Soroka fans 3 in D-backs debut with World Baseball Classic approaching
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Michael Soroka made his Diamondbacks debut Tuesday afternoon against the Rangers and will have one more start before leaving to join Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic.
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The countdown to the 2026 season is on, and there's no better place to watch all the action than on DBACKS.TV presented by Progressive.
Lovullo remaining optimistic as Kelly (back) undergoes further testing
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The wait for a definitive diagnosis on Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly’s back will have to wait at least one more day.
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 Kelly Trade Deadline deal last summer.
1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster
Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That
'A great day' for Lovullo as Gallen throws first live session
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks opened their Cactus League schedule Friday at Salt River Fields, but there was a live batting-practice session on a backfield that drew a lot of attention prior to that. It was the first such session for right-hander Zac Gallen, who re-signed with the Diamondbacks five
Latest D-backs injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
Druw Jones among intriguing new players to watch at the World Baseball Classic
One of the best parts about the World Baseball Classic is seeing the great players from around the world who we don't see every day in MLB. Those could be international stars from leagues like Japan's NPB or Korea's KBO, or even prospects in MLB organizations who just don't have
What to know as D-backs gear up for Cactus League play
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginning at 1:05 p.m. MST, and we’ve got you covered for what you need to know and watch for this spring when games get underway. Look for young arms
D-backs' outfield alignment a work in progress
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the things the Diamondbacks will have to figure out this spring is just how the outfield is going to shake out between now and Opening Day against the Dodgers on March 26. What has been one of the more stable position groups the last few
Each team’s top projected player in ’26
Spring Training games are slated to start Friday, meaning MLB’s biggest stars will be back in action. But with so many great talents in the game today, who will be every team’s top player in 2026? To determine that, it’s time to examine the projections from FanGraphs Depth Charts (a
Hazen, Lovullo urge patience as D-backs' rotation battle could last all spring
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If you want to get under Mike Hazen's skin these days, just dare to ask the Diamondbacks' general manager how he's going to sort out his rotation now that Zac Gallen was re-signed. After also signing free agents Merrill Kelly and Michael Soroka to go along with
2 years ago, we predicted each team's top prospect for 2026. How did we do?
Back around this time two years ago, we made bold predictions about who would be the No. 1 prospect for each organization today. Now it’s time to review our prognosticating skills. A couple of disclaimers: A baker’s dozen of our current No. 1 prospects had yet to enter pro ball,
Here's a fun fact for one Minor League team in every farm system
Farm systems are huge. In addition to Rookie-level leagues at complexes in the Dominican Republic and the grounds where big league Spring Training camps are held, there are four under-the-lights, ticket-selling affiliates for every single Major League Baseball organization, amounting to 120 Minor League Baseball teams. Many of these teams
Lourdes targets Opening Day for return -- what does his manager think?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When D-backs left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee last September, his return was expected to be two months into the 2026 regular season. Gurriel's recovery, however, has progressed ahead of schedule, and the first thing he said to
D-backs owner Kendrick 'very impressed' with team's offseason
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks held their first full-squad workout of the spring Sunday morning at Salt River Fields and managing general partner Ken Kendrick and team president/CEO Derrick Hall gave their annual state of the franchise press conference.
Players with the most to prove for each team this spring
Full-squad workouts in Spring Training have begun, and there will be several players looking to prove themselves after injuries, underperformance or other factors put them in a more precarious position than they'd like to be entering the 2026 season.
Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Zac Gallen was on the 16th hole of a golf course Friday afternoon when he got a text from his agent Scott Boras that talks with the Diamondbacks had taken a turn for the better. A deal appeared imminent. Those last few holes didn't go as well
X-factors who can push their teams back to October
Spring Training is here and optimism is plentiful across the league. Every team enters the year with some hope of being a competitive group, with many clubs looking for deep playoff runs. For last year's playoff teams, the goal is to dethrone the Dodgers and be the last team standing.
Merrill Kelly gets Opening Day nod -- first of his career -- for D-backs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Most springs, Torey Lovullo waits until near the end of camp to announce his Opening Day starter, but this year the choice was so obvious to the Diamondbacks manager that he announced it less than a week after pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training. Merrill Kelly
D-backs unveil 25th anniversary World Series logo as part of season-long celebration
The Diamondbacks on Saturday unveiled a 25th Anniversary logo honoring the 2001 World Championship team at the club's annual Most Valuable Party at Chase Field. At the party, which was exclusively for Diamondbacks season ticket/Advantage Club members, Arizona also announced some of the ways it will commemorate the history-making 2001
Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced Sunday. The agreement is worth $22.025 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Reddit AMA: Moreno, prospects, pitching development among hot spring topics
On Friday, MLB.com D-backs beat reporter Steve Gilbert held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/azdiamondbacks. This mailbag features questions and answers from there, lightly edited for clarity. The full AMA can be read here.