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Desperate Diamondbacks Have a Chance They Can't Waste in Cincinnati

Two struggling, flailing teams will play a three game series at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati this weekend. One will come out of it believing they've turned a corner, and the other will be in an even deeper free-fall.

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D-Backs Expected To Activate Jordan Lawlar

The Diamondbacks will activate Jordan Lawlar from the 60-day injured list for Friday’s series opener in Cincinnati, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports and 98.7 FM.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

One Overlooked Reason the Diamondbacks' Offense Feels So Flat

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is undeniably in a state of disarray. The conversations have swirled around areas of weakness, focusing most heavily on a lack of situational ability.

Max Kepler News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

Max Kepler Signing Can't Stop D-backs from Addressing This Huge Need

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a state of need, but it's not the area of the roster many might have expected to be lacking heading into the 2026 season.

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How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 11

Diamondbacks fans demand accountability after sweep by Marlins

PHOENIX — After winning four series against the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants before the end of May, Arizona Diamondbacks fans hoped the momentum would carry into June.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Jordan Lawlar News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

Here's When Jordan Lawlar Will Make Long-Awaited Diamondbacks Return

The Arizona Diamondbacks are about to get one of their rehabbing players back from a lengthy stint on the 60-day Injured List. Outfielder Jordan Lawlar,

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

What D-backs' Brutal Sweep By Marlins Told Us — And What it Didn't

The Arizona Diamondbacks' free fall continued on Thursday, as they were swept out of loanDepot Park in Miami by the under-.500 Marlins. The Diamondbacks, who were seven games over just two weeks prior, are now out of the final Wild Card berth, sitting at an even .500 for the first time since mid-May.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

Diamondbacks Fall Back to .500 in Ugly Sweep vs Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks' slide continues to worsen with each passing game. On Thursday, in the finale of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins, the Diamondbacks were shut out for the second straight game, losing 2-0 at loanDepot Park to go 0-3 in the set.

Jalen Beeks News / Field Level Media / June 11

Rangers place LHP Jalen Beeks (back) on injured list

The Texas Rangers placed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to low back spasms. The 32-year-old left-hander is 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 29 games out of the bullpen in his first season with Texas.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 11

Harsh Reality of the Zac Gallen Situation Limits D-backs' Options

Right-hander Zac Gallen is not the only concern with the Arizona Diamondbacks in their current slide, but his struggles have certainly stood out for some time now.

Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 10

What Really Went Wrong For Ryne Nelson in Blowup Start vs Marlins

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson has had some ups and downs this season. Wednesday night's performance was close to as down of a night as he might have had.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Brandon Pfaadt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 10

Here's What Brandon Pfaadt Did During His First AAA Start in 3 Years

The handling of right-hander Brandon Pfaadt has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season. It's been a rocky, back-and-forth type of season for the right-hander, who entered the year as a firm member of Arizona's major league starting rotation for the third season in a row.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 10

Lawlar, Gurriel Returns Will Create Uncomfortable Problem for D-backs

Both of the Arizona Diamondbacks' rehabbing outfielders are getting closer to making their return to the field. But that very reality will soon create another dilemma for a team that's already had to make its fair share of tough decisions this season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 10

D-Backs’ Corbin Carroll dismisses outside noise around Ketel Marte

PHOENIX — Corbin Carroll pushed back against outside criticism of teammate Ketel Marte, saying reports questioning Marte’s status within the organization

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Diamondbacks' task: Cool off hot Marlins

Shortstop Otto Lopez leads the majors in batting average, rookie catcher Joe Mack is coming off a 4-for-4 game, and Miami has won six of its past seven games.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 9

D-backs’ Torey Lovullo defends Ketel Marte after clubhouse rumors

MIAMI – When rumors begin to circulate about a star player, the easiest reaction is often to assume there must be some truth behind them. That is why Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s recent defense of Ketel Marte carried so much weight.

Kayson Cunningham News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 9

Top Prospect Kayson Cunningham Takes Next Step in Climb Through D-backs' Farm System

The Arizona Diamondbacks are officially starting the ascension of one of the franchise's top prospects, shortstop Kayson Cunningham. Cunningham, Arizona's No.

Zac Gallen News / Just Baseball / June 9

Zac Gallen Continues To Trend in the Wrong Direction

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks inked Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million deal that helped establish one of the best rotations in baseball.

Ketel Marte News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Ketel Marte Trade Update: New Details Emerge on Diamondbacks Star

Ketel Marte will not be traded, according to Francys Cordero of BeisbolFR, despite a wave of speculation surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Diamondbacks Sign Suspended Outfielder to One-Year Deal

With the MLB playoffs now firmly on the radar for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team made a deal to add some veteran depth to its outfield on Sunday. The D-backs inked suspended outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year deal, adding a veteran power bat for the home stretch of the regular season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Report: Ketel Marte is still causing issues for the Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte is still not exactly Mr. Popular in Arizona these days. The Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Marte is continuing to frustrate segments of the organization by opting to take days off this season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7