The Diamondbacks continued streaking, taking the series opener from the Padres. The team also officially lost Justin Martinez for the season and likely A.J. Puk as well.
Diamondbacks News
Diamondbacks Stacking Up Quality Performances
There is n o denying that the team needs to clean up their defensive miscues and to show a bit more urgency when things start to go sideways, but all-in-all, last night’s win over the division rival Padres was a complete victory. The pitching, both starting and bullpen stepped up. The usual suspects drove in runs and Corbin Carroll used his speed to create chaos.
Diamondbacks Need the Ace Version of Gallen Tonight Against Padres
Arizona desperately needs the good version of Zac Gallen to show up on Sunday, and then perhaps stick around.
McCarthy’s Monster Night Keys Reno Rout
Jake McCarthy is trying to force his way back onto the 26-man roster.
Justin Martinez to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The newly-minted Arizona closer will miss a minimum of 12-13 months, with there being a very good chance he does not return until 2027.
A.J. Puk Discontinues Throwing, Returning to Specialist
Let the countdown begin regarding the news drop that A.J. Puk will be joining Corbin Burnes and Justin Martinez in getting Tommy John surgery in the near future.
Other Baseball News
Astros Select Cooper Hummel
Old friend alert. The Houston Astros are bringing Cooper Hummel back for a second stint, this time to play in the outfield and perhaps as a DH, as another former Diamondback, Christian Walker, currently mans first for them.
Nationals Place Andrew Chafin on IL
This former Diamondbacks reliever is having himself something of a career resurgence season and, if healthy, may be an attractive trade chip at the deadline. THe trip to the IL is related to leg tightness and there is currently little reason to expect the stint to last longer than the 15 days.
Wade Miley Denies Wrongdoing in Skaggs Case
Lots of former Snakes in the news today. Wade Miley has come out to deny allegations made that he was Tyler Skaggs’ opiate provider during their time together in the Arizona organization.
Aaron Judge Solves Garret Crochet, Crochet Laughs Last
The Red Sox Garret Crochet mowed down the Yankees’ slugger, striking him out three times in the game before facing him for a fourth time in the ninth inning. Leading 1-0, Crochet missed his spot and Judge launched the ball over the Green Monster. Boston rallied behind their new ace and won the game anyway.
A Walk is as Good as an Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge is starting to do silly, Barry Bonds level things with hitting and swinging statistics. Judge’s expected batting average when he swings is only nine points shy of the guarantee of a walk.