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“Finally,” Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson thought when saw his first big league baseball card this year. Not all major leaguers get honored with a baseball card of their own, and seeing his picture on a Topps card for the first time rekindled Thompson’s interest in collecting.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 1

Key Reliever's Return Adds Depth to Diamondbacks' Bullpen

Rosters have officially expanded across major league baseball, as they always do to begin the final month of the regular season, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are adding two players to the active roster.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 26

Key Diamondbacks Reliever Begins Rehab Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks should be getting one of their key veteran relief arms back from a lengthy stint on the Injured List very soon. Right-handed sidewinder Ryan Thompson will begin a minor league rehab assigment in Triple-A on Tuesday night, the Reno Aces announced on X/Twitter.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Diamondbacks claim right-hander, make several other moves

The Diamondbacks announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. He was previously listed as released by the Sox but it appears he had not yet cleared released waivers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 6

Diamondbacks Suffer Another Surprise Pitching Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks have suffered yet another injury to their pitching staff. On Sunday, right-handed reliever Ryan Thompson was placed on the 15-day Injured List with a scapular (shoulder) strain, the team announced.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 29

D-backs' Bullpen Nightmare Fuels Costly Sweep by Marlins

It's not easy for a team to win a baseball game when they issue 10 walks. The Arizona Diamondbacks were not exceptions to that statement on Sunday, losing 6-4 to the Miami Marlins in a brutal sweep.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 22

Ryan Thompson’s Woes Deepen Pressure on D-backs’ Relief Corps

When looking at the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen, one of the pitchers who has underperformed expectations this season is right-hander Ryan Thompson. In his first 19 appearances, Thompson has a 7.50 ERA and -0.6 bWAR.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Ryan Thompson Proving to Be a Trustworthy Reliever

Ryan Thompson has become a trustworthy reliever for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since his arrival in August 2023, he has brought much-needed stability in pivotal moments.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 26

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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.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Thompson Reveals Kenny Dillingham's Message to D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a connected team. They're also a dangerous team. Such has been the moniker of manager Torey Lovullo's ball club for some time now, and it's no coincidence that the results have been tangible, to say the least.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / February 15

Diamondbacks’ Ryan Thompson working on holding baserunners for ‘really scary’ 2025 club

Like his Arizona bullpen counterpart Kevin Ginkel, now-sixth-year veteran Ryan Thompson saw successes pile up last season, but entering spring training is all about improving his craft for the team’s greater good.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

Can Ryan Thompson Return to Elite Form For the D-backs?

In our journey across each individual player projection of the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks, we reach a key contributor of the 2023 pennant-winning team, and a stalwart of the D-backs' bullpen in Ryan Thompson.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 5, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Ryan Thompson

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 23, 2024

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 39 Ricardo Yan

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. Acquired: 2021 International Free Agent Signing.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / August 3, 2024

Diamondbacks to navigate “fluid” closer situation; What is Paul Sewald’s new role?

Ryan Thompson received the first nod to close a game after Paul Sewald’s removal from the closer role on Friday, and although it wasn’t perfect, Thompson recorded his second straight save.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 1, 2024

Ryan Thompson Talks Closer Paul Sewald, Diamondbacks' Identity

As Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald appeared to be on a collision course to his fifth blown save of the month in Wednesday night's game, manager Torey Lovullo opted to pull his closer with one out and the bases loaded.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 29, 2024

Ryan Thompson’s 8th inning meltdown costs Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks had a lead entering the top of the eighth inning, but a meltdown from Ryan Thompson turned a potential win into a 9-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 12, 2024

Ryan Thompson Shines as a Beacon of Reliability in the Diamondbacks’ Struggling Bullpen

Amid a bullpen that ranks among the MLB’s top 10 for the highest ERA, Ryan Thompson has distinguished himself as one of the league’s premier relievers, proving nearly unhittable since joining the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 26, 2023

Ryan Thompson Helped Stabilize the D-backs Bullpen

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

D-backs will need these three relievers to continue their postseason dominance against the Rangers

Shutting down potent offense after potent offense, the Arizona Diamondbacks have watched their starters give them quality innings before handing the ball off to a trio of relievers that have been virtually unhittable this postseason on their journey to the World Series.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2023

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MLB players seem frustrated with 'secretive' arbitration process

The arbitration process in professional sports is never a pleasant experience, and MLB players seem to be getting especially tired of it this offseason.

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