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The front of the rotation appears set. The back? Not so much.

The D-backs are no different than most of the country in that 2020 is a year they'd just as soon forget. After finishing last in the National League West with a 25-35 record, which included a 2-18 stretch at the midway point, the D-backs are eager to turn the page

MLB rumors: Marlins put ex-Yankees first baseman Garrett Cooper on trading block Updated Feb 10, 2021; Facebook Share The Marlins are at least listening to trade inquires about Cooper, according to a source. The Marlins had hoped to play either Cooper or Jesus Aguilar at first base and the other at designated hitter. Now, that won’t be an option unless MLB and the union come to a last-minute agreement to add a DH in the National League in 2021. ... After initially being disinclined to play C...

According to the probable cause statement, Simms, Thomas and Williams were chasing Smith on Oct. 23. Smith ran into an alley and Thomas and Willams started firing multiple shots. Thomas took a knee and pointed something he had in this hand toward the direction of Smith. Police said they did not know what the object was in Thomas’ hand. Thomas was arrested in the area of the shooting and charged a short time later. Police said a witness to the shooting identified him as one of the shooters. Po...

The Rays feel good about the pitchers they have on their roster and the arms they have on the way. But even with some interesting internal options and a loaded farm system churning out players, Tampa Bay could still use more pitching as Spring Training gets closer. Specifically, the Rays

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to one-year contracts Friday with right-hander Luke Weaver and catcher Carson Kelly that avoided salary arbitration.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration and agreed to 1-year contracts with C Carson Kelly, LHP Caleb Smith and RHP Luke Weaver. The D-backs have 0 arbitration-eligible players remaining.

Snake Bytes: 1/16: At Least Something Happened Share this story Also covered by the Pit here yesterday, the Diamondbacks have come to terms with pitchers Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith, as well as catcher, Carson Kelly. These agreements mean that the team will avoid the testy arbitration process with these three players. With spring training right around the corner, a decision is going to need to be made soon on whether or not the 2021 season will feature the universal DH or not. Once thought a de...

MLB Trade Rumors 5:36pm CDT The 2020 season was bitterly disappointing for the Diamondbacks, who entered the year with playoff aspirations before floundering to the National League’s second-worst record (25-35). Despite that, the Diamondbacks haven’t been active this winter, and that may not change to any significant extent. Guaranteed Contracts Ketel Marte, 2B/OF: $16.5MM through 2022 (including $1MM buyout in ’23 and $1.5MM in ’24) Kole Calhoun, OF: $10MM through 2021 (including $2MM ...

2020 Arizona Diamondbacks Reviews #3: Starling Marte Share this story Rating: 7.55 Age: 32 2020 Stats With Arizona: 33 games, .311/.384/.443, 2 HR, 8 2B, 1 3B, 14 RBI, 23 R, 121 OPS+, 1 bWAR, 2021 Status: Miami Marlins exercised $12.5 million team option 2020 Review It was supposed to be a Marte Party, or so we were told. The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates just before the start of Spring Training on January 27th, 2020. Mike Hazen paid a fairly hefty pr...