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March 24, 2026

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The Diamondbacks are entering the 2024 season with a bullpen that’s entirely right-handed, a bold choice that could raise eyebrows as they prepare for Opening Day. After a dismal 0-7 loss to the Guardians, where they managed just two hits,both courtesy of Pavin Smith,the team needs to find its groove quickly. With infielder Ildemaro Vargas officially making the roster, it’s clear the Snakes are hoping to bolster their lineup after some rough Cactus League outings. Meanwhile, the retirement of T.J. McFarland reminds us of the changing tides in baseball and the importance of fresh talent. The confidence among fans remains shaky, with many predicting a season of average performances, which might be exactly what Arizona needs to build towards a brighter future.

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D-backs' bullpen is all right ... as in no lefties

D-backs' bullpen is all right ... as in no lefties

PHOENIX -- With one final move ahead of their exhibition matchup against the Guardians at Chase Field on Monday, the D-backs have set their Opening Day bullpen, and it is, quite literally, all right. The D-backs had already decided non-roster invitees Joe Ross and Jonathan Loáisiga would make the team,

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Arizona Diamondbacks 0, Cleveland Guardians 7

Arizona Diamondbacks 0, Cleveland Guardians 7

Sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windscreen. After a ten-run victory in the Cactus League finale yesterday, it was not a happy return to Chase Field for the D-backs. They were held to just two hits – both of them off the bat of Pavin Smith – as former Diamondback Slade Cecconi and […]

Snakepit Roundtable: The season is upon us

Snakepit Roundtable: The season is upon us

The season is upon us! Let’s do a public confidence poll. Ok a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you going into the season? James: I would say a 5 or 8. I am supremely confident (8) that Arizona will have a largely average season. That mediocrity will likely result in a very […]

D-Backs To Select Ildemaro Vargas

D-Backs To Select Ildemaro Vargas

The Diamondbacks informed infielder Ildemaro Vargas he’ll be on the Opening Day roster, manager Torey Lovullo tells Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The Snakes reassigned fellow minor league signee Jacob Amaya to minor league camp yesterday. Vargas finished last season on Arizona’s big league roster. The Snakes waived the switch-hitting utilityman at the beginning of the […]

T.J. McFarland Announces Retirement

T.J. McFarland Announces Retirement

After over a decade in the big leagues, T.J. McFarland is hanging up his spikes. The left-hander announced his retirement on Instagram today, thanking his wife, parents, family, friends, teammates and the clubs who employed him for all their support throughout his time as a professional ballplayer. McFarland wraps up a career of more than […]