It was a good start to the second half of the season, in more ways than one.
Diamondbacks News
Pfaadt Leads Snakes to Victory to Restart Season
Brandon Pfaadt put his recent struggles behind him and pitched seven full innings of shutout baseball. He was supported by a few fine defensive plays and another good total outing from the offense.
Pfaadt liked this one!
ARE YOU SERIOUS, ALEK?!? pic.twitter.com/YABcMwZtTU
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 19, 2025
Diamondbacks Need to Build Momentum Behind Ryne Nelson
Even if they are going to be aggressive sellers or seller/buyers, it sure would be nice for this team to go on a solid run to make things interesting.
Diamondbacks Make Roster Moves, Marte to the Restricted List
Gabriel Moreno’s absence continues as he is moved to the 60-day IL. Ketel Marte has been moved to the Restricted List in the wake of his home being burglarized, allowing him the opportunity to sort that situation. Sergio Alcantara has been signed by the club for the sixth time, and more.
Marte Heads to Restricted List
A more thorough follow-up to the above news. The trip to the RL is not expected to last long at all.
Other Baseball News
Which Teams Have the Most to Gain at the Deadline
Dan Szymborski assembled a rather comprehensive, sortable chart of different outcomes possible for all 30 teams. Newsflash, things don’t look good for Arizona, even under the very best of outcomes.
Five Second-Half Storylines
Among the notable stories is, the fallout of the Diamondbacks being sellers, especially if they clear out the cupboard.
Phillies State Intention to Keep Schwarber Beyond 2025
It has seemed likely for the last two seasons that Philadelphia would eventually extend Schwarber, rather than let him leave to free agency. It seems Philadelphia is starting to lay that groundwork.
ESPN Second-Half Preview
With the glut of injuries impacting Arizona’s most important players and decimating the core of the team entirely, Arizona could alter the trade market considerably by electing to restock the team at the deadline by moving numerous valuable players.
Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Stuns Yanks with 301-Foot Assist
It isn’t everyday one sees a 9-5 double play.
Do not run on Ronald Acuna Jr.
UNBELIEVABLE
RONALD ACUÑA JR. WITH THE CANNON pic.twitter.com/ulbyTMzjib
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2025