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Arenado’s 2026 Resurgence Masks Underlying Decline in Bat Speed
sports6 days ago

Arenado’s 2026 Resurgence Masks Underlying Decline in Bat Speed

Nolan Arenado delivered a statistical rebound for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026, finishing with a 120 wRC+ and 30 home runs after a three-year offensive slump. However, advanced metrics suggest his success relied on aggressive pull-hitting and favorable park factors rather than a return to peak bat speed. Arenado is under contract for 2027 at a reduced cost, but questions remain about whether his underlying contact quality can sustain his production.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arizona-diamondbacks#mlb#nolan-arenado
sports8 days ago

Arizona Diamondbacks Retain Torey Lovullo on Two-Year Deal Despite Third Straight Postseason Miss

The Arizona Diamondbacks have retained manager Torey Lovullo on a two-year contract for his 11th season, aligning his tenure with general manager Mike Hazen. Lovullo remains despite missing the postseason for the third straight year and a recent clubhouse controversy involving star shortstop Ketel Marte. The decision provides organizational stability as the team navigates a challenging offseason, including potential labor disputes and contract negotiations.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#ketel-marte#mike-hazen
sports13 days ago

Phillies' 7-3 Win Over Rays Ends Diamondbacks' Third Straight Postseason Drought

The Arizona Diamondbacks are eliminated from postseason contention for the third consecutive year after the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on September 27, 2026. Arizona needed both a win against the San Diego Padres and a Phillies loss to secure the final National League wild-card spot. The Phillies' victory clinches their fifth straight playoff appearance, while the Diamondbacks' season ends with questions regarding manager Torey Lovullo's future and roster construction.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#mlb#philadelphia-phillies
sports14 days ago

Diamondbacks narrow playoff gap to one game after 11-4 win over Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 11-4 on Friday, narrowing their deficit for the final National League Wild Card spot to one game with two games remaining. Arizona’s six-game winning streak has shifted their playoff odds from near-zero to 31%, according to FanGraphs. The victory relied on early offensive production and a strong start from Brandon Pfaadt, while the Padres, already clinched, failed to secure home-field advantage. The Diamondbacks now require a specific combination of results against the Phillies and their own performance to secure a postseason berth.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#brandon-pfaadt#mlb
Phillies Face Do-or-Die Weekend as Diamondbacks Close In on Wild Card
sports14 days ago

Phillies Face Do-or-Die Weekend as Diamondbacks Close In on Wild Card

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their playoff lead collapse from seven games to one, putting their postseason berth in jeopardy against the surging Arizona Diamondbacks. With the season ending this weekend, Philadelphia must win both games or lose at least one to risk elimination, while Arizona holds the tiebreaker advantage. Key stars like Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper are in severe slumps, and the loss of Luis Arraez to injury has further weakened the lineup.

via FanSided|
#2026-postseason#arizona-diamondbacks#mlb
Padres miss home-field advantage as Diamondbacks win 11-4, Mize likely out for playoffs
sports14 days ago

Padres miss home-field advantage as Diamondbacks win 11-4, Mize likely out for playoffs

The San Diego Padres lost 11-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, failing to secure the No. 4 National League seed and home-field advantage for the Wild Card Series. Casey Mize’s poor performance and injury concerns suggest he will be placed on the injured list before the postseason. The Diamondbacks are now one game behind the Phillies with two games remaining.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#arizona-diamondbacks#casey-mize#mlb
Diamondbacks Place Corbin Burnes on IL, Threatening Wild Card Push
sports15 days ago

Diamondbacks Place Corbin Burnes on IL, Threatening Wild Card Push

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed ace pitcher Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, retroactive to September 22. This move jeopardizes their final push for a Wild Card spot against the San Diego Padres. Burnes, who returned from Tommy John surgery in early September, struggled with declining velocity and a high ERA in his three starts. The team recalled Jose Cabrera from Triple-A and is considering Ryne Nelson or Zac Gallen for Saturday's start. Arizona holds the tiebreaker over the Philadelphia Phillies but must win all three remaining games to secure a playoff berth.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arizona-diamondbacks#corbin-burnes#injury
sports16 days ago

Diamondbacks Sweep Rockies to Keep NL Wild Card Hopes Alive

The Arizona Diamondbacks completed a series sweep of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, winning 12-8 on Thursday to improve to 85-74. This victory keeps Arizona within 2.5 games of the third National League Wild Card spot with only three games remaining. The D-backs now await results from the Phillies and Padres to determine if they can control their playoff destiny in San Diego.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#colorado-rockies#eduardo-rodriguez
Judge-less Yankees roar in 9-2 victory over Diamondbacks
sports21 days ago

Judge-less Yankees roar in 9-2 victory over Diamondbacks

Without Aaron Judge due to a calf strain, the Yankees jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and Gerrit Cole worked six innings of two-run ball as New York routed the Diamondbacks 9-2. Arizona’s Corbin Carroll connected for a second-inning homer, but Ben Rice hit his 39th and George Lombard Jr. added a sixth-inning shot to widen the margin. The win keeps the Yankees within four games of the Rays for the division and solidifies their wild-card position, with Cole likely to start in the postseason series despite a late-season bump in form.

via New York Post|
#aaron-judge#arizona-diamondbacks#ben-rice
D-backs DFA Lourdes Gurriel Jr., opening 40-man spot for Jose Fernandez
sports27 days ago

D-backs DFA Lourdes Gurriel Jr., opening 40-man spot for Jose Fernandez

Arizona designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment to clear a 40-man spot, promoting Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno. Gurriel was a key part of Arizona's 2023 NL pennant run and signed a three-year, $42 million extension, but he slumped in 2026 after ACL rehab, hitting .210/.254/.290 in 210 plate appearances. With a $14 million club option for 2027 that would be bought out, Gurriel is expected to clear waivers and be released, leaving the D-backs to rely on Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Lawlar, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Tommy Troy in the outfield the rest of the season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arizona-diamondbacks#designated-for-assignment#lourdes-gurriel-jr
sports1 month ago

Burnes Returns Sparks Diamondbacks' Roster Shuffle Ahead of Royals Series

Arizona reinstated Corbin Burnes from the 60-day IL as the Diamondbacks shuffled the roster, calling up Kade Strowd from Triple-A Reno and optioning Gerardo Carrillo and Jose Cabrera; Burnes returns to start against the Kansas City Royals, while Carrillo’s ERA rose to 4.15 after two rough outings and Cabrera went 0-3 with a 4.33 ERA this season, with Arizona still a half-game ahead of the Padres for the final NL Wild Card spot.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#corbin-burnes#kansas-city-royals
sports1 month ago

Burnes Returns for D-backs, Aims for Gradual Five-Inning Start

Corbin Burnes is back for the Arizona Diamondbacks after elbow surgery and a teres major strain, but he’ll start with a capped workload (roughly 3–5 innings and up to about 60 pitches) as he builds up. The team hopes he can progress to five-to-six innings by season’s end, with bullpen usage adjusted to accommodate the gradual return and velocity not being the primary concern as he returns from more than a year away.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#baseball#corbin-burnes
Phils roll past Diamondbacks 7-1, extend six-game win streak
phillies-scores-and-standings1 month ago

Phils roll past Diamondbacks 7-1, extend six-game win streak

The Phillies cruised to a 7-1 win at Chase Field behind Jesus Luzardo’s 6.2 innings of solid work, extending their six-game road winning streak, moving within three games of the NL East lead and padding their wild-card cushion to six. Key early offense came from a Schwarber leadoff walk and Turner RBI double, with Harper adding a bunt single and Bohm delivering runs later in the game. Bohm doubled to start the ninth as part of a late scoring push, and Harper’s on-base streak reached 34 games. Luzardo allowed a solo homer in the fifth but otherwise held Arizona in check; Bowlan and Shugart finished the final innings. The Phils go for the sweep tomorrow with Andrew Painter set to pitch.

via thegoodphight.com|
#alec-bohm#arizona-diamondbacks#bryce-harper
Marte’s Neon Hat Sparks Theories As Return Leaves Questions
sports1 month ago

Marte’s Neon Hat Sparks Theories As Return Leaves Questions

Ketel Marte returned to the Diamondbacks amid questions about his Aug. 17 no-show, answering with an interpreter while wearing a neon hat that read 'MAY THE BRIDGES I BURN LIGHT THE WAY,' which prompted speculation about accountability; Marte said he didn’t realize the hat, manager Torey Lovullo suggested moving past the episode, and fans booed as the moment highlighted the ongoing intrigue.

via Defector|
#arizona-diamondbacks#bridges#hats