Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates

March 17, 2026

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Corbin Burnes is inching closer to a return from Tommy John surgery, throwing his second bullpen session this week, but the Diamondbacks remain focused on more than just their injured stars. In a lively contest against the Cincinnati Reds, Ryne Nelson showcased his potential with a strong four-inning outing, though the bullpen's struggles still raised eyebrows as every pitcher except for the ninth-inning guy surrendered earned runs in an 11-6 victory. Meanwhile, the D-backs made a strategic move by signing Luis Urías to a minor league deal, hoping to rejuvenate the former Brewers regular's career. As fans contemplate the upcoming season, they are also pondering bets on whether Arizona can top last year's 80-win total, especially with formidable opponents like the Dodgers and their ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto looming in the season opener.

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Burnes incorporating more pitch mixes as he ramps up bullpen work

Burnes incorporating more pitch mixes as he ramps up bullpen work

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For a pitcher, the road back from Tommy John surgery is a marathon and not a sprint, something that Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes has been reminded of often over the past nine months or so. Burnes threw his first short-box bullpen session Friday and his second Monday,

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than

Place Your Bets on the 2026 Diamondbacks!

Place Your Bets on the 2026 Diamondbacks!

As is tradition, once again we open the doors to the Snakepit Casino, in which you get to test your knowledge, skill and – let’s not kid ourselves here – blind luck against the best odds-makers in the Valley. Or when they’re not available, me. Will the D-backs improve on last year’s 80win total? Will […]

Arizona Diamondbacks 11, Cincinnati Reds 6

Arizona Diamondbacks 11, Cincinnati Reds 6

Record: 11-12-1. Change on 2025: -2. 5-inning Record: 7-15-2. It isn’t typically a good day when every pitcher bar your ninth inning guy gets tagged for one or more earned runs, but today had its positives for the D-backs. The first would be a good start from Ryne Nelson, who went four innings, and gave […]

Diamondbacks Sign Luis Urías To Minor League Deal

Diamondbacks Sign Luis Urías To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Luis Urías to a minor league deal, according to the Reno Aces, the club’s Triple-A affiliate. It’s unclear if the Wasserman client will report to major league or minor league camp. Urías, 29 in June, was once a solid regular for the Brewers. He hit 39 home runs over the […]

Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener

Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener

World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 against Arizona.