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be facing a significant media distraction with one of their newest players involved in an animal cruelty scandal. In a developing story from USA Today, superstar closer Edwin Diaz has been linked to an illegal cockfighting ring in his home country of Puerto Rico.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15
Rangers Outright Alexis Diaz
The Rangers announced this afternoon that they’ve assigned right-hander Alexis Diaz outright to Triple-A. Diaz had previously been designated for assignment by Texas on Friday to make room for Jalen Beeks on the 40-man roster.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 13
Cincinnati Reds Should Pass on Reunion With Former All-Star
Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Friday. Diaz had a 3.21 ERA across four seasons with the Reds.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / January 23
Two Young Pitchers Who Could Help Strengthen Rangers’ Bullpen Depth
The Texas Rangers aimed to enhance their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Recently, they signed veteran reliever Jakob Junis and also acquired Alexis Diaz earlier in the offseason.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 17
2025 Transactions: Diaz & Martin Sign with Rangers, Foley to SF
The hot stove continues to be a busy place in mid-December. More relievers came off the board on December 16, as the Rangers picked up two more after signing Tyler Alexander on the 15th.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12
Former Reds All-Star Signs Deal With Rangers
Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Alexis Diaz signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Passan. Diaz appeared in 196 games for the Reds over his career with 75 saves, 227 strikeouts, and a 3.21 ERA in 193 1/3 innings.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13
Rangers To Sign Alexis Diaz
The Rangers are in agreement with reliever Alexis Díaz on a one-year deal, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News first suggested that the sides were closing in on a deal, and has suggested the contract will be on the cheaper side.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 2, 2025
Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves’ 40-Man Roster
Former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was outrighted by the Atlanta Braves earlier this week, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He was traded to the Dodgers earlier this season before being designated for assignment and being picked up by Atlanta.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 9, 2025
Dodgers Lose Former All-Star Rival, Who's Picked Up By NL Squad
The Atlanta Braves claimed former All-Star Alexis Diaz off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The Dodgers designated Diaz for assignment Thursday as a corresponding move for catcher Ben Rortvedt's call up, which was prompted by All-Star Will Smith's hand injury.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 8, 2025
Braves DFA John Brebbia after claiming Alexis Diaz
The Atlanta Braves shuffled their bullpen with a series of roster moves on Monday involving right-handed relievers. Alexis Diaz reported to the team after being claimed off waivers from the Dodgers and Connor Seabold was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 8, 2025
Braves claim intriguing arm off the waiver wire
If there’s one positive about being near the bottom of the league standings, it is that the Braves get their pick of the litter when it comes to players that have been placed on waivers.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 7, 2025
Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta Braves
Alexis Diaz is sticking in the National league. Just five days after Diaz was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the former Reds All-Star has a new home.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7, 2025
Braves claim once-promising reliever off waivers
The Braves have claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers from the Dodgers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. Atlanta has space available on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary to bring Diaz into the organization.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 5, 2025
2025 Transactions: Alexis Diaz DFA’d, Billy Hamilton Signed
Alexis Diaz’s time in Los Angeles may have come to an end, as the Dodgers designated the reliever for assignment after nine innings for the team. Aside from that move, the Cubs brought in Billy Hamilton, injecting a speed option into the organization over the final few weeks of the year.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 4, 2025
Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Designated for Assignment
Former Reds' All-Star closer Alexis Diaz was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday afternoon. Diaz was 1-0 with a 7.80 ERA in 15 innings with a 1.47 WHIP in Los Angeles.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4, 2025
Alexis Diaz's season goes from bad to worse after Dodgers DFA
The Dodgers announced that they have designated right-hander Alexis Diaz for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / July 8, 2025
Dodgers recall Alexis Diaz to join bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Alexis Diaz, the former All-Star closer they acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in May, ahead of their road game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 8, 2025
Dodgers Calling Up All-Star Reliever in Massive Bullpen Move
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up former All-Star relief pitcher Alexis Diaz to the team's active roster, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya.
Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / May 30, 2025
Reds Cut Ties with All-Star Closer
Alexis Diaz was underwater from the first drill in spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday for Diaz strained his left hamstring in pitcher’s fielding practice or PFP.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29, 2025
Dodgers trade for former Reds All-Star reliever
The Los Angeles Dodgers are not resting when it comes to trying to further improve their roster. The Dodgers are close to acquiring former All-Star reliever Alexis Diaz from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multiple reports.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2025
What the Alexis Diaz trade means for the Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers might have pulled a fast one once again.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 27, 2025
Former Reds Closer Alexis Díaz’s Control Issues Continue in Triple-A
It's been a tough season for former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz. He started the season on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. After making a couple of rehab appearances, Diaz pitched in six games for the Reds, but struggled mightily, giving up eight earned runs in just six innings.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15, 2025
Reds not immediately reinstalling Alexis Diaz as closer
Alexis Díaz is back in the Cincinnati bullpen, as the Reds reinstated him from the 15-day injured list Tuesday afternoon. However, Díaz will not immediately return to his traditional closer role.
Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 13, 2025
Alexis Diaz Working on All-Star Form at Louisville
Alexis Diaz had a rough spring. Diaz hurt his left hamstring in one of the first drills of spring training camp. The Reds held the 2023 All-Star out for a while.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 23, 2025
Cincinnati Reds Get Bad Injury News on Former All-Star Reliever Alexis Diaz Ahead of Opening Day
Reds reliever Alexis Diaz will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Diaz is dealing with hamstring inflammation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2024
MLB futures: National League Reliever of the Year
This award does not have the same history as the others, going back to only 2014. Here is a look at some players Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld likes for this season.
Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2023
Cincinnati Reds: Stock up, stock down
One of the biggest surprises of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are currently leading the National League Central division with a record of 43-38. Here are a few players trending up and down so far in 2023.
Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023
Red hot: Three keys to Cincinnati's turnaround
The Cincinnati Reds started the 2022 MLB season 3-22 en route to a last-place finish in the National League Central. But as of Thursday they own the league's longest winning streak (11 straight) and lead the division. So what's behind the Reds' resurgence?
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2023
Mets haven't reached out to Reds about Alexis Diaz after losing Edwin Diaz
It appears the New York Mets won't make a move for a familiar name to replace star closer Edwin Diaz before Opening Day.
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