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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have needs to address before this year’s trade deadline, but one might not be addressed until after the season is over. Local reports have indicated that the D-Backs won’t be making any big-name trades or splashing for headline-grabbing talent. Instead, the focus will remain on getting players back from injury […]
Did Napoleon have a tiebreaker for Waterloo? Just right now I notice that the Cleveland Guardians were once called the Cleveland Napoleons. I think I have a new personal most hated team. On the other hand, you can’t blame today’s team for the errors of the past. The reasoning of changing the team’s name from […]
The list of teams monitoring Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta now includes the Padres and Diamondbacks. Both clubs had scouts at Citi Field when Peralta faced the Dodgers on Sunday, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Rays, Brewers, and Phillies are among the teams known to also be in on Peralta. Manager Andy Green told […]
LOS ANGELES — As MLB trade deadline talks continue to intensify, Kingman native Tarik Skubal could find himself in the National League West — but as an Arizona Diamondbacks rival. The Detroit Tigers are expected to trade the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner in the coming days, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, with […]
The dog days of summer are in full effect here, with temperatures up to 110 F or more, almost every day. There may be occasional brief respites when a thunderstorm rolls through, but apart from a hint of ozone in the air, it just feels like you’re standing beside a shower. Mrs. SnakePit has already […]
PHOENIX – Derrick Hall’s comments weren’t a declaration that the D-backs are about to make a blockbuster move; they were something more revealing. When the CEO and team president said he would be surprised if Arizona didn’t make any trades before the deadline on Arizona Sports, he reinforced a philosophy that has defined the franchise […]
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans hoping for a splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline may need to temper their expectations. With the trade deadline just a few days away, the D-Backs sit second in the National League Wild Card race at 57-52 — a record good enough to justify adding to the roster to […]
Diamondbacks News (Arizona Sports) Diamondbacks going back to closer-by-matchups The Diamondbacks are going to play the matchups with a bullpen that has been deeper than in previous seasons. “I’ve made an adjustment,” Lovullo told Diamondbacks broadcaster Todd Walsh on the postgame show. “I’m going to mix up some roles a little bit and get Paul […]
Even beat writer Steve Gilbert seemed exhausted by last night’s nailbiter and it’s hard to blame him for being physically and emotionally worn out after a 12-inning, four hour marathon game. It’s also understandable for the players themselves to feel similarly and I fully expected some kind of hangover effect for one or both of […]
The Diamondbacks are moving to a closer by committee approach for the time being, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (link via Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports). Paul Sewald, who has all but four of the team’s 28 saves, will move to lower-leverage spots. Sewald is 24-27 in save chances, which isn’t a bad conversion rate. They’ve […]
[Ed. Note] These questions were written and answered last weekend, but… circumstances delayed their publishing until now. Anything that doesn’t quite add up more than likely relates to that. As of writing, the Diamondbacks are six games over .500 and in a Wild Card spot. Have they convinced you to buy? Makakilo: Yes for two […]
It’s likely fair to say there will be dancing in the streets of Phoenix tonight, at the news many fans were waiting to hear. Notably, the save situation in the ninth inning today went to Brandyn Garcia, even though established closer Paul Sewald was likely available. He had required only thirteen pitches to blow the […]
PITTSBURGH — After the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a three-game series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, manager Torey Lovullo revealed the team’s plans for the closer role after the game. With a chance to clinch the series, Lovullo gave the ball to left-hander Brandyn Garcia to get the final three outs of a 3-0 […]
PITTSBURGH — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno continued his hot streak at the plate and made franchise history Wednesday. Gabriel Moreno has the longest active on-base streak in MLB: 26 games He sets a @Dbacks franchise record by reaching base in 45 straight starts! pic.twitter.com/twJkQoEa8n — MLB (@MLB) July 29, 2026 Moreno set a Diamondbacks […]
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS PIRATES Corbin Carroll – RF Nick Gonzales – 3B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Brandon Lowe – 2B Gabriel Moreno – C Bryan Reynolds – LF Ketel Marte – DH Esmerlyn Valdez – RF Max Kepler – LF Ryan O’Hearn – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Marcell Ozuna – DH Tim Tawa – […]
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Wednesday matinee matchup at PNC Park. Jared Jones gets the ball for the early start time. The Pirates’ second-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft is 2-1 with a 3.72 […]
Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks Avoid Crushing Defeat with 12th Inning WinBrandon Pfaadt gutted out seven innings of shutout ball and left the game with a 6-0 lead. If one blinked at that point, they would never have known it as the game was suddenly 7-7 going into extra innings. Diamondbacks Escape with Win and More Paul […]
The little things don't matter as much as getting on base.
PITTSBURGH — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Tuesday win over the Pittsburgh Pirates had fans feeling every emotion, but one feeling that resonated throughout the fan base was exasperation. What looked like a dominant 6-0 Diamondbacks lead turned into a 6-3 game before the ninth inning, forcing Arizona to turn to closer Paul Sewald as a blowout […]
PITTSBURGH — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 8-7 extra-inning win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night was a nail-biter. More importantly, it continued to raise one question: Is Paul Sewald still the right person to close games? The D-Backs looked poised to take the win in regulation, leading the Pirates 6-0 in the bottom of the eighth […]
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS PIRATES Corbin Carroll – RF Jake Mangum – CF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Brandon Lowe – 2B Gabriel Moreno – DH Bryan Reynolds – LF Ketel Marte – 2B Esmerlyn Valdez – RF Max Kepler – LF Ryan O’Hearn – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Nick Gonzales – 3B Tim Tawa – […]
Inspiration. The Diamondbacks had three weak positions at the All-Star break: First base, left field, and center field. The following table shows some highlight metrics in games through 16 July. Data from Baseball Beference and Baseball Savant. “The sum total of these endeavors is wretched on a historical level. Over almost three hundred plate appearances, […]
Lowe came up big again in the Pirates' extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks, hitting a walk-off single to cement a 3-2 win.
Game Recaps Diamondbacks walked off by Pirates, drop 3 straight vs. Wild Card competitors by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] Brandon Lowe delivered the game-winning single, as the Diamondbacks have dropped three straight games to fellow National League Wild Card contenders on what many players called the most important road trip of the season. Lowe’s walk-off […]