The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Pfaadt

Ranking Pitching Rotations for MLB’s 14 Postseason Contenders

Yes, the Dodgers are No. 1. But the gap between them and the rest of the contenders isn’t as large as you might think.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

Tom Verducci’s Breakdown of the Week: Brandon Pfaadt Might Be an Ace Now

The Diamondbacks starter made a simple adjustment that’s radically changed his effectiveness against opposing hitters.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Brandon Pfaadt Delivered a Pitch So Nasty the Batter Literally Said ‘Wow’

Luis Arraez didn’t know what to do with this one.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2025

Rangers in Need of a Revived Max Scherzer in Game 3

The veteran ace has made just two starts since returning from a shoulder injury, but Texas will ask a lot of him with the series knotted at one game apiece heading back to Arizona.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2023

Diamondbacks stun Phillies to earn trip to World Series

It’s Arizona’s first trip since winning it all in 2001

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

MLB fans had so many jokes about D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt’s nonchalant approach to Game 7

Sounded like something Zack Greinke would say.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2023

Ketel Marte’s Walk-Off Shows That Anything Is Possible With These Diamondbacks

Arizona’s second baseman stayed hot and delivered right on time in Game 3 to keep the franchise afloat in the NLCS.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2023

Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS

Ketel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth inning, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 the NL Championship Series

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Diamondbacks Fans Boo Decision to Pull Starting Pitcher Who Was Dominating Phillies

The rookie recorded nine strikeouts in a 70-pitch performance.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2023

Cubs switch things up in victory over Diamondbacks

Manager David Ross changed his lineup, and the team avoided a sweep.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023