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The decision was finally made to pull Ketel Marte off the trade market. Was this the right move? James: If the right price was not met, then there is no reason to trade him. I have no particular desire for the team to trade Ketel Marte. By the same token, if they were able to […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 3 hours ago | 0 reads
The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the International Signing period with $8,034,900 in international bonus pool money, tied for the most in the league with Baltimore, Cleveland, Colorado, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Market size, revenue, free agents turning down the qualifying offer, and trades all impact the size of a team’s bonus pool. There’s not […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 5 hours ago | 0 reads
In a move to strengthen the bullpen, the D-backs announced this afternoon that they have signed reliever Taylor Clarke. It’s a return home, since the 32-year-old was actually an Arizona draft pick originally, being selected in the third round of the 2015 draft. He made his debut as a Diamondback in 2019, and appeared in […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 3 days ago | 1 read
Earlier today, it was announced that the Arizona Diamondbacks had traded for Cardinals’ third baseman Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals are eating $31M of the $42M left on the remaining two years of Arenado’s deal. The Cardinals have been trying to unload Arenado for two offseasons. He famously rejected a deal to the Astros last year […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 4 days ago | 1 read
Yesterday, we heard from GM Mike Hazen about why he carried out the trade which brought third baseman Nolan Arenado to the desert. Today, it’s the turn of the player to talk about why he agreed to come to Arizona, what he brings to the table, both on and off the field, and what his […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 4 days ago | 2 reads
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From AZ Snake Pit | 5 days ago | 3 reads
It’s no particular secret that the Cardinals have been trying to get out from under the Nolan Arenado contract for some time. The origins of this date back all the way to February 2019, when he signed an eight-year, $260 million deal while still a member of the Rockies. At the time, it was celebrated […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 5 days ago | 1 read
Inspiration. I was dismayed because the relative absence of moves to improve Diamondbacks’ weak points. One exception is that starting pitching could be as good as last season with the re-signing of Kelly and the signing of Soroka. Perhaps Soroka and Mena will adequately fill Gallen’s slot. Pfaadt might improve somewhat. However, the context is […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
After over a year of rumors (and at least one failed attempt in the past), the St. Louis Cardinals are finally trading Nolan Arenado. Per multiple reports (ope, and now confirmed by the teams ), the former Rockies and Cardinals third baseman is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who sure love to keep everyone on their toes, eh? Remember, the Diamondbacks were previously interested in both trading Ketel Marte and signing (now) Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman. But eventually, they pulled M...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 6 days ago | 0 reads
This morning, Nolan Arenado was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks with Katie Woo first reporting a deal with close. Later, Jeff Passan confirmed the move. Nic Piecoro had the salary details: And Mark Feinsand added this: In return, the Cardinals will receive RHP Jack Martinez, who was selected in the 8th round of last year’s […]
From Purple Row | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire third baseman Nolan Arenado in exchange for 2025 8th-Round draft pick, Jack Martinez, a right-handed pitcher. Arenado has already agreed to waive his complete no-trade clause. Arenado is still owed two years and $42MM, though the Rockies are on the hook for […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
MLB Trade Rumors: Nolan Arenado is being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks by the St. Louis Cardinals, per multiple reports. Arenado, who turns 35 in April, originally came up with the Colorado Rockies, and was one of the best players in baseball for a decade with them. The Rockies extended him but, to the amazement […]
From Lone Star Ball | 6 days ago | 1 read
It appears that one of Chaim Bloom’s most difficult off-season priorities may be about to become a reality. Multiple reports say the St. Louis Cardinals are working to complete a trade of Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. I saw this just shared by MLB Trade Rumors. Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal are saying that […]
From Viva El Birdos | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Diamondbacks News D-backs’ Michael Soroka ready to represent Canada in World Baseball Classic by Wendy Lopez [Burn City Sports] “I’ve had this one circled on the calendar for a while, one that I really wanted to be able to do, for a multitude of reasons,” Soroka said Saturday ahead of Baseball Canada’s annual awards banquet, […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Team news [MLB Trade Rumors] Mike Hazen Discusses Diamondbacks’ Remaining Offseason Goals – The Diamondbacks bullpen could clearly use an established late-inning arm to help stabilize things while Martinez and Puk are on the shelf. Hazen didn’t name specific targets in his recent comments, but it seems Arizona is interested in just that sort of […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The D-backs announced this morning that outfielder Jake McCarthy has been dealt to Colorado, in exchange for pitching prospect Josh Grosz. McCarthy was a first-round pick (18th overall) in the 2018 draft, and reached the majors in 2021. He had a solid rookie campaign the following year, coming fourth in NL Rookie of the Year […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Diamondbacks News Jake McCarthy Traded to ColoradoRight-hander, Josh Grosz, who spent all of 2025 in A+ ball as a starter for the Yankees and Rockies heads to Arizona in return. Diamondbacks Trade Speedy OutfielderEveryone knew one of Alek Thomas or Jake McCarthy was headed out. It seems it will be McCarthy, in exchange for a […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Colorado Rockies announced on Saturday morning that they have acquired left-handed outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks. McCarthy was originally a first round selection of the Diamondbacks in the 2018 draft out of the University of Virginia. He finished fourth in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 after turning in […]
From Purple Row | 9 days ago | 0 reads
Diamondbacks avoid arbitration with Gabriel Moreno, Ryne Nelson https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/arbitration/3607996/ Diamondbacks take Ketel Marte off the trade market https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/ketel-marte-trade-market/3608017/ Diamondbacks take minor league deal flier on RHP Shawn Dubin https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/shawn-dubin/3607874/ Marte will be back with D-backs next seasonhttps://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-not-tradin...
From AZ Snake Pit | 9 days ago | 1 read
The biggest piece of non-news this winter has been the speculation around the D-backs looking to trade three-time All-Star second baseman, Ketel Marte. The question of what “looking to” meant was rapidly glossed over, in a fever of breathless speculation and click-bait articles. Rampant rumor-mongering followed, with fanbases and writers from Boston to Seattle speculating […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Arizona Cardinals have eight names the first week of their newest coaching search. So, what does the list look like? So, if you want to “rank” the coaching candidates for the Arizona Cardinals here is how I would rank them. Homerun Hire Klint Kubiak – The current offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks would […]
From Revenge of the Birds | 10 days ago | 0 reads
All right. If this report is true, and if the Diamondbacks truly do stop holding themselves open for offers for Ketel Marte, then we could see one major impediment to the positional free agent glut removed from the mix. Per Ken Rosenthal, the Diamondbacks’ talks on trading their star second baseman are over: Ketel Marte will remain with the Diamondbacks, source tells @TheAthletic . He will not be traded. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 9, 2026 I’ll hedge a little,...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Overview This is the fourth year in a row that I have written the final entry into our off-season reviews, and sometimes I wonder why I keep taking the assignment. It’s always the hardest, I feel. For one, you want the article to live up to the ranking. It’s a #1 review, it should read […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 10 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week saw sports books chipping in with expected win totals for the 2026 baseball season, […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 11 days ago | 1 read
Season In Review continues and this morning’s subject is another reliever. Right-hander Scott McGough didn’t start the year with the A’s but he did finish the year as a member of the Athletics’ bullpen. How Was He Acquired? The 36-year-old began the season with the Arizona Diamondbacks but didn’t last long with them. After getting […]
From Athletics Nation | 11 days ago | 0 reads