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I cover the Diamondbacks for MLB.com
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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7 days 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.
11 days ago
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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.
11 days ago
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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...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/merrill-kelly-to-miss-opening-day-with-back-injury
15 days ago
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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
17 days ago
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I'll be doing an AMA on reddit tomorrow so get your Diamondbacks questions in...
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29 days 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 ...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/corbin-carroll-broken-hamate-bone
29 days ago
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The sun rises on my 29th season covering the @Dbacks. Welcome to Spring Training.
about 1 month ago
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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.
about 1 month ago
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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.
about 1 month ago
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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.
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/ketel-marte-to-remain-with-diamondbacks
about 2 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.”
about 2 months ago
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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
2 months ago
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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. ...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/what-work-remains-for-d-backs-roster
2 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
2 months ago
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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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2 months ago
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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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2 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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The Dbacks will pick 15th in the first round of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
3 months ago
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Jake Lamb is representing the Diamondbacks in the Draft Lottery tonight.
3 months ago
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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
3 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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 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
6 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
6 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
dbacks.com/randyjohnson
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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.
https://dbacks.com/randyjohnson
8 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.
9 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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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.
10 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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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!
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/fans/city-connect?affiliateId=ari-cityconnect-panel-050525
10 months ago
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It’s official: Ryne Nelson will start for the Dbacks on Monday. Corbin Burnes expected to start Saturday vs. Dodgers
10 months ago
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Tommy Henry had a locker in the Dbacks clubhouse this morning and Scott McGough does not. No official announcement yet.
10 months ago
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No news on Justin Martinez's MRI of his right shoulder yet, per Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo.
10 months ago
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With Ketel Marte returning, look for Tim Tawa to still get playing time at 2nd when Marte DH's but the team will also give him some looks in center field.
10 months ago
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More bullpen moves for the Diamondbacks today
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Martinez (shoulder) placed on IL in latest test for D-backs' 'pen
NEW YORK -- The D-backs' bullpen suffered another blow Thursday as co-closer Justin Martinez was placed on the 15-day IL after experiencing shoulder fatigue, which has led to a drop in his velocity. W...
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-place-justin-martinez-on-15-day-injured-list
11 months ago
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Looking forward to answering your Diamondbacks questions tomorrow.
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
Obviously send me some questions first. But after you do, get around to Steve too.
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Looking forward to answering your Diamondbacks questions tomorrow.
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11 months ago
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Surgery is not required for Dbacks AJ Puk. Will not throw for next 2-3 weeks. Once asymptomatic he’ll start throwing again.
11 months ago
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I'll have more from our interview with Diamondbacks Justin Martinez in my newsletter, which will hit your inboxes tomorrow but here's a preview: "The other day my velo was down a lot, but I don’t think it’s anything to worry about," Martinez said. "My arm feels good, that’s the best part."
11 months ago
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