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Josh Naylor delivered a walk-off grand slam for his Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, but you wouldn’t know it based on his reaction in a postgame interview.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / June 10

Josh Naylor Made Arizona Diamondbacks History With Wild Walk-Off Grand Slam

All Josh Naylor needed to do to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to victory was get the ball out of the infield. He didn't even need a base hit – a deep enough fly ball would do the trick.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Diamondbacks avoid disaster with Josh Naylor walk-off grand slam

Between injuries and a losing skid, the Arizona Diamondbacks entered Monday night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at Chase Field in Phoenix looking to get some good news in the form of a win.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

D-backs aim to ride 'magical' win into rematch vs. Mariners

The Arizona Diamondbacks broke out of a slump Monday as Josh Naylor belted a walk-off grand slam to cap an 8-4 win in 11 innings against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / June 10

Dom Canzone hits clutch homer, Josh Naylor hits clutcher homer, Mariners lose 8-4

Ball don’t lie Dom Canzone demolished a game-tying, two-run homer on Monday night. It shouldn’t have happened, and it didn’t matter. With the Mariners down to their final out, losing 4-0 in another snoozer of a game, Dylan Moore drew a narrow walk.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 10

Naylor Plays Walk-Off Hero as D-backs Lose Closer to Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks won a thrilling, yet costly game against the Mariners in walk-off fashion by a score of 8-4. Merrill Kelly pitched well through six innings, but an injury to closer Justin Martinez led to a bullpen blowup.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Diamondbacks Make Josh Naylor Move Amid Injury News

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/designated hitter Josh Naylor's first season with his new club was going well before Thursday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Diamondbacks Predicted to Trade Cy Young Finalist After Latest Loss

The Arizona Diamondbacks built what appeared to be a competitive team in 2025, with the additions of Josh Naylor and Corbin Burnes filling holes in their

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 1

Cleveland Guardians Should Have Seen This Massive Bust Coming

The Cleveland Guardians have been decent enough over the first month of the season, as they are right there with the Detroit Tigers for the AL Central lead, as many expected.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / April 20

Josh Naylor's 11th-inning single guides Diamondbacks past Cubs

Josh Naylor had three hits and two RBIs and drove in the tie-breaking run in the 11th inning when the Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the final game of a three-game series with a 3-2 victory over the host Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13

D-backs take series from Brewers with late rally

Josh Naylor had two hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 in Phoenix on Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 19

Josh Naylor: The Diamondbacks’ Great Ball of Fire

The Arizona Diamondbacks are poised to make some noise, they just need the right pieces.. and Josh Naylor is one of them. Coming a day after the Houston Astros signed Christian Walker to a three-year $60 million dollar free-agent deal, the Diamondbacks made a splash of their own.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 8

New Dbacks 1B Josh Naylor shining in Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks went through a major facelift this past offseason. Arizona experienced the highs of signing a former Cy Young winner in Corbin Burnes and the low of losing eight-year Dbacks first baseman Christian Walker.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / February 19

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

D-backs avoid arbitration with pair of former All-Stars

The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with right-hander Zac Gallen and first baseman Josh Naylor.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / December 21

Reports: D-backs acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi, multiple sources reported.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

Veteran 1B gets traded to NL West team after first career All-Star season

An All-Star for the first time in 2024, he hit a solid .243/.320/.456 (118 wRC+) with a career-high 31 homers.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21

Diamondbacks fill 1B hole in big trade with Guardians

After losing their long-time starting first baseman, Christian Walker, to the Houston Astros in free agency this past week, the Arizona Diamondbacks may have found their replacement.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 20

Looking at whether or not Josh Naylor is a fit for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays could be targeting a first baseman. According to Jack Azoulay-Haron, the individual who runs MLB Nerds on Twitter, the Blue Jays and the Cleveland Guardians have been talking about Canadian first baseman/designated hitter Josh Naylor.

MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / December 20

Blue Jays, Guardians reportedly nearing another trade

Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians reportedly nearing another trade

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians are in trade talks once again.

Blue Jays announce signing of free-agent pitcher as team remains committed to remaking bullpen

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 16

When Could A Josh Naylor, Guardians Trade Actually Happen?

Josh Naylor has been at the center of trade rumors all offseason. Heading into Winter Meetings, the Cleveland Guardians were even reportedly open to dealing him if the right package was there.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 26

Potential Pirates Trade Targets: Does Josh Naylor Make Sense?

This is one in a series of examining potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024-25 offseason. Josh Naylor would give the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they need on offense.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Assessing trade candidacy of All-Star 1B Josh Naylor after career-best season

Finding the right match on a Naylor trade this winter might result in Cleveland getting back to the playoffs next fall.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 16

Did Josh Naylor Just Foreshadow Guardians Trade For Star Pitcher?

Everyone knows the Cleveland Guardians are in desperate need of starting pitching, and first baseman Josh Naylor may have just dropped a hint on a potential trade target for the club ahead of the MLB trade deadline.