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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 30

D-backs Have Clear Choice to Make Between 2 Free Agents

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of disarray after a tumultuous 2025 season. With free agency looming, two former D-backs arms will be on the market — Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 28

Brewers’ Rotation Needs Help — $30 Million Veteran Could Be the Answer

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. Their 97 regular-season wins in 2025 set a new club record and were the most in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 25

Pirates Named Top Fit For Rangers Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will try and bolster their pitching staff this offseason and one veteran starter might be just what they need. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com wrote about the top 30 free agents in the 2025-26 offseason, placing Texas Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly at 24th.

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MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 14

How Merrill Kelly Trade Could Change D-backs' Pitching Future

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the difficult decision to part with many of their veteran contributors at the 2025 Trade Deadline. One such deal was the trade that sent long-tenured veteran starter Merrill Kelly over to the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 11

Two Rangers Starters Ranked Among Top 10 Free Agents This Offseason

The Texas Rangers narrowly missed out on the playoffs for the second straight year. A team that was built on free agents and rental pitching, they had the best staff in baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 8

Pirates Named Dark Horse for Free Agent Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need to make improvements to their roster ahead of the 2026 season and one pitcher could do just that. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report wrote about 25 top free agents and one dark horse suitor for each player this offseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 5

What is Merrill Kelly's Market Value to the Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a clear need to add starting pitching during the 2025-2026 offseason. General manager Mike Hazen made clear that was at or near the top of the priority list for for 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Jake Burger’s 2 HRs back Merrill Kelly as Rangers sweep past Brewers

Jake Burger drove in three with a pair of home runs and Merrill Kelly outdueled Freddy Peralta on the mound as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon to sweep a key three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

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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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 6

Rangers Veteran Starting Pitcher Predicted by MLB Insider To Land Multi-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers were a team many people thought was going to look for some offensive help ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but instead, they opted to reinforce their strength on the mound.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5

Merrill Kelly aims to halt Rangers' modest skid in opener vs. Astros

The injury-riddled Texas Rangers will send one of their hottest pitchers to the mound on Friday when they square off with the struggling Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Former Diamondbacks pitcher Kelly receives warm welcome back

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and fans welcomed back former pitcher Merrill Kelly as the D-Backs began their series against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 13

D-backs face Rangers, get first look at ex-teammate Merrill Kelly

Texas pitcher Merrill Kelly will take the mound against his former team for the first time when the Rangers clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game interleague set in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 2

Analyzing Rangers Trade for Merrill Kelly Being Deemed a Great Move

The Texas Rangers have slipped up a bit after the trade deadline, losing two straight games to the Seattle Mariners. With the American League West shaping up to be a tight race, every game against division opponents is going to be key to making the playoffs.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 1

Rangers Pay High Price to Acquire Merrill Kelly, Add Starting Pitching Depth

The Texas Rangers just added a veteran to their starting rotation in Merrill Kelly — but they had to give up a lot to get him. The Arizona Diamondbacks received two of the Rangers' Top 10 pitching prospects and their No.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 31

Rangers Have Trip Aces With Merrill Kelly Addition

With the focus on relief pitching being at an all-time high at the trade deadline, the Texas Rangers have pivoted and grabbed one of the top starters available in Merrill Kelly.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Reports: Rangers obtain RHP Merrill Kelly from D-backs

The Texas Rangers added to their starting rotation by acquiring veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Thursday's trade deadline, according to multiple reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Rangers swing first major trade for a starter at the deadline

The saying goes "If you can't beat them, join them." The former Diamondbacks right-hander faced the Rangers in the 2023 World Series.

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MLB News / Burn City Sports / July 31

Merrill Kelly traded to Texas Rangers as D-Backs sell off key pieces during 2025 MLB trade deadline

The MLB tradeline is bringing headlines for the D-Backs, as Arizona has traded right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Tigers interested in D-backs starter, but prioritizing relief pitching

A once-dominant season for the Tigers has sprung some leaks, as the club has lost 13 of its last 16 games. Detroit still has a nine-game lead in the AL

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 27

Blue Jays trade deadline target: Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly has been a much-discussed name ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, with his stellar and consistent pitching performance for the underwhelming Arizona Diamondbacks this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 26

Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks

Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / July 13

Diamondbacks reportedly ready to sell with eye toward 2026

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 9

Diamondbacks shutout after sensational outing from Merrill Kelly

SAN DIEGO – The Diamondbacks were defeated frustratingly on Tuesday night as they were shutout against the Padres by a score of 1-0 at Petco Park. It was a pitchers’ duel on Tuesday night as Merrill Kelly and Nick Pivetta were locked in from the start.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Blue Jays predicted to make a trade after latest Scherzer news

Blue Jays predicted to make a trade after latest Max Scherzer news

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Chicago White Sox on Saturday behind a masterful start from Jose Berrios. Pitching 7.2 shutout innings, the veteran right-hander gave Toronto some much-needed length after Spencer Turnbull went just two innings on Friday.

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