While Taijuan Walker kept the Brewers off the bases on Friday, Nick Ahmed had a big day in his quest to win the starting SS gig, driving in two runs with a double and a triple. For the second day in a row, Yasmany Tomas was not in the Diamondbacks’ lineup, allowing the outfielder to rest a strained lower back.
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D-backs’ Ray has the strikeouts, now needs some efficiency
The problem the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander had was staying in games long enough to make a difference, as well as giving up too many runs. Only three lefties – Madison Bumgarner, Chris Sale and David Price – had more strikeouts than the 25-year-old Ray last season.
Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Colorado Rockies 6: Shipley shape = not so Bristol fashion
Arizona were held to just four hits this afternoon, while a relatively full-strength Colorado team pounded out fourteen hits off the D-backs pitchers. Things started to go wrong immediately Braden Shipley took the mound.
Healthy A.J. Pollock aims to exceed 2015 breakout season
Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015 Healthy A.J. Pollock aims to exceed 2015 breakout season Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015 Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lxack2 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – One of the best facts about this year’s Arizona Diamondbacks: A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015.
Arizona Diamondbacks shift focus to defense behind plate
… whole team and what the team’s Saturday plans will be if it rains at spring training. Video: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports The Diamondbacks’ Ken Kendrick discusses the team’s lawsuit with the Maricopa County Stadium District over over Chase Field …
Shelby Miller is in the best mental shape of his life
… To his credit, though, he’s going into the new season with a very positive perspective. Via Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports : Maybe it’s just the way I go about everything, trying to be positive in every single aspect of life. Baseball’s not perfect. …
Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo Seeks Consistency
For the Arizona Diamondbacks to rise to the top of the National League West Division standings, manager Torey Lovullo asks just one thing. Well, Lovullo, beginning his first season as field manager of the Diamondbacks, may have several requests of his players.
Diamondbacks report with essentially same team as in 2016
The Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training on Monday with a roster not a whole lot different than last season’s. With new general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo at the helm, the Diamondbacks are planning to give their young players another shot to turn the organization around.
Another off-season overhaul as Mariners head to Arizona
In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jean Segura watches the flight of his home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Starting Rotation is the Biggest Key in 2017
The Arizona Diamondbacks were one of the more disappointing MLB stories in 2016, and three starting pitchers may be their biggest 2017 keys to success. After winning the National League West Division crown in the 2011 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell to a .500 finish in each of the next two seasons.