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According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Arizona Diamondbacks will trade for Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk. Miami is expected to receive two minor league bats in third baseman Deyvison De Los Santos and outfielder Andrew Pintar. Puk was dominant as a high-leverage reliever for the Marlins last season. He posted a 3.97 ERA (117 ERA+) in 58 games. The southpaw recorded … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Acquire High-Leverage Reliever from Marlins

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

The Colorado Rockies have struggled all season long. Colorado’s bullpen has blown multiple games, the offense has been nonexistent at times, and the starters are either hit or miss during their starts on the mound. Rockies starter Cal Quantrill has been the best starter within the rotation two and a half months into the season. He’s the only Rockies starter with more wins than … [Read more...] about Three Potential Landing Spots For Rockies Ace

Triple-A Reno will reinstate Jordan Lawlar from its 60-day injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. Lawlar has been out all season following a torn ligament in his right thumb that required surgery.  The shortstop looks good to go again after he wrapped up a seven-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Top Prospect Will Join Triple-A Team This Week

When the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Kevin Newman in January, they couldn’t have foreseen how valuable the underrated shortstop would become. That January deal was a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Competing against other middle infielders in spring training, Newman didn’t seem to have a path to the majors with the defending National League … [Read more...] about Former No. 1 Draft Choice a Pleasant Surprise for Diamondbacks, Defying Analytics