The Diamondbacks have released infielder Grae Kessinger, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was already off the 40-man roster, having been designated for assignment by the Snakes on Saturday. It’s a bit surprising to see Kessinger released, as most DFA’d players are either traded or placed on outright waivers. An injured player can’t be placed on outright … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Grae Kessinger
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Rodriguez starts for D-backs vs. Rays
Battle of the Expansion Franchises: Dbacks 5, Rays 1
Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The 2 franchises came into the game today with the exact same number of franchise wins and the Dbacks prevailed. The Arizona Diamondbacks began the home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-1 win Tuesday night. Interestingly enough, the Dbacks and the Rays came into the game tonight with the exact same … [Read more...] about Battle of the Expansion Franchises: Dbacks 5, Rays 1
SnakeBytes 4/22: McCarthy to Reno
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Reports are that Barrosa will be recalled to replace McCarthy. In other news, it was announced Jordan Lawlar was named to MLB’s Prospect Team of the Week. Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks option Jake McCarthy to Triple-A as slow start persists by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro posted on X (formerly Twitter) … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 4/22: McCarthy to Reno
Batting Coaches & The Rockies
Batting Coach Kevin Seitzer | Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Team batting of .315 wOBA is the line of no return. Kevin Seitzer was the Diamondbacks hitting coach in 2007. He lasted half a season – he was replaced in July. Although I did not find batting wOBA for his tenure, I estimated it at .314. His coaching journey took him to the Braves. He was the … [Read more...] about Batting Coaches & The Rockies