Blown calls, ejections, air-mailed throws, surprisingly conservative base running, all coming together in such a way as for Arizona to stop its three-game skid.
Diamondbacks News
Diamondbacks Survive Ejections, Lengthy Review to Beat O’s
Once again the Snakes had a rough start to the game as Merrill Kelly allowed Baltimore to plate two first inning runs. But then, the veteran right-hander settled in and largely cruised through the next five innings. He then took the mound for the seventh inning and the game became a circus. Kelly and Torey Lovullo would both be ejected. Lourdes Gurriel, Jr. would have difficulties with his throw home and the Orioles had difficulties directing traffic on the bases. In the end, the Diamondbacks ended their three-game skid with a 4-3 victory against their former cellar-dwelling mates, the Orioles.
Related: Kelly, Lovullo Ejected in Seventh
Lovullo, Kelly Ejected in Bizarre Win
There are sweet wins and there are ugly wins. And then there is the win for Arizona on Tuesday night – whatever the hell that was.
Even Mark Grace would call this a damn swing
#Dbacks manager Torey Lovullo ejected by 1B umpire Laz Diaz. Diaz called this a no-swing on a 2-2 count (Tyler O’Neill would later walk). pic.twitter.com/paDyGPKzba
— Michael McDermott (@MichaelMcDMLB) April 9, 2025
Even the Baltimore announcers think Laz Diaz is a schmuck
Orioles announcers Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald had some criticism for umpire Laz Diaz and his “lesson in conflict moderation” that led to D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo getting ejected. pic.twitter.com/CyDLBzzivs
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 9, 2025
McCarthy’s Hitless Streak Hurting Snakes
If last year taught Arizona fans anything, it should have been to have patience with struggling hitters. However, it is going to be very difficult for McCarthy to escape the axe if he doesn’t start to turn things around in a hurry.
Other Baseball News
Octavio Dotel Among the Deceased in Dominican Republic Nightclub Tragedy
The former Diamondbacks pitcher was found among the rubble from the roof collapse at a jet-setting nightclub.
Reynaldo Lopez Shut Down for 12 Weeks
That’s 12 weeks before he can even throw again. This marks an inauspicious moment for Atlanta’s feel-good story of last year. The reality is that he likely does not return to the mound until mid-August at the earliest.
Almost certainly related: Braves Acquire Rafael Montero from Astros
Hot Take Predictions for 2025 After Two Weeks
Some of these do, in fact, feel somewhat outlandish. Then again, a number of them seem not only entirely reasonable, but even probable.
New ‘Bucco Bricks’ Display on the Way
Wjile I can certainly think of worse ways Pittsburgh could have handled all of this, given that they have a highly paid public relations department, I have a hard time envisioning how it could have gone worse without breaking reality. Purchased bricks found discarded at a local recycling plant? Really?
Padres’ New $135 Million Player Heads to IL
Jackson Merrill is headed to the IL, only one week after signing is impressive contract extension. San Diego’s newly minted star has strained his right hamstring and is expected to miss a decent portion of the season.
Zack Eflin Heads to IL
Baltimore placed the ace pitcher on the IL with a strained right lat.