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Matt Koch Loses In Rough Outing
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch (5-4) took the loss on Tuesday night, giving up five runs on seven hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings against the Angels. Koch was pitching well until the fifth inning, where he hit two batters and allowed a three-run single off the bat of Mike Trout. Koch has... Read More
Robbie Ray Dominant In Rehab Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (oblique) was dominant in an abbreviated rehab start on Tuesday, giving up one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over 4 1/3 innings. It was a great improvement over his previous rehab start, where he gave up five runs (two earned) over 2 1/3... Read More
Steven Souza Not Cleared To Throw
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) underwent an MRI Monday, revealing that the swelling in his right pectoral had subsided but it was not healed enough to resume baseball activities. Souza took a step in his rehab, taking live batting practice and playing catch last week. However, Arizona will bring him back slowly to make... Read More
A.J. Pollock Not Cleared For Baseball Activities
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) underwent a CT scan on Monday, which revealed that his thumb has not healed enough for doctors to clear him to resume baseball activities. Pollock's original timeline of four to eight weeks is still within reach, but it seems likely Pollock will be back closer to the eight-week mark,... Read More
Zack Greinke Gets Back In Win Column
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (6-5) got back in the win column Monday night, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 6 1/3 innings. While it wasn't a dominating performance, Greinke was able to record his first quality start in three outings, breaking out of the short... Read More
Archie Bradley Earns Third Save Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley picked up his third save of the season on Monday, giving up one hit over 1 1/3 innings in the Diamondbacks 7-4 win over the Angels. Bradley finished off the eighth inning and manager Torey Lovullo left him in for the ninth inning. Brad Boxberger may have been unavailable Monday... Read More
Patrick Corbin Takes The Loss Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (6-3) took the loss on Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings pitched. A three run home run by Michael Conforto in the second inning put Arizona in a hole they were not able to recover from. His velocity has... Read More
Shelby Miller Dominates Rehab Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller (elbow) was dominant in his fourth rehab start, allowing just three hits and no runs while striking out 10 batters over 6 2/3 innings. It was Miller's second rehab start with Single-A Visalia. Miller was on a limited pitch count, but made the most of his opportunities, throwing 56 of... Read More
David Peralta Crushes Two Home Runs Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Mets. Peralta continues to sprint closer to his career high, sitting just three back of the 17 home runs he hit in 2015. Peralta has been a big part of the Diamondbacks offensive resurgence, collecting a hit... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Hits Another Home Run
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Mets. Goldschmidt continues his hot hitting in June, bringing his slash line to .442/.525/.942 for the month to go along with six home runs. It's nice to see Goldschmidt flexing his power at Chase Field as he... Read More
Matt Koch Bounces Back With Win Against Mets
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch (5-3) picked up the win on Thursday, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five across six strong innings. Koch was able to bounce back against a weak Mets lineup after struggling at Coors Field in his previous start. Koch is a solid pitcher... Read More
Robbie Ray Struggles In Rehab Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (oblique) struggled in his rehab start for High-A Visalia on Thursday, allowing five runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out three. Ray's fastball sat at 91-93 mph throughout the start. Ray looked rusty, but it's not unexpected, as it was his first game action since April 29. Ray... Read More
David Peralta Smacks Two-Run Home Run
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Arizona's loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. It was Peralta's 12th homer of the season, easily putting him on pace to surpass his previous career high of 17. It was a bit of a lucky shot, as the ball bounced off of... Read More
Jake Lamb Hitless In Last 10 At-Bats
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates. Lamb has now gone 0-for-10 in his last two games, and has recorded just eight hits in his last nine games, dropping his average to .209. Lamb is still providing power, having hit all four of his... Read More
Jon Jay Posts Second Straight Multi-Hit Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in the Diamondbacks loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. This performance comes on the heels of a three-RBI performance on Tuesday, where he hit his first home run as a Diamondback. After going hitless in his first 12 at-bats with Arizona, Jay... Read More
Zack Greinke Struggles For Second Straight Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (5-5) took the loss on Wednesday, giving up five earned runs on five hits and four walks across 4 2/3 innings on Wednesday afternoon. Greinke got himself in trouble early and often, giving up four runs in the second inning and then loading the bases before being pulled in the... Read More
A.J. Pollock Not Ready For Baseball Activities
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed that his thumb fracture has not healed enough for him to be cleared to resume baseball activities. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Pollock may begin range-of-motion exercises this week, but his progress suggests he won't return from the disabled list until late... Read More
Steven Souza Set To Begin Throwing Program
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) is set to begin a throwing program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Souza's follow-up MRI revealed that his pectoral recovery is on schedule, and he was able to take batting practice on Monday. If all goes well with the throwing program and his scheduled MRI next Monday, Souza could embark... Read More
Patrick Corbin Gives Up Four Runs In No-Decision
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin surrendered four runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings on Monday. Thanks to the Diamondbacks late rally, Corbin escaped with a no-decision despite struggling for the second time in three starts. After the off night, Corbin's ERA stands at 3.10... Read More
Ketel Marte Continues To Rake
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Rockies. Marte is starting to come alive after a slow start to the season, scoring 10 runs in his last 10 games while knocking 10 extra base hits. He only... Read More
Zack Godley Narrowly Misses Quality Start Versus Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley picked up the win on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5 2/3 innings. It was a good bounce back outing for Godley, who was rocked for seven runs in his last start. The eight strikeouts was the highest... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Drives In Two More Runs Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored while completing the sweep of the Rockies on Sunday. Goldschmidt capped an absolutely dominant series with his sixth and seventh extra base hits at Coors Field. Over the three game set, Goldschmidt drove in nine runs,... Read More
Steven Souza To Resume Hitting Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) will participate in live batting practice against his fellow injured teammate Robbie Ray on Saturday. This will be the first time Souza will take swings since re-injuring his right pectoral on May 22. The Diamondbacks will likely move Souza along slowly to ensure he doesn't aggravate the injury for... Read More
Robbie Ray Slated To Face Batters Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (oblique) is scheduled to face live hitters on Saturday. Ray will be facing hitters for the first time since straining his oblique on April 29. If there are not setbacks during the live batting practice, Ray is expected to move on to a simulated game or a rehab assignment next... Read More
Zack Greinke Wins Despite Off Night
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke picked up the win on Friday, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across 5 2/3 innings. Owners in quality-start leagues lament that Greinke wasn't able to put away one more batter, especially considering the last out was made on a... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Stays Hot With Two Home Runs
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's win over the Rockies. Goldschmidt has exploded over the last three games, picking up 10 hits (seven for extra bases) and driving in five runs. He finally looks like himself again, and owners... Read More
Clay Buchholz Supplies Another Quality Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Clay Buchholz was solid Wednesday, giving up two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings. He did not factor in the decision. Buchholz has been excellent since debuting with the Diamondbacks, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.88 ERA. In fact, this was the first... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Hits Three Doubles Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Giants. Goldschmidt has been on a tear and now has seven hits (including four doubles) in his last nine at-bats. His recent performance has brought his average up to .233, the highest it's... Read More
Brad Boxberger Blows Save In Loss To Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his second save of the season on Wednesday, issuing a walk and allowing the game-tying, two-run home run in the eventual loss to the Giants. This was the third day in a row that Boxberger had pitched and the first time since 2015 that he's done this, so fatigue... Read More
Jon Jay Traded To Diamondbacks
Former Kansas City Royals outfielder Jon Jay has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitchers Gabe Speier and Elvis Luciano. Jay provides the Diamondbacks with flexibility and consistency, something they haven't received from their outfielders (with the exception of A.J. Pollock) this season. Jay won't provide much power or speed, but he... Read More
