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The San Diego Padres have enough talent to reach the postseason. Whether they have enough reliable starting pitching to actually get there is becoming a much bigger question. San Diego enters the final month of the regular season holding the final NL Wild Card spot by just half a game over the Arizona Diamondbacks. There […] The post Fatal flaw that will doom Padres’ NL Wild Card chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX – The Ketel Marte saga was supposed to begin moving toward the rearview mirror. Instead, Arizona’s lineup for their Wednesday matinee matchup in their series finale against the Phillies created another chapter. Marte is not in Arizona’s lineup for the series finale against Philadelphia. While general manager Mike Hazen said the day off was […]
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks are treating Ketel Marte’s latest absence as a calculated decision, not a warning sign. Marte was left out of Wednesday’s lineup after serving as Arizona’s designated hitter in each of the previous two games against Philadelphia. Ketel Marte not starting for D-backs on Wednesday against Phillies: Wednesday matinee. pic.twitter.com/B46itsYl3f — Arizona […]
This Ketel Marte thing keeps getting stranger, at least linguistically. Marte made his return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, during their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Before the game, Marte, who speaks through an interpreter, answered questions about his apparent no-call-no-show from the Aug. 17 game against the Boston Red Sox, serving mostly to generate more questions. "It was a moment of frustration. I'm the type of person that when something is going on in my life, I d...
Diamondbacks News Phillies Win Series, Separation from DiamondbacksIt seems Corbin Carroll’s back is giving him issues, something that is going to need to be addressed in a hurry if the Diamondbacks are going to retain a playoff berth. Diamondbacks Jockey with Padres, Marlins for Wild CardIt would certainly behoove the Diamondbacks to get back to […]
After a dominating 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks last night, the Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are in search of their fifth series sweep of three or more games in their last six series. They are currently the top wild card team and suddenly just three games behind the Braves […]
Arizona Diamondbacks’ postseason hopes are hanging by a thread entering September, and the culprit isn’t the offense or the rotation — it’s a bullpen that has completely unraveled at the worst possible time. The Diamondbacks sit at 73-67, just half a game out of the final NL Wild Card spot but on a three-game losing […] The post Fatal flaw that will doom Diamondbacks’ NL Wild Card chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Arizona Diamondbacks stadium renovation talks appear to be at a standstill again, with team CEO Derrick Hall telling Axios that lease talks with Maricopa County have been “non-productive to date” and that “we need language that is not draconian in nature and reflects the spirit of that legislation without renegotiating it.” The legislation in question […]
The Diamondbacks are pushing for an NL Wild Card spot and counting on Ketel Marte’s return, with manager Torey Lovullo staunchly backing his star. With Ketel Marte back on the roster, the Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming to lock down a National League Wild Card spot and make a deep October run. Upon his return, manager Torey Lovullo praised the All-Star infielder while addressing a controversial message displayed on Marte’s hat during his postgame session with reporters. “I think if you ...
The Philadelphia Phillies began their season at 9-19 and decided to fire their manager. Now, the team has turned around, and the Phillies are dreaming of a World Series run. Now, the Phillies have won six straight after a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and have flipped the NL standings, according to Bob Nightengale […] The post NL Playoff Picture: Phillies surge past Cubs in Wild Card race, target Braves for NL East crown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
September's right around the corner, and we're cruising to the finish. While most of the divisional races are seemingly decided, the wild card races continue to be absurd. In the National League, it's an NL West battle for the final spot with Arizona and San Diego neck-and-neck. In the American League, though? If you're still […]
PHOENIX — Jesús Luzardo continued his strong stretch of starts. The left-hander allowed only one run on a solo home run to Jordan Lawlar in a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Phillies, winners of six straight, now have a one-game lead over the Chicago Cubs […]
With a new page of the calendar turned and facing an opponent that would have given them fits two months ago, the Philadelphia Phillies (79-60) continued their ascendancy in the National League playoff hunt with a 7-1 masterclass against the Arizona Diamondbacks (73-67) to push their winning streak to six games. On a night that […]
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have plenty to say after the club dropped its three-game series to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, with many pointing to outfielder Corbin Carroll’s current slump at the plate. It’s no secret the All-Star is having a tough time offensively, and Tuesday’s loss came with a 0-for-4 night with three […]
Just a day ago, Ketel Marte was asked whether he had a message for the Arizona Diamondbacks fans. Trying to hold back his emotions, the second baseman only nodded, indicating ‘No.’ Now that the D-Backs have decided to start him against the Philadelphia Phillies as a DH on Monday, one message did come from his […] The post Ketel Marte Rushes Out Toward Stands After His HR Ball Strikes Grounds Crew Member appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Arizona Diamondbacks veteran Ketel Marte said Tuesday he wasn't fully aware of the meaning of the message that said "may the bridges I burn light the way" on the hat he wore Monday.
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will make another rehab appearance instead of rejoining the major league rotation this week. Speaking before Tuesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, Manager Torey Lovullo said Burnes will pitch in a Bridge Camp game on Thursday as Arizona looks to increase his workload in a controlled environment. The decision rules […] The post Diamondbacks reveal Corbin Burnes injury update amid Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Today’s Lineups PHILLIES DIAMONDBACKS Kyle Schwarber – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Trea Turner – SS Corbin Carroll – RF Bryce Harper – RF Gabriel Moreno – C Luis Arraez – 2B Ketel Marte – DH Alec Bohm – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Edmundo Sosa – LF Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Bryson Stott – […]
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Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte returned to action on Monday after his short hiatus away from the club. However, with the superstar second baseman set to participate in Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Marte wore a hat with a rather compelling message. The 32-year-old wore a hat in the Diamondbacks’ locker room that read, […] The post Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo tries to make sense of Ketel Marte’s ‘Bridges I Burn’ hat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX — With MLB rosters expanding in the final stretch of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated two players from the injured list while moving a pitcher who may already have played his final game in Sedona Red. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/ifeeh2EM5U — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 1, 2026 According […]
Torey Lovullo’s handling of the Ketel Marte situation has made it clear that the Arizona Diamondbacks must seriously consider a managerial change.
The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and left-hander Blake Walston from the 60-day IL. Those will be the club’s two additions as active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today. To open a 40-man spot for Walston, right-hander Ryan Thompson has been transferred to the […]
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. It’s September 1st, and the Diamondbacks are in the thick of a battle for a wild-card spot. To some extent, this is a bit of a […]
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. It’s September 1st, and the Diamondbacks are in the thick of a battle for a wild-card spot. To some extent, this is a bit of a […]