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How to watch the D-backs this season

@bmags94
July 1, 2024
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'Unconscious' in LA: Walker in rare company with HRs

D-backs slugger 'speechless' after hitting 5 home runs in 3 days at Dodger Stadium
@SarahWexler32
11:30 PM MST

LOS ANGELES -- Fans didn’t even have to wait until after the D-backs’ series finale at Dodger Stadium to see some Fourth of July fireworks. Christian Walker provided plenty of those all series long. After homering once on Tuesday and twice on Wednesday, Walker went yard two more times against

Injuries & Moves: Mena optioned; Jacques recalled

July 4, 2024

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Skenes, Elly, Walker among week's statistical standouts

@SlangsOnSports
10:04 PM MST

Here’s our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing notes from the last week in baseball (June 28-July 4). For Orlando: The Giants defeated the Dodgers on Brett Wisely’s walk-off home run last Friday. It was the Giants’ 31st walk-off home run against their historic rivals. Among the others? One from Orlando

Latest mock: Just over a week out, who will go No. 1 in '24 Draft?

July 4, 2024

We’re getting closer to crunch time, with the 2024 Draft just a little over a week away. I love this time of year because I get to use the word "penultimate." As in, this is my penultimate mock draft of 2024. Jim Callis will have one a week from now,

Marte Party heads to Texas with 2B named All-Star starter

@SarahWexler32
July 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- A loud cheer erupted in the visitor’s clubhouse at Dodger Stadium as the news came in: For the second time in his career, and for the first time since 2019, Ketel Marte is the National League’s All-Star starting second baseman.

Here are your 2024 All-Star starters

@_dadler
July 3, 2024

The starters for the 2024 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard have been unveiled. Here's who will be taking the field for the American League and National League in the Midsummer Classic on July 16 (8 p.m. ET on FOX) at Globe Life Field. The results of the fan vote to

He loves LA: Walker belts 2 more homers vs. Dodgers

@SarahWexler32
July 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- Dodger Stadium can be an intimidating place for visiting players. In MLB’s largest ballpark by capacity, opponents often note just how loud it can get as fans cheer on the perennial NL West leaders. Try telling that to Christian Walker. Walker homered twice in the D-backs’ 12-4

D-backs prospects who impressed in first half

July 3, 2024

This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PHOENIX -- The D-backs were excited when they acquired right-hander Cristian Mena from the White Sox in exchange for outfielder Dominic Fletcher on Feb.

Scouting reports for all 54 Futures Game players

@SamDykstraMiLB
July 3, 2024

As always, the 25th edition of the All-Star Futures Game promises to be a festival of future big league talent, all on the field at the same time.

Nelson rebounds before D-backs' tough walk-off loss

@SarahWexler32
July 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The last time Ryne Nelson pitched behind an opener at Dodger Stadium, it was a winning formula. And it seemed like Tuesday night’s game was going to play out similarly for the D-backs. But things got away from closer Paul Sewald in the ninth inning, as he

Meet the 10 best high school pitchers in this year's Draft

July 2, 2024

We’ve saved the riskiest demographic for last in our run of top 10 Draft prospects: the high school pitchers. While there don't appear to be any prep arms slated to go at the very top of the Draft, there is some depth in this group this year. How many actually

2024 All-Star Futures Game rosters revealed

Watch prospects face off on MLB Network, July 13, at 4 p.m. ET
July 2, 2024

The All-Star Futures Game annually puts more of baseball's top prospects on one field than any other event, and this year's edition is no exception. The 25th annual showcase -- along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase -- will feature 39 members of MLB Pipeline's recently updated Top 100 Prospects

What should D-backs do at Trade Deadline? Hazen weighs in

July 1, 2024

PHOENIX -- The next couple of weeks are shaping up to be crucial for the D-backs, with series against the Dodgers, Padres, Braves and Blue Jays coming before the All-Star break, and their general manager is looking for signs that they should be buyers at the July 30 Trade Deadline.

Here's the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list

@SamDykstraMiLB
July 1, 2024

The All-Star Futures Game is less than two weeks away on July 13 and the First-Year Player Draft will follow shortly behind. One day behind, in fact. It’s about to get very busy in the world of prospects. So as the Major and Minor League seasons pivot toward their second

Double shot of confidence helps Blaze come through in a pinch

June 30, 2024

PHOENIX -- The result will show up in the box score and you’ll be able to watch video of Blaze Alexander's clutch base hit that drove home a pair of runs and led the D-backs to a 5-1 win over the A’s on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field as many

In-control Gallen brings 'refreshing feeling' in return

Arizona ace fires six scoreless innings with one hit in first start since May 30
June 29, 2024

PHOENIX -- When he was rehabbing from injury during the 2021 season, D-backs right-hander Zac Gallen made sure that he took care of what he needed to do from a physical standpoint. But looking back afterward, he realized that he didn’t focus enough on being mentally ready to pitch when

1-in-100,000 chance: Triple-A manager a perfect match for girlfriend's life-saving transplant

@allisonmast13
June 29, 2024

Six times every season, the Reno Aces hold a Home Run for Life game, presented by Donor Network West, to honor a Nevada community member who has been impacted by organ, eye and tissue donation. On Friday night, the event took on even more meaning as the club had an

'Bad adjustments' spoil Thompson's night, D-backs' late lead

June 29, 2024

PHOENIX -- The D-backs dubbed this weekend a “Marte Party,” with a number of promotions including a Ketel Marte bobblehead night on Saturday designed to encourage fans to vote for Marte in Phase 2 of All-Star Game voting, which kicks off on Sunday. For a while, Friday night’s game against

Marvelous Minor League promos Taylor Swift fans will love

@Kelsie_Heneghan
June 29, 2024

It’s Pop Girl Summer! Are you ready for it? Teams from across the Minors are celebrating pop stars, friendship bracelets and mascots reclaiming ownership of their work. And some teams are in their ERA era. Fans of all levels can enjoy these specialty games, whether they're a Swiftie or have

Montgomery, D-backs struggle in frustrating series-finale loss

June 27, 2024

PHOENIX -- As Jordan Montgomery walked off the mound with two outs in the third inning, the boos rained down from the stands at Chase Field. Montgomery got to the dugout, walked down the steps and started toward the bench before firing his glove against the dugout wall. Next, he

D-backs' first-pitch approach ineffective against Twins

June 27, 2024

PHOENIX -- Hours before Wednesday night’s first pitch, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo knew what was coming. And the Twins knew he knew. And he knew the Twins knew that he knew. You get the idea. Earlier in the day, the Arizona skipper talked about the Diamondbacks’ propensity for -- and

Carroll settling into June, gaining confidence by day

June 26, 2024

PHOENIX -- The upcoming All-Star Game’s Arizona light is shining brightest on Ketel Marte, who leads all NL second baseman in voting as the eighth-year D-back enjoys a sizzling first half. A year ago, Corbin Carroll was in the spotlight. The eventual NL Rookie of the Year earned his way