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Shelby Miller Builds To 79 Pitches In Second Rehab Start
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller (elbow) made a second rehab start on Monday, going 4 2/3 innings while giving up one run and four hits and four walks. It's a step in the right direction for Miller, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The Diamondbacks can take their time with Miller's... Read More
A.J. Pollock Still Requires Cast On Thumb
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) still requires the protective cast on his injured left thumb after an MRI revealed that his fracture has not properly healed. Of course, this means that Pollock cannot resume baseball activities. Until he sheds the cast, there will be no concrete timetable for Pollock's return from the DL.
Ketel Marte Stays Hot With RBI Double
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continued his hot streak on Monday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double in the Diamondbacks loss to the Giants. Marte now has eight RBI and eight extra-base hits in his last seven games. His contribution with the bat helped the Diamondbacks win five of six games over the weekend... Read More
Zack Godley Shelled By Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley (5-5) was crushed by the Giants Monday, giving up seven runs on five hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings. Godley had managed three scoreless innings before imploding in the fourth, giving up two solo home runs, followed by a bases-loaded double by Alan Hansen. Fernando Salas proceeded to... Read More
David Peralta Homers For Third Straight Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in Arizona's 6-1 win over the Marlins on Sunday. It was the third consecutive game that Peralta has gone deep, giving him 10 for the season. Peralta has come to life hitting behind Paul Goldschmidt, and should be able to surpass... Read More
Matt Koch Shuts Down Marlins
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch (4-3) was brilliant on Sunday, shutting out the Marlins over seven innings while giving up just three hits and striking out six. It was by far Koch's best start of the season, and a nice bounce back effort after allowing five runs to the Reds in his last start. The... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Heating Up At The Plate
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Saturdays win over the Marlins. That makes two home runs in the last three games for Goldschmidt, who is finally coming alive at the plate. The two homers were particularly encouraging, as they were his first at Chase... Read More
David Peralta Goes Deep For Second Straight Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 1-for-3 with a two run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win against the Marlins. Peralta has responded well to being moed out of the leadoff spot, hitting a home run for the second consecutive game. With the entire Diamondbacks offense starting to heat up, Peralta should see more RBI... Read More
Zack Grienke Picks Up Win Against Marlins
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Grienke (4-4) earned the victory on Saturday, giving up one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 solid innings. The Diamondbacks ace was able to take advantage of the easy matchup to even his record at 4-4 for the season. Greinke has been excellent... Read More
Clay Buchholz Brilliant Against the Marlins
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Clay Buchholz gave up one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven sterling innings on Friday. Buchholz now has a 1.50 ERA over three starts with Arizona this season. He's dome an admirable job filling in for Taijuan Walker and should remain in the rotation... Read More
Jake Lamb Joins Home Run Party Against Marlins
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb with a home run and two runs scored in the Diamondbacks 9-1 victory over the Marlins on Friday. Lamb's homer was one of six that Arizona hit on the night, finally showing signs of life at the plate. Lamb has 11 RBI in 16 games this season, and will... Read More
Daniel Descalso Shines In Leadoff Spot
Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs in the Diamondbacks win over the Marlins. Descalso was moved to the leadoff spot following the demotion of David Peralta. He will likely split leadoff duties with Jarrod Dyson until someone can run away with the... Read More
Patrick Corbin Rocked By Reds
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin surrendered six runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings pitched. All the damage done to Corbin came off of home runs from Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler. Corbin was very hittable in this one but still managed to strike out 10 batters. Corbin still carries a 2.99... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Smacks Seventh HR Of The Season
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Reds. After the worst hitting month of his career, Goldschmidt is finally starting to look alive at the plate, having collected hits in five of his last six games, bringing his average above the Mendoza Line. It's... Read More
David Peralta Dropped In Batting Order
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. Peralta has been struggling of late, having recorded his first RBI in over two weeks on Wednesday. Thanks to his lack of production, he has been dropped to fifth in the batting order, while Jarrod Dyson has been... Read More
John Ryan Murphy In Line For More Playing Time
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Reds. Murphy has now hit a home run in four of his last five starts and has taken the starting catcher job from Alex Avila. With seven home runs in just 73 at-bats, Murphy... Read More
A.J. Pollock Not Fully Healed Yet
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock (thumb) had an MRI confirm that his fracture has not fully healed. Manager Torey Lovullo says that Pollock is exactly where they thought he would be in his recovery. Based on his current state, it doesn't seem like Pollock will return at the lower end of his four- to eight-week... Read More
Robbie Ray's MRI Results Are Positive
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (oblique) underwent an MRI on Tuesday afternoon to determine the progress in his rehab from a strained oblique. The results were positive, and Ray was able to throw a bullpen session following the MRI. There has been no change in his timetable with the news, and he remains on track... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Will Rest Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will be out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Reds. Goldschmidt will get a regular day off on Tuesday after starting the previous 27 games. The rest comes at an inopportune moment, as Goldschmidt had finally started putting wood on the ball, hitting safely in four of his... Read More
Chris Owings Breaks Out In Diamondbacks Victory
Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings came alive Monday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in the D'Backs 12-5 win over the Reds. Owings plated the three runs on the three-run shot he hit in the fifth inning. This was his first hit since May 19 and... Read More
Matt Koch Wins Despite Rough Outing
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch (3-3) picked up the win on Monday, giving up five earned runs on 11 hits and one walk across five innings. Thanks to a rare offensive outburst from the Arizona offense, Koch was able to pick up his third win of the season despite not having his best stuff. For... Read More
Shelby Miller To Make Rehab Start Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller (elbow) will make a rehab start with Class-A Visalia on Tuesday. This will be Miller's first rehab start on his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Manager Torey Lovullo has Miller on tap for 70-75 pitches in the outing, and has said that he will make at least one more rehab... Read More
David Peralta Out Of Lineup Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will be out of the lineup on Monday against the Reds. Peralta has struggled to the tune of a .215/.239/.292 slash line in his last 16 games. Torey Lovullo looks to be giving him a chance to clear his head. Socrates Brito will start in left field and hit seventh.... Read More
Jake Lamb Will Sit On Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will be out of the lineup on Wednesday. It seems that Torey Lovullo wants to ease him back into the lineup, and a matchup against lefty Brent Suter is the best time to do so. Lovullo said that the medical staff recommended Lamb be eased back, so owners can... Read More
Matt Koch Bounces Back In Rematch Against Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch took the loss on Tuesday, despite giving up just one earned run on three hits and three walks across 5 1/3 innings against Milwaukee. Koch was much improved in his second straight start against the Brewers, showing he was able to stay away from the middle of the plate. Koch... Read More
Steven Souza Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon. This will be the second trip to the DL for Souza, who re-injured his right pectoral last week. It looked like Souza would avoid the DL after pinch hitting in Monday's game, but the Diamondbacks felt that Souza would... Read More
Zack Greinke Hurt By Home Runs on Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke allowed four runs on five hits while striking out nine batters in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. Home runs were Greinke's downfall in this one, as three home runs accounted for all of the damage done against him. Greinke had home run problems earlier in the season, surrendering six... Read More
Shelby Miller Will Throw Wednesday At Extended Spring Training
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller (elbow) is scheduled to throw in his third simulated game at extended Spring Training on Wednesday. Miller is expected to face minor league hitters as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. Miller appears close to a minor league rehab assignment and seems to be on track for... Read More
Robbie Ray Throws From 100 Feet
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (oblique) made progress in his rehab Monday, playing catch from 100 feet. It's a small step forward for Ray, who threw from 90 feet last week. Regardless of the progress made, Torey Lovullo said the session went well, but the Diamondbacks don't have a clear timetable for Ray's return.
Clay Buchholz Pitches Well In Arizona Debut
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz pitched well in his first start with the team, giving up one earned run on two hits and one walk across five solid innings. He only threw 61 pitches, but was pulled following an Ahmed Rosario home run in the sixth inning. Buchholz is not a reliable fantasy option yet,... Read More
