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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Diamondbacks Considering First Base Work For Nolan Arenado

The Diamondbacks and third baseman Nolan Arenado are thinking about him playing first base next year, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. This wouldn’t be about moving Arenado off the hot corner, but the extra versatility could help the club’s offseason pursuits while also keeping him healthier.

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Four Trades, Signings, Promotions and Decisions That Could Put Pirates Back in the Postseason in 2027

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates finished strong in 2026 and now turn their attention towards building for an even better 2027. The Pirates finally had a winning season in 2026 , going 82-80, marking their first since 2018, and capped off a 15-9 September.

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MLB News / Baseball Now / October 27

Is It Finally Offseason For Yankees To Trade For Nolan Arenado?

It was not long ago that the New York Yankees were linked to Nolan Arenado in trade rumors, but this offseason might be the one when they get him pinstripes.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 13

One Bold Pirates Trade That Actually Makes Sense

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates need more from their lineup in 2027, and they'll need to make offseason additions to do it. The Pirates made huge improvements offensively last offseason, going from the worst lineup in 2025 to one of the better ones in 2026, especially in the first half of the year .

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / October 8

The Diamondbacks’ Gamble on Nolan Arenado Has Paid Off

If somebody asked me to describe the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ season, I would not know where to start. One word that keeps coming to mind is bizarre. Ketel Marte’s antics, the bullpen doing a 180, Eduardo Rodriguez looking like a true ace, Lars Nootbaar and Max Kepler playing in the outfield.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 3

A Look At Nolan Arenado’s Comeback Year

Back in January, the Diamondbacks acquired Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals with the hope that he’d provide veteran stability at the hot corner as they made a run at a Wild Card.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 25

Nolan Arenado’s first year in Arizona lands his jersey among MLB’s most popular

PHOENIX — A new face in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2026 roster has made a surprisingly familiar impression across the baseball world this season, and his jersey sales reflect that.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

Cardinals Have Nothing to Regret About Nolan Arenado Trade

Before the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals certainly made a few changes, to say the least. The Cardinals already had a young roster and went even younger by trading Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners and Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22

D-backs stay alive in playoff race while handing Rockies 100th loss

Nolan Arenado homered and doubled among his three hits, Michael Soroka tossed seven strong innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Tuesday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 21

Nolan Arenado reflects on the homer that wasn’t, then the no-doubter against Yankees

PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado watched his first swing of the fifth inning hook toward the left-field foul pole and drift just outside of it. For a moment, it looked like the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman had delivered a go-ahead grand slam against the New York Yankees during their series finale Sunday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 20

The Diamondbacks’ Wild Card hopes come down to these final six games

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ year will come down to the wire once again, and nearly every result around them — not just their own — matters. The Snakes closed out their final homestand of 2026 with a series win over the New York Yankees, taking the series finale in emphatic fashion with an 8-4 victory after trailing 4-1.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / September 20

Nolan Arenado slugs grand slam to lead Diamondbacks past Yankees

Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season to cap a five-run fifth and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their slim National League wild card chances alive with an 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 16

D-backs’ Nolan Arenado’s thumb injury status revealed in massive update

Currently in the middle of an NL Wild Card Race, the Arizona Diamondbacks do not need another reason to worry about their lineup, especially with Nolan Arenado.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 16

Nolan Arenado Exits Diamondbacks Game vs Marlins With Injury

In the top of the seventh inning on Tuesday night, in the midst of a critical game two matchup with the Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado was, suddenly, nowhere to be found.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / September 6

Nolan Arenado, Diamondbacks pull out rubber match vs. Astros

Nolan Arenado slugged his 22nd home run, left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez produced a quality start and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series against the Houston Astros with a 3-2 victory on Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 17

Nolan Arenado’s injury status revealed following trunk discomfort

BOSTON – The Arizona Diamondbacks can afford very little uncertainty right now, which is why Nolan Arenado’s upcoming MRI carries significant weight. Arenado is scheduled to undergo an MRI in Boston after experiencing trunk discomfort.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Nolan Arenado Likely To Undergo MRI For Torso Injury

Nolan Arenado left today’s 5-3 Diamondbacks loss to the Braves with what the club described as left trunk discomfort. The third baseman told MLB.com’s Rick Farlow and other reporters post-game that he would “probably get an MRI,” and admitted that he was “worried” given his unfamiliarity with the nature of the soreness.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Nolan Arenado is Proving Everyone Wrong With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to fly under the radar across the league, not getting the attention they deserve for a team currently tied for the second wild-card spot.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / July 21

D-backs' Arenado joins MLB legends with latest career achievement

Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado joins MLB legends with latest career achievement

Arenado, 35, has quietly compiled a total resume that has a legitimate case of being worthy of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Before Sunday, the last Colorado Rockies players to homer 30-plus times in consecutive seasons were both Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story in the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 23

Nolan Arenado, D-backs try their luck again vs. Cardinals

It's a special series in St. Louis for Nolan Arenado, as the Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman has returned to the stadium he called home for the previous five seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

Nolan Arenado sums up Paul Skenes' stuff after getting shut out

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, as he’s been doing to all opponents since an uncharacteristic Opening Day dud, absolutely dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 1-0 win on Wednesday night.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Nolan Arenado had a hilarious farewell to a Cardinals player

Third baseman Nolan Arenado is starting a new chapter in his baseball career, as the St. Louis Cardinals finally sent him elsewhere. But before he completely settles in with his new team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the future Baseball Hall of Famer shared a heartfelt farewell message to the Cards, who had him on their roster for five seasons.