Corbin Burnes was lit up like a Christmas tree in his final spring outing, but the offense picked him up, putting together a 16-run effort that steamrolled the Brewers.
Diamondbacks News
Garrett Hampson Opts Out of Contract
The utility infielder candidate has elected to opt out of the minor league pact, a move likely designed to keep his options open regarding his ability to find playing time on a 26-man roster as spring training draws to an end.
Diamondbacks Sign Justin Martinez to 5-year Extension
The deal is fo $18million over five years. Martinez will receive a $2 million signing bonus, with the remaining $16 million spread out in increasing increments over the five years. The deal also includes two team options worth an additional $16 million, making the contract potential a 7-year/$34 million pact for Arizona’s presumptive closer of the future. Pit coverage of the deal can be found here.
What Adrian Del Castillo Needs to Do to Return to MLB
Torey Lovullo discusses the slugging backstop and what the young man needs to do in order to reach his goals.
Burnes Happy for Gallen and Opening Day Nod
I’m not sure that this was ever the controversy that some outlets tried to make it.
Diamondbacks Hitting Preview: Is More Chaos in Store?
Alex Weiner dives into the various changes made to what was the league leading offense in 2024.
Other Baseball News
Daulton Varsho to Begin Season on IL
Things aren’t going so well for old friend Daulton Varsho at the moment.
Fangraphs 2025 Positional Power Rankings: Designated Hitter
The switch from Joc Pederson to Pavin Smith as the primary DH has not surprisingly dropped the Diamondbacks to 24th overall, something I don’t think will surprise anyone.
What the Rest of MLB Can Learn from KC’s Old-School Rotation
The Kansas City Royals improved their year-over-year record by more than 30 games in 2024. This was accomplished by taking a very throwback approach to pitching, especially starting pitching.
What Happened to MLB’s Diversity Pipeline Program?
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Related: MLB Removes ‘Diversity’ from Careers Page After Order
Free Agent Julio Urias Suspended Through All-Star Break
It’s almost impossible to imagine any team taking on the sort of PR nightmare that would come hand-in-hand with signing Urias. Expect him to retire or find work abroad instead of with MLB.
Orioles Sign Kyle Gibson
The Orioles have reunited with their right-handed innings-eater with a 1-year/$5.25 million deal. The contract includes an additional $1.525 million in potential performance incentive bonuses.