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Fans react to leaked City Connect uniforms ahead of the May 9 reveal — and the opinions are all over the place.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:54:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_123/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/8/01jtgmzyf9aaxb2an2sp.jpg" caption="Tampa Bay Rays v Arizona Diamondbacks | Kelsey Grant/Arizona Diamondbacks/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tremayne Person"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes to skip start while battling rare injury concern</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-ace-corbin-burnes-to-skip-start-while-battling-rare-injury-concern-01jte0tttvm1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tremayne Person</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jte0tttvm1</guid><description>The Diamondbacks scratched Corbin Burnes from his next start due to shoulder inflammation. 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Handing the closer job to Shelby Miller could be the fix they need.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 17:16:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4729,h_2660,x_0,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/8/01jt8y5sbxqxb28vfx45.jpg" caption="Atlanta Braves v Arizona Diamondbacks | Christian Petersen/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tremayne Person"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks continue to build for the future with unexpected Brandon Pfaadt extension</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-continue-to-build-for-the-future-with-unexpected-brandon-pfaadt-extension?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqfc5gbcgg</guid><description>The Diamondbacks continue to lock up their young core, with Brandon Pfaadt the latest player to sign an extension.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:27:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3724,h_2094,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jqfden46k6t5n2frp2.jpg" caption="Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (32) pitches against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on Sept. 29, 2024. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks&#39; uncharacteristically sloppy play costs them in Opening Day loss to Cubs</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-uncharacteristically-sloppy-play-costs-them-in-opening-day-loss-to-cubs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqdjs59b6z</guid><description>Poor pitching and mistakes on defense by the Diamondbacks keyed big innings for the Chicago Cubs in an Opening Day loss.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:40:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3094,h_1740,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jqesz0yk68za71cy65.jpg" caption="Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (2) fields a ground ball and throws to second base during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks immediately respond to Jordan Montgomery injury with reliever signing</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-immediately-respond-to-jordan-montgomery-injury-with-reliever-signing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jq7c23je6r</guid><description>With injuries mounting in the bullpen, the Diamondbacks have signed left-hander Jalen Beeks to add some depth.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:28:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3614,h_2032,x_0,y_1326/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jq7hcqq9ecafhwktv2.jpg" caption="Jun 6, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. 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As we saw in 2024, having useful depth at the position can make o</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2821,h_1586,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jkjvxmj91xd9wgmfqn.jpg" caption="Aug 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Ildemaro Vargas (14) tags out New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) at second base during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting the Diamondbacks starting lineup after offseason moves</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/projecting-the-diamondbacks-starting-lineup-after-offseason-moves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jkbyx9wqt5</guid><description>With the Diamondbacks addressing their lineup this offseason, this is what their starting lineups against right-handers and left-handers should look like.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4153,h_2336,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jkdpvdgm5mw6q5fe4g.jpg" caption="Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates a 2-run home run by teammate Ketel Marte (4) against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 29, 2024. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks sign former Orioles slugger attempting to make MLB comeback</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-sign-former-orioles-slugger-attempting-to-make-mlb-comeback?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jkh681v72t</guid><description>The Diamondbacks have signed Trey Mancini with an invite to spring training.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:28:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5521,h_3105,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jkh6ty3zhagrfhyxc4.jpg" caption="Jul 27, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) runs out a ninth inning single against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Updating the Diamondbacks payroll situation following the Randal Grichuk signing</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/updating-the-diamondbacks-payroll-situation-following-the-randal-grichuk-signing-01jkb4njt3pr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jkb4njt3pr</guid><description>The Diamondbacks are set to field a franchise record payroll in 2025.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7992,h_4495,x_0,y_455/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jkb81h8fxypq479ac4.jpg" caption="Sep 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (15) slaps hands with Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas (5) after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael McDermott"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Diamondbacks spring training report dates, location &amp; other important dates to know</title><link>https://venomstrikes.com/diamondbacks-spring-training-report-dates-location-other-important-dates-to-know-01jkbct09a58?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael McDermott</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jkbct09a58</guid><description>Key dates to the start of Spring Training and 2025 season for the Arizona Diamondbacks.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7753,h_4361,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/8/01jkbdrcxvb2qjmb3r5d.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2024; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. 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