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1 prediction for every club in '26

December 31, 2025

A brand new year means new possibilities for all 30 teams. Whether it's postseason success, individual awards, statistical records or player development, there's something every club can dream on heading into 2026. With the help of MLB.com's 30 beat writers, here's one key prediction for every team ahead of the

D-backs' GM wants to wrap up Marte trade talk, move on with offseason

December 30, 2025

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 saying that he does not want the situation to continue indefinitely. “We’re very likely to put an end

Prospects who are primed to break out in '26 -- one for each team

@benweinrib and @JesseABorek and @SamDykstraMiLB
January 1, 2026

The new year is for new starts, the unknown and the to-be-determined. No one can perfectly say what will happen in this 2026 calendar year, but we can certainly take a few highly educated guesses. In the land of Minor League Baseball, there may not be a more sought-after prediction

One amazing stat for each team from the 2025 season

December 30, 2025

Part of what makes baseball the best are the feats and amazing stats accruing left and right, every single day. We chronicle them throughout the year, but there’s no better time than before the calendar flips to take a look back. It’s hard to pick just one per team, after

D-backs have faith Pfaadt will find his groove in '26

December 29, 2025

Over the past two springs, the Diamondbacks have locked up some young players they feel are key for their future. There was Corbin Carroll in the spring of 2024, and this past spring shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, closer Justin Martinez, and when it came to starting pitchers, they landed on Brandon

1 breakout candidate for each MLB team in 2026

December 29, 2025

A new year brings new opportunities -- to build on the positives from last year, to improve on a disappointing season, or to finally reach expected potential. One or more of those could apply in 2026 for players on the verge of a breakout year. These are players who, for

D-backs giving Lawlar chance to grow defensively

December 22, 2025

For the second straight winter, Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar found himself in the Dominican Republic during the offseason. Last year it was so the former first-round pick could make up for missed at-bats due to injuries suffered during the 2024 regular season. This time around, the idea was to give

Latest D-backs injuries & transactions

November 18, 2025

Make sure you bookmark this page because it will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest D-backs injury news and transactions. Players on the 60-day injured list must be added back to the 40-man roster after the World Series.

Prospects who broke out -- 1 for every team -- this season

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 28, 2025

With the Minor League season in the rearview mirror and a new year on the horizon, we took a look at how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.

The 15 most extreme Statcast plays of the year

December 27, 2025

Another year in baseball is in the books, so let's look back at the best of the best plays from this past season. These are the annual Statcast superlatives -- the longest home run, the fastest strikeout, the speediest inside-the-park home run, the toughest catch and more. Here are 15

Each team's longest home run of 2025

@ssc627
December 26, 2025

Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good

Return of Merrill the Mainstay represents happy ending for both sides

December 19, 2025

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 Rangers for pitchers Kohl Drake, Mitch Bratt and David Hagaman at the 2025 Trade Deadline.

Each team's prospect to watch for 2026 

December 26, 2025

Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs

Revisiting every team's best win in 2025

December 24, 2025

While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

These were the best Minor League promos of 2025 -- one from every farm system

@BensBiz
December 24, 2025

There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a

Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 22, 2025

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

9 farm systems that improved the most in 2025

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 21, 2025

We talk about individual breakouts throughout the season -- hitters and pitchers who exhibited impressive growth to unlock another level in their prospect stock. Pile enough of those up, maybe throw in some nice additions through trades and the Draft and you'll notice that farm systems as collectives can have

Perdomo represents D.R. on 2025 All-World team

December 20, 2025

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Michael Clair's International Beat Newsletter, bringing global baseball news to your inbox every month. Sign up for future installments HERE and check out the full newsletter HERE.

Who will be next D-back to appear on Hall of Fame ballot?

December 21, 2025

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

D-backs acquire OF prospect from Phils for Backhus

December 19, 2025

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies have reshaped their bullpen the past couple days. Thursday, they signed right-handed setup man Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract. Friday, they traded All-Star reliever Matt Strahm to the Royals for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan. A short time later, they sent Minor League outfielder Avery

Each team's best single-game performance of '25

December 19, 2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

Could D-backs make big splash by signing Bregman?

December 17, 2025

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 "kicking the tires" on free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman.

Signing with D-backs a 'dream scenario' for Soroka

December 16, 2025

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 resident he and his family can live in their home year-round. And he no longer has to face the D-backs'

D-backs bring back Merrill Kelly on 2-year deal

December 19, 2025

Merrill the Mainstay is coming back to Arizona. The Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they have signed right-hander Merrill Kelly to a two-year deal that includes a vesting option for 2028. The pact is worth $40 million, sources told MLB.com.