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Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 5: One Mistake Too Many

Game Summary The Diamondbacks showed a little more fight compared to their campaign opening loss last night, but still came up short at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium (ugh). Ryne Nelson started the game for the good guys against Emmet Sheehan and very-much-bad-not-good-at-all guys, and it was a bit of a mixed bag for our […]

Kyle Tucker helps Dodgers take late lead in 5-4 win

After the pomp and circumstance that came from the Dodgers’ second consecutive ring night, the Dodgers had a close affair on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pulling away late to win 5-4. Emmet Sheehan made his first start of the season, and he made quick work of the first three Arizona hitters by striking out […]

Dodgers get their 2025 championship rings

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers got their 2025 championship rings on Friday night before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Anthony Anderson emceed the event, introducing players as they got their rings. Before the festivities, Anderson said, “Mookie Betts is now on the verge of having an infinity gauntlet,” referencing Betts’ four […]

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday, March 28 vs. Diamondbacks

Tyler Glasnow is on the mound as the Dodgers finish off their first series of the 2026 season, starting on Saturday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Glasnow had a relatively normal spring, unencumbered by injuries or setbacks. He pitched into the fifth inning twice before ending his spring with five full innings […]

Arizona Cardinals Have A Crowded Backfield, But Sneaky Good Offense

Cardinals Offense has Underated Depth The Arizona Cardinals’ depth chart is full of question marks entering the offseason, but the talent is there.  The Cardinals have not informed quarterback Jacoby Brissett that he will be their starting quarterback in 2026, but all signs point to him being the guy. Brissett is still under contract. He [...]

How much has the bullpen cost the Arizona Diamondbacks?

This was provoked – triggered might be a better word – by paulnh’s feed post about the D-backs’ bullpen. The key conclusion was, “Since Mike Hazen has taken over, the Diamondbacks bullpen has been the second worst position in all of baseball, better only than the Pirates shortstop. That’s an even 300 positions (30 teams […]

Arizona Cardinals become linked to 2026 NFL Draft prospect

With the way the NFL works, things get spread like wildfire before reality sets in. Take the Malik Willis rumors. The Arizona Cardinals were the favorites. The Miami Dolphins didn’t have the money, the help around Willis, etc. The Cardinals were really the only team that made sense. Then, on day one of the tampering […]

SnakeBytes 3/27: An unfortunate start

Diamondbacks News (SI.com) D-backs’ Biggest Weakness Exposed by Dodgers in Ugly Opening Day Loss It began with Zac Gallen. Gallen had been working efficiently and effectively through four innings, getting swing-and-miss on his secondary pitches and showcasing a 94.1 MPH average fastball velocity. Things looked to be going well. But Gallen ran into a blowup […]

Opening day notes: Kyle Tucker, Will Smith, Miguel Rojas

There is no better feeling than starting the season with a win, and that’s how the Dodgers began the 2026 season, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday 8-2. The Dodgers used a pair of four-run innings in the bottom of the fifth and seventh innings to erase their brief deficit against Arizona, and Kyle Tucker […]

Cardinals Rough Draft: C/OG Logan Jones

The Arizona Cardinals filled lots of needs along the offensive line during free agency. GM Monti Ossenfort was able to fill the open spots with seasoned veterans. Offensive guards inked were Isaac Seumalo and Matt Pryor, along with OT Elijah Wilkinson and Olisaemeka Udoh. RELATED: ARE THE CARDINALS BETTER AT EACH POSITION? One thing about […]

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, March 27 vs. Diamondbacks

After opening day Thursday, there’s still pomp and circumstance to be had at Dodger Stadium, including before their Friday tilt against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the middle game of a three-game series. The Dodgers before the game will have their championship ring ceremony, which is expected to begin at 6:20 p.m., narrated by Anthony Anderson, and […]

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

April 12, 2025. I sat in the stands with my dad for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. I was a day away from flying to Spain with my wife and children to show them a whole other half of my family for the first time. A Diamondbacks game with the man that practically raised […]

Series Preview #1: Diamondbacks @ Dodgers

The beginning of the MLB season is always a time of hope. Other than a couple select teams (RIP Rockies, White Sox, et al) there is at least a chance they’ll make the playoffs, and that gives us all something in common. Sure, there are some teams far more likely, others nearly guaranteed, but we […]

Dodgers opening day facts & history

When the Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday evening, it’ll be their first-ever game on March 26. The Dodgers first played a regular season game in March in 1998, opening that year on March 31 against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Mark McGwire in the fifth inning off Ramón Martínez hit the first of […]

Snake Bytes 3/26: Play Ball!

Diamondbacks News How to Watch the Diamondbacks on Opening DayThanks to MLB senseless splitting of games across so many platforms and services, here is a refresher on how Arizona fans can check out the Diamondbacks facing off against the Dodgers today. Unfortunately for D-backs fans who have subscribed to DBACKS.TV, the game will not be […]

Dodgers notes: NBC Sports, pitching depth, clubhouse culture

The Dodgers’ first game against the Diamondbacks on Thursday will be exclusively televised by NBC, with streaming on Peacock. Lead play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti will call the game, alongside analysts Orel Hershiser and Luis González. NBC Sports plans to use analysts from each team on their broadcast this season, both on Sunday Night Baseball, their […]

Cardinals Rough Draft: QB Garrett Nussmeier

The Arizona Cardinals quarterback room currently consists of Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and Kedon Slovis. Brissett is 33 years old and with his seventh NFL team, Minshew will turn 30 this spring while playing for his sixth club, and Slovis is entering his third year in the league. Are the Cardinals satisfied with the room? […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Offseason Review

Introduction In previous weeks we looked at the offseason moves of the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants. Today we’ll wrap up our tour of the NL West with a review of the Arizona Diamondbacks offseason, along with my predictions for the 2026 season. 2025 Season Overview/Recap The […]

Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: How Many Wins for the 2026 D-backs?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As is traditional, on the eve of the Diamondbacks’ first game, I have polled the writers […]

Arizona Diamondbacks announce 2026 Opening Day roster

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2026 Opening Day roster with a series of roster moves. The 40-man roster is at 40. RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (12) LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS (1) CATCHERS (2) POSITION PLAYERS (11) Selected to Major League roster: Placed on 10-day injured list: Placed on 15-day injured list: Optioned to Triple-A Reno: Cleared spots on 40-man […]