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The Diamondbacks kicked off spring training with a buzz of optimism, as owner Ken Kendrick expressed his satisfaction with the team's offseason moves. With newfound energy and a solid roster, the Snakes are ready to shed the disappointments of last season and aim for a fresh start.

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D-backs owner Kendrick 'very impressed' with team's offseason
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D-backs owner Kendrick 'very impressed' with team's offseason
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks held their first full-squad workout of the spring Sunday morning at Salt River Fields and managing general partner Ken Kendrick and team president/CEO Derrick Hall gave their annual state of the franchise press conference.
Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion
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Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Zac Gallen was on the 16th hole of a golf course Friday afternoon when he got a text from his agent Scott Boras that talks with the Diamondbacks had taken a turn for the better. A deal appeared imminent. Those last few holes didn't go as well
Implications of the Zac Gallen Signing
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Implications of the Zac Gallen Signing
Gallen’s back, just in time for Galentine’s day. Knee jerk reaction? DBacksEurope: It is probably true that Gallen improves the 2026 rotation. 2025 first half Gallen was probably a worser version of the pitcher that he actually is, but we’ve seen Zac becoming increasingly worse and frustrated over the past few seasons, to an extent […]
Arizona Diamondbacks claim RHP Grant Holman
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Arizona Diamondbacks claim RHP Grant Holman
The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed RHP Grant Holman off waivers from the Athletics. The 25-year-old Holman was originally a 6th-round pick by (then) Oakland in the 2021 draft, and made his major-league debut in August of 2024. He has made a total of forty appearances in the big leagues since, with an ERA of 4.66, […]
Diamondbacks Notes: Kendrick, Trades, Kelly, Locklear
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Diamondbacks Notes: Kendrick, Trades, Kelly, Locklear
As per RosterResource’s estimates, the Diamondbacks spent around $191.3MM on payroll in 2025, which translated to a $214.8MM luxury tax number.  The Snakes are currently projected for a $195.2MM payroll and a $223.7MM tax figure, as team managing general partner Ken Kendrick’s statement from last September that his club “will not be spending at the…
Diamondbacks Sign Zac Gallen
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Diamondbacks Sign Zac Gallen
The Diamondbacks have re-signed Zac Gallen on a one-year deal. The Boras Corporation client technically receives a $22.025MM guarantee that matches the value of the qualifying offer which he declined in November. However, a reported $14MM will be deferred via five $2.8MM installments paid between 2031-35. That means the D-Backs will only pay a little…

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