Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images What’s the case for Tawa winning NL rookie of the year? Introduction When Tim Tawa was first called up on April 4th for his MLB debut after Ketel Marte’s injury, my expectations were honestly somewhat muted. He had certainly paid his dues in the minor leagues after 420 combined games across all levels and shown he had little to learn … [Read more...] about Thursday Tidbits: Tim “ROY” Tawa
Series Preview #23 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Manny Machado after a called third strike. | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Offense and momentum are advantage Diamondbacks. Who will win the series? Offense and momentum are advantage Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks are riding a 3 game winning streak, largely due to their excellent offense (with honorable mention that Merrill Kelly pitched a gem). That contrasts … [Read more...] about Series Preview #23 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: Who’s our #2?
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images After the departure of Corbin Burnes, who follows Merrill Kelly? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. There’s no denying that the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: Who’s our #2?
Snakebytes 6/12: Break out the brooms. Again
Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Diamondbacks News (Arizona Sports) Eugenio Suarez blasts grand slam, as D-backs sweep Mariners Eugenio Suarez hit a go-ahead grand slam and Eduardo Rodriguez threw a quality start for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks swept the Mariners, outscoring their … [Read more...] about Snakebytes 6/12: Break out the brooms. Again
D-Backs 5, Mariners 2: Bring out Your Brooms!
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images TL;DR: The D-Backs brought out their slugging bats to back an excellent performance from Eduardo Rodriguez for the second sweep in three series. There are few better antidotes to a frustrating series than a series sweep. I, like many of you, hoped that the team’s sweep of Atlanta last week might provide the kind of spark they so … [Read more...] about D-Backs 5, Mariners 2: Bring out Your Brooms!