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Corbin Carroll stays hot, Lourdes Gurriel delivers walk-off in D-Backs’ win over Rockies

Corbin Carroll homered for the third straight game, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in three runs and had a walkoff double in the ninth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 in Phoenix on Saturday.

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Delivers Thrilling Walk-Off Knock for Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks collected a thrilling series win off the bat of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in front of 38,000 home fans on Saturday night, walking off the Colorado Rockies by a score of 6-5.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 9

Blaze Alexander leads charge for the Diamondbacks as future gains hype

The D-Backs might have found a solution at third base after Blaze Alexander was able to take over on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies. The future is looking brighter every day for third baseman Blaze Alexander.

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / August 9

Diamondbacks recall pitching prospect Juan Burgos, acquired in Suarez trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled 25-year-old pitching prospect Juan Burgos, who was acquired in the Eugenio Suarez trade with Seattle, on Saturday before a game against the Colorado Rockies.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9

Diamondbacks Call Up Exciting New Relief Prospect

On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a roster move, calling up right-handed relief prospect Juan Burgos from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, right-hander Casey Kelly was sent back to Reno, after he closed Friday night's win over the Colorado Rockies.

Daniel Eagen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9

Diamondbacks' Rising Prospect Throws Most Stunning Performance Yet

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a serious rising star in their farm system. Right-handed pitching prospect Daniel Eagen continues to light up his competition, delivering ace performance after ace performance for the Hillsboro Hops.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / August 9

Eduardo Rodriguez, D-backs chase series win vs. Rockies

Two teams enduring a transition neither expected nor wanted will meet on Saturday as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.

Blaze Alexander News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9

How Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander Earned his Major Opportunity

All the way back in 2025 Spring Training, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander didn't know if he'd ever be the same player again. He'd suffered an oblique strain — one that would squash his hopes of cracking the Opening Day roster.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9

D-backs' Torey Lovullo Shares Amusing Eugenio Suárez Story

It's been over a week's worth of games since former Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez was traded to the Seattle Mariners, but D-backs manager Torey Lovullo is still holding a (playful) grudge against his former player.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 9

Zac Galle, Diamondbacks shut down Rockies

Corbin Carroll and Blaze Alexander homered, Zac Gallen pitched six strong innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in the first game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Friday.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 9

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen Finally Overcomes Disturbing Trend

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen has not been his usual ace self in 2025. But perhaps one of the most concerning trends of the season was his inability to set down one of MLB's lowliest clubs.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 8

Diamondbacks' Top Prospect Nearing Third Shot at Major Leagues

It's been a long tough road for Jordan Lawlar trying to reach and stick in the major leagues. Multiple lengthy injuries have sidelined him throughout his minor league career, limiting him to just 283 minor league and 22 major league games in five seasons.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / August 8

Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno, Pavin Smith on track for rehab assignments next week

A group of Arizona Diamondbacks on the injured list — including catcher Gabriel Moreno and first baseman Pavin Smith — are tracking toward going on rehab assignments next week.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 8

Diamondbacks’ inconsistent bullpen remains Arizona’s weakest link

The most standout issue for the Arizona Diamondbacks for years has been the inability to find bullpen talent to bolster their pitching staff. For the D-Backs, the path to playoff contention is often derailed not at the top of games, but long after by an erratic bullpen that has been a headache over multiple seasons.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Diamondbacks Begin Evaluation of New Players at Back End of the Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ evaluation of new players now begins after the trade deadline, as some of those players are already on the big-league roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6