Jalen Beeks joined the growing list of pitchers that Arizona has put on the shelf due to injury. Meanwhile, the Snakes still had work to do in Anaheim, but cam up short.
Diamondbacks News
Diamondbacks Walked Off by Angels
Ryne Nelson had a nightmare first inning, then he settled in and started chewing up the Angels. The Arizona offense picked Nelson up, but Kendall Graveman was unable to keep the Angels from scoring again in the fifth and Kyle Bachus gave up two hits (and the win) in the ninth, registering only one out.
Diamondbacks Give Discouraging Update on Miller
Shelby Miller’s trade value is now zero as he will go for a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister regarding his forearm issues. Surgery is a very real possibility here.
Diamondbacks Notes Regarding Shelby Miller and Others
Injuries and ineffectiveness combined could leave Arizona with precious few (if any) trade candidates at the deadline.
Diamondbacks Looking for Gallen to Continue Hot Streak
It sure would be helpful to the Diamondbacks if Zac Gallen could spin a third consecutive gem tonight.
Diamondbacks Notes: Gallen, Kelly, Graveman, Beeks, and Miller
If Beeks is able to return on schedule, the retroactive nature of his IL listing and the all-star break could provide Arizona with just enough time to showcase him for a possible move at the deadline. If they move either of Gallen or Kelly, it makes total sense to aggressively move the other as well. The health of Arizona’s pitching could well determine a large portion of this season’s trade deadline for the entire league.
Other Baseball News
Raleigh Hits Two More, Now Chasing Bonds for First Half Record
Cal Raleigh hit two more taters last night, including a massive grand slam. He now sits behind only Barry Bonds for the most home runs by the break.
Bellinger Robbed of Four Home Night
The Yankees’ Cody Bellinger had two home runs on the night when he stepped into the box in the seventh inning against his former team, the Chicago Cubs. HE swatted another long fly ball to the wall that looked to be his third home run of the night, only to watch it be brought back from the stands by Kyle Tucker. But Bellinger came to the plate again the eighth. This time, he made sure no one was bringing the ball back.
Maybe Pete Crow-Armstrong Wants More than a Hug
PCA’s walk-off antics are becoming something of their own story in the world of baseball this year.