Latest Arizona Diamondbacks News

Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source

Mar. 26, 2024 22:51 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night...

Mother Nature madness: Arizona Diamondbacks play rare rain-shortened game at Chase Field

Mar. 26, 2024 00:18 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Mother Nature has halted a baseball game, even in a retractable-roof stadium in the middle of the desert. The Arizona Diamondbacks' preseason game against the Cleveland Guardians was called after six innings Monday night when an unexpected rainstorm hit Chase Field....

Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald will start season on injured list with strained oblique

Mar. 25, 2024 21:31 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald will start the season on the injured list because of a strained left oblique. Manager Torey Lovullo said the strain was a Grade 2, meaning the right-hander could miss several weeks. The 33-year-old reliever is in his second...

Rangers' Langford and Brewers' Chourio to open season in majors. Orioles send Holliday to minors

Mar. 22, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

Texas’ Wyatt Langford and Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio will open the season in the majors. Jackson Holliday – the exciting young Baltimore Orioles infielder – won’t be joining them in the big leagues just yet. The Rangers announced Langford will open in the...

Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez has lat strain

Mar. 22, 2024 16:30 PM EDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eduardo Rodríguez will have to wait to make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Friday that Rodríguez has a lat strain, which means the left-hander will open the season on the injured list. ...

NL West Preview: Ohtani-led Dodgers team to beat in division with reigning league champion D-backs

Mar. 18, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

Dave Roberts is quickly learning all about the constant fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the increased attention he brings each day to the Los Angeles Dodgers from across the world in Japan. The veteran manager let loose recently at spring training and breakdanced on the field...

Hard-throwing teens draw scouts, scholarships. More and more, they may also need Tommy John surgery

Mar. 15, 2024 06:04 AM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Most teenagers celebrate their high school graduation with friends, family and maybe a party. Brandon Compton had Tommy John surgery. It's been nearly 50 years since the game-changing procedure — which reconstructs a torn ulnar collateral...

National League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...

South Korea, Mexico, Britain and Alabama are among MLB's scheduled stops in 2024

Mar. 14, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Beginning with its ninth international opener, Major League Baseball is traveling all over the world in 2024. Here are some dates to remember for the upcoming season: SEOUL SERIES - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego...