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D-backs confident in rotation depth as they await results of Kelly's MRI SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks will have to wait until Monday to find out the results of the MRI taken of Merrill Kelly's back.

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D-backs' Outfield Sparks Impressive Rally Despite Loss to Angels There were some fireworks at Salt River Fields on Sunday.

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Jordan Lawlar - Pops homer in spring debut Lawlar started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and solo home run in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Lawlar won an eight-pitch battle, delivering a solo home run to left field in the second inning. He's set to see a lot of time in center field this spring, as Alek Thomas will cover left field for the injured Lourdes Gurriel (knee). Once all of Arizona's injured outfielders return, including right fielder Corbin Carroll (hand), Lawlar could earn playing time as the right-handed hitting complement to Thomas in center and in left field when Gurriel operates as the designated hitter.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torey Lovullo Had This to Say After Jordan Lawlar's Impressive Homer On Saturday, former top Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar went deep in his first at-bat of Cactus League play. It was an impressiv...

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Doyle starts spring hot; Amador looks to turn heads SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle started Spring Training 2026 with a continuation of his encouraging finish to 2025...

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D-backs Pitcher Mitch Bratt Had Impressive Statement after First Start The Diamondbacks' lefty had a bit of a lopsided outing.

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Brenton Doyle's big day propels Rockies to first Cactus League victory Colorado's everyday center fielder Brenton Doyle had himself a day as Colorado notched their first Cactus League victory. Doyle singled to r...

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

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

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

D-backs' Merrill Kelly Gives Update on Potential Back Injury The Diamondbacks' starter spoke about his health.

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Kelly slowed by back injury at D-backs camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be anything serious, but you can forgive the Diamondbacks if they're a bit nervous these days whenever one o...

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Merrill Kelly - Live BP cancelled due to back issue Kelly will no longer throw live BP Saturday because of mid-back tightness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly is battling back tightness and won't throw his previously scheduled live BP session. The veteran right-hander will undergo further testing in the next 24 hours, at which point a status update will likely be provided. Kelly has already been named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter.

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Jordan Lawlar - Will start opener in CF Lawlar will start in center field in Arizona's Cactus League opener Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact This will be Lawlar's first start in center field in a Diamondbacks' uniform. He was given reps in center during winter ball and has been working with outfielders during spring drills. As part of the team's adjustment to being without injured outfielders Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) for rest of spring training, Lawlar is expected to see time in the outfield in camp and into the regular season.

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Zac Gallen - Throws live BP session Gallen threw a live batting-practice session Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen, who was signed last week, threw his first session since entering camp. He threw about 20 pitches, and manager Torey Lovullo was pleased with what he saw. "The fastball command looked good," the manager said. "It looked like he was throwing a nice cutter, his breaking ball I think was trending in a very positive direction." It appears that Gallen isn't too far behind the other starters despite missing the first handful of days in camp. The pitcher said he felt good and was given positive feedback from the batters he faced.

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Nolan Arenado feels the moment after first spring training homerun | Sporting News Emotional start of the spring training.

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Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automa...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What D-backs' Win Over Rockies Told Us About ABS Challenge System The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped right into the action with MLB's new Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system during their 3-2 win over...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Geraldo Perdomo - Three PAs in spring opener Perdomo batted second and went 1-for-3 in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact Perdomo should be a regular presence in spring lineups over the next two weeks, before he joins the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. He's expected to bat leadoff against right-handers and second against left-handers for Arizona during the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Hitless in Cactus League opener Marte batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring game against Colorado.

Impact Marte should get significant plate appearances over the next two weeks before he leaves camp to participate in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Homers in preseason opener Arenado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact It might seem odd that a starting position player would play in the first spring game, but Arenado needs to get the work in before suiting up for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado is looking for a bounce-back season in the desert after two consecutive seasons of diminished power.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado Gave Honest Statement After Exciting Spring Homer A full-circle moment for the Diamondbacks' third baseman.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

How many 2025 MLB All-Stars are playing for Team USA, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

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2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

'A great day' for Lovullo as Gallen throws first live session SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks opened their Cactus League schedule Friday at Salt River Fields, but there was a live batting-practice...

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What to know as D-backs gear up for Cactus League play SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginnin...

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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant

Former big league manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Corbin Carroll - Team preparing for quick return The Diamondbacks are preparing for Carroll (hand) to return by or soon after Opening Day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team isn't saying it out loud, but they believe Carroll's track record of healing quickly and work ethic makes Opening Day a real possibility. Another clue is how the Diamondbacks are preparing the outfield with both Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) sidelined. An original plan floated by manager Torey Lovullo was to have center fielder Alek Thomas cover right field until Carroll was back, but early in camp, Thomas has been lining up in left field, where he could play until Gurriel returns. Of the two injured outfielders, the sense is that Gurriel is more likely to need more time than Carroll.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant