The Diamondbacks scratched and clawed their way to a narrow ninth inning lead. Then the team turned the ball over to their closer*. Non-closerly things occured (unless you close for AZ).
Diamondbacks News
Bichette, Barger Go Back-to-Back to Walk Off Diamondbacks
This one was something of a gut-punch loss. Brandon Pfaadt played with fire, but completed five solid innings of work. The bullpen held the lead that the Arizona offense scratched to take. Then Shelby Miller happened with one out in the ninth.
Revised Stadium Bill Could Soon See Senate Vote
While I do want to see the Diamondbacks stay in Arizona, the way the situation is being handled leaves a great deal to be desired – especially for those that watched the Coyotes run out of town by a small handful of people.
Diamondbacks Should Target Pittsburgh Closer
Acquiring David Bednar may be just the sort of move that helps stabalize the Diamondbacks for this season and next.
Watching Josh Naylor head to CF to check on Straw was something different
No longer @CleGuardians teammates but their friendship continues. Josh Naylor puts the ball in play, Myles Straw suffers an ankle injury. Not often you see a player check in on an injured opposing player. Today we did. #goodguys @BlueJays vs @Dbacks pic.twitter.com/n9mhTdOH6m
— Denise Stoneman (@denisestoneman1) June 18, 2025
Other Baseball News
Analyzing Ohtani’s Return to the Mound in Excruciating Detail
Because that’s what Fangraphs does.
There is one heck of a lot of baseball talent in that family
Brothers don’t shake hands … brothers gotta hug!
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Luisangel Acuña faced off for the 1st time in the Big Leagues ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OIwYmohc6p
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2025
Devers Gets First Hits as Giant in Loss Will Play Wherever SF Wants
He’d still be in Boston if he had adopted that attitude three weeks ago.
Phillies Castellanos Benched for Inappropriate Comment
I guess Thom Breneman wasn’t available.
11 Surprising Stats that Have Defined 2025 Season
Aaron Judge and Pete Crow-Armstrong litter this list of facts.
From DFA to Deadline X-Factor Trade
Ryan O’Hearn is experiencing the broadest range of occupational statuses.
Rays Stuart Sternberg in “Advanced” Talks over Sale of Team
There is only one group in talks with the Rays right now and they are based out of Jacksonville, which is good for fans of the team not relocating.