Lamet brilliant as Tatis, Padres pound Bumgarner, Dbacks 9-5
The San Diego Padres proved to be too much for the Arizona Diamondbacks during a game on August 9.
The San Diego Padres proved to be too much for the Arizona Diamondbacks during a game on August 9.
So far in MLB, West is best at avoiding COVID-19 disruption
Overall, baseball has had widespread success in holding off the virus. The league said it had conducted 13,043 tests with only 13 positives, but it only takes a handful of positive tests to throw the sport into chaos.
Overall, baseball has had widespread success in holding off the virus. The league said it had conducted 13,043 tests with only 13 positives, but it only takes a handful of positive tests to throw the sport into chaos.
Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
Dbacks beat Astros 5-4 on Calhoun’s double in ninth
Calhoun laid off a couple of pitches after falling into a hole and sent the Diamondbacks charging out of the dugout with a line drive to the corner in right. The Diamondbacks weren’t sure how to celebrate while remaining socially distant, but they can work on that after finally winning a series.
Calhoun laid off a couple of pitches after falling into a hole and sent the Diamondbacks charging out of the dugout with a line drive to the corner in right. The Diamondbacks weren’t sure how to celebrate while remaining socially distant, but they can work on that after finally winning a series.
Calhoun’s inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7
The Diamondbacks broke out of their extended early-season slump by sending 14 batters to the plate in the fourth, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 9-4 lead. The offensive avalanche included four singles, three doubles, one triple, one walk, a hit by pitch and a strange inside-the-park homer that started the scoring.
The Diamondbacks broke out of their extended early-season slump by sending 14 batters to the plate in the fourth, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 9-4 lead. The offensive avalanche included four singles, three doubles, one triple, one walk, a hit by pitch and a strange inside-the-park homer that started the scoring.
Altuve, Correa homer, Astros tag Bumgarner, Diamondbacks 8-2
José Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
José Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Kershaw sharp in return, Bellinger HR, Dodgers blank D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers already looked formidable even before their superstars started contributing big moments. Now that all appears well with their veteran ace and cleanup hitter — and with Mookie Betts delivering at the plate and in the field — the seven-time NL West champs seem even stronger in the 60-game sprint that’s the 2020 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers already looked formidable even before their superstars started contributing big moments. Now that all appears well with their veteran ace and cleanup hitter — and with Mookie Betts delivering at the plate and in the field — the seven-time NL West champs seem even stronger in the 60-game sprint that’s the 2020 season.
Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3
The Dodgers came into Chase Field on quite the high, fresh off an emotional two-game sweep over the sign-stealing Houston Astros.
The Dodgers came into Chase Field on quite the high, fresh off an emotional two-game sweep over the sign-stealing Houston Astros.
Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3
A.J. Pollock hit a two-run homer, Corey Seager and Max Muncy added solo shots and the Dodgers rolled to their third straight win with a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Even without the added motivation of facing the Astros — who beat Los Angeles in the 2017 World Series before the sign-stealing scandal was revealed — the Dodgers were impressively efficient.
A.J. Pollock hit a two-run homer, Corey Seager and Max Muncy added solo shots and the Dodgers rolled to their third straight win with a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Even without the added motivation of facing the Astros — who beat Los Angeles in the 2017 World Series before the sign-stealing scandal was revealed — the Dodgers were impressively efficient.
Gallo homers in 5-run 8th for Rangers in 7-4 win over Dbacks
Joey Gallo hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers scored three more runs after that to snap a three-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Joey Gallo hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers scored three more runs after that to snap a three-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Kelly takes no-hit bid into 7th as Dbacks beat Rangers 4-1
Rougned Odor’s one-out homer in the seventh was the first of three hits off Kelly (1-0), who struck out seven and walked one in 7 2/3 innings. The right-hander threw 71 of 104 pitches for strikes, departing after Texas got two singles in the eighth.
Rougned Odor’s one-out homer in the seventh was the first of three hits off Kelly (1-0), who struck out seven and walked one in 7 2/3 innings. The right-hander threw 71 of 104 pitches for strikes, departing after Texas got two singles in the eighth.
Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the game “unraveled for us a little in the fourth inning. It’s one big inning that was the difference in the game. I thought Luke up to that point threw real well, but they were grinding him down and I think he started to elevate his pitches to the last few hitters.”
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the game “unraveled for us a little in the fourth inning. It’s one big inning that was the difference in the game. I thought Luke up to that point threw real well, but they were grinding him down and I think he started to elevate his pitches to the last few hitters.”
Diamondbacks rally against Padres' pen for 4-3 win
Ketel Marte hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off struggling Kirby Yates on Sunday, and Arizona rallied for four runs off San Diego’s vaunted bullpen to earn a 4-3 victory after the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era.
Ketel Marte hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off struggling Kirby Yates on Sunday, and Arizona rallied for four runs off San Diego’s vaunted bullpen to earn a 4-3 victory after the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era.
Dbacks' Lovullo is first manager ejected in COVID-19 era
A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed while arguing with unmasked plate umpire Mark Ripperger in the fifth inning at San Diego.
A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed while arguing with unmasked plate umpire Mark Ripperger in the fifth inning at San Diego.
Hosmer drives in 6 to lead Padres over MadBum, Arizona 7-2
The San Diego Padres had a 7-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25.
The San Diego Padres had a 7-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25.
MLB's testing sweep brings some success but optics are an issue
Players and coaches are aware that the optics of baseball's relative testing success -- especially in hard-hit states like Arizona, California, Texas and Florida -- might not be ideal considering demand for tests has sometimes been higher than the supply for the average person.
Players and coaches are aware that the optics of baseball's relative testing success -- especially in hard-hit states like Arizona, California, Texas and Florida -- might not be ideal considering demand for tests has sometimes been higher than the supply for the average person.
Revamped D-backs ready to chase Dodgers in NL West
There is a weirdness to baseball these days as it prepares for a shortened 60-game season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks are worn, team meetings are often in the stands and the team is split into two locker rooms to make sure everyone is social distancing.
There is a weirdness to baseball these days as it prepares for a shortened 60-game season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks are worn, team meetings are often in the stands and the team is split into two locker rooms to make sure everyone is social distancing.
Upcoming MLB free agents have fewer games to impress
Major League Baseball’s coronavirus-delayed 60-game season is much shorter than the usual 162-game grind. That means pitchers like Ray will probably make about 11 or 12 starts instead of the typical 30-plus.
Major League Baseball’s coronavirus-delayed 60-game season is much shorter than the usual 162-game grind. That means pitchers like Ray will probably make about 11 or 12 starts instead of the typical 30-plus.
2 D-backs relievers tested positive for coronavirus
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says that relief pitchers Silvino Bracho and Junior Guerra have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says that relief pitchers Silvino Bracho and Junior Guerra have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Dbacks' Bumgarner back on mound, tries to stay healthy in camp
The Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner is getting ready for a shorter baseball season while trying to stay healthy and COVID-free.
The Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner is getting ready for a shorter baseball season while trying to stay healthy and COVID-free.