Grading Each Organization’s Trade Deadline: NL West Edition
The end of July (or beginning of August) marks a special time in the baseball calendar. The Trade Deadline inspires […]
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Snake Bytes 8/20
Team News Arenado’s clutch knock in extras caps eventful road trip for D-backshttps://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/nolan-arenado-diamondbacks-beat-red-sox-in-10-innings Welcome back, Arenado: Diamondbacks cap a week of drama with extra-inning win over Red Sox https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/welcome-back-arenado-diamondbacks-cap-a-week-of-drama-with-extra-inning-win-over-red-sox Diamondbacks’ Gritty Win Over Red Sox Was Way Bigger Than You Think https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks...
Every MLB Team's Greatest Third Baseman - One Player From All 30 Teams
Some of the greatest hitters and defenders in the game's history have occupied the hot corner, or more traditionally known as third base. In this piece, we will attempt to name the greatest third baseman from each of the 30 MLB teams in the sport's history. Let's dive in! Arizona Diamondbacks Matt Williams While […]
D-Backs Avoid Sweep, Outlasting Red Sox 7-6
I’ve talked before about the idea of a “stopper” as a pitcher in a starting rotation who can halt a losing streak by at least giving their team a chance to win. In my mind, it’s a separate idea from a starting pitching ace who might be expected to have a wholly different level of […]
“Such Abnormal Behavior”: Ketel Marte’s Unexplained Absence Has Legendary MLB Manager Speaking Out
Ketel Marte didn’t just miss a game. He never showed up at Fenway Park on Monday for the series opener. The Arizona Diamondbacks had to scramble for a replacement just before the first pitch. And the worst part? Initially, none of his teammates or his manager knew the reason for his absence. The Diamondbacks’ manager, […] The post “Such Abnormal Behavior”: Ketel Marte’s Unexplained Absence Has Legendary MLB Manager Speaking Out appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Diamondbacks Release Andrew Hoffmann
August 19: Hoffman has been released, according to the MLB.com transaction log. As mentioned, that was inevitable after the DFA because of the injury. August 17: The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Andrew Hoffmann has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man move for fellow righty Justin Martínez to be reinstated from the 60-day injured […]
Red Sox drop back-and-forth finale to Diamondbacks in extras
The Red Sox had chances to pull away and also come back in a wild Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park, culminating in a 7-6 loss in 10 innings. From Mickey Gasper’s third straight game with a homer to another long ball allowed by Greg Weissert, the Red Sox still looked far better than the group […]
Giants Claim Philip Abner
The Giants have claimed left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Arizona designated him for assignment a few days ago. The Giants also selected lefty Matt Wilkinson, a move that was previously reported. Fellow lefty Reiver Sanmartin has been optioned to Sacramento […]
D-backs GM Mike Hazen breaks silence after Ketel Marte incident
PHOENIX – Ketel Marte’s unexpected no-show from the Arizona Diamondbacks’ series opener against the Boston Red Sox created an immediate cloud of uncertainty around one of the franchise’s most important players. Marte’s agent said personal issues were behind the absence, but questions remained because of the circumstances surrounding the All-Star infielder. Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen […]
Kim Kardashian brings Scottsdale baseball to the national spotlight
SCOTTSDALE — Kim Kardashian is about to put Scottsdale baseball into the national spotlight. Kim Kardashian is producing a reality show about moms whose sons attend an elite baseball school in Arizona. Team Moms: Baseball will follow the families while “the kids compete on the field and the drama unfolds in the stands.” pic.twitter.com/93Waf72Iaw — […]
Agent for Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte clarifies conflicting reports of his location
Ketel Marte's injury concerns are apparently serious enough to warrant an MRI, but not enough to get him paid
Snake Bytes 8/19: No Tea Party
Diamondbacks News Merrill Kelly Has Another Rough Outing, Offense Still Without MarteMerrill Kelly’s August ERA is problematic and is going the wrong direction at the worst possible time for Arizona. Although, it seems that even Google is having a hard time figuring out the Diamondbacks these days. I was somewhat confused when I tuned in […]
The Washington Nationals are in free fall
Heading into the Toronto Blue Jays series, the Nationals were 54-52 and only one game back of a Wild Card spot. They were coming off a thrilling series win against a fellow playoff hopeful in the D-Backs. However, things have come off the rails since then with trades, injuries and position changes causing the season […]
What’s wrong with Ketel Marte? Diamondbacks face an uncomfortable reality
Ketel Marte has officially become the baseball version of Waldo, and the Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t in the mood to play.
Adley Rutschman’s first Red Sox homer sparks 9-4 comeback win over Diamondbacks
It took a few games, but Adley Rutschman is beginning to look like the impact trade-deadline addition the Red Sox expected.Rutschman drove in three runs and launched his first home run in a Red Sox uniform Tuesday night as Boston overcame an early blown lead and pulled away for a 9-4 win over the Diamondbacks at Fenway Park.
Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro doubles down on Ketel Marte criticism: ‘He’s very much a selfish, individual player’
It’s late summer, which means there is once again confusion around the Arizona Diamondbacks and the status of their star second baseman, Ketel Marte. The mercurial veteran was set to play on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but did not show up at Fenway Park for the game. Marte’s absence led to a delay…
Final: Red Sox 9 vs Diamondbacks 4 - Rutschman hits first home run with Red Sox in victory
The Boston Red Sox continue their series agains the Arizona Diamondbacks after last night's 11-1 victory.
D-backs @ Red Sox Discussion
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS RED SOX Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Nick Sogard – 2B Corbin Carroll – RF Ceddanne Rafaela – CF Gabriel Moreno – DH Wilyer Abreu – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Willson Contreras – 1B Tim Tawa – 1B Adley Rutschman – C Jordan Lawlar – CF Caleb Durbin – 3B James McCann […]
Former D-backs star Archie Bradley speaks on Ketel Marte’s no-show
BOSTON – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte’s absence from the Arizona Diamondbacks in Boston has raised more questions than it has answers. Still, former teammate Archie Bradley believes fans should resist treating it like an ordinary missed game. “For me, this is much deeper than missing a game,” Bradley told Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta. […]
Corbin Carroll gives honest reaction to Ketel Marte situation
BOSTON – Ketel Marte’s absence was impossible for the Arizona Diamondbacks to completely ignore. Even if the team attempted to move forward without its star second baseman, Corbin Carroll acknowledged that some players were thinking about Marte while preparing to play in Boston. “In full transparency, I think some part of some of the players […]
Red Sox look for Ranger Suarez to round back into form against the D-Backs
It’s been a strange couple of months for Ranger Suarez. He missed a few turns in the rotation back in the middle of July with a groin strain, and even though this will be his fifth start back since that injury, he’s largely faded into the background, even during games he’s pitched. For instance, he […]
AZ Snake Pit Reacts Survey: Who’s #1?
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. Since the break, the Diamondbacks’ rotation has been more than a run better than it was in the first half. Our starter’s ERA has dropped from […]
5 MLB Teams That Could Make Risky Ketel Marte Trade This Offseason, Including the NY Yankees
An already weird relationship between Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks took a bizarre turn this week. There were rumors […]
This Ketel Marte Thing Is Getting Strange
The Arizona Diamondbacks either have an injured cleanup hitter, a truancy problem, a communications dysfunction, some mysterious and possibly sinister fourth thing, or all of the above. Well, there's a sixth possibility: They don't mind taking a beat writer for a ride now and then to preserve clubhouse tranquility. But let's take that as a given, because that's what a beat writer is for: to toss under the bus when you want the driver to stop. Anyway, one of their best players, second bas...
Conflicting reports emerge on Ketel Marte’s situation
BOSTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks and fans were left stunned Monday night when All-Star Ketel Marte didn’t show up to Fenway Park ahead of the night’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox. While manager Torey Lovullo gave as much information as he could on Marte’s whereabouts and the situation, two reports have emerged Tuesday morning […]
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