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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 9
Kyle Backhus on His Unconventional Path to the Major Leagues

Kyle Backhus on His Unconventional Path to the Major Leagues

Diamondbacks left-hander Kyle Backhus took an unconventional road to the big leagues. Following a successful collegiate career at Sam Houston State, he did not hear his name called in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 8
Diamondbacks Add High-Performing Lefty from Reno to Bullpen

Diamondbacks Add High-Performing Lefty from Reno to Bullpen

The Diamondbacks continue to shuffle their bullpen in 2025. Ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, the team has selected left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 20
Keep an Eye on this Diamondbacks Reliever

Keep an Eye on this Diamondbacks Reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing the onset of Cactus League play, and with that comes opportunity, especially for left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 11
Kyle Backhus Projects as a Sleeper D-backs Bullpen Candidate

Kyle Backhus Projects as a Sleeper D-backs Bullpen Candidate

This 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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 1, 2024
Kyle Backhus Setting Himself Up for MLB Debut in 2024

Kyle Backhus Setting Himself Up for MLB Debut in 2024

Kyle Backhus is having a terrific first MLB camp and Spring Training with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's in as a Non-Roster Invitee, though there's a good chance that he will be on the 40-man roster by next year's Spring Training.

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