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The series sweep was on the line as the Chicago Cubs tried to finish off the Arizona Diamondbacks in an Easter afternoon matchup at Wrigley Field. Pitching on both sides was noteworthy.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 20

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly Exits Game With Leg Cramping

During Sunday's matchup with the Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly was forced to exit the game with an injury. The club later announced that he suffered from "right leg cramping" an issue which has popped up time and time again for the veteran right-hander.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 20

Arizona Diamondbacks seek to avoid sweep as Cubs eye a clean finish

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to avoid the sweep today as they play the last game of their three-game series in Chicago on Sunday afternoon. Well after Friday’s barn burner, the Cubs’ offensive momentum continued while the D-Backs faded off.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 17

Merrill Kelly & More Diamondbacks Don’t View Dodgers As Unbeatable

The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant additions to their roster during the offseason and now are looking to become the first team to repeat as World Series champions for the first time in more than two decades.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 15

Merrill Kelly Looks to Continue String of Quality Starts vs Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-7) take on the Miami Marlins (8-7) at loanDepot Park for the first of a three-game series. First pitch is set for 3:40 p.m.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Orioles Announcers Blast Umpire After Controversial Ejections

We didn’t even need two full weeks to see our first controversial ejection of the 2025 MLB season. Veteran umpire Laz Diaz threw Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo out of Tuesday’s 4-3 D-backs victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 9

Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks win wild matchup on Tuesday Night against Baltimore

In a wild matchup on Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks came out on top by a close margin, winning 4-3 over the Baltimore Orioles and tying the series up with each team taking a game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season

The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.

Rob Manfred discusses whether he approves of torpedo bats

MLB All-Star explains why he hated using a torpedo bat

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The 'MLB strikeout season leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 8

Diamondbacks Must Fight Off Series Loss Behind Merrill Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a tough position. Their starting pitching, which should be a strength, has struggled greatly to open the season. Meanwhile, superstar second baseman Ketel Marte is on the injured list, and key parts of the offense have found themselves in a slump.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 8

Arizona Diamondbacks look to right the ship against Orioles after three straight losses

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play their second game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Chase Field, as they try to get some payback for last night’s 5-1 loss.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 4

Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks fought hard in loss to Yankees, but what do they gain?

The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t unfortunately complete the sweep against the New York Yankees, as they lost 9-7 on Thursday night. Merrill Kelly did not look like himself, and had a rough first road start of the 2025 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 3

Merrill Kelly Hit Hard, D-backs Fall Short of Comeback vs Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a tough loss on Thursday, falling to the New York Yankees in the Bronx by a score of 9-7. It was a poor start for Merrill Kelly, and Arizona was out-hit 12-8.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 3

Can the Arizona Diamondbacks get their first sweep of the 2025 season over the Yankees?

Looking for their first sweep of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will have to take down the New York Yankees one more time. They meet tonight at Yankee stadium for the last game of the series, before the D-Backs continue on their road trip to Washington after.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 3

Merrill Kelly, D-backs eye three-game sweep of Yankees

During spring training, the New York Yankees announced they would no longer play Frank Sinatra's "(Theme From) New York, New York" following home losses.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 29

Recap: Arizona Diamondbacks get first win of 2025 season, over the Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks got their first win of the 2025 regular season, beating the Chicago Cubs at home by a score of 8-1. Where to begin with this one, Merrill Kelly seems to just have Chicago’s number.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / March 28

First Friday night matchup for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs

The first Friday night home game for the Arizona Diamondbacks is only hours away, as they look to avenge Opening Night their loss to the Chicago Cubs. Last night marked the first time since 2016 that the D-Backs lost an Opening Day game at home.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / March 28

The Diamondbacks Will Have the Best Rotation in Baseball

I know, I know, ranking season is over, and we need to shift our focus to real baseball. But let me just squeeze this in before it is too late. Considering how many injuries happen to pitchers, I wanted to wait until rosters were set before making this claim: The Arizona Diamondbacks will have the best rotation in baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Merrill Kelly Working on Slider in Spring Training

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has been working on his slider ahead of this season. In fact, the right-hander has been using this spring training to develop that pitch to add to his repertoire of pitches.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

MLB home run props for Sept. 27: Tatis to tattoo the ball

We're hoping to close out the week with back-to-back winning days in home run props. Let's do just that with our three favorite home run bets for Friday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props 9/27: Dodger bats to silence Cal

Diamondbacks aim to improve standing in opener vs. Padres

The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

MLB home run props for Thu. 9/5: Big bashers, big prices

We're back with a fresh pack of home run props for Thursday night's MLB slate, and we're feeling good about our chances with some juicy matchups on deck.

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Diamondbacks reinstate Merrill Kelly from 60-day IL

The D-backs will have their full rotation healthy for the first time this season.

The best MLB closers of all time

The '2001 Arizona Diamondbacks' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / August 5

Diamondbacks are looking like a threat in the NL again

The Diamondbacks are coming. Arizona, the defending NL pennant winner, is playing its best baseball of the season and looks like a legitimate contender to represent the National League in the 2024 World Series.

Diamondbacks rally twice to beat Guardians 7-6 in 10 innings

Ketel Marte continues to be overlooked in the MVP voting odds

Eduardo Rodriguez to make season debut on Tuesday against Cleveland

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Most recent expansion teams' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly reveals target date for return

Merrill Kelly had a stellar 2.19 ERA over his first four starts of the season before a teres major strain in his throwing shoulder sent him to the Diamondbacks’ injured list on April 20.