Category: Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks

Reports: D-backs acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi, multiple sources reported. Cleveland will also receive Arizona’s 2025 Competitive Balance Round B draft pick. Shortly after the

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Report: D-backs LHP Jordan Montgomery exercises player option

As anticipated, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million player option to remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. A free agent after the 2023 season, Montgomery remained unsigned past the start of spring training but at the

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Report: D-backs OF Randal Grichuk opts to enter free agency

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk declined his $6 million mutual option and will become a free agent, MLB Network reported Thursday. Grichuk, 33, will receive a $500,000 buyout under terms of the deal he signed with Arizona last February. He

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Diamondbacks dismiss pitching coach Brent Strom

The Arizona Diamondbacks fired veteran pitching coach Brent Strom on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Strom confirmed his exit to The Athletic. “Appreciated the opportunity,” Strom said. “Pitching held this team back this year. Did my best. End of story.”

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D-backs pound Padres to keep playoff hopes alive

Ketel Marte’s two-run home run highlighted a six-run fourth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their wild-card playoff hopes alive with an 11-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. Eugenio Suarez and Randal Grichuk also

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