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Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS GIANTS Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Drew Gilbert – CF Corbin Carroll – RF Rafael Devers – 1B Gabriel Moreno – C Bryce Eldridge – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Jung Hoo Lee – RF Nolan Arenado – DH Turner Hill – LF Tim Tawa – 1B Drew Cavanaugh – C Jose Fernandez […]
The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected Derek Law‘s contract from Triple-A Reno. Left-hander Mitch Bratt was also called up from Reno to be the 27th man for today’s doubleheader with the Giants, and southpaw Kohl Drake was optioned to Reno in the corresponding move for Law. No 40-man roster was required since Arizona had […]
The Giants announced three moves prior to today’s doubleheader with the Diamondbacks. Matt Wilkinson will start Game 1 after being called up from Triple-A Sacramento, and Wilkinson is the official 27th man for today’s twin bill. San Francisco also optioned right-hander Spencer Bivens to Sacramento and selected the contract of left-hander Seth Lonsway, with no […]
This was a tough one to watch. The San Diego Padres gave up nine runs in their series opener versus the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a crucial stretch for the Friars, where every win matters as the Arizona Diamondbacks attempt to claw their way into the postseason. The Padres own the final Wild Card spot […]
Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks Respond Loudly to Even SeriesLars Nootbar had his best game at the plate since his trade tot he Diamondbacks, starting things off with a lead-off home run. Kohl Drake struggled as the lineup turned over. Corbin Carroll also went deep. Gerardo Carrillo, Jonathan Loaisiga, Brandyn Garcia, Dennis Santana and Juan Morillo pushed […]
The Giants are back to their losing ways against the Diamondbacks. As it has been all year, the pitching staff, be it rotation or relief, hasn’t quite figured out a way to stitch two quality performances together, dropping the second game of the series 10-6. San Francisco is now 2-9 against their division rivals this season. […]
Can Tony Vitello surpass Aaron Boone in ejections? It certainly seems so, with the way the San Francisco Giants manager is climbing the ejection list. His temper ran hot again during a costly third inning on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. As his ejection tally rose to five, the rookie manager had his $90 million […] The post Giants’ Manager and $90M Star Ejected After Heated Debate With Umpire Over Controversial Foul Call appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Emotions ran high for the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of an eventual 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. With a runner on first and already two outs in the inning, starting pitcher Blake Tidwell got Nolan Arenado to a 1-2 count as the Giants looked to keep their deficit at just one […] The post Giants’ Tony Vitello, Logan Webb ejected for arguing Nolan Arenado foul ball call appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game Summary The Diamondbacks offense had scored 8 runs in their last 4 games combined, but came out and ambushed Giants starter Blade Tidwell for 6 runs in the first 3 innings of the game. They then added another 4 against the Giants bullpen, but 10 runs was not enough to turn this game into […]
PHOENIX — The recent controversy surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte has left the baseball world, with a former Cardinals linebacker now weighing in. Since Marte’s no-show at Fenway Park on Aug. 17, questions about trust, accountability and what happens inside a clubhouse when a star player’s actions leave teammates searching for answers have risen. […]
The San Francisco Giants continue this four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Blade Tidwell, who enters tonight’s game with a 3.58 ERA, 3.51 FIP, with 27 strikeouts to 12 walks in 32.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 3-2 […]
"If an American player did that, he would be shunned," Heath Bell said. "Everybody would hate him"
Diamondbacks News (Arizona Sports) Diamondbacks offense goes quiet as series opening loss halts momentum After a series win over the Chicago Cubs, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t keep the positive momentum going Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, as the club produced just a single run on six hits in a 6-1 loss. The Diamondbacks were 8-1 against the Giants […]
You could make a fairly strong case that the period between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning was the worst 20-hour stretch in the history of the San Francisco Giants bullpen. On Wednesday afternoon, the bullpen took the mound for the ninth inning holding a 9-3 lead over the Cincinnati Reds, with the first series sweep […]
The Diamondbacks cried foul over sign stealing, but MLB essentially told them there was nothing to complain about. Arizona accused Cubs third-base coach Quintin Berry of relaying Merrill Kelly’s pitches, only for the league to rule that Berry had done nothing illegal. Now, A.J. Pierzynski is piling on, questioning why the Diamondbacks turned a legal […] The post “You Can Do Whatever You Do”: Ex-MLB Star Defends Diamondbacks-Cubs Controversy With a Bold Take appeared first on EssentiallySport...
The San Francisco Giants welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to Oracle Park tonight to begin a four-game series. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Landen Roupp, who enters tonight’s game with a 4.34 ERA, 3.66 FIP, with 130 strikeouts to 64 walks in 134.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS GIANTS Lars Nootbaar – DH Drew Gilbert – RF Corbin Carroll – RF Rafael Devers – 1B Gabriel Moreno – C Bryce Eldridge – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Jonah Cox – CF Max Kepler – LF Turner Hill – LF Nolan Arenado – 3B Shay Whitcomb – 3B Tim Tawa – […]
The New York Yankees have expressed interest in veteran right-hander Zack Littell after the Arizona Diamondbacks released him. Littell cleared waivers Thursday and became eligible to negotiate with any major league club. The 30-year-old recorded 124 1/3 innings across 26 appearances this season, including 14 starts. He went 8-8 with a 5.21 ERA, a 1.41 […] The post Yankees rumors: New York ‘checked in’ on veteran pitcher after Diamondbacks release appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Yankees are at least doing their homework on another available arm. Joel Sherman reported that the Yankees are among […]
Yesterday, like this entire season, was awful and a reminder that there’s nothing good about the Giants — nor will there likely ever be anything good about them again (sorry to the fans of the farm system). So, let’s celebrate the small moments of fun. Because the Giants have to play a makeup game in […]
The Wild Card Race. While the Giants are out of the race, the Diamondbacks are fighting for the third NL Wild Card. The Diamondbacks need to sweep this series. Although this is a 4-game series, and played in San Francisco, perhaps the Diamondbacks will surprise by sweeping the series. This series is an opportunity because: […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks are likely to have infielder Ketel Marte back on the active roster Monday when he is eligible to come off the injured list. Shortly before he disappeared, Ketel Marte told some teammates that he felt like he wasn't needed, @Ken_Rosenthal was told. "He seems to be someone who needs positive reinforcement." pic.twitter.com/C1q8YF2wzg […] The post Ken Rosenthal reveals new information about Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Earlier this week I asked you which of the Wild Card contenders you’d rather see the Cubs face in that round, presuming the Cubs are in it […]
PHOENIX – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte’s return is quickly becoming about more than when he can get back on the field. Marte has personally targeted the Phillies series for his return while working through a knee issue. But the circumstances surrounding his absence have created a second storyline, one involving accountability and trust. D-backs […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks may have a reunion opportunity worth exploring. Eugenio Suárez was recently waived by the Cincinnati Reds, opening the door for contenders to consider adding a veteran power hitter for the stretch run. For Arizona, bringing Suárez back to Chase Field would make considerably more sense than it might appear at […]