Outfielder Randal Grichuk has decided to decline his mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, effectively making him a free agent. The option was worth $6 million but Grichuk will receive a $1.75 million buyout after hitting both 200 and 250 plate appearances which added $1.25 million to his initial buyout of $500,000 per Ethan Hullihen… read more

The mission for the Pirates coming into a three-game weekend series against the Diamondbacks at PNC Park had to be a sweep. With the first postseason tiebreaker now head-to-head matchups (the one-game playoff is a thing of the past thanks to the expanded postseason field), a sweep would have given Pittsburgh a 4-2 edge in… read more

Back in the confines of Coors Field, the Rockies tried to shake off a difficult road series that saw them drop six of their first seven games. While the offense and starting pitching picked up a bit in their first series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays, the bullpen faltered. Now, the Rockies look… read more

The 2024 MLB regular season has finally arrived for the rest of the 28 MLB teams that didn’t play a series in South Korea. Expectations are high for a number of teams while others are trying to rebuild and find a path back toward contention. The Colorado Rockies will start the season against the National… read more

The defending National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have had a fairly productive offseason. Owners of a solid core, they have been bolstering their roster with veteran free agent signings. General manager Mike Hazen recently mentioned last Friday that the team was still interested in adding pieces, particularly another bat. Less than 24 hours after that… read more

2023 Season In-Review Record: 84-78, 2nd in NL West Postseason: Won Wild Card vs. Milwaukee Brewers (2-0), Won NLDS vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (3-0), Won NLCS vs. Philadelphia Phillies (4-3), Loss World Series vs. Texas Rangers (4-1) The Diamondbacks proved a simple equation in MLB last season — sneak into the postseason and anything can happen. It is… read more

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been steady this offseason. After a World Series berth in 2023, the Snakes have undergone a quality blend of notable free agent signings, trades, and minor league signings to flesh out the roster and improve for the 2024 season. It was known that Arizona would be looking for a designated hitter… read more

In the new era of the universal designated hitter, more than ever veteran bats can continue to contribute across the league despite age and defensive liabilities. It can extend a career and also give teams more opportunities to focus solely on a bat for the lineup. J.D. Martinez has been one of the most productive… read more

The new year is finally upon us! 2023 turned out to be a wild year and the MLB season didn’t quite pan out how anyone expected. The offseason is still in full swing with plenty of free agents to sign and trades to make and pitchers and catchers report for spring training in over a… read more

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a significant move for the 2024 season on November 22 by acquiring Eugenio Suárez from the Seattle Mariners. As the Diamondbacks aim to strengthen their roster, Suárez’s arrival brings anticipation and curiosity about how his skills and performance will translate in his new environment. A known power bat, Suárez joins a… read more