Gabriel Moreno won the 2026 Luis Aparicio Award as MLB's best Venezuelan player, taking 65 of 100 first-place votes. Eduardo Rodriguez finished third. Six D-backs are All-MLB finalists, with Moreno (6.7 bWAR, tops among catchers) holding the strongest case. 🏆
Rumor mill: the Yankees could pursue Nolan Arenado this offseason, depending on their infield setup. The Diamondbacks might sell high after his 30-homer, 86-RBI season, with one year left at $6 million. Speculation only, no deal reported. 🔍
The Rays reached the World Series on a $93M average payroll versus Arizona's $138M, building the roster mostly via trades, purchases and cheap signings, not the draft. Part 1 asks if Mike Hazen's "dumpster diving" can match that. 🔍
D-backs have four Gold Glove finalists, tying the second-highest total in franchise history. Gabriel Moreno (catcher, also in the batting-title conversation) and Corbin Carroll (right field) are among them. Winners unveiled Nov. 1 on ESPN. 🧤
A hypothetical look back: had Arizona accepted Boston's reported Payton Tolle and Franklin Arias offer for Ketel Marte, and signed Alex Bregman, the 2026 club might have gained about 4.4 wins. It's a what-if exercise, and the trade never happened. 🔍
Snake Bytes: Diamondbacks position groups get their 2026 report cards, and one lesson list from the Brewers-Rays World Series says Arizona isn't well set up to use them. Ex-Snake Jake Woodford is guaranteed a ring, having pitched for both finalists this year. 🏆
D-backs offseason reading list: season recaps, a look at Corbin Carroll's down 2026 that was still better than it looked, team BBWAA awards (Moreno and Rodriguez among the names), and a "strange season" breakdown. 🐍
MLB Network Presents will debut "Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks" Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. AZ time, ahead of the title's 25th anniversary. The 90-minute film is the series' 50th since 2015 and revisits the club's remarkable rise. 🐍
MLB Network Presents debuts *Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks* Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. AZ time. The 90-minute film revisits the expansion-to-champion rise, with Johnson, Schilling, Gonzalez and Brenly. 🏆
Former D-Backs reliever Jake Woodford is guaranteed his first World Series ring whether Milwaukee or Tampa Bay wins. He pitched for the Brewers and Rays in 2026, plus the Cubs, a year after his revolving-door bullpen stint in Arizona. 💍
Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte are key players in the Diamondbacks' 47 come-from-behind wins this season. Carroll ranks top-five in SLG for RISP situations, though Lars Nootbaar outperformed him in SLG. Opponents' strategic pitching posed challenges in June.
The Diamondbacks' 2026 season was marked by struggles against right-handed pitching, with Corbin Carroll standing out among lefty bats. Meanwhile, speculation swirls around Ketel Marte's trade potential amid past contractual constraints.
Speculation surrounds Ketel Marte as a trade candidate due to his full no-trade protection and strained ties with the D-backs. His 10-and-5 status grants veto power, complicating any potential deal. Tensions rise as Marte's absences have irked the team.
The Diamondbacks face key free-agent decisions for 2027, with notable names like Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka potentially departing. Gallen's re-signing is seen as a financial misstep, while Soroka might test free agency. Expect changes in Arizona's roster.
From Soroka's immaculate inning debut to Marte's walk-off magic, 2026 was a season of standout moments for the D-backs. Merrill Kelly's first career complete game and Eduardo Rodriguez's All-Star debut added to the highlights. Here's to more unforgettable plays! ⚾
Brandyn Garcia and fellow prospects are primed for bigger roles with the Diamondbacks in 2027. With potential veteran departures, expect Garcia, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Jordan Lawlar to become key contributors. Youth movement waiting in the wings. 🌟
The Diamondbacks have parted ways with Brian Kaplan while retaining Joe Mather. This shake-up in the coaching staff is seen as a move to inject fresh perspectives into pitching development. Fans are left pondering if this was the right decision.
Demetrio Crisantes shines in the Arizona Fall League, going 8-for-17 to start, but has cooled off with a .281 average. Arizona's top prospect leads the Salt River Rafters, who are 6-3 in the AFL, showcasing solid defense with the league's best fielding percentage.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen targets a left-handed impact bat this offseason. With a weak free agent market and potential lockout looming, Hazen faces a challenging task to bolster the roster. 🐍
The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 season unraveled with a projected rotation collapse, losing 7.8 wins due to underperformance from key starters like Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen. Offensive woes at 1B, LF, and DH also contributed, with missed playoffs despite 86 wins.
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