The Diamondbacks finished the season at 86-76 but just barely missed the playoffs via the Phillies’ win over the Rays on the final day of the regular season.
Heading into the final day of the 2026 MLB regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks still had an outside chance of making it to the postseason. However, the Philadelphia Phillies won their final game anyway, which made the Diamondbacks’ 9-4 loss to the San Diego Padres a moot point in the end.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday, October 1 that Manager Torey Lovullo had been extended for two more seasons, through the end of 2028. That contract extension puts him in line with General Manager Mike Hazen, who is also signed through 2028, with a team option for 2029.
After missing the postseason for a third consecutive year by the smallest of margins, the Arizona Diamondbacks have every reason to be frustrated. Will that automatically mean GM Mike Hazen and Manager Torey Lovullo will be the ones taking the blame?
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.
Ketel Marte’s unexpected no-show from the Arizona Diamondbacks’ series opener against the Boston Red Sox created an immediate cloud of uncertainty around one of the franchise’s most important players.
PHOENIX — After the dust settled following the MLB trade deadline, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen reflected on the final result and what happened behind the scenes.
Less than 24 hours remain until the final moments of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. The Arizona Diamondbacks, meanwhile, have just completed their tough four-game road trip with two series victories and a 6-4 record.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just won a baseball game. It was anything but smooth. It was ugly, gritty and exhausting. And it was the perfect message to send GM Mike Hazen, less than two full days ahead of the August 3 Trade Deadline.
The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, just a mere days away on August 3. The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the many teams who do not have an extremely evident Deadline approach, though GM Mike Hazen has stated his preference to buy, if possible.
Derrick Hall’s comments weren’t a declaration that the D-backs are about to make a blockbuster move; they were something more revealing. When the CEO and team president said he would be surprised if Arizona didn’t make any trades before the deadline on Arizona Sports, he reinforced a philosophy that has defined the franchise under Mike Hazen.
It became exceedingly clear, as the Arizona Diamondbacks lost an ugly series to the Washington Nationals this weekend, what needs GM Mike Hazen simply cannot afford to ignore this Trade Deadline.
It's an understatement to say Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is having a poor season. With injury now added to insult, Gallen's 2026 season simply could not have been going much more poorly.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are at a crossroads. Sitting at 49-47, good enough for second place in the NL West but 11.5 games behind the Dodgers and just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, GM Mike Hazen is caught between bold aggression and cautious patience.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are the definition of a team caught between promise and frustration, though what side will the D-backs end up on when it comes time for the trade deadline?
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and the Barrow Women's Board, will present a sizable donation to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Dr.
It's no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks play in one of the toughest, most competitive divisions in the sport of baseball. It doesn't help when their toughest rival — the Los Angeles Dodgers — remain star-studded and dominant, year-in and year-out.
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has already publicly indicated that his team’s payroll will decline from the franchise-record $200M set in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the front office is handcuffed in terms of its ability to pursue additions this winter.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a 2025 season full of disappointment, after missing the playoffs for the second-straight year despite sky-high expectations, Arizona found itself 80-82, watching the playoffs from afar.