Steve Gilbert
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I cover the Diamondbacks for MLB.com
In today’s Dbacks Walkout Video I share an embarrassing personal story.
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about 1 month ago
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The guidance of two veteran players helped Jose Fernandez cap a memorable debut game as the
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D-backs rookie's 2-HR debut ignites thrilling comeback
PHOENIX -- With two outs in the eighth inning, the Diamondbacks had the tying run on third and the go-ahead run on second, and Tigers manager A.J. Hinch had seen enough from reliever Will Vest. So he ...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/jose-fernandez-homers-twice-in-mlb-debut-as-d-backs-beat-tigers
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Pavin Smith is back in the @Dbacks lineup after taking batting practice. He'll be in place of Tim Tawa. The new order is: Marte, Carroll, Perdomo, Moreno, Smith, Arenado, Santana, Thomas, Lawlar.
about 2 months ago
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OK, well things have gotten away from the @Dbacks here at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers have scored four runs so far in the seventh to blow this one open. Arizona trails 8-2.
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Things spiraled quickly here at Dodger Stadium thanks to a 3-run HR by Andy Pages. @Dbacks was dominant through four, but he's out now with no outs and two on and Kyle Tucker coming up against Juan Morillo.
about 2 months ago
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Listening to @Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo pregame it sure sounded like if there's a save situation tonight that Paul Sewald will get the ball.
about 2 months ago
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The Dodgers have been aggressive early in the count against @Dbacks Zac Gallen tonight. He's only thrown 38 pitches through 3. We're still scoreless here at Dodger Stadium.
about 2 months ago
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Pavin Smith has been scratched from the @Dbacks lineup due to left elbow soreness. Team does not believe it is serious at this point.
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Happy Opening Day! On site for the @Dbacks and @Dodgers. Thankful for all of you following along.
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Here is today’s Diamondbacks lineup vs. Cubs.
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Here’s my latest attempt to predict the Diamondbacks Opening Day roster.
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Predicting D-backs Opening Day roster with 2 weeks to go
It's time for another look at who might be on the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster on March 26, and, as expected, there are a number of changes from when we did the projection before camp opened. That...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/diamondbacks-2026-opening-day-roster
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2 months ago
It was a “thrill” for Craig Counsell to see his son’s pro debut with the D-backs. More on a special moment for father and son in Arizona. Story with
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Counsell meeting: Father and son swap lineup cards in Spring Training family affair
MESA, Ariz. -- When Cubs manager Craig Counsell received the lineup and travel squad from the D-backs ahead of Thursday’s Cactus League game, he sent a photo of the list to his wife, Michelle. Their s...
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Here on backfield at Salt River Fields Dbacks RHP Merrill Kelly throwing live BP session facing Corbin Carroll.
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Dbacks RHP Merrill Kelly said he received a shot of cortisone and lidocaine in his back last week. He played catch today without problem and is optimistic about being able to pitch at backend of rotation to start the season.
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The @Dbacks reassigned the following players to Minor League camp this morning: Daniel Egan, Tommy Henry, Derek Law, Alfred Morillo, Landon Sims, Ben McLaughlin, Ivan Melendez and Druw Jones.
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With Merrill Kelly out the @Dbacks Opening Day starter is TBD.
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With Kelly (back) sidelined, D-backs' Opening Day starter spot 'wide open'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- How much time right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss to begin the 2026 season remains unknown, but one thing that is for certain is that he will not get the ball for the Diamondback...
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The @Dbacks over the weekend got a look at two-thirds of the return for Merrill Kelly in last year’s trade with the @Rangers.
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Bratt, Drake enjoying big league camp -- next to the guy they were traded for
Over the past two days, the Diamondbacks have gotten an up-close-and-personal look at left-handers Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake, two of the three pitchers they acquired from the Rangers in the Merrill K...
https://www.mlb.com/news/prospects-mitch-bratt-kohl-drake-make-1st-spring-training-starts
3 months ago
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I'll be doing an AMA on reddit tomorrow so get your Diamondbacks questions in...
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From the azdiamondbacks community on Reddit
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3 months ago
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More on @Dbacks Corbin Carroll’s injury and what the team might do defensively while they wait for him to return.
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Carroll undergoes surgery, to miss Classic due to broken hamate bone
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Torey Lovullo was walking toward a waiting media gathering following the Diamondbacks' first pitchers and catchers workout of the spring Tuesday when he bumped into right fielder ...
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3 months ago
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The sun rises on my 29th season covering the @Dbacks. Welcome to Spring Training.
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RHP Corbin Burnes says he hopes to rejoin the @Dbacks around the All-Star Break as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.
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Don't have all the details yet, but @Dbacks LHP Andrew Saalfrank had shoulder surgery today and will miss the 2026 season.
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As Spring Training approaches Dbacks GM Mike Hazen and team president/CEO Derrick Hall say there’s more work to do on the roster.
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Pitching help? Another 1st baseman? D-backs expect to make more moves
On the cusp of Spring Training, the Diamondbacks still have some work to do on their roster, a sentiment expressed by general manager Mike Hazen and reinforced Friday morning by team president/CEO Der...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-expect-more-additions-to-team-before-spring-training
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Here’s a link to the full story with @Dbacks GM Mike Hazen’s quotes:
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Marte plan unchanged in face of Bregman, Suárez signings
This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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4 months ago
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Wrote about this in my @Dbacks Newsletter but for those asking whether there’s a chance AZ will reconsider trading Marte here’s what Mike Hazen said: “No. Look, we’ve already engaged in that process. I said at the time that I set the deadline for a reason, to avoid this.”
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"It never ended up getting that close.” Spoke with @Dbacks GM Mike Hazen about the decision to no longer listen to trade offers on Ketel Marte.
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Marte will be back with D-backs next season
The Diamondbacks asked for a big return in a potential Ketel Marte trade and none materialized, so GM Mike Hazen has informed the teams that he had engaged in talks with that Arizona will not longer c...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-not-trading-ketel-marte-this-offseason
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Here’s a look at where things stand with the Dbacks a little more than a month away from pitchers and catchers first workout.
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Where do things stand with the D-backs as ST nears?
The beginning of Spring Training is a little more than a month away, and the Diamondbacks still have plenty of work to do on their roster before pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Feb. ...
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4 months ago
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The Dbacks don’t want Ketel Marte talks to last much longer before they move on to other things.
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D-backs' GM wants to wrap up Marte trade talk, move on with offseason
While the Diamondbacks continue to engage with teams about a trade involving All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, that could soon change one way or the other, with Arizona general manager Mike Hazen s...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/mike-hazen-timeline-potential-ketel-marte-trade
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I was surprised by just how good his numbers were. I would not have initially thought of voting for him until I started looking deeper at his numbers.
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First time getting to vote for the Hall of Fame. It’s an honor and I spent a lot of time with the ballot. cc:
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Here are some things to know about Merrill Kelly’s return to the Dbacks
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Return of Merrill the Mainstay represents happy ending for both sides
Right-hander Merrill Kelly and GM Mike Hazen met with the media on Friday to discuss the reunion after Kelly signed a two-year, $40 million contract to return to the D-backs. Kelly was dealt to the Ra...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/merill-kelly-mike-hazen-discuss-diamondbacks-reunion
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What to know about Dbacks interest in free agent 3B Alex Bregman.
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Could D-backs make big splash by signing Bregman?
It wouldn't be a Hot Stove season without the Arizona Diamondbacks popping up as an unlikely suitor for a free agent. USA Today's Bob Nightengale broke the news Tuesday that the Diamondbacks were "kic...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/breaking-down-d-backs-reported-interest-in-alex-bregman
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Pitching for the Diamondbacks was a "dream scenario" for RHP Mike Soroka.
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Signing with D-backs a 'dream scenario' for Soroka
When it came to looking at where he would sign this offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks checked three big boxes for right-hander Michael Soroka. They needed starting pitchers. As a Phoenix-area reside...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/michael-soroka-excited-to-pitch-for-d-backs
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A wrap of Day 2 for the Dbacks at the Winter Meetings.
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D-backs 'not any closer' to Marte trade as Winter Meetings continue
ORLANDO -- Another day of the Winter Meetings passed by Tuesday and Ketel Marte is still a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In fact, it doesn't sound like a lot has changed since the teams gathered...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-ketel-marte-trade-rumors-winter-meetings
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"I put the odds in the exact same spot I was yesterday. Nothing really moved significantly, other than some other teams have jumped in." -- Dbacks GM Mike Hazen on Ketel Marte trade talks. More to come later on dbacks dot com.
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The Dbacks will pick 15th in the first round of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
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Jake Lamb is representing the Diamondbacks in the Draft Lottery tonight.
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A familiar face will be returning to the Dbacks with former 3B Jake Lamb joining the player development staff. He will mainly work with position players in the organization and also spend some time with Major Leaguers.
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Details on the Dbacks signing of RHP Mike Soroka.
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Soroka, D-backs agree to 1-yr. deal to open Winter Meetings (sources)
The D-backs got the 2025 Winter Meetings off to a quick start, agreeing to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with right-hander Michael Soroka on Monday morning, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand and St...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/michael-soroka-diamondbacks-contract
5 months ago
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A feel good Dbacks story for you on Thanksgiving.
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Carroll visits hospitalized high school baseball player as D-backs pledge support
It's hard to put into words what it meant for Adrian Gerardo to see the look on his son Christopher's face when Corbin Carroll walked into his room at the Barrow Neurological Institute recently. "I ha...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/corbin-carroll-visits-high-school-baseball-player-in-hospital
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“I think he was a good complement to Gabi. I think he was a very stabilizing force behind the plate.” — Dbacks Mike Hazen talks about re-signing James McCann ⬇️
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Catcher McCann returning to D-backs on 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks re-signed free agent catcher James McCann to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. The deal is worth $2.75 million with the potential to earn another $500,000 in bonuses bas...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/james-mccann-diamondbacks-contract
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Could the Dbacks trade one of their top prospects this winter?
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D-backs open to dealing top prospects for right return
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks have a clear priority this offseason: add pitching both for the rotation and the bullpen. Pitching injuries devastated Arizona's big league staff and overall top-level pitc...
https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-hazen-d-backs-open-to-trading-top-prospects-this-offseason?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share
6 months ago
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Here is a quick breakdown of where things stand for the @Dbacks
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How D-backs can clinch the final NL Wild Card spot
As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, the National League Wild Card race is poised to go down to the wire. Three teams are still in the running. But only one can make it.
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-nl-wild-card-2025-clinching-scenarios
8 months ago
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“I just feel like I'm trying to do my part and be a good human." Dbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll talks about being nominated for the Roberto Clemente award.
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Carroll's impact on Valley youth leads to Clemente Award nomination
This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/corbin-carroll-nominated-for-2025-roberto-clemente-award
8 months ago
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HOF Dbacks Randy Johnson will be hosting a meet-and-greet & book signing for his new coffee table book Experiencing Africa: On Safari - The People - The Land on Friday from 5:00-6:30 and Saturday from 2:30-4:00 at Chase Field. Reserve your spot at
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Randy Johnson Book Event | Arizona Diamondbacks
Exclusive to D-backs fans for $149, Johnson will host a limited, private event at the D-backs Hall of Fame and Museum at Chase Field on July 18 and July 19, 2025.
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10 months ago
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Catching up on some Dbacks injury situations... -- Corbin Carroll's hand is feeling a little better but not enough to start game. -- LHP A.J. Puk had internal brace surgery and not the full Tommy John surgery. -- LHP Tommy Henry will need the full TJ surgery. -- JMart elbow surgery next week.
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Dbacks GM Mile Hazen talks about the state of his team.
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Hazen holds court on all things Diamondbacks
PHOENIX -- There was no panic with the Diamondbacks. But after losing five straight games, there was plenty of frustration. The Diamondbacks won the first game of their most recent road trip, beating ...
https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-hazen-weighs-in-on-diamondbacks-20250526
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Per Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Ketel Marte did not leave today's game with an injury. He was feeling a little stiff in his hip flexor and as a precaution he was removed. Lovullo and Marte both said he would be in the lineup Friday.
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Here’s the story behind the Dbacks new City Connect uniforms
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Purple and teal make a comeback in D-backs' new City Connect unis
PHOENIX -- Fans who miss the Diamondbacks' original purple and teal team colors were no doubt thrilled at the club’s Nike City Connect 2.0 uniforms, which were unveiled Monday morning.
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-unveil-city-connect-2-0-uniforms
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Here’s a look at the Dbacks new City Connect uniforms.
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Serpentes City Connect | Arizona Diamondbacks
History, legacy and tradition shine through the D-backs' 2025 City Connect jerseys!
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about 1 year ago
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