photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images Images We enter the final week of the season for Arizona, not quite how it was drawn up... Is the D-backs’ better record of late meaningful? Jack: “Winning may not be everything, but losing has little to recommend it” It would be great to see them win out the rest of their games, or at least win more than half of them. But it … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: The End is Nigh
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Diamondbacks 2, Astros 3: Bullpen blows it for MadBum
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Madison Bumgarner had his best start as a Diamondback this afternoon and was in line for the W. Arizona’s relievers had other ideas... Record: 20-34. 162-game pace: 54-92. Change on 2019: -21. The Diamondbacks had this one in the bag, and were leading the Astros 2-0 after Madison Bumgarner put in his first good start for the Diamondbacks. … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks 2, Astros 3: Bullpen blows it for MadBum
Madison Bumgarner turns his best start of the year in latest Diamondbacks loss
Diamondbacks lefty Madison Bumgarner made some adjustments to his mentality that contributed to his strong outing on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Madison Bumgarner turns his best start of the year in latest Diamondbacks loss
Gameday Thread, #54: 9/20 @ Astros
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Preview #54: 9/20 @ Astros
Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images The earliest start of the season, if I’m not mistaken! Today's Lineups DIAMONDBACKS ASTROS Josh Rojas - 2B George Springer - RF Pavin Smith - LF Jose Altuve - 2B Christian Walker - 1B Alex Bregman - 3B Kole Calhoun - RF Michael Brantley - DH Eduardo Escobar - 3B Yuli Gurriel - 1B David Peralta - DH Kyle Tucker - LF Nick … [Read more...] about Preview #54: 9/20 @ Astros
Game #54: 9/20, Diamondbacks @ Astros
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Snake Bytes 9/20: One Week Remaining
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Kole Calhoun might not actually be ready for the season to end. Arizona Diamondbacks 2, Houston Astros 3 [D’backs.com] As Calhoun HRs again, youngsters get reps - With seven games remaining and the postseason off the table for his team, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo is doing his best to balance the desire to win as many games as possible with … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 9/20: One Week Remaining
D-backs squander early lead in loss to Astros as Calhoun homers again
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back to .500. Kole Calhoun hit his sixth homer in five games, leading off the second inning with a solo shot to right. Calhoun has 15 homers this season. Josh Rojas increased the lead to 2-0 in the third on a sacrifice … [Read more...] about D-backs squander early lead in loss to Astros as Calhoun homers again
D-backs scout Gary Hughes dies at 79 after 54-year career in MLB
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the passing of Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame member Gary Hughes at 79 years old. Hughes was a member of the D-backs organization for two seasons to end a 54-year career, including a stint as assistant general manager with the Florida Marlins. He was also the scouting director for a period with the Montreal Expos. “Gary’s impact on … [Read more...] about D-backs scout Gary Hughes dies at 79 after 54-year career in MLB