Marte leads off first base on 3 June. | Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Inspiration. It rarely happened. A few times there was an umpire for my tournament pickleball game. One umpire had a delightful sense of humor, which improved my game experience. It was an intangible benefit that likely improved that quality of play by both teams. Does … [Read more...] about Positive Impact from the Umpires
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SnakeBytes 6/10: YAY-lor! But Also NOO for JMart and Goose
Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Naylor’s walk-off granny saved last night from being the nadir of an already brutal season, but in the aftermath of the victory, two more relievers are headed for MRIs Game Recaps First, the silver lining... ...then the storm clouds. ‘It’s really painful’: Arizona Diamondbacks walk-off slam tempered by Justin Martinez news by Nick Piecoro … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 6/10: YAY-lor! But Also NOO for JMart and Goose
Diamondbacks Place Kendall Graveman On 15-Day IL
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Kendall Graveman was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 8) due to an impingement in his right hip. Righty Christian Montes De Oca was called up from Triple-A Reno to take Graveman’s spot on the active roster. After missing all of 2024 recovering from shoulder surgery, Graveman’s 2025 debut was delayed until May … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place Kendall Graveman On 15-Day IL
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Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #66: 6/9 vs. Mariners
Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images I've had enough losses. I'm coming home! Today's Lineups MARINERS DIAMONDBACKS J.P. Crawford - SS Corbin Carroll - RF Julio Rodriguez - CF Ketel Marte - 2B Cal Raleigh - C Geraldo Perdomo - SS Jorge Polanco - DH Josh Naylor - 1B Randy Arozarena - LF Eugenio Suarez - 3B Rowdy Tellez - … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #66: 6/9 vs. Mariners