D-backs add veteran reliever Soria on $3.5M, 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a $3.5 million, one-year deal with veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a $3.5 million, one-year deal with veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Diamondbacks avoid salary arbitration with Weaver, Kelly
Weaver’s deal is for $1.95 million, Kelly $1.7 million and Smith $1,465,000. No other Arizona players remain eligible for arbitration.
Weaver’s deal is for $1.95 million, Kelly $1.7 million and Smith $1,465,000. No other Arizona players remain eligible for arbitration.
Disappointing D-backs aim for bounce back in 2021 season
If Arizona is going to improve on this year’s 25-35 record and last-place finish in the NL West, it’s going to be done with a lot of the same faces.
If Arizona is going to improve on this year’s 25-35 record and last-place finish in the NL West, it’s going to be done with a lot of the same faces.
Diamondbacks offer contracts to Kelly, Weaver, Smith
Luke Weaver was acquired from the Cardinals in the same trade as Carson Kelly and looked like a future star in 2019 with a 2.94 ERA in 12 starts before injuries derailed his season.
Luke Weaver was acquired from the Cardinals in the same trade as Carson Kelly and looked like a future star in 2019 with a 2.94 ERA in 12 starts before injuries derailed his season.
Kelly’s $4.25 million option exercised by Diamondbacks
The 32-year-old was 3-2 with a 2.55 ERA in five starts during the pandemic-shortened season. He did not pitch after Aug. 19 because of a nerve impingement in his pitching shoulder.
The 32-year-old was 3-2 with a 2.55 ERA in five starts during the pandemic-shortened season. He did not pitch after Aug. 19 because of a nerve impingement in his pitching shoulder.
D-backs decline options for three pitchers, including Leake
Leake and Rondón become eligible for free agency, and Guerra for salary arbitration in February.
Leake and Rondón become eligible for free agency, and Guerra for salary arbitration in February.
Not much went right in disappointing season for Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks thought they could challenge for the NL West title this season, but instead, they were the division’s worst team. Now they’re trying to figure out what the 60-game swoon means in the long term and how much they need to reshape the roster.
The Diamondbacks thought they could challenge for the NL West title this season, but instead, they were the division’s worst team. Now they’re trying to figure out what the 60-game swoon means in the long term and how much they need to reshape the roster.
Bumgarner gets 1st win in final start for D-backs, 11-3
The Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies Sept. 27 11-3.
The Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies Sept. 27 11-3.
Rockies roll past Diamondbacks 10-3 despite four errors
The Rockies bounced back with a win, one day after they were swept in a doubleheader by the Diamondbacks.
The Rockies bounced back with a win, one day after they were swept in a doubleheader by the Diamondbacks.
D-backs sweep doubleheader, beat Rockies in 11-5 in nightcap
Josh VanMeter hit a three-run homer, David Peralta and Tim Locastro both had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 Sept. 25 to sweep a doubleheader.
Josh VanMeter hit a three-run homer, David Peralta and Tim Locastro both had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 Sept. 25 to sweep a doubleheader.
Rookie Mathisen hits 2 HRs, D-backs beat Rangers 7-3
The Diamondbacks trailed 3-1 going into the sixth but rallied for a six-run inning off Rangers pitchers Wes Benjamin, Nick Goody and Brett Martin. Arizona sent 10 batters to the plate. Carson Kelly had a game-tying, two-run single, Varsho followed with the go-ahead triple, and then Mathisen and Tim Locastro hit back-to-back homers to push the lead to 7-3.
The Diamondbacks trailed 3-1 going into the sixth but rallied for a six-run inning off Rangers pitchers Wes Benjamin, Nick Goody and Brett Martin. Arizona sent 10 batters to the plate. Carson Kelly had a game-tying, two-run single, Varsho followed with the go-ahead triple, and then Mathisen and Tim Locastro hit back-to-back homers to push the lead to 7-3.
Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0
Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sept. 22.
Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sept. 22.
Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Houston Astros on Sunday, Sept. 20.
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Houston Astros on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D’backs to get back to .500
Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back to .500.
Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back to .500.
Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston
Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3 on Friday night.
Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3 on Friday night.
Rendon, Trout power Angels past D-backs 7-3 in series finale
Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout drove in two runs in the Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout drove in two runs in the Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Calhoun, Peralta power Diamondbacks past Angels again, 9-6
Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los Angeles on the night of Sept. 16.
Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los Angeles on the night of Sept. 16.
D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta’s HR beats Angels 9-8
David Peralta hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 16.
David Peralta hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 16.
Oakland signs IF Jake Lamb after his release from Arizona
The 29-year-old Lamb looked like a future star at third base just a few years ago. He hit 29 homers in 2016 and then made the NL All-Star team in 2017 while setting career-highs with 30 homers and 105 RBIs. Since then, he’s battled injuries and inconsistency and hit just 12 homers over the past three seasons.
The 29-year-old Lamb looked like a future star at third base just a few years ago. He hit 29 homers in 2016 and then made the NL All-Star team in 2017 while setting career-highs with 30 homers and 105 RBIs. Since then, he’s battled injuries and inconsistency and hit just 12 homers over the past three seasons.
Walton drives in 3 as Mariners beat Diamondbacks 7-3
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 7-3 against the Seattle Mariners Sept. 13.
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 7-3 against the Seattle Mariners Sept. 13.