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Diamondbacks Promote Shaun Larkin To Third Base Coach

The Diamondbacks are promoting farm director Shaun Larkin to the major league staff as the third base coach, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. He will replace Tony Perezchica, who departed last month to take the third base job with the Astros.

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D-backs prospects Tommy Troy, Gino Groover continue strong finish to 2024 in Arizona Fall League

SCOTTSDALE — The Arizona Fall League concluded on Saturday with members of the Salt River Rafters — including Diamondbacks prospects Tommy Troy, Gino Groover and Kristian Robinson — celebrating on the field after winning the title at Salt River Fields.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / November 18

Diamondbacks open new Dominican academy including education center, fields with lights

The Arizona Diamondbacks opened their new state-of-the-art Dominican academy at the Las Américas Complex in Boca Chico and held a ceremony on Monday. Key

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 18

Arizona Diamondbacks Open Stunning New Academy in Dominican Republic

The Arizona Diamondbacks have completed a project years in the making to create the best in Baseball Academy in all of the Dominican Republic. It all started in 1995 when Junior Naboa was the first international hire by the organization.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 18

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 18 Landon Sims

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. The Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / November 18

Diamondbacks moving farm director Shaun Larkin to third base coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks are transitioning farm director Shaun Larkin to third base coach ahead of the 2025 season, the team confirmed to Arizona Sports.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 18

Shaun Larkin Named Diamondbacks Third Base and Infield Coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks have filled the third base and infield coach position internally with Shaun Larkin. Larkin has been serving as the organization's Director of player development since the beginning of 2024.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 18

Which Diamondbacks Players Are Available in Rule 5 Draft?

November 19 is the date in which the Arizona Diamondbacks must decide who to protect from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and add to their 40-man roster. That means from the list of available players below, the D-backs have to choose who they absolutely do not want to lose.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 18

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Geraldo Perdomo

This article is part of a series chronicling the individual seasons of players who appeared for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. Reviews for players who still have rookie eligibility for 2025 will appear in our prospect season reviews.

Gabriel Moreno News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Gabriel Moreno

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 19 Yassel Soler

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. Acquired: 2023 International signing from Dominican Republic, $425,000 signing bonus Yassel Soler hails from Santo Domingo in the DR and was signed as a 17-year-old third baseman.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 17

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Top 40 Prospect Review Links Hub

The Arizona Diamondbacks' farm system is full of rising young players. Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI's Jake Oliver, working together with the rest of the staff, has ranked the top 40 prospects in the system.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / November 16

Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Connor Kaiser, Aramis Garcia to Minor League Contracts

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Connor Kaiser and catcher Aramis Garcia to minor league contracts, Triple-A Reno announced Friday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 20 Jack Hurley

This article is part of a series reviewing the seasons of the top 40 prospects still in the Arizona Diamondbacks system as of the end of 2024. Jack Hurley was drafted 80th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of Virginia Tech as a glove-first, slash-hitting centerfielder who had some decent pop.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review Links Hub

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell just one game short of the postseason in 2024, just a year removed from their inspiring World Series run. Despite the ending, they improved their record, finishing 89-73, and boasted MLB's top scoring offense.

Paul Sewald News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Demoted Diamondbacks closer expresses interest with Dodgers

Paul Sewald’s last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t go according to plan. The Diamondbacks demoted Sewald from his closer role in the middle to the later portion of the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

Six Teams Aggressively Pursuing Diamondbacks First Baseman

Arizona Diamondbacks star Christian Walker is among the top free agents available this winter and insiders say at least six teams plan to aggressively pursue him.

Jordan Montgomery News / Just Baseball / November 14

Three Teams Who’d Be Smart to Trade for Jordan Montgomery

If there is one starting pitcher that will get traded this offseason, easy money is on Jordan Montgomery to be wearing a different uniform in 2025. Montgomery is coming off the worst season of his career, which made his decision very easy when it came to picking up his $22.5 million player option with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Diamondbacks Revamp Pitching Department with Seasoned Expert

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have hired Brian Kaplan to be their new pitching coach. Kaplan will replace Brent Strom, who was dismissed after serving in that role for the previous three seasons.

Christian Walker News / Yardbarker / November 12

Why Yankees shouldn't sign Christian Walker

The New York Yankees need a first baseman. Christian Walker is one of the best first basemen available and, therefore, constantly connected to the Bombers in hot-stove conversations. But he is not the answer for New York.

First baseman Christian Walker drawing interest from 'at least six teams'

Report: Yankees rival ‘highly motivated’ to sign Juan Soto

Yankees may be better off without Juan Soto

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

1 trade Diamondbacks must make during offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the playoffs in 2024 after a spectacular run to the World Series the year before. They missed the postseason by just one game, falling short in the final series of the season.

Christian Walker News / Fastball on SI / November 10

Here's How Many Teams to Plan to Pursue Arizona Diamondbacks' 1B Christian Walker

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, longtime Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is expected to have a robust market in free agency this offseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

D-backs received trade interest in starting pitching at GM Meetings

The D-Backs got “significant interest from clubs looking for starters” during the GM Meetings last week.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / November 8

Arizona Diamondbacks Reportedly Getting Trade Interest on Multiple Starting Pitchers

According to a recent report in The Athletic, the Arizona Diamondbacks are receiving interest in their surplus of starting pitching. The Arizona Diamondbacks emerged as a team receiving significant interest from clubs looking for starters, league sources said at this week’s general managers’ meetings.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / November 8

Arizona Diamondbacks Top 15 Prospects For 2025

Just one season removed from a World Series appearance, the Arizona Diamondbacks boast one of the most prolific offenses in all of Major League Baseball.