'A big-moment player': Marte's walk-off HR caps dramatic D-backs rally
PHOENIX -- It took Ketel Marte over 11 years in the big leagues before he hit his first career walk-off homer, and just a little more than two weeks to hit his second. Marte helped the Diamondbacks salvage a split of their four-game set against the Dodgers with a one-out,
'Gonna push it as much as I can': Burnes reacts to rehab setback
PHOENIX -- Friday was going to be the day that Corbin Burnes officially started his rehab assignment, which would have included a game in the Arizona Complex League. It was a date he had circled on his calendar. All that changed, though, after facing live hitters in a batting practice
'Just had to get him right': Lovullo explains Pfaadt demotion
PHOENIX -- During their run to the 2023 World Series, the Diamondbacks relied heavily on Brandon Pfaadt, starting the right-hander in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Brewers and in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Phillies. A homegrown pitcher, the Diamondbacks have always had great
The best baseball players born on June 5
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for June 5. 1) Jack Chesbro (1874) Chesbro gets the nod because he's the only Hall of Famer born on
Burnes (teres strain) suffers setback, likely out until Sept.
PHOENIX -- On his calendar, Torey Lovullo had three dates circled this year to mark the dates of the expected return of the Diamondbacks "Big Three" injured pitchers A.J. Puk, Corbin Burnes and Justin Martinez, who all had Tommy John surgery last year. Ahead of their 7-0 loss to the
Marte out of lineup with 'full body fatigue,' expected to return Thursday
PHOENIX -- Second baseman Ketel Marte was out of the Diamondbacks' starting lineup Wednesday as he deals with what manager Torey Lovullo said was "full body fatigue."
D-backs' rally falls short, but game is no walk in the park for Dodgers
PHOENIX -- If you were a Diamondbacks fan, there was a lot to like about Tuesday night's game against the Dodgers. Everything, that is, except the final result. After digging themselves an early four-run hole, the Diamondbacks came back and gave the Dodgers everything they could handle before falling, 6-5.
Marte, Rodriguez, Garcia win D-backs' monthly awards for May
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.
'These guys will rebound': D-backs can't wallow with Dodgers up next
SEATTLE -- The good news for the Diamondbacks is that their series with the Mariners is over and they're headed home. The bad news is the schedule gets no easier, as the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers will be waiting for them at Chase Field on Monday night for
D-backs seeking return to winning ways after entering mini-skid
SEATTLE -- For the first time in almost three weeks, the Diamondbacks are riding a losing streak. Stymied by the pitching of Bryan Woo on Saturday night, Arizona's offense could not get much going as Seattle rolled to a 5-1 win at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners will try to finish
After recent surge, D-backs face a daunting challenge in 10-inning loss to Mariners
SEATTLE -- For the first time in a while, there was no victory to celebrate in the Diamondbacks clubhouse Friday night. No light show like in the clubhouse when they're home or music playing when they're on the road. A team that has become accustomed to almost nothing but winning
Arenado (groin tightness) out of lineup Wednesday to receive extra rest
SAN FRANCISCO -- Nolan Arenado was out of the Diamondbacks’ lineup on Wednesday afternoon after departing Tuesday night's game with right groin tightness.
Sewald notches 100th save after injuries nearly derailed his career
SAN FRANCISCO -- There were times over the past two years when Paul Sewald wasn't sure if he would pitch again, much less get an opportunity to return to a closer's role. After helping the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023, Sewald struggled with health -- particularly last year,
Marte continues hot stretch with long HR as D-backs win 9th in 10 games
SAN FRANCISCO -- It feels a lot like 2023. That's the way second baseman Ketel Marte sees the recent stretch for the Diamondbacks as they continued to roll through a soft part of their schedule by beating the Giants, 7-5, on Tuesday night at Oracle Park.
A trio of rookie bats is bolstering the D-backs' lineup
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 finding groove, Marte extending his key D-backs' 9th win in 11 games
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Diamondbacks continued their dominance over the Giants on Monday afternoon as they won, 6-2, at Oracle Park behind a solid outing from Merrill Kelly and another productive day at the plate for Ketel Marte. The win was the ninth in the past 11 games for the
Gurriel exits D-backs' loss with left hamstring tightness
PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was forced to leave Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Rockies in the top of the sixth inning after he felt tightness in his left hamstring while making a sliding catch. Gurriel will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of
What Jeremy Bleich is seeing from the D-backs' starters this season
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.
Carroll's walk-off keeps D-backs rolling with 5th straight victory
PHOENIX -- It wasn't a thing of beauty, but the Diamondbacks were happy to take the win. Corbin Carroll’s single to right in the bottom of the ninth scored Gabriel Moreno from second base as the Diamondbacks walked off the Rockies, 2-1, on Thursday night to run their winning streak
'Sick of throwing bullpens': Burnes (UCL surgery) set to face hitters
PHOENIX -- Spring Training for the Diamondbacks ended nearly two months ago when they packed their stuff from Salt River Fields and headed to Los Angeles to open the 2026 regular season. But for ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, Spring Training is just about to begin. The Diamondbacks’ right-hander underwent Tommy
Triple shy of cycle, red-hot Marte leads dominant D-backs stretch
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the Giants on Wednesday afternoon with a 6-3 win, their fifth in their last six games. Merrill Kelly, who threw his first career complete game in his last outing, turned in a quality performance, allowing three runs over six innings.
Marte's 1st career walk-off homer flips the script for suddenly surging D-backs
PHOENIX -- As soon as the ball left his bat, Ketel Marte knew the game was over. He turned, looked in the direction of his teammates in the dugout and flipped his bat.
Mike Hazen dishes on Waldschmidt, rotation and more
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.
D-backs' offense finds its groove to start important 13-game stretch
PHOENIX -- As the 2026 season got going, the Diamondbacks knew they were missing their ace pitcher in Corbin Burnes and co-closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez due to Tommy John surgery. The mission was simple: stay near the .500 mark as long as possible until they were back at
'This game will rip your heart out': D-backs lament missed chances in Texas
ARLINGTON -- All night long, this felt like a game the Arizona Diamondbacks should win. They built innings by putting runner after runner -- 18 on the night -- on base, and yet they lacked the big hit when they needed it.