PHOENIX — The 2024 season is over for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will not be heading to the postseason after losing five of their final seven games. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their doubleheader on Monday, squeezing the Diamondbacks out as they needed a sweep one way or another to move forward. All three teams finished 89-73, but the D-backs lost out on the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks eliminated from postseason after Mets, Braves split doubleheader
Diamondbacks’ Mike Hazen and Torey Lovullo address Ketel Marte off day, injuries
PHOENIX — The end of a season brings about evaluations and regrets, and for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the topic of injury management came up during exit interviews. The Diamondbacks missed the postseason via tiebreakers with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets after losing five of the last seven games. In a 6-3 defeat against the San Francisco Giants to kick off the final … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Mike Hazen and Torey Lovullo address Ketel Marte off day, injuries
Diamondbacks see largest season attendance in 16 years
Fresh off a World Series appearance, the Arizona Diamondbacks saw their largest season attendance in 16 years. The D-backs saw 2,341,876 fans enter through the gates at Chase Field, their largest mark since they saw 2,509,924 fans in 2008, the year after the team’s trip to the 2007 NLCS. This season attendance increased by 380,694, which was the highest jump in the league. It … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks see largest season attendance in 16 years
D-backs believe there’s a better version of Jordan Montgomery. Will he pitch again for Arizona?
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick on Monday dolled out criticism that owners don’t usually point so bluntly at their own players. He called the signing of starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery a “horrible decision” but blamed the addition on himself. It left D-backs general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo to pick up the pieces Tuesday. Montgomery, by the way, still has … [Read more...] about D-backs believe there’s a better version of Jordan Montgomery. Will he pitch again for Arizona?
Christian Walker enters free agency after 8-year run with Diamondbacks
PHOENIX — Christian Walker, who began his Diamondbacks tenure as a fringe major leaguer and backup to franchise keystone Paul Goldschmidt after getting waived by three teams, now enters free agency as one of the most accomplished players on the open market. Walker spent the last eight years in Arizona where he grew into a Gold Glover and regular 30-home run threat. He hit 95 … [Read more...] about Christian Walker enters free agency after 8-year run with Diamondbacks