The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A Reno. Catcher Aramis Garcia was designated for assignment in the corresponding move on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Due to a suspended game on Friday, the D’Backs and Reds played a shortened version of a doubleheader on Saturday, and Arizona used five pitchers in a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Select Kyle Backhus, Designate Aramis Garcia
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After sweep of Atlanta, D-backs swept in Cincy to end tough trip
Snakepit Roundtable: Broken edition
Allan Henry-Imagn Images Burnes broke Our prized acquisition is getting Tommy John Surgery. Just how bad is that for our playoff chances? James: It is huge. Even if the Diamondbacks manage to stay in the race, the lack of Burnes in the rotation means AZ lacks a true ace for October ball. Justin: I echo James’ sentiments. Jack published an article that I will be … [Read more...] about Snakepit Roundtable: Broken edition
Why Do We Suck So Much on Weekends?
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Inquiring minds want to know. As the designated Saturday Recapper for the Snake Pit, I’ll admit, I’ve been thinking about this for awhile. I hadn’t actually gone and looked up our weekend records before now—I had a vague but growing conviction that we’ve been playing really bad weekend ball, but after writing yet another “hey, come see … [Read more...] about Why Do We Suck So Much on Weekends?
Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #65: 6/8 @ Reds
Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images Today's Lineups DIAMONDBACKS REDS Corbin Carroll - RF TJ Friedl - CF Ketel Marte - 2B Gavin Lux - DH Geraldo Perdomo - SS Elly De La Cruz - SS Josh Naylor - 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 3B Eugenio Suarez - 3B Will Benson - LF Lourdes Gurriel - LF Spencer Steer - 1B Pavin Smith … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #65: 6/8 @ Reds