Hours before first pitch, many of the Arizona Diamondbacks were busy working in an outdoor weight room at Oracle Park as others prepared for their pregame fielding drills. The little things aren’t leading to winning results right now, which makes the constant losing all the more painful. Manager Torey Lovullo is searching for answers from his own staff as well as baseball … [Read more...] about D-backs fall to Giants on the road, lose 13 consecutive games
Diamondbacks lose 22nd straight road game, tying MLB record
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost their 22nd straight road game as they fell to the San Francisco Giants 13-7 on Wednesday night, tying the longest road losing streak in MLB history. Arizona is now tied with the 1963 New York Mets and the 1943 Philadelphia Athletics for the most consecutive losses on the road. The 1963 Mets finished with a 51-111 record and the 1943 Athletics … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks lose 22nd straight road game, tying MLB record
D-backs P Zac Gallen roughed up vs. Giants in 1st start back from IL
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen entered Thursday’s start against the San Francisco Giants having not played since May 7. Despite the long layoff, Gallen appeared to settle in quickly, using a nine-pitch first inning to retire the side. Then the second inning happened. A seven-pitch walk to Wilmer Flores started off Gallen’s downfall in the frame before Curt Casali put … [Read more...] about D-backs P Zac Gallen roughed up vs. Giants in 1st start back from IL
Diamondbacks’ 23rd straight road loss sets new MLB record
SAN FRANCISCO — The Arizona Diamondbacks set a major league record with their 23rd straight road loss, making dubious history in getting trounced by the San Francisco Giants 10-3 Thursday. The dejected D-backs trudged off the field and quietly made their way back to Oracle Park’s visiting clubhouse following the final out of their latest loss, breaking a tie with the 1963 Mets … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ 23rd straight road loss sets new MLB record
UA doctor and Suns fan optimistic despite Chris Paul’s COVID-19
University of Arizona associate professor and Dr. Shad Marvasti grew up a Phoenix Suns fan. It began for him with the Dan Majerle era, and the interest remained as the Suns fell short multiple times during the Seven Seconds or Less generation of teams. So when he, like many others, learned on Wednesday that Suns point guard Chris Paul was placed under the health and safety … [Read more...] about UA doctor and Suns fan optimistic despite Chris Paul’s COVID-19
Devin Booker gifts ‘Suns in 4’ fan with signed jersey, playoff tickets
While the Suns were battling with the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Phoenix fan Nick McKellar was duking it out in the stands with two Denver spectators. The fight caught the eye of Suns guard Devin Booker, who on Monday was looking for McKellar. We now know why the guard was searching for the Suns supporter, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe on … [Read more...] about Devin Booker gifts ‘Suns in 4’ fan with signed jersey, playoff tickets
Suns could face injured Clippers or hobbled Jazz in WCF
Regardless of who the Phoenix Suns face in the Western Conference Finals, they’ll probably play a team that’s not at full strength. Currently, the Suns are awaiting the winner of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz. But since Los Angeles and Utah have the injury bug, Phoenix might have the upper hand for the length of the series … [Read more...] about Suns could face injured Clippers or hobbled Jazz in WCF
MVP Jokic gives Suns C Ayton uplifting message on signed jersey
Deandre Ayton’s eyes light up any time he’s asked about learning from any of the NBA’s star big men. The Phoenix Suns center takes pride in stealing little tricks from each of them. After battling Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in Game 3 of the conference semifinals last week, for example, Ayton couldn’t help but shake his head reading the MVP’s stat line. Jokic has held … [Read more...] about MVP Jokic gives Suns C Ayton uplifting message on signed jersey
Suns setting tone, finding right stride on defensive end in playoffs
The teams that are getting better as the playoffs go on are the most dangerous, and that’s what the Phoenix Suns have been doing. After I highlighted that growth on the offensive end before Game 4, the more promising development of the two sides of the ball, the Suns swept the Denver Nuggets by asserting themselves defensively in the opening period. Over the course of the … [Read more...] about Suns setting tone, finding right stride on defensive end in playoffs