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Feels better in second start Gallen allowed two hits while striking out three over two scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against the Rockies.

Impact Gallen told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that he felt better about his second Cactus League outing than in his previous start or sessions on the backfield. "Delivery felt solid, felt I had some good leverage, was able to locate pretty good," the right-hander said. He talked about not flying out too early and holding his tension until the end when releasing pitches. "That's when I feel like everything is synced up," Gallen added. His current schedule lines up Gallen to start Opening Day, March 27, against the Cubs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen on his 2nd spring training start Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen spoke with the media after tossing two innings in his second start of the spring on March 1, 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • AZCENTRAL.COM

Zac Gallen to Face Rockies before Packed House at Salt River Fields As spring training ramps up in March, so do the players, with planned increases in workload for starting pitchers and position players.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Makes first spring appearance Gallen allowed one run on one hit and struck out two over one inning in Monday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact Gallen threw 15 pitches (nine for strikes), including a changeup that Gabriel Arias sent back over the fence in left-center field. The right-hander told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that he felt better than his most recent live batting practice session, but the changeup that Arias hammered was "kind of flat." Gallen and Corbin Burnes are considered co-aces -- each has thrown one Cactus League inning -- and manager Torey Lovullo is still deciding which one will start Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen chips off the rust, K's 2 in spring debut SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Even for the best of pitchers, that first outing of the spring is always a challenge. But outside of a home run, Zac Ga...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen on successfully challenging a pitch in spring training outing Arizona Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen pitched one inning in the club's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Guardians on Feb. 24, 2025.

FEBRUARY 24 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Corbin Burnes strikes out all 3 batters he faces in spring training debut with Diamondbacks

Four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes had a stellar spring training debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks, striking out all three Colorado batters he faced

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corbin Burnes or Zac Gallen? Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo has difficult call for Opening Day Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says he has a tough call to make regarding his Opening Day starter against the Chicago Cubs.

FEBRUARY 14 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Guerrero agrees to $28.5M and Valdez to $18M; Tucker tops arbitration 17 requests at $17.5M

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and team...

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches $13.5 million deal for 2025 Gallen agreed to a one-year, $13.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen missed some time last season due to a hamstring strain but still made 28 starts for Arizona and posted a 3.65 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 156:54 K:BB across 148 innings. The right-hander should serve as the Diamondbacks' No. 2 starter following the offseason signing of ace Corbin Burnes.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

MLB analyst gives verdict on Diamondbacks rotation ft. Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen, Merril Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, and more Going under the radar, the Arizona Diamondbacks have stitched quite a good core of starting pitchers to lead their rotation for years to com...

JANUARY 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Corbin Burnes' $210 million, 6-year deal with D-backs includes $64 million deferred through 2036

Right-hander Corbin Burnes’ $210 million, six-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks includes $64 million in deferred payments due from 2031-36, according to details obtained...

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corbin Burnes and D-backs finalize $210 million, 6-year deal that's the richest in team history

Four-time All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $210 million, six-year contract

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB analyst examines Diamondbacks' NL West contention with Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen 1-2 punch The Arizona Diamondbacks and starting ace Corbin Burnes agreed a six-year, $210 million contract, sending the NL West into shivers.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

MLB insider makes feelings known about Diamondbacks rotation ft. Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez in light of $210,000,000 acquisition MLB insider Jon Heyman shared his thoughts on the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Corbin Burnes to a massive six-year $210 million contract.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who could break Juan Soto's $765M record? First look at future MLB free-agent classes

An MLB player has received the biggest contract in sports history in consecutive offseasons. So, who's next? Here are 22 players who could c...

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Zac Gallen The Diamondbacks' ace starter pitched well, but battled inconsistencies and injury in 2024.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks to part ways with pitching coach Brent Strom and 2 others after missing playoffs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their coaching staff after falling just short of the playoffs

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs can only watch on TV as dreams of the playoffs and defending their NL title vanish

The Arizona Diamondbacks arrived at Chase Field on Monday afternoon for a light workout and heavy anxiety

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available out of bullpen Gallen expects to be available out of the bullpen Sunday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact He did not throw his between start bullpen session in case he was needed on the final day of the regular season. Arizona gets into the postseason with a win Sunday and losses by the Mets and Atlanta, so Gallen could end up appearing and qualifying for a win or save in relief of Brandon Pfaadt.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out 11 in 14th win Gallen (14-6) picked up the win over the Giants on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over six innings while striking out 11.

Impact The only run charged to Gallen on the night came across in the second inning after he walked the leadoff man to open the frame before then surrendering an RBI double to Tyler Fitzgerald. The right-hander responded by retiring 14 of the next 15 batters he faced while also posting a season-high 11 strikeouts in the contest. Gallen generated 16 whiffs on the night and it marked the third time this season in which he's recorded double-digit strikeouts. He's now won his last five decisions (spanning seven starts) and carries a 2.67 ERA in September to go along with a 38:11 K:BB. On the downside, Gallen has also issued multiple free passes in nine of his last 10 outings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen fans 11 as D-backs salvage finale vs. Giants Zac Gallen struck out a season-best 11 in six innings and pinch hitter Pavin Smith slugged a three-run homer to help the Arizona Diamondback...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

SF Giants' season-long winning streak comes to an end against Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks The Giants’ run of strong starting pitching came to an end Wednesday night and so did their season-b...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Gallen strikes out 11, Diamondbacks end 3-game slide with 8-2 win over Giants

Zac Gallen struck out 11 in six stellar innings, pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over t...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS