Diamondbacks Analysis
Geraldo Perdomo's 2025 Breakout Should Earn MVP Votes
The 2025 season has seen Perdomo graduate from a slap-hitting nine-hole hitter to an All-Star caliber hitter.
Michael McDermott
Michael McDermott has written about the Diamondbacks and their farm system since 2015. His stops include AZ Snake Pit, Venom Strikes, Burn City Sports, and Arizona Diamondbacks On SI. He’s been credentialed for 50 games and the Arizona Fall League.
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D-backs Claim Elvin Rodríguez, Pavin Smith’s Season Officially Ends
Looking to add more pitching depth, the Diamondbacks have claimed right-hander Elvin Rodríguez from the Baltimore Orioles off waivers.
Diamondbacks Analysis
Andrew Saalfrank Emerges as Key Piece of Diamondbacks' Bullpen in 2025
Saalfrank, who just turned 28 a few weeks ago, has solidified one of the eight spots in the 2026 bullpen. Since rejoining the team on July 5th, the lefty has pitched to a 1.16 ERA in 22 games.
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s 2025 Season Ends with Right ACL Tear
The Diamondbacks will be without their left fielder for the rest of the season, and possibly a significant part of the 2026 season as well.
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Jordan Lawlar Returns as Diamondbacks Begin 2026 Infield Shakeup
This is Lawlar’s clearest runway yet, as he has 20-25 games to prove he belongs at third base.
Diamondbacks Analysis
Tyler Locklear’s Struggles Could Force the D-backs to Rethink First Base in 2026
It's been tough for Locklear to gain his footing at the major league level. He's putting up a rather pedestrian .191/.276/.279 slash with two home runs in 76 plate appearances since the trade.
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Diamondbacks Activate Moreno, Designate Herrera for Assignment
The Diamondbacks have activated starting catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 60-day injured list. With the need to make space on both the active and 40-man rosters, the team has designated catcher José Herrera for assignment.
Diamondbacks Opinions
In Defense of Analytics in Baseball
As a baseball writer, there is nothing that drives me up a wall than the discourse surrounding analytics in baseball. It's a mistake that's made at all levels of baseball understanding for outside observers, fans, and sports writers alike. This topic reared its ugly head again
Diamondbacks Prospects
8 D-backs Sleeper Prospects You Need to Know About
Eight sleeper prospects in the D-backs' system all year whose 2025 performance warrants a closer look.
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Geraldo Perdomo Defends Ketel Marte, Emerges as Diamondbacks’ Leader
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo was conducting his postgame presser with the media. What happened next was something no one could have predicted: star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo jumped in and stood up for his double play partner.
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D-backs Turn to Nabil Crismatt Amid Rotation Woes vs. Rockies
The Diamondbacks will be tapping Nabil Crismatt to start the series finale against the Colorado Rockies.
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My Take on the Ketel Marte Situation
On August 14th, Nick Piecoro published a bombshell report on D-backs' All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte for The Arizona Republic. The central theme of that report is that other players in the clubhouse are willing to voice their frustrations about Marte's "special treatment" by the organization.