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Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Roki Sasaki has reportedly set his finalists: the Toronto Blue Jays and two NL West rivals. Diamondbacks News Report: Diamondbacks Out on Roki Sasaki by Jake Oliver [SI] As per John Gambadoro, the Arizona Diamondbacks will not win the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, although they submitted a proposal to meet with him. They were not granted a … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 1/14: C’mon Toronto!

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images If the D-backs resolution was to do nothing in 2025, so far they're sticking to it. Team news [Ballpark Digest] D-Backs, Phoenix look to state for Chase Field renovations funding - With the decision made to stay in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Diamondbacks and state officials are seeking funding options for Chase Field … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 1/13: All Quiet on the NL Western Front

Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK An unexpected 40-man roster addition, but what can we expect from the pitcher? Last week we discussed Tim Tawa. So it makes sense to follow up with a look at the other player added by the team to the 40-man roster, before the Rule 5 draft. That was right-handed pitcher Joe Elbis; Preston already mentioned him, but I figure … [Read more...] about 2025 Roster Dark Horse: Joe Elbis

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images As we roll towards spring training, we start looking at what the 2025 season might bring at each position. What do you want to see from Gabriel Moreno in 2025? Spencer: A mostly healthy year. Some expanded offense would be nice, but as it stands now, we have ADC as his main backup for that. An offensive catcher is a luxury when you … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: 2025 Preview – Catcher

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images My first unsurprised face of 2025 It was a triumphant return to form for Ketel Marte. Five years after his first victory in the category, Marte takes home his second SnakePit MVP award. This was even more emphatic than his 2019 one. There, he received 72% of the votes, and at time of writing he currently sits on 89%, with nobody else … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: MVP – Ketel Marte