'Homework' clause removed from Kyler Murray's contract, D-backs trade David Peralta: top sports stories
The Arizona Cardinals removed a controversial addendum from Kyler Murray's new contract that required the quarterback to complete at least four hours of “independent study" and the Arizona Diamondbacks traded a fan favorite who spent nearly a decade with the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 51-31.
The Arizona Cardinals removed a controversial addendum from Kyler Murray's new contract that required the quarterback to complete at least four hours of “independent study" and the Arizona Diamondbacks traded a fan favorite who spent nearly a decade with the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 51-31.
Riley double in 9th lifts Braves over D-backs 1-0 for sweep
Arizona’s Merrill Kelly gave up three hits and two walks in seven innings with eight strikeouts, He lowered his ERA to 1.31 over his last six starts.
Arizona’s Merrill Kelly gave up three hits and two walks in seven innings with eight strikeouts, He lowered his ERA to 1.31 over his last six starts.
Contreras, Anderson power Braves to 6-2 victory over Arizona
The victory was Atlanta’s second straight and boosted the defending World Series champion Braves to 38-14 since June 1, the best record in the major leagues over that span. Atlanta stayed three games behind the New York Mets in the NL East.
The victory was Atlanta’s second straight and boosted the defending World Series champion Braves to 38-14 since June 1, the best record in the major leagues over that span. Atlanta stayed three games behind the New York Mets in the NL East.
Rays acquire OF David Peralta in trade with D-backs
The 34-year-old Peralta has played his entire nine-year MLB career with the D-backs, where he won a Silver Slugger award in 2018 and a Gold Glove in 2019.
The 34-year-old Peralta has played his entire nine-year MLB career with the D-backs, where he won a Silver Slugger award in 2018 and a Gold Glove in 2019.
D-backs complete three-game sweep of Giants with 5-3 win
Noé Ramirez (3-3) allowed a run on one hit in 1 1/3 innings and Mark Melancon worked around two runners for his 14th save in 16 chances. Ketel Marte also homered in Arizona’s first three-game home sweep of San Francisco since 2017.
Noé Ramirez (3-3) allowed a run on one hit in 1 1/3 innings and Mark Melancon worked around two runners for his 14th save in 16 chances. Ketel Marte also homered in Arizona’s first three-game home sweep of San Francisco since 2017.
Dbacks drop Giants below .500 for first time this year
The Diamondbacks (44-53) won for the fifth time in eight games against the Giants this season after winning just twice in 19 meetings last year.
The Diamondbacks (44-53) won for the fifth time in eight games against the Giants this season after winning just twice in 19 meetings last year.
Kelly brilliant on mound, D-backs beat skidding Giants 7-0
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won three of four games since the All-Star break, playing arguably their best chunk of games all season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won three of four games since the All-Star break, playing arguably their best chunk of games all season.
Ruiz gets 3 hits, Nats avoid sweep with 4-3 win over D-backs
Keibert Ruiz had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, as Washington avoided a three-game sweep by beating the D-backs on Sunday in Phoenix.
Keibert Ruiz had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, as Washington avoided a three-game sweep by beating the D-backs on Sunday in Phoenix.
MadBum rolls, Kelly homers, D-backs beat Nationals 7-2
Bumgarner threw eight effective innings — striking out Soto twice on seven straight fastballs — and the Diamondbacks topped the Nationals 7-2 on Saturday night.
Bumgarner threw eight effective innings — striking out Soto twice on seven straight fastballs — and the Diamondbacks topped the Nationals 7-2 on Saturday night.
Gallen superb on mound, D-backs beat struggling Nats 10-1
Carson Kelly started the team’s offensive onslaught with a laser-beam double to lead off the bottom of the first, Ketel Marte added a three-run homer in the third and Daulton Varsho clobbered a 451-foot solo shot in the sixth.
Carson Kelly started the team’s offensive onslaught with a laser-beam double to lead off the bottom of the first, Ketel Marte added a three-run homer in the third and Daulton Varsho clobbered a 451-foot solo shot in the sixth.
Dallas Keuchel DFA’d by Diamondbacks after 4 ineffective outings
The 34-year-old Keuchel hoped to resurrect his career with the D-backs after signing on June 7 but struggled with an 0-2 record and 9.64 ERA, giving up 20 earned runs over 18 2/3 innings.
The 34-year-old Keuchel hoped to resurrect his career with the D-backs after signing on June 7 but struggled with an 0-2 record and 9.64 ERA, giving up 20 earned runs over 18 2/3 innings.
Kelly’s pitching, Peralta’s HR send D-backs over Padres 3-1
Arizona went into the All-Star break on a good note but dropped two of three games at San Diego to finish a 2-4 road trip.
Arizona went into the All-Star break on a good note but dropped two of three games at San Diego to finish a 2-4 road trip.
Voit, Manaea power Padres over D-backs, ensure series win
Arizona starter Tyler Gilbert worked five innings and allowed five hits and three earned runs, but didn’t figure in the decision. He’s looking for his first win of the season.
Arizona starter Tyler Gilbert worked five innings and allowed five hits and three earned runs, but didn’t figure in the decision. He’s looking for his first win of the season.
Darvish fans 9 in 7 innings, Padres top Diamondbacks 5-3
A fired-up Yu Darvish struck out nine in seven innings and the scuffling San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
A fired-up Yu Darvish struck out nine in seven innings and the scuffling San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
Crawford’s RBI single completes Giants’ rally past D-backs
Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending RBI single, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday.
Brandon Crawford hit a game-ending RBI single, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday.
Giants slug 4 HRs, Webb fans 8 in 13-0 win over Diamondbacks
The Giants routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Tuesday night.
The Giants routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Tuesday night.
Diamondbacks’ bullpen narrowly holds off Giants to win 4-3
David Peralta and Sergio Alcántara also singled in runs as Arizona did just enough to back Merrill Kelly (8-5) in his second consecutive win.
David Peralta and Sergio Alcántara also singled in runs as Arizona did just enough to back Merrill Kelly (8-5) in his second consecutive win.
World Baseball Classic coming to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix
Chase Field in downtown Phoenix has just been selected as the official host for the next World Baseball Classic, bringing together teams from all over the world.
Chase Field in downtown Phoenix has just been selected as the official host for the next World Baseball Classic, bringing together teams from all over the world.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty, D-backs' Bumgarner beats former team: top sports stories
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges months after she was detained at a Russian airport for allegedly carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, and D-backs' pitcher Madison Bumgarner beat his old team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 4-10.
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges months after she was detained at a Russian airport for allegedly carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, and D-backs' pitcher Madison Bumgarner beat his old team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 4-10.
Joe single caps Rockies rally at D-backs for road series win
Colorado took advantage of third baseman Josh Rojas’ throwing error on a potential-inning-ending, double-play grounder to score three unearned runs in the seventh and overcome a 2-0 deficit.
Colorado took advantage of third baseman Josh Rojas’ throwing error on a potential-inning-ending, double-play grounder to score three unearned runs in the seventh and overcome a 2-0 deficit.