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D-backs Need Ace Performance by Zac Gallen vs Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play game two against their division rival San Diego Padres at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, after taking the first game by a healthy score of 5-1.

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Amid pitching woes, D-backs counting on Zac Gallen vs. Padres

After losing another key pitching piece on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks could use a return to form by 2023 All-Star Game starter Zac Gallen. Gallen (4-8, 5.15 ERA) will take his next turn Saturday when he opposes San Diego right-hander Ryan Bergert (1-0, 1.26) in a veteran/rookie matchup in Phoenix.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11

Two-Time NL Cy Young Top 5 Finisher Named Best Cubs Trade Target

The Chicago Cubs have put themselves in position to be buyers at this year's trade deadline. That is far different from how it's been the previous couple of seasons when the team was either clear-cut sellers or were sitting in between the strategy of pushing for a playoff berth and adding assets to the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 10

Ex-Cardinals Top Draft Pick Listed 'Best Trade Chip'

The St. Louis Cardinals are bound to be major players at the trade deadline this season. They will either be shopping their expiring contracts, bringing in new talent, or doing a bit of both.

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Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen gets 100% real on constant trade rumors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is opening up about the possibility of being traded. Gallen is on a Diamondbacks team that has been reeling in recent weeks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 10

D-backs' Zac Gallen Opens Up On Trade Rumors, Corbin Burnes and More

The 2025 season has not begun on as sweet a note as right-hander Zac Gallen would have hoped. The same could be said for the Arizona Diamondbacks as a whole, as manager Torey Lovullo's club sits at 32-34, 5.5 games out of the National League Wild Card.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 8

Zac Gallen Stumbles Late, D-backs Swept by Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks were swept out of Cincinnati in a rainy, disjointed weekend of games, losing game three by a score of 4-2. Zac Gallen fell apart late, and the D-backs' bats couldn't put together a rally.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 8

Arizona Diamondbacks hope to end on high note on Sunday vs Reds

CINCINNATI – The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to avoid the sweep against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at The Great American Ball Park. Arizona couldn’t get anything going yesterday as they dropped the ending to Friday’s match-up and Saturday’s game as well.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Ex-Cardinals Farmhand Listed Among Possible Trade Candidates

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team that will be interesting to watch at the trade deadline. They are 36-28 and sit in second place in the National League Central.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 8

Diamondbacks Banking on Another Good Zac Gallen Outing Sunday

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in an attempt to salvage the third game of a three-game series. First pitch is 10:40 a.m. MST, and 1:40 p.m.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 8

Two Rental Aces That Could Shake Up the Deadline

We are just a week into June, but July plans are beginning to bloom as the madness of the Trade Deadline looms. The picture is far from clear across many divisions, but one thing is coming into sharp focus: it’s a seller’s market, especially for starting pitching.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / June 8

RHP Zac Gallen remains confident in D-backs as they struggle in Cincinnati

Zac Gallen believes the Arizona Diamondbacks still have what it takes to get back to the World Series this season. Gallen is set to take the mound on Sunday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their three-game series.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 4

Another Opposing Starter Bucks Poor Trends vs. Braves Offense

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen hasn't looked anything like an All-Star pitcher in 2025. But fittingly, in the place where the 2025 Mid-Summer Classic will occur, Gallen returned to his All-Star form.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 3

Stars shine for Diamondbacks in uplifting win over Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks took the first game in the series over the Braves, as they defeated Atlanta at Truist Park by a score of 8-3. Ketel Marte was doing Ketel Marte things on Tuesday.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Injury News Could Lead Yankees to New Rotation Trade Target

The New York Yankees got a very embarrassing reminder that they need to upgrade their starting rotation this weekend. If watching rookie Will Warren meltdown against the Dodgers wasn’t enough, former World Series champion Alex Rodriguez said it bluntly after the blowout loss on national TV.

Atlanta Braves News / Burn City Sports / June 3

D-backs seek to stack wins starting in Atlanta on Tuesday

Arizona has arrived in Atlanta to get ready for a three-game series at Truist Park as the D-Backs will look to put the past behind them and focus on the Braves.

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 3

Spencer Strider and Zac Gallen face-off Tuesday night at Truist Park

Preview of the opening game of the Braves-Diamondbacks series in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves are in desperate need of a long, impressive run of baseball to turn the season and standings around and are hoping that starts Tuesday night with RHP Spencer Strider on the mound in his home park to face the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Dinger Tuesday — Home Run Parlay

Home Run #1: Austin Riley, ATL vs. Zac Gallen, ARI (+375) Once thought of as a budding ace, Zac Gallen's currently experiencing the worst season of his career (5.54 ERA, 1.40 WHIP).

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 3

MLB Insider Calls Cubs Trade Fit for Recent 17-Win Ace, If He 'Becomes Available'

The Chicago Cubs could use starting pitching help at the MLB trade deadline if they want to be considered serious World Series contenders in 2025. And ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan highlighted a very intriguing trade fit on June 3, but there's a catch.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / June 3

MLB Insider Suggests Arizona Diamondbacks Could Trade Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks' season could be hanging by a thread. Corbin Burnes, who inked a $210 million contract with the D-backs in December, left his last start Sunday with right elbow inflammation.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Can Zac Gallen Get Back on Track vs Braves?

The Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the final game of a brutal three-game series against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field, but they'll have a different challenge ahead as they take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen gets 100% real on battles vs. Freddie Freeman, Bryce Harper

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / May 29

Star pitcher struggles as Diamondbacks hit crossroads

It was another rough outing on Wednesday for Diamondbacks star pitcher Zac Gallen, as he gave up five earned runs on six hits in five innings pitched. Gallen moved to 3-7 with a 5.54 ERA in 66.2 innings pitched in the 2025 season, which is a contract year as he is set to his free agency after this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen’s stern ‘clock is ticking’ message brutal 10-1 loss

The Arizona Diamondbacks are experiencing a rough patch. In particular, three Diamondback players are feeling the brunt from fans for their struggles. Eduardo Rodriguez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Zac Gallen. The latter of which is coming off a shellacking on Tuesday, losing 10-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 22

D-backs' Zac Gallen looks to turn corner vs. Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has been baffled by the worst early season struggle of his career. Gallen (3-5, 5.14 ERA) will hope to see a turning point Friday night when he faces the St.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / May 17

Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks look to top Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks checked a lot of boxes in an 8-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the first contest of a three-game series on Friday in Phoenix.