Opening Day FAQ: Cubs vs. D-backs
PHOENIX ¨C For the Diamondbacks, Thursday¡¯s Opening Day against the Cubs at Chase Field is a chance to put the disappointing end to 2024, when they missed the postseason due to a three-team tiebreaker, behind them and start fresh.
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Jordan Montgomery to undergo Tommy John surgery
PHOENIX -- Jordan Montgomery¡¯s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks appears to be over as the left-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. This will be Montgomery¡¯s second Tommy John surgery, with the first coming in 2018. This time, his procedure will be done by Dr. Keith Meister and will
After a flurry of moves, a final D-backs' Opening Day roster projection
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks' 26-man roster appears to be set after a flurry of moves Tuesday ahead of their final exhibition game of the spring and in advance of their opener against the Cubs on Thursday night. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks announced that both left-hander Jordan Montgomery and right-hander Kevin
Here's where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season
The 2025 Opening Day prospect roster announcements began last week when the Cubs informed Matt Shaw (MLB No. 19) he was making the trip overseas to compete in the Tokyo Series. Roki Sasaki (No. 1) also received the good news, but his assignment was much less of a surprise. Now
Burnes at the back of rotation? Here's why
PHOENIX -- How did Corbin Burnes, who was signed by the Diamondbacks to a six-year, $210 million contract, go from being in contention to start Opening Day to the fifth spot in the rotation? It was a perfect storm of a manager who was unfamiliar with just how routine-oriented his
1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Latest D-backs injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
Kelly 'extremely ready' for regular season after final tuneup
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz -- When Merrill Kelly walked off the mound after five innings against the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on Saturday, it marked the unofficial end of Spring Training for the veteran right-hander. Though Corbin Burnes -- whom the D-backs signed to a six-year, $210 million contract this past offseason
Tax bill that may affect Chase Field renovations awaits Senate vote
PHOENIX -- The upcoming week is an important one for the future of the Arizona Diamondbacks, as House Bill 2704, which would provide funding for renovations for Chase Field, makes its way through the Arizona State Senate. The tax-recapture bill would provide for a public-private partnership between the state, Maricopa
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It¡¯s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It¡¯s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it¡¯s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you¡¯re going to
D-backs want regular ABs for Lawlar in Reno, see Jameson's future in 'pen
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D-backs reach 5-year deal with hard-throwing reliever Martinez
PHOENIX -- The D-backs and reliever Justin Martinez have finalized a five-year contract extension that begins this season and runs through 2029, the club announced on Saturday. The deal is worth $18 million, a source told MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.
15 Spring Training stat lines that matter?
It's always tough -- maybe even impossible -- to predict which Spring Training performances will carry over to the regular season. But we try to do it anyway. With domestic Opening Day less than a week away, let's try to pick out some of the players whose stellar springs will
Cubs-Diamondbacks Opening Day starting pitchers: Steele vs. Gallen
For the Diamondbacks, Thursday¡¯s Opening Day against the Cubs at Chase Field is a chance to put the disappointing end to 2024 when they missed the postseason due to a three-team tiebreaker behind them and start fresh. The fresh start the Cubs will be seeking is a lot more recent,
X-factors for 10 teams that missed playoffs in '24
Every season, new teams emerge as legitimate postseason threats after missing out the previous year. In fact, 2024 marked the third straight year with six new playoff teams. If things break right for the 10 teams below, at least some could find themselves playing October baseball in 2025. Here¡¯s one
'Definitely an honor': Gallen earns Opening Day nod over co-ace Burnes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Having a one-two combination like Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes at the top of your rotation is a manager¡¯s dream.
Breakout D-backs prospects provide depth, impact for system
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Though the Diamondbacks placed 22nd in MLB Pipeline's new farm system rankings, that doesn't mean they're bereft of talent. They counterbalance their lack of Top 100 prospects (just one, shortstop Jordan Lawlar) with one of the deeper systems around. Some of that depth comes from three of
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here¡¯s
Lovullo eyes lineup adjustments in 2025
This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's Diamondbacks Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As part of his continuing evolution as a manager, Torey Lovullo plans to be more willing to adjust when making out
Tiers of contending teams for the 2025 MLB season
It¡¯s very much that time of year again, which is to say that it¡¯s time to prepare ourselves for the 2025 baseball season the same way we¡¯ve done it for the last few years ¨C by breaking down the 30 teams into a handful of nebulously defined tiers. The Tiers
Burnes or Gallen on Opening Day? Lovullo: 'I like that we have these problems'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz -- Torey Lovullo remembers a time when he had much bigger problems than a difficult decision about which starting pitcher would take the mound on Opening Day. ¡°I like that we have these problems,¡± the D-backs¡¯ manager said of the Opening Day starter question and the decision on