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Diamondbacks' Pitching Dominates in Close Win Over Mariners An excellent game by Arizona's pitchers.

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

It's Hard not to Overreact to Ryne Nelson's Spring Debut It was quite the debut for the Diamondbacks' righty.

7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Intent on defensive improvements, Perdomo quick to study new teammate's routine SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- By any objective measure, Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo had an outstanding 2025 season. The 26-year-old led al...

10 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Jose Fernandez - Shows off in Cactus League Fernandez went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's spring game against Kansas City.

Impact Fernandez homered for a second consecutive game, and all four of his Cactus League hits have gone for extra bases (.813 slugging). The 22-year-old, who hasn't played above the Double-A level, was added to the 40-man roster during the offseason. "We know there's still more growing he needs to do but driving baseballs the way he is ... we know he's been coming on quick and we're paying a lot of attention to him," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. A shortstop coming up through the system, Fernandez is also seeing time at third base and has played three games there this spring.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trade rumors in rearview, Nolan Arenado has things to prove with Diamondbacks Nolan Arenado has a new home with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he looks to bounce back from the worst season of his career.

21 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Eduardo Rodriguez - Builds off strong finish in 2025 Rodriguez allowed three hits over two scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Royals.

Impact Rodriguez averaged 93.1 mph on his four-seamer, a tick above the 92 mph he averaged last season, during his Cactus League debut. The left-hander threw 31 pitches (20 strikes). Lost amid Rodriguez's 5.02 ERA last season is that he finished 2025 much better than it began. He was 6-3 with a 4.01 ERA following the All-Star break.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly explains why he rejected the Padres' deal to remain with the Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly turned down an offer from the San Diego Padres based purely on financial considerations, ultimately choosing the Arizona Diamo...

22 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Diamondbacks Complete Massive Comeback Win over Royals It's a shame these games don't count.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Why Diamondbacks Fans Should Be Optimistic About Eduardo Rodriguez On Thursday, a slimmed-down Eduardo Rodriguez took the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, delivering two scoreless innings. His fastball ve...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

D-backs hopeful Kelly (back) won't start season on injured list SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- While Merrill Kelly won't start on Opening Day due to a back issue that cropped up last week, it doesn't mean that the...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

4 Possible Return Scenarios For Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly With a wide range of possible outcomes, we present four most likely scenarios

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Brandon Pfaadt - Coming back from side issue Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Pfaadt is being "slow-played" during spring training because of a side issue that popped up over the offseason, Nick Piecoro o...

Impact Pfaadt is pitching in a backfield game Thursday and Lovullo indicated that the injury is unlikely to prevent the right-hander from being ready for the start of the season. That's if Pfaadt is able to avoid a setback, of course. The right-hander is coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw him collect a 5.25 ERA over 33 starts, but his rotation spot should be secure as long as he's healthy.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly - Has chance to avoid injured list Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Kelly (back) could avoid the injured list and make a start in the second series of the season if he's able to ramp up his thro...

Impact It still seems more likely than not that Kelly requires a stint on the IL, as the Diamondbacks won't risk pushing the veteran hurler too hard just to get him back a handful of days sooner. However, even if the best-case scenario for Kelly's rehab doesn't come to fruition, his absence probably won't be long-term. Kelly has yet to pitch in a game this spring due to intercostal nerve irritation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Mena - Suffers setback Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Mena has been shut down from throwing after aggravating his strained right shoulder, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Mena initially strained his right teres major in June and was ultimately forced to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign. There are currently no plans in place for the 23-year-old righty to undergo surgery, and his status for Opening Day is uncertain.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Tawa - Hot spring start Tawa went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers.

Impact Tawa has hit safely in all three Cactus League contests thus far, going 4-for-8 with two walks. He's served at second base (twice) and designated hitter (once). Tawa is line for a roster spot as a utility infielder that also has outfield experience.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Works scoreless inning Gallen allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.

Impact Gallen made his Cactus League debut, throwing 23 pitches (14 strikes) against a lineup of backups. He allowed a single to the first batter faced then retired the next three. Gallen, a late free-agent signing, is slightly behind other starters but should be ready in time for the regular season. With news that Merrill Kelly (back) will not start Opening Day, as earlier announced, Gallen is an option to replace Kelly.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Giants Rafael Devers Out With Injury Against Dodgers

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Giants Rafael Devers Out With Injury Against Dodgers

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing, gives up 3 runs over 1 1/3 innings

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was hit hard and had a tough time finding the strike zone in his first spring training outing on Wednesday, giving up three runs on thr...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

With Kelly (back) sidelined, D-backs' Opening Day starter spot 'wide open' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- How much time right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss to begin the 2026 season remains unknown, but one thing that is for...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks get bad news on Merrill Kelly amid back injury | Sporting News This is not the update the Diamondbacks were hoping for.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to live stream Dodgers vs Diamondbacks: MLB Spring Training, TV channel The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Catcus League on Wednesday afternoon. Spring Training is a lit...

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Merrill Kelly - Not expected for Opening Day Kelly (back) said Wednesday that he does not think he will be ready in time for Opening Day, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Tests on Kelly's back did not reveal any structural damage, but he still feels something in his back when he throws. It's not clear when he might be ready to pitch in games, but it's not imminent. With Kelly expected to begin the season on the injured list, a rotation spot could now be open for Michael Soroka.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - Three-game hit streak Thomas started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.

Impact Thomas made his third spring appearance and has hits in all three contests. Following injuries to fellow outfielders Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee), the spring plans are to have Thomas get reps at corner outfield, but he's been used in center field for two of his three games. He'll get a few more chances at any outfield position in camp before jetting off to Houston for the World Baseball Classic as a member of Team Mexico.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Soroka - Makes spring debut Soroka allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out three over two innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Rangers.

Impact Soroka made his spring debut, throwing 33 pitches (24 strikes). He had a little trouble in the first inning but settled in for a perfect second frame. With six MLB-experienced starters in camp, there was talk of Soroka moving to the bullpen, but a recent injury to Merrill Kelly (back) cut into the Diamondbacks' surplus in the rotation.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks Release Young Reliever This pitcher's tenure with Arizona's organization is over, for now.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Giants Rafael Devers Out With Injury Against Dodgers

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing, gives up 3 runs over 1 1/3 innings