The MLB offseason is heating up with rumors swirling around key players and potential trades. Juan Soto's future remains uncertain, with the New York Mets emerging as favorites for his acquisition, despite the New York Yankees being long-time contenders for his signature.

Meanwhile, Nolan Arenado's potential trade from the St. Louis Cardinals is under scrutiny, with indications that he may be open to a position change. The White Sox are reportedly asking for a high price for Luis Robert Jr., while the Milwaukee Brewers are weighing their options with closer Devin Williams.

Additionally, Alex Bregman is seeking a lucrative deal, possibly around $200 million, as the Philadelphia Phillies show interest. The Oakland Athletics, historically low spenders, are rumored to increase their payroll significantly, though skepticism surrounds their commitment.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making significant changes to their coaching staff after narrowly missing the playoffs. The team announced that pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson, and bullpen coach Mike Fetters will not return for the next season.

Despite having the highest-scoring offense in baseball, the Diamondbacks struggled with their pitching, which had a high ERA of 4.62. The team faced numerous injuries to key pitchers, contributing to their disappointing finish.

The Arizona Diamondbacks concluded their season with an 89-73 record but fell short of the playoffs, losing tiebreakers to the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. Following this disappointment, the team made significant changes to their coaching staff, parting ways with pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson, and bullpen coach Mike Fetters.

Despite a strong offensive showing, leading MLB in runs scored, the D-Backs' pitching struggled, finishing with a 4.62 ERA and allowing 788 runs. General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged that injuries to key pitchers impacted performance, while team owner Ken Kendrick expressed regret over signing Jordan Montgomery, who had a career-worst season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a disappointing end to their season, missing the playoffs despite finishing with an 89-73 record. The team watched as the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets secured their postseason spots after splitting a doubleheader, leaving the Diamondbacks on the outside looking in.

Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen reflected on the situation, acknowledging the impact of Hurricane Helene on scheduling and emphasizing that the team needed to take responsibility for their performance. First baseman Christian Walker echoed this sentiment, stating that the team could have done more to secure their playoff berth.

Kyle Higashioka, Brandon Lockridge, and Donovan Solano each hit home runs in the ninth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a decisive 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks are struggling, having lost five of their last six games, and are falling behind in the National League playoff race.

Despite having the highest-scoring offense this season, Arizona managed only two hits against a strong performance from Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez, who threw six scoreless innings. The Padres, having secured their playoff spot, are gearing up for the Wild Card Series.