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Road-weary D-backs head home determined to get back on track

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CHICAGO -- The best thing that can be said about the Diamondbacks’ road trip, which started with two games in Mexico City, included a three-game stop in Milwaukee and then, finally, a three-game series with the Cubs at Wrigley Field, is that it's over. The Diamondbacks boarded their chartered flight

Vargas' hit streak snapped at 27 games in D-backs' shutout loss

May 2, 2026

CHICAGO -- Ildemaro Vargas had his hitting streak snapped at 27 games when he went 0-for-4 in the D-backs' 2-0 loss to the Cubs on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

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April 24, 2026

The 2026 season is underway, and there's no better place to watch all the action than on DBACKS.TV presented by Progressive.

Lovullo: Moreno's return makes Diamondbacks 'different team'

May 2, 2026

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Vargas ups season-opening hitting streak to 24, moves average above .400

May 1, 2026

CHICAGO -- Ildemaro Vargas didn't wait long to extend his hitting streak, singling to center field off Colin Rea in the top of the first inning at Wrigley Field. The Diamondbacks infielder has opened the season by hitting in 24 straight games, and 27 dating back to last year. It

NEW! Top 150 Draft prospects: Cholowsky still No. 1, but plenty of movement behind him

April 30, 2026

As the calendar gets ready to turn to May, the Draft buzz is starting to grow louder. And we’re leaning into it with an updated and expanded Draft Top 150. With two-plus months left before the 2026 Draft gets underway in Philadelphia, there’s a ton of movement on every team’s

Latest D-backs injuries & transactions

May 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.

23-game hit streak -- and that's not counting last season! Vargas on historic tear

April 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- The fourth-inning single by Ildemaro Vargas led to the Diamondbacks' first and only run of the game Thursday, and it kept Vargas' hitting streak alive. The Diamondbacks infielder has opened the season by hitting in 23 straight games, and 26 dating back to last year. The single off

Arenado's dominance at American Family Field fuels D-backs' win

April 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- The Diamondbacks rebounded from an ugly loss 24 hours earlier to beat the Brewers, 6-2, on Wednesday night at American Family Field. The win came on the heels of a 13-2 drubbing and gave them a bit of momentum as they head into Thursday afternoon's series finale.

Vargas rising to historic heights as season-opening hit streak reaches 22 games

April 29, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Another day, another hit for Ildemaro Vargas. The Diamondbacks infielder has opened the season by hitting in 22 straight games, and 25 dating back to last year, singling in the second inning of Arizona’s 6-2 win over the Brewers on Wednesday at American Family Field. Vargas finished 2-for-5

9 weddings in 9 innings? 'El Búfalo' bobblehead? You gotta check out these Minor League promos

April 30, 2026

Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly round-up of the best promotions taking place throughout Minor League Baseball. May highlights include fashionable squirrels, Yard Goats, another GOAT and, of course, much more.

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Druw Jones hits for first cycle in Double-A club's history

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April 29, 2026

Andruw Jones accomplished a ton during his 17-year Major League career. Ten times he won a Gold Glove. Five times he was an All-Star. He played in the World Series twice during a career that will find him enshrined in Baseball’s Hall of Fame this summer. But he never hit

Veteran Vargas talks sensational start, NL Player of the Week nod

April 29, 2026

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Called up to fill in after injury, Fernandez looking like a mainstay

April 28, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- Consistency is the standard the Diamondbacks emphasize for their young players, and so far, Jose Fernandez is meeting it at every turn. The D-backs’ No. 27 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) has been one of the club’s early-season standouts, slashing .342/.359/.500 with an .859 OPS through 76 at-bats

The hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each team

April 29, 2026

The first month of the Minor League season is in the books, and looking at each system's hottest hitter can be instructive. A year ago at this time, Konnor Griffin (Pirates) was showing why he had the highest ceiling in the 2024 Draft. Roman Anthony (Red Sox) and Moisés Ballesteros

Unsung hitters share spotlight with Player of the Week honors

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April 27, 2026

While we've come to expect the giants of the game like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge to have full trophy cases, Carlos Cortes and Ildemaro Vargas proved that you don't have to be household names to nab the hardware by taking home the latest AL and NL Player of the

D-backs relish Mexico City Series atmosphere in thrilling comeback victory

April 27, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- Béisbol is the language that connects people instantly, no matter where they are in the world.

1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression

April 26, 2026

Everyone has an opportunity to make a strong first impression. Some, like Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, have simply matched expectations after signing a high-profile free-agent contract with a new club. Others, like Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, are beginning their respective Major League careers

After starring for Team Mexico, Thomas goes yard in Mexico City Series

April 25, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- Alek Thomas wore his white Team Mexico jersey when he arrived at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on Saturday. Before the first pitch, he hung it in his locker in the home clubhouse and traded it for the Diamondbacks’ blue-and-purple “Serpientes” jersey. A few innings later, he gave

D-backs not worried after Gallen (shoulder), Perdomo (ankle) exit Mexico City Series opener

April 25, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- A pair of Diamondbacks exited with injuries in the opener of the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series, a 6-4 loss at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú. Right-hander Zac Gallen left his start with a right shoulder contusion, sustained on a comebacker in the third inning, while shortstop

Sewald's run of success takes a turn on one pitch

April 23, 2026

PHOENIX -- The life of a closer in baseball is a tough one. Sure, you're well compensated. You get the light show pyrotechnics when you enter. There are high fives and good feelings all around when you secure the win. But the margin for error is small, and you can

Vargas on a heater to begin 2026, bringing unexpected power to D-backs

April 23, 2026

PHOENIX -- From the moment the Diamondbacks traded Blaze Alexander a few weeks before Spring Training, Ildemaro Vargas had a good shot to make the Opening Day roster -- but it wasn't until just a couple of days before the season opener that he was officially told he had made

Best fastballs on the farm? Here are 30 -- 1 for each team

April 24, 2026

Once upon a time in baseball, picking which pitchers had the best fastball was done solely based on how hard they threw. When the radar gun started being used in the 1970s, it was a quick and easy way to measure who had the best heater. But as the game