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Diamondbacks Open 2018 Season With Series Win Over Rockies
PHOENIX — Entering Opening Day, there were questions about who in the lineup, other than first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, would step up and drive in runs. Third baseman Jake Lamb answered the bell on...
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Notebook: Diamondbacks remove Yasmany Tomas from 40-man roster
The Arizona Diamondbacks removed outfielder Yasmany Tomas from the 40-man roster on Monday afternoon and outrighted him to Triple-A Reno, hours before beginning a three-game series with the Los Angeles...
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Diamondbacks’ Jake Lamb lands on disabled list, Matt Koch recalled from Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their first roster move of the season. Third baseman Jake Lamb went on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left AC joint before Monday night’s game against the...
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Diamondbacks: 3 Initial Observations from Series Sweep over Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a strong statement in the season-opening homestand. This team is not just here to win a Wild Card spot — they are here to win the National League West. Entering the...
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Diamondbacks Notebook: First Road Trip of the Season Begins in St. Louis
After a 5-1 homestand featuring series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks are on the road for the first time in 2018. The D-Backs will play three games...
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Down on the D-Backs farm: A look at the Triple-A Reno Aces
For the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Triple-A Reno Aces, Double-A Jackson Generals, High-A Visalia Rawhide and Class-A Kane County Cougars, Thursday marked the beginning of the 2018 season. D-Backs’...
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Diamondbacks: 3 Observations From Series Win Over Cardinals
After starting the season with a 5-1 homestead, the Arizona Diamondbacks won their third consecutive series to start a season for the first time in franchise history. The Diamondbacks have matched...
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A Numbers Game: Paul Goldschmidt’s Rough Start
What is behind Paul Goldschmidt‘s struggles at the plate? Numbers alone will not answer these and other questions about the first nine games of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2018 season. But, they can...
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Diamondbacks Mailbag: Discussing Yoan Lopez’s Ceiling
Welcome to the first edition of the D-Backs Mailbag, where I will answer your questions about the Arizona Diamondbacks once a week. This week’s batch of questions came from fans on Twitter and in ~AZ...
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Diamondbacks: Taijuan Walker Placed on DL; Options to Replace Him
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starter Taijuan Walker on the 10-day disabled list with right forearm inflammation and recalled right-handed reliever Silvino Bracho from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. Walker...
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A Numbers Game: Patrick Corbin Pitching like an Ace in Contract Year
Patrick Corbin made his first career Opening Day start on March 29 and led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a win. Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray are supposedly the D-Backs’ frontline starters. Instead, Corbin...
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DBacks’ Descalso Is Due for a Breakout at the Plate
Daniel Descalso is a great example of why batting average is a flawed way of evaluating a hitter’s performance. The 31-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks infielder and pinch-hitter extraordinaire was a key...
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Bullpen, Defense Powering Diamondbacks’ Hot Start
With a record of 14-6, the Arizona Diamondbacks are off to their second best start in franchise history through 20 games. In addition, the D-Backs have positioned themselves nicely to make the playoffs...
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Diamondbacks Face First True Test of Young Season against Phillies
The Arizona Diamondbacks have gotten off to a great start in 2018. In fact, you could not have asked for a much better start to the 20th anniversary season. After a win over the San Diego Padres on...
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The D-Backs Have Something to Prove Against Stephen Strasburg on Friday
The Arizona Diamondbacks offense has struggled against power pitchers this season, and they will square off with Stephen Strasburg on Friday night in Washington D.C. A lot has gone the Arizona...
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D-Backs’ A.J. Pollock is the Most Valuable Player in the NL Right Now
J.D. stood for Just Dingers last season, and now it is time for A.J. to stand for All Jacks. Yes, it is early, but A.J. Pollock is well on his way to having a career year at the plate. Not only that,...
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Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo Needs to Make Major Lineup Changes
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt can not hit third for the foreseeable future. The Arizona Diamondbacks would not be in the position they are as a franchise without Torey Lovullo. Last season as a rookie...
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Rumors: Manny Machado to D-Backs? Not so fast, Mike Hazen
The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly have interest in Orioles free-agent-to-be Manny Machado. But how realistic would a trade for the Baltimore Orioles superstar be? That is a question that General...
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Crash Course: Manny Machado Edition
Obviously, the talk of the league has been Manny Machado, as he is a near lock to be traded by the last place Baltimore Orioles as an impending free agent. While there have been a lot of rumors...
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Arizona Adds Some Controllable Relief Help in Matt Andriese
In the second trade executed by the Tampa Bay Rays’ front office on Wednesday, controllable righty reliever Matt Andriese will head to Arizona in exchange for a pair of prospects; right-handed pitcher...
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Diamondbacks Wasting a Golden Opportunity to Run Away with NL West
The Arizona Diamondbacks started this season off strong, but cooled off quickly. And while they’re still in the thick of playoff contention, the D’Backs are missing out on a golden opportunity to run...
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Matt Mercer Evolving as a Pitcher in Diamondbacks Organization
The Arizona Diamondbacks fifth-round draft pick is having success at the Class-A Short Season level After throwing only two innings in the Arizona Rookie League, the Arizona Diamondbacks saw enough...
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NL West Race Tightens after Weekend Series between Rockies, Dodgers
David Bote made history late Sunday night by hitting a walk-off grand slam to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. However, that was not the most meaningful walk-off that...
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Minor Moves: Negron, Stewart, Gimenez-Wilson
Much like July, August 31 brings a new deadline. This time, however, the deadline signifies the final opportunity for teams to bring in players outside of the organization who will be eligible for...
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The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Second-Half Collapse is Hard to Fathom
The Arizona Diamondbacks began the 2018 season playing like one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. But in the second half of the season, manager Torey Lovullo‘s ballclub completely collapsed,...
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Acquiring Zack Greinke is Safer than Signing Patrick Corbin, Dallas Keuchel
Patrick Corbin and Dallas Keuchel headline the starting pitching free agent class this offseason. And for teams looking for rotation upgrades, the two lefties would be suitable targets. With that said,...
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D-Backs Trade Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals for Three Players, Draft Pick
The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a gigantic move on Wednesday, as they acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson...
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Diamondbacks Sign Infielder Wilmer Flores to One-Year Deal
On Wednesday, it was announced that infielder Wilmer Flores will join the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal that will pay him $3.75 million for the 2019 season with a $6 million club option that...
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D-Backs Need Revitalized Versions of Ray, Godley to Compete in the NL
The odds are stacked against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In what has been an offseason of turnover, the D-Backs have lost and/or traded significant figures such as left-hander Patrick Corbin, first...
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Three Reasons Why the Rockies Won’t Fade Like the 2018 Diamondbacks
Last season, the Colorado Rockies finished tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West at 91-71. After losing to the Dodgers in a Game 163, 5-2, in Dodger Stadium, the...
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X Factors in the National League West for 2019
Every team in Major League Baseball has an X factor to their success before the regular season begins. Here is every National League West team’s 2019 X factor. Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw Yes,...
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D-Backs Merrill Kelly is Getting His Big-League Chance After a Long Journey
If you looked around the major leagues, you’d find tons of great stories about guys who made the bigs after being late-round picks or spent 10 years in the minors before getting a chance at the MLB...
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Sideshow is Over: Trevor Bauer is Living Up to His Promise
Trevor Bauer once said he is good at only two things. One is throwing a baseball. The other is irritating people. Until last season, the Cleveland Indians pitcher was far better at the second than the...
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Weaving a New Narrative: Luke Weaver’s Resurgence in the Desert
Tumultuous would be but one apt descriptor of Luke Weaver’s 2018 season. Any statistician could cherry pick his numbers and tell you the same; his K/9 fell by nearly three to 7.99, his BB/9 rate was up...
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Torey Lovullo is Showing his Worth with Surprising Diamondbacks Club
You probably know how the offseason went for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In one of the biggest trades of Major League Baseball’s winter months, franchise centerfold Paul Goldschmidt was sent to the St....
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Hit Man: D-Backs’ Tim Locastro Ties Record for Getting Plunked in a Game
The San Francisco Giants were getting shelled Friday night, and, as often happen in these affairs, an opposing batter could expect to “wear it.” So when Tim Locastro came to the plate in the seventh...
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First-Time All-Star Ketel Marte Enjoying Breakout Season with D-Backs
On Thursday, the starting lineups for the American League and National League teams were named for the Midsummer Classic that will take place on Tuesday, July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. While...
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DJ LeMahieu and Ketel Marte Show How Versatility is Now a Virtue in MLB
The All-Star Game is a showcase for baseball’s best players. This year it also served as a showcase for a trend: versatility. The starting second baseman for each team, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel...
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The Los Angeles Angels Should Trade for Robbie Ray
The Los Angeles Angels have a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. A lack of reliable starting pitching is what stands in their way. And acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander...
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Rebuilding But Not Regressing: The Impressive Second-Half Story of the...
When the Arizona Diamondbacks decided to trade Paul Goldschmidt this previous offseason, many fans in the desert were shocked to see their homegrown superstar first baseman leave town. Goldschmidt, 31,...
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The Diamondbacks Were Always This Talented, Recent Surge Only Proves It
The Arizona Diamondbacks really don’t belong here. The club sits at 75-68, just a game and a half out of the second and final National League Wild Card position, despite trading their best pitcher,...
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National League West X factors for 2020
What players can move the needle for their respective teams in the 2020 Major League Baseball season? Here are X factors for every team in the National League West. Los Angeles Dodgers: Julio Urias...
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Three MLB Contenders That Should Sign Yasiel Puig
In perhaps the most unconventional, unique, and fascinating situation in the history of professional sports, Major League Baseball will hold a 60-game, fan-less 2020 regular season. After months of...
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Why the Arizona Diamondbacks Should Exercise Junior Guerra’s Option
The Arizona Diamondbacks fell well short of their expectations in 2020, finishing 14th in the National League with a record of 25-35. After making a pair of deals at the Major League Baseball trade...
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A season is a season, but a game isn’t a game when it comes to no-hitters
It was called “The Year of the No-Hitter.” The 1990 season saw nine no-hitters thrown in MLB, eclipsing the previous high of seven in 1917 by one. That last sentence doesn’t add up, does it? Keep...
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