E-Rod was slapped around all over Citi Field in the first game against the Major League leading Mets.
Diamondbacks News
Mets Defense Robs Diamondbacks of Rally Inning
The New York Mets handed Eduardo Rodriguez his worst outing in nine years. The New York defense stole outs from three consecutive batted balls with triple-digit exit velocities. The Mets’ pitching, outside of those three consecutive scorchers, mostly controlled the tempo of the game. It was easily, one of the most complete losses of the season for the Diamondbacks.
Arizona Overwhelmed in One-Sided Beating
It might be time for Arizona to try and shake things up a bit more before the season gets away from them.
What Happened to Martinez’s Triple-Digit Fastball?
Something is off with Justin Martinez and no amount of Torey Lovullo prevaricating on the subject is going to make Arizona fans feel comfortable about the young closer until they see him back in the saddle throwing extreme heat.
A.J. Puk Avoids Surgery
One of the few pieces of good news the Diamondbacks have received in the last week is that A.J. Puk seems to have avoided severe enough injury to warrant surgery. That means he could still return to action for Arizona this year.
A.J. Puk Shut Down with Flexor Injury
Again, that the lefty is avoiding surgery is a very good thing.
Chase Field Funding Only Solves One Problem
What if the Diamondbacks went back to the original bill’s conditions, but then also tacked their futures to the Arizona Sports Authority the way the Cardinals have?
Other Baseball News
Phillies to Honor Hall of Famers who all Batted .400 in 1894
Sure, hitting was different back then. But having an entire outfield that bats over .400 is still something pretty special.
Yankees Make History by Opening with Three Homers (Again)
The New York Yankees became the first team to ever open a game with three consecutive home runs more than once in a season.
Old friend alert with an extra helping of pizzazz
OLD FRIEND ALERT
DAULTON VARSHO WHAT DID YOU JUST DO??
— PHNX Diamondbacks (@PHNX_Dbacks) April 30, 2025
Carlos Correa Is Keeping the GIDP Alive
Being as athletically dynamic as Carlos Correa, it is hard to picture how the shortstop grounded into 30 twin-killings last season.