As Halloween looms, Burn City Sports ranks the Arizona Diamondbacks’ most intimidating players. The list opens with the towering 6‑foot‑10 left‑hander Randy Johnson, whose 372 strikeouts in 2001 helped clinch the franchise’s first World Series and earned co‑MVP honors. Right‑hander Curt Schilling follows, posting a 4‑0 record and 1.12 ERA in that postseason. Catcher Miguel Montero’s 2012 .286 average, 15 homers and a career‑best 48% caught‑stealing rate made him a dual threat. Luis González’s game‑winning single in Game 7 of the 2001 Series remains a haunting memory for Yankees fans. Finally, speedster Corbin Carroll led the NL in triples from 2023‑2026, turning routine hits into monster triples. These fearsome performances define the D‑Backs’ legacy of terror on the diamond.
The Arizona Diamondbacks face a $20 million payroll ceiling for 2027 after shedding record‑breaking salaries over the past three seasons. With over 200 lost starting‑pitcher innings, 250 relief innings and 600 plate appearances heading to free agency, the team must find trade partners among 13 guaranteed or arbitration‑eligible players to gain flexibility. The article tiers prospects, from non‑tender candidate Pavin Smith (≈$2.8 M) to high‑cost pitchers like Corbin Burnes ($32.9 M) and Eduardo Rodríguez ($20 M), weighing their trade value against the need to replace lost pitching depth. It outlines which contracts could realistically be moved to free up cash for 2027 upgrades.
The AZ Snake Pit revisits the off‑season trade that never happened: the Arizona Diamondbacks swapping Ketel Marte for Boston Red Sox prospects Payton Tolle and Franklin Arias. The piece explores how the deal—blocked by Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen’s demand to include prospect Marcelo Mayer—could have reshaped Arizona’s roster, prompting a likely signing of 3B Alex Bregman on a five‑year, $175 million contract and eliminating the later acquisitions of Zac Gallen and Nolan Arenado. By assuming the players kept their 2026 production levels, the author speculates on the ripple effects for both clubs and offers a “what‑if” scenario for fans.
The Milwaukee Brewers clinch a tight Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series at American Family Field, with Jacob Misiorowski delivering ace‑like pitching and William Contreras earning Player of the Game honors. The recap highlights the Brewers’ early advantage, notes former Diamondback Jake Woodford’s rare dual‑team experience, and touches on related news—including a Diamondbacks season review, the passing of ex‑Brewer/Twins star Todd Benzinger, and the Guardians’ postseason woes—offering a snapshot of the baseball landscape surrounding the series.
The roundup dives into Arizona’s 2026 Diamondbacks, linking to five in‑depth pieces that recap the team’s defining moments, spotlight a forgotten World Series‑winning pitcher, reassess Corbin Carroll’s down year, announce the BBWAA awards and examine the oddities of their season. It also covers broader baseball news: the Uecker family’s pride in the Brewers, Kurt Suzuki’s exit as Angels manager, the Rays‑Brewers World Series schedule, bullpen contrasts, and quirky stats like the Rays’ historic 51‑2 out‑homering record. A blend of team analysis and World Series highlights makes it essential for any 2026 MLB fan.
MLB Network Presents will premiere "Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks" on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. AZ time, marking the 50th film in its series. The 90‑minute documentary celebrates the Diamondbacks' rapid rise from expansion club to 2001 World Series champions, featuring interviews with co‑MVPs Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, manager Bob Brenly, GM Joe Garagiola Jr., and stars Luis Gonzalez, Steve Finley, Matt Williams and others. It revisits key moments—including the Game 7 comeback against the Yankees and Gonzalez’s winning hit—alongside new anniversary footage and archival material, offering an inside look at the franchise’s historic season.
Former Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Jake Woodford is set to earn his first World Series ring regardless of the outcome, thanks to his late‑season stints with both contenders. Woodford logged 23.1 innings for the Milwaukee Brewers and 1.1 inning for the Tampa Bay Rays after moving between three clubs in 2026. The Brewers‑Rays matchup guarantees him a championship, echoing the 2025 scenario where Buddy Kennedy and José Ureña were also assured rings. Despite a rough 7.81 ERA this year, Woodford’s unique timing makes his story a must‑read ahead of the series.
Baltimore’s former first‑rounder Vance Honeycutt surprises after a rough start to 2026. Though his High‑A stats were bleak (.190/.282/.360 with a 42.4% K rate), he hit ten homers in 63 games and stole 28 of 32 bases, showing power and speed. An oblique injury in July didn’t halt his rise; the Orioles promoted him to Double‑A Chesapeake, where he posted a .288/.381/.616 line with five homers in 20 games and cut his strikeout rate to 25%. Reports suggest work with an outside hitting instructor may be paying off, leaving GM Jared Banner to decide if Honeycutt can become the coveted 20/20‑plus outfielder the club needs.
The AZ Snake Pit updates its analysis of Diamondbacks batters who delivered high‑impact plate appearances in come‑from‑behind victories. Of the 47 such wins in 2026, 25 featured pivotal at‑bats, with Ildemaro Vargas leading the impact list, followed by Nolan Arenado and a tie between Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte. Lars Nootbaar and Carroll rank in the top five for slugging percentage (SLG) in both RISP situations with a tying or go‑ahead runner and overall RISP scenarios, though Nootbaar posts a higher SLG. The four “workhorse” hitters—Perdomo, Arenado, Carroll and Moreno—saw a June slump in SLG despite facing mostly sub‑.500 opponents, who used fastballs, sliders and sweepers to suppress their production. The piece includes full tables and data sourced from Baseball Reference and Baseball Savant.
The Tampa Bay Rays clinch the American League pennant with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS on Oct. 19, 2026, setting up a World Series showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers, who swept the Dodgers. The post also recaps the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offensive struggles, debates a missed trade opportunity with Ketel Marte, highlights Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato’s triple‑crown season and MLB posting hopes, and lists the 2026 Fielding Bible shortstop rankings. Readers get a quick snapshot of the upcoming World Series matchup and key offseason storylines.
AZ Snake Pit breaks down the Diamondbacks' 2027 free‑agent outlook, noting the only notable option is Corbin Burnes’ opt‑out, which the author predicts he will not take. Salary‑ranked departures include Zac Gallen ($16.2 M), likely not returning after a costly deferred deal, and Michael Soroka ($7.5 M) whose mutual option will be declined, sending him to free agency. Reliever Ryan Thompson ($3.95 M) struggled after a strong start and is doubtful to stay in Arizona, while Dennis Santana ($3.5 M) posted league‑average numbers after a rough stint with Pittsburgh. The piece hints at further arbitration impacts in a follow‑up article.
Diamondbacks prospect Patrick Forbes is showing off a new sweeper in the Arizona Fall League that averaged 14 inches of horizontal break Saturday.
The Tampa Bay Rays take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS after a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 at Progressive Field on October 18, pushing them one win away from the World Series. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks spotlight prospect Patrick Forbes, who breaks down his pitch arsenal after a stint in the Arizona Fall League, and roundtable analysts discuss left‑hander Brandyn Garcia’s potential breakout in 2027 alongside other young talents like Ryan Waldschmidt and Jordan Lawlar. Additional links cover Rays’ dugout stability, postseason clubhouse chaos, and a look at the best rookie baseball cards by decade.
Diamondbacks News Mike Hazen Speaks on Offseason PrioritiesIt appears the Diamondbacks will continue to hunt for a left-handed impact bat. Other Baseball News Rain Postpones ALCS Game 4 Amid Controversy Regarding Timing of DecisionGame 4 of the ALCS will now be played today, instead of last night. MLB knew this to be the likely outcome […]
If the weather today seems a little cooler, the air slightly fresher, and that glass of Phoenix tap water marginally less chemically than yesterday, there’s a good reason for this. It’s the first Dodger-free day of post-season baseball since the Rangers beat the Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series. I think we all expected the […]
Every season has the good and the bad, and 2026 was no different. The worst thing obviously was missing the playoffs despite winning 86 games. Goes without saying. But why did this team miss the playoffs? We as fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks are no strangers to missing the playoffs and having a whole laundry […]
PHOENIX — Although the Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t playing for a pennant, fans have kept a close eye on the National League Championship Series — and didn’t hold back after the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers and Dodgers began their series Sunday in Milwaukee, with both teams sending out their best in […]
Introduction In case you’ve been living under a rock since the D-Backs were eliminated from the postseason chase, it’s been an exhilarating postseason to this point with impressive pitching performances, historic comebacks, and drama abounded. Sadly, for the third straight year the Diamondbacks find themselves sitting at home setting tee times rather than lineups at […]
Introduction Instead of continuing with the next installment of the 2026 prospect all-star series, I’m going to shift gears this week. Instead, we’re going to talk about some prospects that I have heard quite a few people write off for various reason, or just outright dismiss. Some of that is justified, but some of it […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have settled on a new television play-by-play announcer. Chris Garagiola will reportedly become the new voice of Diamondbacks television broadcasts, according to a report by Nick Piecoro in the Arizona Republic. Garagiola will replace longtime Diamondbacks broadcaster Steve Berthiaume, who served as the team’s television play-by-play voice for 14 years before the…
In today’s “not much of a surprise, really” news, Nick Piecoro reports that Chris Garagiola will become the new play-by-play commentator for the Diamondbacks on the television side. He replaces Steve Berthiaume, whose contract was not renewed at the end of last season. Garagiola had been working on the radio side since 2022, and took […]
Chris Garagiola first joined the Diamondbacks' broadcast team in 2022 and spent the past three seasons as the lead radio play-by-play voice.
Last Thursday, the Diamondbacks made an announcement that surprised many and also ruffled a great many feathers. After in-season comments were made by Torey Lovullo and the organization that the team needed to make the playoffs to secure Torey Lovullo’s job moving forward, the club handed their manager of ten years a two-year extension, despite […]
I know this was mentioned briefly in James’s Snake Bytes, but I figure it deserves a piece of its own. The nominees for this year’s Gold Gloves were announced this morning, and there are four D-backs among the finalists for the National League. Each team’s manager and up to six coaches on his staff vote […]
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ defense this season has earned recognition across the diamond, with four players named finalists for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Geraldo Perdomo, Gabriel Moreno, Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas were named finalists Wednesday, giving Arizona representation at shortstop, catcher, right field and utility. The recognition highlights the club’s defensive […]