Pena hit a home run with this swing back in June, and hit four more this week as he led the Sod Poodles to a series win | Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Manuel Pena dominated in a successful week for the Sod Poodles and the farm system as a whole. Also, there was a lot of player movement, and we look at the state of the farm system at catcher and first base It … [Read more...] about Minor League Roundup: Pena Brings the Pain
Series Preview #37 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Tyler Locklear on base. | Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Plenty of players are new to each team. Trade-Acquired Diamondbacks to Watch. Tyler Locklear, 1B. He made a change to his swing that helped his batting, which might be impressive with the Diamondbacks. Although he is 24.7 years old, he could be a late bloomer, similar to Christian Walker. “Now, his hands … [Read more...] about Series Preview #37 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #113: 8/4 vs. Padres
Photo by Kelsey Grant/Arizona Diamondbacks/Getty Images Super early Gameday Thread, because of the switch-over You may have noticed that this Gameday Thread is going up about four hours earlier than usual. That’s because tonight sees the Great Migration, with all of SB Nation moving over onto a different platform. To facilitate that, all sites will be … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #113: 8/4 vs. Padres
Snake Bytes, 8/4: Sacramento Kings
The D-backs won their first post-deadline series Recaps [AZ Central] Diamondbacks end series drought, beat Athletics - Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen addressed his team before their series began here a few days ago. The trade deadline behind them, Hazen wanted to explain the moves he made, but he also wanted to deliver a message. The remaining games matter, he told … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 8/4: Sacramento Kings
Snakepit Roundtable: Trade Deadline Reactions
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The dust has settled. What does our intrepid group of panelists think of what transpired? So the deadline has passed, and the Diamondbacks are an (expectedly) drastically different looking team.What move would you rate the highest? DBacksEurope: I think the Naylor trade. Excited to see what Locklear can do. All other prospects we got … [Read more...] about Snakepit Roundtable: Trade Deadline Reactions