A historic win, plus Saalfrank is back, and more!
Diamondbacks news
(ESPN) Diamondbacks score 7 in ninth to rally past reeling Braves
According to ESPN Research, the Diamondbacks entered Thursday’s game with a record of 0-334 when trailing by six or more runs entering the eighth inning and 0-418 when trailing by that margin in the ninth.
(SI.com) Diamondbacks Move on to Cincinnati for Three Against the Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks visit Great American Ballpark this weekend to take on the Cincinnati Reds. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this year. The D-backs took the season series last year 5-1.
Fresh off a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves, the D-backs have won four in a row and are back to an even .500 with a 31-31 record.
On Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced they were making a roster move, designating right-hander Scott McGough for assignment while reinstating Andrew Saalfrank and optioning him to the Arizona Complex League.
Normally such a move wouldn’t move the needle, but Saalfrank was suspended for one year due to gambling on baseball on June 4, 2024. Note that date. The suspension has now concluded. Saalfrank wasn’t alone as there were three others suspended for a year while Tucupita Marcano received a permanent ban.
[Ed. Note] In this actual article, the word “gambling” hyperlinks to CBS Sports section on betting advice and that’s just… /chef’s kiss
MLB News
The Chicago White Sox are looking at an ownership change in the near future. The team announced in a press release on Thursday that owner Jerry Reinsdorf has reached an agreement with billionaire investor Justin Ishbia to potentially sell his majority stake as soon as 2029.
According to the release, the “long-term investment agreement” gives Reinsdorf the “option” to sell his controlling stake to Ishbia between 2029 and 2033. Ishbia currently holds a minority stake in the team.
[Ed. Note] At least with this team, the Ishiba brothers won’t be ruining a successful team that just recently went to the Finals…
Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo had an atrocious outing last time out. He was basically just as bad Thursday (box score) and the result is the worst back-to-back stat line in MLB history.
[Ed. Note] If you thought that Pfaadt had a couple of rough starts in a row…
(The Sporting News) Braves legend returns to MLB with Atlanta after 11 years away
Since Kimbrel left after the 2014 season, he’s pitched for the Padres, Red Sox, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers, Phillies and Orioles.
He has yet to appear in the majors this season, but after the Braves acquired him earlier in the year, they’re bringing him up after a nightmare ninth inning earlier on Thursday.
Kimbrel pitched five seasons in Atlanta to the tune of a magnificent 1.43 ERA.
(ESPN) It takes a village: How to build an MLB ballpark in 2025
[Ed. Note] Since it’s a frequent topic of conversation around here thanks to the current situation regarding Chase Field