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SB Nation Reacts Results: Stick with Sewald

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Diamondbacks bullpen may be getting reinforcements shortly, in the long-absent shape of A.J. Puk, […]

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Diamondbacks 1, Cincinnati 2: LOBsterFest 2026!

Well, this was yet another game that the Diamondbacks should have won. Michael Soroka really seems to be back to the form that earned him second place in the 2019 Rookie of the Year vote. He pitched seven innings, only allowing two hits and one hit batsman while striking out 7. The Diamaondbacks, meanwhile, racked […]

Diamondbacks @ Reds discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS REDS Ketel Marte – 2B Edwin Arroyo – SS Corbin Carroll – RF JJ Bleday – LF Gabriel Moreno – DH Sal Stewart – 3B Nolan Arenado – 3B Nathaniel Lowe – 1B Pavin Smith – 1B Spencer Steer – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Eugenio Suarez – DH Tommy Troy – […]

Snake Bytes 6/13: Oh What a Night!

Of course the game where Jordan Lawlar makes his return to the field and then puts together a player-of-the-game performance would be pre-empted by Apple TV, leaving the majority of fans with no way to watch it. At least there was something else worth watching elsewhere last night as the USMNT kicked off their World […]

Diamondbacks 5, Reds 2: Return of Law and Order

Game Summary Jordan Lawlar made his return from injury and left his mark all over this game as the Diamondbacks had yet another comeback win. The team had plenty of heavy lifting to do in this one after Eduardo Rodriguez couldn’t find the zone early and ended up not getting out of the third inning, […]

Diamondbacks @ Reds discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS REDS Ketel Marte – 2B Dane Myers – CF Corbin Carroll – RF JJ Bleday – DH Gabriel Moreno – C Sal Stewart – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Spencer Steer – 2B Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Eugenio Suarez – 3B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Blake Dunn – LF Jordan Lawlar – […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview #23 : Diamondbacks @ Reds

The Reds were competing with the Diamondbacks for a NL wild-card. Then, the Reds lost 8 of 10 games, falling below 500. During those games, their 3.2 runs-per-game was less than their season average (4.30 runs-per-game). Also, they had problems with the bullpen and starting pitchers, with ‘no quick fix’ per this SB Nation article. […]

Diamondbacks News: The offense continues to struggle

Diamondbacks News (SI.com) One Overlooked Reason the Diamondbacks’ Offense Feels So Flat The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense is undeniably in a state of disarray. The conversations have swirled around areas of weakness, focusing most heavily on a lack of situational ability. But, while that is certainly a large part of the poor production, there’s another reason […]

Did Dock Ellis Really Throw A No Hitter on Psychedelics 56 Years Ago On This Day?

Introduction Fifty Six years ago on this day, Dock Ellis, a 25 year old right handed starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, tossed a no hitter against the San Diego Padres. This wouldn’t normally warrant a full article, especially a no hitter where said pitcher walked eight batters and hit one, but you’ve already read […]

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College World Series Preview

It’s College World Series time, and this year, there’s a chance that every draft eligible player involved might be there when the Diamondbacks pick 15th. As with last year, there will be tons of talent for subsequent drafts on the field; last year, top overall prospect for 2026 Roch Cholowsky was in Omaha. He’s home […]

Swept In Miami: Dbacks 0, Marlins 2

The Dbacks were swept on Thursday for the second straight series against the Marlins dating back to last season and are now back at .500 on the season. They were shut out for the second straight day for the first time since July of last season. Not great notes. Merrill Kelly did his job today […]

Diamondbacks @ Marlins discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS MARLINS Ketel Marte – 2B Liam Hicks – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Otto Lopez – SS Gabriel Moreno – DH Kyle Stowers – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Xavier Edwards – 2B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Javier Sanoja – 3B LuJames Groover – 1B Owen Caissie – RF Tommy Troy – […]

Snake Bytes 6/11

Team News Diamondbacks have had a problem early in games, which continued in loss to Marlins https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-problem-early-in-games Perdomo, MLB-best defense since May 1 a bright spot for D-backshttps://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/diamondbacks-lose-series-to-marlins What Really Went Wrong For Ryne Nelson in Blowup Start vs Marlins https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi/what-went-wrong-ryne-nelson-blowup-marlins Harsh Reality of the Zac Gallen Situa...

Marlins continue to sizzle with 8-0 drubbing of the D-Backs

It sometimes shocks me how quickly the “vibe” around a baseball team can change. Just two weeks ago, the Diamondbacks finished off a road sweep of the Giants in a solid, all-around effort. That win put the team a season-best seven games over .500 heading to Seattle. Since that game, they’ve gone 3-9 and haven’t […]

Diamondbacks @ Marlins discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS MARLINS Ketel Marte – 2B Liam Hicks – C Corbin Carroll – RF Otto Lopez – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Kyle Stowers – DH Nolan Arenado – 3B Xavier Edwards – 2B Pavin Smith – DH Heriberto Hernandez – LF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Jakob Marsee – CF Ildemaro Vargas – […]

Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: A Roster Crunch approaches

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. A.J. Puk and Carlos Santana are rehabbing in Reno. Lourdes Gurriel Jr recently started his rehab […]

Snake Bytes 6/10: Pitching Woes Abound

Diamondbacks News Arizona’s Comeback StymiedArizona managed to come back from a four-run deficit, tying the game up with a three-run eighth. Unfortunately, the bullpen had a rough afternoon and allowed four runs in the bottom of the inning. Kayson Cunningham Moving Up LadderLast year’s first pick in the draft and one of Arizona’s top prospects […]

Pitching Woes Resume: Dbacks 6, Marlins 10

The Dbacks dropped the series opener in Miami on Tuesday 10-6 as the Arizona pitching was unable to keep any momentum this whole game long. The Dbacks offense would score, and then the pitching would immediately cough the lead right back up. The offense would come back, and then the pitching would give the lead […]

Diamondbacks @ Marlins discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS MARLINS Ketel Marte – 2B Liam Hicks – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Otto Lopez – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Kyle Stowers – LF Nolan Arenado – 3B Xavier Edwards – 2B Pavin Smith – DH Leo Jimenez – 3B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Owen Caissie – RF Ryan Waldschmidt – […]

Sour Milk and Alek Thomas

Inspiration. I kept some oat milk in the refrigerator, thinking that when the time was right, it would be much better than regular milk.  Eventually the milk went sour.  I thought of Alek Thomas. Doubts appeared before it happened. “At this point, expecting Thomas to anchor center field for a competitive Diamondbacks club feels optimistic. […]

Snake Bytes, 6/9: A signing, a trade, a rumor

Diamondbacks News ‘They put up with it’: Bob Nightengale doesn’t see Ketel Marte’s behavior changing by Douglas Santo [Arizona Sports] When can Max Kepler play for the Diamondbacks after serving his suspension [Arizona Sports] Kepler can start a minor league assignment on Wednesday, when the suspension is scheduled to have 15 days remaining. If no […]

Is the Arizona Diamondbacks youth movement present or future focused?

Two more winning opponents faced, and the Diamondbacks saw more realistic results. Was the sweep at the hands of the Mariners or the split with the Dodgers more indicative of where the team is in reality? Spencer: I think it shows we are mercurial. If we can beat horrendous teams the rest of the year, […]

Arizona Diamondbacks sign Max Kepler, and we have questions

Arizona GM Mike Hazen hasn’t been shy about discussing what the team us looking to add as baseball heads towards the trade deadline. While the team does currently occupy a wild-card spot, there are clear areas for improvement. Speaking on MLB Network Radio over the weekend, he said “I probably need a little more thump […]

Arizona Diamondbacks News, 6/8: Turning back Washington

Game Recaps [Dbacks.com] ‘Pretty dominant’: Soroka’s latest gem salvages D-backs’ homestand – Behind another good outing from Michael Soroka, the Diamondbacks beat the Nationals, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to avoid a sweep in the three-game series. They finished up their week at home with a 3-4 mark. “Probably an incomplete grade,” manager Torey Lovullo said […]