Zac Gallen was once again quite good – until he wasn’t. But this time, the Arizona offense was prepared, including Eugenio Suarez who launched two home runs to become only the third Venezuelan born player to reach that lofty total.
Diamondbacks News
Suarez and the Offense Save Gallen
Eugenio Suarez launched two home runs, making him the third Venezuelan-born player to reach 300 for his career. The others are Miguel Cabrera and Andreas Galarraga. Ildemaro Vargas and Ketel Marte also contributed long balls, which was enough to lift the Diamondbacks from falling behind after jumping out to a five run lead.
Suarez Reacts to Major Career Achievement
Despite his slow start in Sedona Red, watching him chase down the historic mark has been a bunch of fun.
Diamondbacks Go for Series Win Behind Kelly
Merrill Kelly takes the mound for Arizona, likely giving them their best chance to take the series from Colorado.
More Injury Blows and Woes
A.J. Puk will now go under the knife, with the decision on whether a complete Tommy John ligament replacement or if it will just get external bracing. Either way, Puk is done for the season. On another, potentially even more dire note, Gabriel Moreno has a hairline fracture in his finger and will likely be out until at lest the middle of July.
Pitching Injuries Piling Up
The banner injury news of the last 24 hours is that left-hander Tommy Henry is now lost for the season as well, as he is joining Corbin Burnes and Justin Martinez getting Tommy John surgery.
Tommy Henry Faces Another Season-Ending Injury
Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed this latest development, indicating that Henry’s surgery will end his season prematurely, making him the sixth pitcher and the fourth starter from the Diamondbacks to face such a fate this year.
Other Baseball News
The Official (Unwritten) Rules Players Follow
For instance, players are not actually required to wear a ballcap, but there is a catch.
The Kershaw wave
Clayton Kershaw had to get in on the fun of The Wave
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— MLB (@MLB) June 21, 2025
Robert Suarez Suspended
The Padres will be without their closer after he intentionally hit Shohei Ohtani with a pitch. Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, will also be serving one-game suspensions for losing control of their dugouts.
Devers Discusses First Base Saga
The clear lack of communication involved by all parties is mind-boggling.