2023 was a huge season for left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The former Toronto Blue Jay was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2022 offseason. With Arizona, Gurriel Jr. had one of his best statistical seasons, earning his first All-Star nod. By October, Lourdes and his teammates rallied together and advanced to the World Series. That was the Diamondbacks’ first … [Read more...] about This 2023 All-Star Just Re-Signed with the Diamondbacks
The 2001 World Series Was a Historic One for Arizona
Four years after their inaugural season, the Arizona Diamondbacks would turn themselves into a contender. As they would head to the 2001 World Series, their first in franchise history. This happened to be their first franchise appearance. Arizona had a mighty opponent during the World Series, three-time defending champs, the New York Yankees. Both teams battled it out, and it … [Read more...] about The 2001 World Series Was a Historic One for Arizona
Diamondbacks Release Roster for World Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their roster for the 2023 World Series ahead of Friday’s Game 1. The lone change from the NLCS roster is swapping out reliever Slade Cecconi for an extra infielder, Jace Peterson. After the bullpen helped carry them to a series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, Torey Lovullo‘s club now looks to bulk up their defense as they square off … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Roster for World Series
The Diamondbacks Are a True Cinderella Team This Year
The Arizona Diamondbacks are doing something only two teams have ever done before. They are the third team to win 84 games or fewer and advance to the National League Championship Series. The other two teams are the 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers and 2006 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. Beyond that, the Diamondbacks are an enigma, but in a good way. There is a mix of … [Read more...] about The Diamondbacks Are a True Cinderella Team This Year
Diamondbacks and Dodgers Bullpen Are Key Factors in NLDS Matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen has been lights out since the beginning of September. The bullpen did well in Milwaukee, pitching a combined 9 1/3 scoreless innings with courtesy of Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson and Paul Sewald. However, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup will be a bigger test and a different situation. While they do not fare well against the Dodgers, it’s … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks and Dodgers Bullpen Are Key Factors in NLDS Matchup