PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was a glaring omission from Monday’s starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants, as the club entered the night holding onto a two-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card race with only six contests remaining. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte was doing fine, but the veteran has been in the “red … [Read more...] about Ketel Marte out of Diamondbacks’ lineup vs. Giants for injury prevention
Diamondbacks to evaluate options for Ryne Nelson as starter, reliever: ‘He’s a weapon’
PHOENIX — Game 3 starter or a difference-maker in the bullpen, Ryne Nelson’s role for the Arizona Diamondbacks is once again up for discussion with October around the corner. Nelson continues to work back from right shoulder inflammation, which put him on the injured list retroactive to Sept. 11. The right-hander is eligible to return this weekend for the final series of the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks to evaluate options for Ryne Nelson as starter, reliever: ‘He’s a weapon’
Giants tag Eduardo Rodriguez with 3 HRs, D-backs open final week with lackluster loss
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez failed to get out of the fifth inning before giving up five runs to the San Francisco Giants in a 6-3 loss at Chase Field on Monday to open the final week of the regular season. Rodriguez walked off the mound trailing 5-2 with two outs in the fourth and runners on the corners. Scott McGough escaped the jam to close the … [Read more...] about Giants tag Eduardo Rodriguez with 3 HRs, D-backs open final week with lackluster loss
What would a new Arizona Diamondbacks stadium look like?
Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall last week explained to Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta why discussions with Maricopa County have turned contentious regarding lease extension talks for the team at the county-owned Chase Field. That has since inspired more conversations about how the D-backs could potentially play baseball elsewhere in the state. So what … [Read more...] about What would a new Arizona Diamondbacks stadium look like?
Jayden Daniels, Commanders to practice at Arizona State ahead of Cardinals matchup
Former Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels will be practicing at his old stomping grounds ahead of his Washington Commanders facing the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium, per Commanders beat reporters. Daniels is coming off a breakout performance on Monday Night Football in a 38-33 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. Daniels completed 21 of his 23 … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels, Commanders to practice at Arizona State ahead of Cardinals matchup