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Giants Should Avoid an Expensive Mistake With Former All-Star Pitcher

Free agency has a funny way of making baseball teams forget what year it is. A player puts together a few good-to-great seasons, builds a reputation as one of the best at his position, and suddenly finds himself getting paid for accomplishments that happened three years ago.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 13

3 Biggest Mistakes Made by 2026 D-backs, & How to Avoid Them in 2027

The Arizona Diamondbacks did not miss the postseason by much in 2026, but nonetheless, they squandered an opportunity to get back into the October festivities for the first time since their 2023 World Series appearance.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 7

Diamondbacks Pitchers Most Likely To Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to have some decisions to make this offseason, to be sure. But some decisions seem more likely than others. The Diamondbacks have quite a few of their active roster members under contract heading into 2027, and a few expiring deals that could be renewed into a re-signing.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 24

Cardinals Should Bet on Zac Gallen This Winter, Despite 6.12 ERA Slump

When the 2026 Major League Baseball season comes to a close, the St. Louis Cardinals need to get to work and look around at the potential options around the league who could help take this starting rotation to another level in 2026.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19

Zac Gallen Makes First Career Bullpen Appearance in Brutal Yankees Blowout

For the first time in his eight-year major league career, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen found himself trotting out of the bullpen and taking the mound in the seventh inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 13

Diamondbacks go with Michael Soroka to start, Zac Gallen to shift into relief role

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have solved their influx of starting pitchers problem, going with Michael Soroka to start Tuesday against the Miami Marlins.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 9

The Good And Not So Good From Zac Gallen's Return from Injury

Right-hander Zac Gallen had not appeared in a game for the Arizona Diamondbacks since July 7. On Wednesday night, with a chance to earn a series sweep against the Kansas City Royals at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Diamondbacks activate Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka

The Diamondbacks reinstated Zac Gallen from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Royals. The club also activated Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9

D-backs look to Zac Gallen for start against Royals

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been the best team in the National League for the last two months, and they will look to keep rolling when they bid for a series sweep at Kansas City on Wednesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Torey Lovullo Provides Reasoning Behind Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking an unconventional approach to Wednesday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals, with Zac Gallen starting and Michael Soroka following in a bulk relief role.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

D-Backs Likely To Activate Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka

The Diamondbacks are likely to reinstate Zac Gallen from the 60-day injured list for tomorrow’s series finale in Kansas City, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 28

When Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen Will Make First AAA Rehab Starts

The Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation is in a state of flux, but two of their injured arms are progressing back towards an eventual major league return.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 28

Top 4 realistic Diamondbacks trades ahead of 2026 deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks have transformed the conversation surrounding their season and have become one of the teams fighting to strengthen their roster for a postseason run.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / July 12

Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen (elbow) on IL

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injury list Sunday with inflammation in his pitching elbow. Gallen reported elbow soreness to the team on Saturday and he was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Zac Gallen Dealing With Elbow Inflammation, Won’t Start Sunday

Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was scratched from his next scheduled start due to elbow inflammation, relays Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 2

Arizona isn’t ready to pull the plug on Zac Gallen

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen’s future with the club doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon — at least internally — there haven’t been discussions about moving on from him.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / July 2

D-Backs fans are running out of patience with Zac Gallen after loss vs. Giants

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ undefeated streak against the San Francisco Giants in 2026 came to an end Wednesday, with fans growing even more frustrated over Zac Gallen’s latest outing.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 29

How can the Diamondbacks fix Zac Gallen’s pitching struggles?

For years, Zac Gallen represented everything the Diamondbacks wanted their pitching staff to be. He consistently outsmarted hitters, mixed pitches with precision, and lived one step ahead of every lineup.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The San Diego Padres have been linked to big trade ideas. So would they be in the mix with other teams chasing Zac Gallen? Here is the Padres’ perfect trade offer for the Diamondbacks’ Gallen?

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen hits booing fans with ‘ironic’ dig after Twins disaster

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has had his share of setbacks the last few years. Gallen suffered through yet another tough outing on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

D-backs' Zac Gallen looks to halt slide in finale vs. Reds

Two pitchers who are hoping to rediscover their All-Star forms will go head-to-head on Sunday in the decisive contest of the three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 14

The Zac Gallen Situation is Getting More Dire By the Day

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen's 2026 looked, at first, like it might have been a corner-turning season. But the early-season optimism is quickly evaporating with each passing start.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Diamondbacks Announce Zac Gallen News After Leaving Padres Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen exited Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City with a right shoulder contusion. (h/t @Dbacks on X.com). Gallen was struck by a comebacker off the bat of Padres catcher Freddy Fermin, a 92 mph line drive that made contact with Gallen’s throwing shoulder during the third inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 14

Why Zac Gallen's 2026 Results Aren't Telling an Honest Story

For the first time since the first week of April, 2025, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen's ERA is below 4.00. At 3.60 through four starts (20 innings), Gallen has started in two D-backs wins and two losses.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 2

Zac Gallen takes mound as Diamondbacks open WBC exhibition vs. Mexico

SCOTTSDALE — Before pool play begins in the World Baseball Classic, the tournament makes its way through Arizona for a series of exhibition games — including one featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and Team Mexico.