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It is obligatory to include a reference to the 2023 World Series in every preview between these two teams, so let’s get that out of the way first. As we remember well, Texas prevailed in five games. But since then? Neither team has returned to the playoffs. It was the first World Series since 2006 […]
[Ed. Note] apologies for the short and late SnakeBytes. Definitely forgot until I needed to walk out the door for work Diamondbacks News (Arizona Sports) Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll to return to lineup Friday following MRI Gambadoro added that nothing concerning was found on Carroll’s MRI, which he underwent Thursday after dealing with lower back discomfort. […]
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season. Depending on how the standings shake out before then, the three-game set could effectively determine who punches their ticket to the playoffs. As things stand, San Diego holds a half-game lead over Arizona, while the season series betwee...
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season. Depending on how the standings shake out […] The post Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
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PHOENIX — Three games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field. Texas is also two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild card. The Toronto Blue Jays are one game behind Cleveland […]
The Diamondbacks return from a 4-2 road trip without having scored many runs. Is how they continue stacking wins sustainable? Does it have to be?
While the results of Corbin Carroll’s MRI have yet to be reported, Burns & Gambo consider the possible good or bad news that may come out and what it would mean for the Diamondbacks as they continue to chase a National League Wild Card spot. Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona...
Departing Houston with a series win had the Diamondbacks ahead of the Padres by a half of a game yet again with them hoping to add to that lead with a series against the Kansas City Royals on deck. As mentioned in the last episode, the Royals offense is one of the weaker parts of […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the services of star outfielder Corbin Carroll in their last two games due to a back injury, but it appears that the National League West club will soon have the three-time All-Star back in action. Carroll recently underwent a back MRI, and according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll gets best-case injury update after MRI results come in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX — After missing the last two games against the Kansas City Royals with lower back issues, there’s been an update on Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll after he underwent imaging Thursday. Have heard nothing concerning on Corbin Carroll’s MRI and that he will in the lineup tomorrow, — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) September 11, 2026 According […]
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are entering their final homestand of the season in a familiar position: They’re in a playoff race with little room for error. Ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers at 78-69, the D-Backs are half a game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card […]
I’ve seen a number of comments on social media recently, saying things like the D-backs have the best bullpen in the majors, or that this is the best bullpen in franchise history. However, if you look at the raw metrics, there’s not much evidence to support either statement. We’ve talked (a lot!) before about Mike […]
As you know, the Cubs hold the tiebreaker over the three teams closest to them in the Wild Card race, the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres. This is extremely important now because the Cubs trail the Phillies by 1.5 games entering Thursday’s action, and the Phillies/Astros game will be happening this afternoon. The Cubs are 2.5 […]
Recaps [Dbacks.com] Gallen, Soroka return, but D-backs fall out of 3rd NL Wild Card spot – In Arizona’s 5-2 loss to the Royals in the series finale, Gallen worked the opening 3 1/3 innings. He wasn’t able to get through the fourth because a 10-pitch at-bat against Nick Loftin with one out lifted his pitch […]
Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 18th homer last night, which was the difference in a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks In the fifth inning, D-backs reliever Michael Soroka left a 94.9 mph sinker over the heart of the plate in a tie game. It seemed like a customary get-me-over fastball after Soroka walked Carter Jensen […]
Carter Jensen and Bobby Witt Jr. powered the Royals to take the series finale vs. the Diamondbacks. ———– Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Royals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Royals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcroyals/ Visit The Royals: https://www.royals.com Get tickets: https://www.royals.com/tickets Official Royals Merchandise: https://www.royals.com/shop
After a late start due to stormy weather, the Royals found a couple of big home runs from Carter Jensen and Bobby Witt to take the game from Arizona 5-2. Daniel Lynch has had some significant struggles in the first inning after returning to a starting role for the first time in several years. That […]
Zac Gallen takes the mound tonight in what could be one of his final starts in an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform. Burns & Gambo discuss the possibility of a final redemption arc for Gallen, Michael Soroka’s role coming out of the bullpen and whether Arizona will rely on a “bridge starter” strategy to save an overworked bullpen down the stretch. Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizo...
SAN DIEGO — You can certainly understand why Walker Buehler would be upset. Behind Michael King, Buehler has been San Diego’s steadiest starting pitcher this season. As the Padres have stormed into playoff contention, Buehler has posted a 3.26 ERA across 10 starts in the second half. He’s earned the benefit of the doubt, hasn’t he? Then again, you can also understand why he didn’t get it. These games are massive. The Padres entered play on Wednesday half a game back of the Diamondbacks in the ...
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS ROYALS Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Carter Jensen – C Ketel Marte – DH Bobby Witt – SS Geraldo Perdomo – SS Vinnie Pasquantino – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Salvador Perez – DH Tim Tawa – 1B Michael Massey – 2B Lourdes Gurriel – LF Nick Loftin – 3B James McCann – […]
The Royals have won just 2 of their last 9 games since the hot stretch ended. Last series they were able to salvage game three to avoid the sweep and will attempt to do so again. tonight. On paper it looks like a very lopsided pitching matchup with Daniel Lynch IV facing Zac Gallen, but […]
By Charlie Wright | at September 9, 2026 2:48pm CDT The Diamondbacks reinstated Zac Gallen from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Royals. The club also activated Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL. The veteran righties will replace Kade Strowd and Blake Walston, who were optioned back to Triple-A. With the activation of Gallen, Arizona’s 40-man roster is now full. The former All-Star has been out since early July due to right elbow inflammation. Soroka had a near-minimum IL...
Currently riding a six-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Dodgers now lead the NL West by 10.5 games over the second-place Arizona Diamondbacks. The two-time defending World Series champions look to win their fifth straight division title, and sixth in the last seven years. As the Dodgers look to wrap up the division as soon […] The post Dodgers’ Max Muncy explains how Shohei Ohtani is still having ‘fun’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Diamondbacks reinstated Zac Gallen from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Royals. The club also activated Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL. The veteran righties will replace Kade Strowd and Blake Walston, who were optioned back to Triple-A. With the activation of Gallen, Arizona’s 40-man roster is now full. The former […]