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Bevy of arms waiting in D-backs' pipeline behind top offensive prospects

10:33 AM MST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- There are 14 pitchers ranked among D-backs’ Top 30 prospects in MLB Pipeline’s 2026 preseason rankings, and of those 14, nine have entered the organization since last July -- either through the Draft or via trades. Building out the depth of arms in the system has been

Back for 2026, stream games on DBACKS.TV; select spring games free

February 10, 2026

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.

Burnes incorporating more pitch mixes as he ramps up bullpen work

March 16, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For a pitcher, the road back from Tommy John surgery is a marathon and not a sprint, something that Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes has been reminded of often over the past nine months or so. Burnes threw his first short-box bullpen session Friday and his second Monday,

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

9:00 PM MST

You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than

After testing new swing on Classic stage, Thomas brings it to D-backs' lineup

Pfaadt doesn't allow a hit in penultimate spring start; Friday's game time changed
March 15, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Alek Thomas returned to Cactus League action Sunday in the D-backs' 4-4 tie vs. the Padres after spending the last couple of weeks with Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Thomas hit .267/.313/.467 for Team Mexico and had a monster game against Brazil where he went

1 player who has made a big impression in each camp

March 15, 2026

Spring Training is arguably the best time for a player to make a good impression on his team. When a hitter or pitcher turns heads in the lead-up to Opening Day, it can set the tone for his entire season, offer a preview of what's to come, and make for

Latest D-backs injuries & transactions

March 16, 2026

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

Lawlar's transition to CF going well; assessing D-backs postseason chances

March 14, 2026

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.

Kelly solid in spring debut but expected to open season on IL

March 14, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Merrill Kelly's back held up well during his first Cactus League outing of the spring, but despite all going well, the Diamondbacks right-hander expects to open the season on the injured list.

Has Lawlar finally found a home as D-backs' center fielder?

March 12, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It appears that Jordan Lawlar has found a home for himself in the Diamondbacks’ outfield. Lawlar was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 Draft as a high school shortstop, and it's been quite a journey since then for the 23-year-old. There have been injuries

Carroll swings axe-handle bat to help injured hand in spring debut

March 11, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Corbin Carroll made his Cactus League debut on Wednesday afternoon and took three at-bats against the Athletics at Salt River Fields. Serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot, Carroll grounded out to second in the first, flied out to left in the third

Diamondbacks honor Gallen with 4th Opening Day start

March 11, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In what seemed so unlikely as recently as a month ago, right-hander Zac Gallen will start Opening Day for the Diamondbacks when they take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles on March 26. It will be Gallen's fourth straight Opening Day nod and the most unlikely of

Marte crushes home run as D.R. puts on a power show

March 12, 2026

MIAMI -- This Dominican Republic lineup is all-time. And so are its home run celebrations. Juan Soto, Ketel Marte, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. all crushed monster home runs in the heavyweight bout between the D.R. and Venezuela on Wednesday night at the World Baseball Classic, which the

Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026

March 11, 2026

We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each

Predicting D-backs Opening Day roster with 2 weeks to go 

March 10, 2026

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 was before Zac Gallen was surprisingly re-signed and before Merrill Kelly experienced some

'D-backs Give Back Day' celebrates over $100 million in charity donations

March 9, 2026

PHOENIX -- March 9 is a date that has always stood out in Arizona as it was on that date in 1995 that Major League Baseball awarded an expansion franchise to Phoenix and Tampa-St. Pete. Now, that day has another meaning in Diamondbacks history as the team announced it had

Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division

March 10, 2026

The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:

Druw Jones one of World Baseball Classic’s top prospect performers

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March 16, 2026

The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.

Kelly gets back into groove with 1st live BP bullpen session

March 8, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Merrill Kelly threw his first live batting practice session of the spring Sunday morning on a back field at Salt River Fields, and said he had no issues with his back, which has kept him off the mound since the early days of camp. Kelly faced Corbin

1 position battle still undecided for each team

March 8, 2026

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Sewald puts work in, sees 'gigantic difference' in velocity

March 7, 2026

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D-backs optimistic Carroll, Kelly will begin season on Opening Day roster

March 6, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks got good news about a pair of high-profile players when outfielder Corbin Carroll and right-hander Merrill Kelly each took steps forward in their return from injuries Friday, increasing the chances that both could open the season on the active roster.