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Two more winning opponents faced, and the Diamondbacks saw more realistic results. Was the sweep at the hands of the Mariners or the split with the Dodgers more indicative of where the team is in reality? Spencer: I think it shows we are mercurial. If we can beat horrendous teams the rest of the year, […]
With a little over a third of the 2026 MLB season officially in the books, teams around baseball are looking in the mirror to see where they stand before the trade deadline, especially for teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, who employ a certified star in the form of Ketel Marte. While the D-Backs have been […] The post MLB rumors: Ketel Marte won’t be dealt at trade deadline despite Diamondbacks rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their trade deadline priorities clear. General manager Mike Hazen wants more left-handed power and bullpen depth, but upgrading the lineup may be the bigger challenge. Arizona has gotten minimal production out of the designated hitter spot between Pavin Smith and Adrian Del Castillo. The pair has combined for -0.7 fWAR, […] The post Diamondbacks Could Solve Biggest Lineup Need With These Trade Targets appeared first on HEAVY .
The Nationals came back nicely after getting swept by the Miami Marlins, taking 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a weekend set. They still find themselves sitting at .500 with an even 33-33 record, looking to get back over the hump to begin the week. Pitching and offense were firing on all cylinders […]
June 8th: Per the Associated Press, Kepler’s salary will be a prorated $780K, the league minimum. He can earn an extra $500K in roster bonuses. He would get $100K for spending 35 days on the roster, then $200K at 55 days and 75 days. June 7th: The Diamondbacks announced a one-year deal with outfielder Max […]
Arizona GM Mike Hazen hasn’t been shy about discussing what the team us looking to add as baseball heads towards the trade deadline. While the team does currently occupy a wild-card spot, there are clear areas for improvement. Speaking on MLB Network Radio over the weekend, he said “I probably need a little more thump […]
The Dodgers had a winning week, taking four of seven games, by splitting with the Diamondbacks in Arizona, then winning two of three at home against the Angels. But they both started and ended the week with losses, frustrating in different ways. On Monday in Phoenix, they were burned by a lack of offense. On […]
Game Recaps [Dbacks.com] ‘Pretty dominant’: Soroka’s latest gem salvages D-backs’ homestand – Behind another good outing from Michael Soroka, the Diamondbacks beat the Nationals, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to avoid a sweep in the three-game series. They finished up their week at home with a 3-4 mark. “Probably an incomplete grade,” manager Torey Lovullo said […]
Let the speculative rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks‘ All-Star infielder Ketel Marte commence once again. More reports surfaced on Sunday that the Diamondbacks may be growing tired of Marte’s antics, and USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale wrote this as a part of his Sunday notebook, which includes a lot of trade notes: “Meanwhile, Diamondbacks second […] The post Red Sox Trade Pitch Lands Diamondbacks’ $105 Million All-Star Infielder for Marcelo Mayer, Two Prospects appeared first ...
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Mike Hazen went on MLB Network Radio and confirmed what the front office has been quietly doing behind the scenes. The Arizona Diamondbacks are making trade calls to upgrade their bullpen before the August 3 deadline. The timing of the announcement raises an obvious question: why is the team with the lowest bullpen ERA in baseball since May 1 shopping for relief pitching? The Context Behind the Call The answer is the group of arms not included in that sparkling recent stretch. Arizon...
The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, June 8. They currently stand second in the National League, 9.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves.On Sunday, following the conclusion of their 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kepler was […] The post Former Phillies 11-Year MLB Veteran Signs With Dbacks Despite Suspension appeared first on HEAVY .
With the Arizona Diamondbacks firmly in the National League Wild Card race, general manager Mike Hazen revealed his top trade deadline priorities. On MLB Network Radio, Hazen said he’s looking for a left-handed power bat and more bullpen depth.“I need more thump in the lineup, need a little bit more power, probably need to get […] The post Diamondbacks GM Reveals Two Deadline Priorities Amid Wild Card Push appeared first on HEAVY .
How desperate are the Arizona Diamondbacks for some depth in the outfield? They've signed veteran Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for PED use. The Arizona Diamondbacks sign OF Max Kepler, who was popped for PEDs in January and remains on the MLB restricted list. He will still have to miss 80 games and is ineligible for the postseason. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 8, 2026 Kepler was banned for using an illegal substance, with the suspension levied back in Januar...
The Red Sox remain in a troubling spot, but Craig Breslow can try to save the team, the season and his job by trading for Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.
With the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to catch up to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of the NL West and while battling for a Wild Card spot, they decided to add a new free agent. Per Bob Nightengale, the Diamondbacks signed outfielder Max Kepler.Kepler most recently played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. Prior […] The post Diamondbacks Sign Outfielder in Midst of PED Suspension: What it Means appeared first on HEAVY .
Max Kepler spent the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies but was suspended for use of PEDs in the offseason. With that suspension almost up, the former Minnesota Twins outfielder has found a home. Kepler has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Arizona Diamondbacks sign OF […] The post Suspended Max Kepler signs 1-year deal with NL team appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has signed with a new team amid an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test.
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen discussed his team’s trade deadline priorities on MLB Network Radio today. The GM confirmed previous reports that he would like to add at least one left-handed bat, explaining: “I probably need a little more thump in the lineup, probably a little more power, probably need to get a little more […]
Sweeps have been hard to come by for the Nats in recent years. They only have one this season, and that was back in April against the Brewers. The boys have a chance for their second sweep of the season this afternoon against a D-Backs team they have beaten comfortably in the first two games. […]
Today’s Lineups NATIONALS DIAMONDBACKS James Wood – DH Ketel Marte – 2B Luis Garcia – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Curtis Mead – 3B Gabriel Moreno – C CJ Abrams – SS Nolan Arenado – 3B Dylan Crews – RF Pavin Smith – DH Daylen Lile – LF Ryan Waldschmidt – CF Keibert Ruiz – […]
The Washington Nationals will look to secure a series victory Saturday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. Washington enters the matchup riding the momentum of a dominant 14-1 win in Friday’s opener, while Arizona is…
The Arizona Diamondbacks organization is frustrated by star second baseman Ketel Marte, who has taken several days off this year.According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Marte sitting out a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and opting not to face superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani bothered some in the Diamondbacks’ organization, especially since Marte […] The post Diamondbacks Organization Frustrated by Ketel Marte appeared first on HEAVY .
With back to back convincing wins against the Diamondbacks, the Nationals are back above .500. They have also made up all the ground they lost in the Wild Card race, sitting just one game back of a playoff spot on June 7th. The fact that the Wild Card is even worth mentioning speaks to the […]
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