Arizona Diamondbacks Insider

The Arizona Fall League continues as a vital development stage for prospects chasing MLB dreams.

• Top talent pipeline: 12 of MLB Pipeline’s top 100...

• Arizona enters on a three-game home winning streak with a 19-10 record at Chase Field and aims to improve its 32-27 mark.
• Mike Soroka (7-2, 3.25...

• Continuity break: Longest-tenured TV play-by-play voice leaves after 14 seasons, ending a stable era defined by his field-focused style and Brenly...

• Joe Ariola discussed his Arizona Fall League work while playing for the Salt River Rafters.
• Top prospect Demetrio Crisantes delivered an RBI triple in Salt River's game.
• The Rafters hosted the Peoria Javelinas in live Arizona Fall League action.

Arizona's expected payroll reduction will limit high-priced free agent spending this offseason.

• Owner Ken Kendrick confirmed a lower 2027 payroll...

Pre-arbitration WAR from Diamondbacks-developed players peaked in 2023-2024 before dropping roughly 10 WAR by 2026, raising red flags about the farm...

Ryan Thompson posted a 27.69 ERA over his last 5 outings, a sharp decline from his 4.43 season ERA across 40.2 innings. The 6'5" righty is currently on the 60-day IL after 46 appearances with 4 wins and 2 losses.

• Mike Hazen's best and worst moves for 2025-26 analyzed in detail
• Zac Gallen highlighted among key players in the assessment
• Nolan Arenado's comeback year examined by MLB Trade Rumors

The Cardinals acquired three Arizona top-30 prospects in a completed trade with the Diamondbacks. This marks a significant prospect outflow for Arizona's organization.