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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 14
D-backs Lefty Had Shocking Rise to MLB

D-backs Lefty Had Shocking Rise to MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks endured one of the more brutal seasons in recent history in 2025 — at least, in terms of the amount of adversity they had to withstand.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / September 20

Philip Abner thrown to deep end in MLB debut, strikes out Kyle Schwarber

A pitcher who started this season in High-A made his major league debut during a one-run game while his team fights to stay alive in a pennant chase, and his first batter faced was an MVP candidate.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19
Newest D-backs Reliever Philip Abner Shares Amusing Call-Up Story

Newest D-backs Reliever Philip Abner Shares Amusing Call-Up Story

Left-hander Philip Abner, the newest member of the Arizona Diamondbacks' revolving bullpen, never dreamed of getting to the major leagues in the 2025 season.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18
D-backs Select Philip Abner

D-backs Select Philip Abner

The Diamondbacks announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno. Whenever he makes his first appearance out of the bullpen, the 2023 sixth-rounder out of Florida will be making his MLB debut.

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