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Orioles and Diamondbacks meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Vargas backs Kelly's first start as D-backs even series in Baltimore BALTIMORE -- Merrill Kelly allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings in his season debut, Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run, go-ahead homer in the fif...

APRIL 15 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks vs Orioles Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

APRIL 15 • FOX SPORTS

Ildemaro Vargas' 3-run homer helps the Diamondbacks top the Orioles 4-3

Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Orioles host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home win streak

The Baltimore Orioles host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Orioles start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

The Baltimore Orioles host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies

Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fo...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter overcomes migraine, pitches five innings in relief in loss to D-backs

Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Phillies and Diamondbacks square off in series rubber match

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Idle Saturday Vargas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Vargas has logged a hit in each of the first eight games he's played in to begin the year, but he'll move to the bench Saturday after making four consecutive starts. Jose Fernandez will replace him at first base and bat fifth.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains at 1B Vargas went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Vargas extended a season-opening hit streak to eight games with a run-scoring single in the middle of Arizona's five-run fifth inning. He started at first base again, his third in the last four games since Carlos Santana (groin) joined Pavin Smith (elbow) on the 10-day injured list. Vargas has been a serviceable utility player throughout his career, but the 34-year-old's production early in 2026 (.429 AVG, 1.146 OPS) is off the charts.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4

Mike Soroka strikes out 10, and closer Paul Sewald retires Trea Turner to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Makes third straight start Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Vargas started for the third consecutive game, two at first base sandwiched around one at second base. There's a path to playing time at first base with both Pavin Smith (elbow) and Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list, and Vargas has hit safely in all seven games played. He's 11-for-24 (.458) with four extra-base hits and four RBI.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mets play the Diamondbacks in series rubber match

The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Corbin Carroll's 3 extra-base hits lead the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets

Corbin Carroll had three extra-base hits in his 500th career game, including a two-run double during a four-run second inning that sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over t...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to stop road skid, take on the Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to end their four-game road skid in a matchup against the New York Mets

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Fills in at 1B Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Impact Vargas got the first crack at first base after the Diamondbacks placed Carlos Santana (adductor) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Arizona called up Luken Baker to replace Santana, adding another body to a rotation of players that could see time with both Santana and Pavin Smith (elbow) sidelined. in addition to Vargas and Baker, the Diamondbacks could deploy Jose Fernandez and Tim Tawa at first base.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks put Carlos Santana on injured list with adductor strain, select Luken Baker

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in the majors, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate Vargas entered Sunday's game after Carlos Santana was removed due to a groin injury. Vargas went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple and two RBI in a 6-5 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Impact Santana was done for the day in the second inning, and the two players that might normally have filled in at first base -- Jose Fernandez or Tim Tawa -- were already in the starting lineup. As such, manager Torey Lovullo turned to Vargas, who gave Arizona a lift. He tripled in two runs in his first plate appearance in the fourth inning and has hit safely in all four games in which he's played, going 6-for-11 with three extra base hits and four RBI. Now that both Pavin Smith (elbow) and Santana are on the shelf, manager Torey Lovullo will roll with a rotation at first base that includes Vargas, Fernandez and Tawa.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-5 in 10 innings to split the 4-game series

Ketel Marte doubled on the first pitch of the 10th inning to score automatic runner Jorge Barrosa and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Sunday to split the fo...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Serves as DH Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Mondays 9-6 win over Detroit.

Impact Vargas started at designated hitter Monday after the Diamondbacks placed Pavin Smith (elbow) on the 10-day injured list. The switch-hitting Vargas got the assignment against a right-hander, although manager Torey Lovullo typically likes to rotate bodies through the DH spot. Vargas is more experienced at second and third base, but he has played 14 games at first base during his career and could be part of the rotation there along with Carlos Santana and Tim Tawa.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up th...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Clinches roster spot The Diamondbacks selected Vargas' contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Vargas was able to win a spot on Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster as a utility man, beating out Jacob Amaya for one of the final spots on the Arizona bench. After slashing .270/.292/.383 with three home runs and 19 RBI over 121 plate appearances with Arizona in 2025, Vargas will likely be in store for limited playing time this season so long as Ketel Marte (lower leg), Geraldo Perdomo and Nolan Arenado are all healthy.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to make roster Vargas is expected to be on Arizona's Opening Day roster, after the team reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Amaya transaction seemingly resolves the roster fates of Vargas, Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa. Vargas received the news well Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a Cactus League contest against the Padres. He's batting .378 (17-for-45) with four doubles, two homers and nine RBI over 15 spring games. He's expected to serve as a backup utility infielder along with Tawa, who will also find time in the outfield.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

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Orioles and Diamondbacks meet with series tied 1-1

Diamondbacks vs Orioles Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Ildemaro Vargas' 3-run homer helps the Diamondbacks top the Orioles 4-3

Orioles host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home win streak

Orioles start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

Fernandez, Del Castillo power Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over the Phillies

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter overcomes migraine, pitches five innings in relief in loss to D-backs

Phillies and Diamondbacks square off in series rubber match

Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4

Mets play the Diamondbacks in series rubber match

Corbin Carroll's 3 extra-base hits lead the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets

Diamondbacks look to stop road skid, take on the Mets

Diamondbacks put Carlos Santana on injured list with adductor strain, select Luken Baker

Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-5 in 10 innings to split the 4-game series

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

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