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D-backs can only watch on TV as dreams of the playoffs and defending their NL title vanish
Read full article: D-backs can only watch on TV as dreams of the playoffs and defending their NL title vanishThe Arizona Diamondbacks arrived at Chase Field on Monday afternoon for a light workout and heavy anxiety.
Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backs
Read full article: Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backsWill Smith hit a late three-run homer, Shohei Ohtani added his 43rd of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their NL West lead to five games with a 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
Read full article: Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and 17th career shots at Dodger Stadium — and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a rough start to rout Los Angeles 12-4.
Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen appears headed to injured list after straining right hamstring
Read full article: Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen appears headed to injured list after straining right hamstringArizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen appears headed to the injured list after straining his right hamstring five pitches into a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets.
Diamondbacks score 14 runs in 3rd inning, cruise to 16-1 victory over Rockies
Read full article: Diamondbacks score 14 runs in 3rd inning, cruise to 16-1 victory over RockiesLourdes Gurriel Jr. had five RBIs and three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a franchise-record 14-run third inning to cruise over the Colorado Rockies 16-1 on Thursday night.
Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source
Read full article: Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP sourceThe Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize
Read full article: Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prizeGerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues.
Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
Read full article: Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, FreemanTwo-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson
Read full article: Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie JacksonCorey Seager was voted the World Series Most Valuable Player after leading the Texas Rangers over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first title.
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
Read full article: Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5.
D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inning
Read full article: D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inningZac Gallen spent six innings looking like Don Larsen, the possibility of a World Series no-hitter flashing through his mind.
Arizona Diamondbacks take series of slights into surprise World Series against Texas Rangers
Read full article: Arizona Diamondbacks take series of slights into surprise World Series against Texas RangersOverlooked by oddsmakers and angered by analysts, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in a Surprise Series against the also unexpected Texas Rangers.
Eovaldi set for 1st career World Series start with Rangers. Gallen gets Game 1 for Diamondbacks
Read full article: Eovaldi set for 1st career World Series start with Rangers. Gallen gets Game 1 for DiamondbacksNathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
Read full article: Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS leadZack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.
Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS
Read full article: Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCSBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS
Read full article: Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDSLourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.
Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseason
Read full article: Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseasonClayton Kershaw starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their NL Division Series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card SeriesZac Gallen settled down after a shaky start and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the very end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2.
Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series openerCorbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno homered against Corbin Burnes, helping Arizona erase an early three-run deficit and sending the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen will start the MLB All-Star Game
Read full article: Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen will start the MLB All-Star GameThe New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game for the American League and Arizona’s Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
Read full article: Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teamsAll-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.
Tigers drop 9th straight after Diamondbacks score 4 in the 9th
Read full article: Tigers drop 9th straight after Diamondbacks score 4 in the 9thChristian Walker hit a go-ahead double with two outs in a four-run ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 7-5 for a three-game sweep that extended the Tigers’ losing streak to nine games.
Tigers blow 2 leads, miss chance to sweep Diamondback in loss
Read full article: Tigers blow 2 leads, miss chance to sweep Diamondback in lossDaulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight loss
Read full article: Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight lossBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3.
Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Read full article: Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncy’s throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York
Read full article: Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New YorkSergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2.
Lindor, Marte shine as Mets rout Diamondbacks in home opener
Read full article: Lindor, Marte shine as Mets rout Diamondbacks in home openerFrancisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate to back another stingy start from newcomer Chris Bassitt, and the New York Mets routed the sloppy Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in their home opener.
Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0
Read full article: Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dropped a bloop single into shallow left field in the Padres' 3-0 win.
Dbacks rout Padres 10-1, end record 24-game road losing skid
Read full article: Dbacks rout Padres 10-1, end record 24-game road losing skidThe Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their record 24-game road losing streak by routing the San Diego Padres 10-1, getting six strong innings from Merrill Kelly and four hits and five RBIs from Eduardo Escobar.
Vogelbach somehow hobbles home, Brewers top Diamondbacks 5-0
Read full article: Vogelbach somehow hobbles home, Brewers top Diamondbacks 5-0Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach hobbled home on one leg when Arizona’s defense fell asleep, and the Diamondbacks dropped back into a rut with a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kelly helps D-backs end 17-game skid, beat Brewers 5-1
Read full article: Kelly helps D-backs end 17-game skid, beat Brewers 5-1Merrill Kelly pitched seven effective innings, Ketel Marte had two hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks finally snapped a 17-game losing streak by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Monday night.
Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark
Read full article: Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets markThe Arizona Diamondbacks have made dubious history, setting an MLB record with their 23rd straight road loss, a 10-3 trouncing at the hands of the San Francisco Giants.
D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road loss
Read full article: D-backs match MLB record with 22nd straight road lossThe Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their 22nd straight road game, matching the 1963 Mets and ’43 Philadelphia Athletics for the major league record with a 13-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5
Read full article: Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings.
LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debateMerrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at Atlanta.
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves
Read full article: Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps BravesMadison Bumgarner threw a seven-inning no-hitter, an achievement that won’t count in the Major League Baseball record book but completed a dominant day of Arizona Diamondbacks pitching for a 7-0 win over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep.
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss openerSETBACK IN THE BULLPENBlue Jays right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm. He allowed one run and five hits, striking out five without a walk. Ross Stripling struck out seven and walked none in 3 2/3 innings, but gave up three runs and five hits. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, started and pitched three perfect innings, striking out four. Baltimore starter John Means allowed four hits and walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three.
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Read full article: Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in returnOn that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.
Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewed
Read full article: Bieber, Alonso, Lewis among 8 whose contracts renewedBieber will receive a $679,700 salary while in the major leagues and $311,600 in the unlikely event he is optioned to the minors. Bieber was an All-Star in 2019 and led the major leagues during last year's shortened season in wins (eight), ERA (1.63) and strikeouts (122). Those renewed include New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year, who gets a salary of $676,775 in the major leagues and $326,261 in the minors. Another top young Mets player, left-hander David Peterson, agreed to a one-year contract with a salary of $585,750 in the major leagues. Seattle outfielder Kyle Lewis, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, was renewed for $625,000 in the majors and $282,750 in the minors.
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball
Read full article: Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kids -- keep your eye on the ball, right? After giving up a single to San Diego leadoff man Jurickson Profar and then walking Tommy Pham, Bauer posted a shutout. Bauer wound up pitching three scoreless innings with the creative approach, striking out three while allowing two hits and a walk. Known for speaking his mind and going his own way, Bauer said he regularly shuts one eye during bullpen sessions and other workouts. Sandy Alcantara made his second start for Miami, striking out six in 2 1/3 innings.
MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona
Read full article: MLB spring training still a hot ticket in ArizonaFILE - In this March 18, 2016, file photo, fans at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick watch a spring training baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Scottsdale, Ariz. PHOENIX – Even during a pandemic, the appetite to sit in the sun and watch Major League Baseball spring training appears robust. The two teams open their spring training schedule against each other next Sunday. Spring training facilities across Arizona and Florida have been making their own decisions about how many fans — if any — are allowed to attend games. “Not just Diamondbacks fans but I think baseball fans throughout the entire United States.
Peralta's 9th-inning single lifts D-backs past Athletics 4-3
Read full article: Peralta's 9th-inning single lifts D-backs past Athletics 4-3(AP Photo/Matt York)PHOENIX David Peralta slapped a bases-loaded single through the right side of the infield with one out in the ninth inning to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the streaking Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Monday night. The As trailed 3-1 going into the eighth but came back to tie it after loading the bases with one out. Ahmed quickly made up for his mistake, smacking a leadoff double to left field to start the decisive ninth-inning rally. UP NEXTAthletics: Oakland wraps up the quick two-game series by sending RHP Frankie Montas (2-1, 1.57 ERA) to the mound. Diamondbacks: Arizona goes with RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 11.85), who has pitched just 13 2/3 innings this season in four starts.
Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona
Read full article: Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 Tuesday night. Blackmon doubled off Kevin Ginkel (0-1) during the Rockies' big inning that made it 8-2. Gallen went seven innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, with seven strikeout and no walks. Kyle Freeland went seven innings for Colorado and allowed two runs on seven hits. UP NEXT Arizona RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 12.19 ERA) returns to the mound seeking his first win of the season.
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
Read full article: Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issuesPHOENIX The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some of their older coaches. I think we all know that we're making the right decision, but that doesn't mean it feels good," Baldelli said. The defending World Series champion Nationals will begin their title defense without Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross, who both declined to play because of health concerns. We are one hundred percent supportive of their decision to not play this year, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said in a statement. Cleveland's 61-year-old manager Terry Francona said he's not nervous, even though he's had previous health issues.