Brad Boxberger Implodes Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger took the loss on Friday night, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits while failing to record an out. Fatigue may have played a factor in Boxberger's performance, as he was pitching for the third straight day. It was the first time since 2015 that he has done... Read More

Matt Koch Solid In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch gave up just one run on two hits and two walks over six innings on Friday. Despite the great effort, Koch was left with a no-decision in the 4-1 loss. Filling in for the injured Taijuan Walker, Koch did an admirable job holding the Padres to one run but was... Read More

A.J. Pollock Out Of Lineup With Hand Issue

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock will be out of the lineup on Friday with a hand issue. He tweaked his hand in Thursday's game during the collision with Chris Owings. Manager Torey Lovullo says it's not serious and expects Pollock to be in the lineup on Saturday.

Zack Greinke Dominates Giants On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke was excellent on Thursday, giving up just one run on three hits and one walk over seven strong innings. The lone damage came off a Brandon Belt solo home run in the second inning. Despite striking out just two batters, this was easily Greinke's best start of the year and... Read More

Ketel Marte Hits First Home Run On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Giants. The solo shot was his first of the season and first hit in three games. Following a 10-game hitting streak, Marte had gone hitless in his last 12 at-bats before hitting the home run off Reyes... Read More

Chris Owings Diagnosed With Head Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings was diagnosed with a head contusion following a collision with A.J. Pollock on Thursday. Manager Torey Lovullo says that Owings avoided a concussion and will be day-to-day while he is re-evaluated. If he misses any time, Jarrod Dyson would be the main beneficiary of increased playing time.

Chris Owings Leaves Game Following Outfield Collision

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings (head) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Giants after colliding with A.J. Pollock on the warning track. It seems like he took a knee to the head during the collision and was taken out for precautionary reasons. He was replaced in the outfield by Jarrod Dyson. There will... Read More

Robbie Ray Increases Fastball Velocity In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray gave up two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings of work on Wednesday night. Ray struggled with his control again, as he's yet to walk fewer than three batters in a game this year. His average fastball velocity was the highest it's... Read More

Brad Boxberger Takes The Loss Wednesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger took the loss on Wednesday night, giving up the game-winning two-run home run to Brandon Belt in the 10-inning loss to the Giants. It was Boxberger's first loss of the year and the first runs he has given up all season. Belt has been a thorn in the Diamondbacks side... Read More

Patrick Corbin Tosses Complete-Game Shutout

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was dominant on Tuesday, throwing a complete-game one-hitter while walking one and striking out eight. Corbin carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning but had it broken up on a Brandon Belt check swing. Corbin has been incredible to start the season, going 3-0 with a 1.65 ERA while holding... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Hits Fourth HR In Five Games

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers. That makes four home runs in the last five games for the streaking Goldschmidt. After a rough start to the season, Goldschmidt has hit .417 with four HRs, a double, a triple... Read More

Zack Godley Rocked By Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley took his first loss of the season on Sunday, giving up six runs (five earned) on five hits and six walks in four innings against the Dodgers. Godley did not look like the same pitcher he was in his first two starts, struggling with his control all night long. He... Read More

Taijuan Walker Placed on Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday due to forearm inflammation. Walker left Saturday's start due to forearm tightness which was initially thought to be minor. Torey Lovullo says that Walker will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. He is eligible to... Read More

A.J. Pollock Hits Two Home Runs Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored on Saturday against the Dodgers. Pollock has gotten off to a fantastic start this season, hitting three home runs and stealing four bases in 51 at-bats. Hitting behind Paul Goldschmidt has given Pollock opportunities that he's never seen... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Reaches Base Three Times

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored against the Dodgers on Saturday. After a slow start to the season, Goldschmidt has turned it on in a big way, collecting nine hits over his last five games. The five game streak includes three home runs,... Read More

Taijuan Walker Leaves Game With Forearm Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker left Saturday's game after two innings with tightness in his forearm. Neither Walker or the Diamondbacks staff seem to think this is anything more than a minor injury. Torey Lovullo says there's no MRI scheduled but things could change depending on how Walker feels over the weekend. There's been no... Read More

Zack Greinke Wins First Game On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke got his first win of the season on Friday, despite giving up four runs on five hits over 6 1/3 innings. Greinke now has a 5.29 ERA through three starts, and has given up nine runs in his last two starts. He's struck out 21 batters while walking just one,... Read More

Ketel Marte Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's win over the Dodgers. The performance extended his hitting streak to eight games, with five combined in his last two games. Marte is entrenched as the No. 2 hitter and should score plenty of runs in front of Paul Goldschmidt and... Read More

Jake Lamb Takes Batting Practice Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb took batting practice and fielded grounders on Friday afternoon. Lamb has been making good progress in his return from a shoulder injury, and manager Torey Lovullo says he will go through a pregame run through on Saturday. If all goes well, Lamb could be activated from the disabled list... Read More

Steven Souza Set To Rejoin Diamondbacks Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) is set to rejoin the team on Monday. At this time he will resume baseball activities, in preparation for his return to the lineup. After a couple days of evaluation, the Diamondbacks will have a more concrete return date for Souza. Owners with available DL spots should add him... Read More

A.J. Pollock Out Of Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers. This will be Pollock's first day off all season, and he's definitely earned it, hitting .283 with a home run and four stolen bases. He has hit well out of the leadoff spot and will remain there until further notice. Jarrod... Read More

David Peralta Returns to Lineup Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (hand) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Dodgers. he will assume his spot in left field and bat leadoff, as he has done all season. Peralta had missed the last two games due to a sore hand. With Peralta back at the top of the order,... Read More

Robbie Ray Struggles With Control Again

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray pitched 4 2/3 innings on Wednesday, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. Fortunately the offense was able to bail him out, and he did not factor into the decision. This marked the third straight start where Ray has walked at least three... Read More

Ketel Marte Racks Up Three Hits

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Giants. Marte has struggled to start the season, but this effort brought his average up to .250 through 12 games. He has not been consistent, as six of his 13 hits have come... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Hits HR For Second Straight Day

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants. After a week of being in a deep, deep slump, Goldschmidt has turned it on in a hurry, hitting a home run for the second straight day. His last two games were... Read More

David Peralta Out With Hand Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will be out of the lineup on Wednesday with a sore hand. The sore hand seems to be the reason Peralta missed Tuesday's game as well. There have not been any reports that the issue is a major one, but it's something that could affect Peralta even when he returns... Read More

A.J. Pollock Knocks In Two More Runs Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Giants. Tuesday marked Pollock's fourth straight game with at least one RBI. He's now slashing .310/.388/.525 for the season with a home run and four steals. He's fit nicely in the lineup behind Paul Goldschmidt,... Read More

Jake Lamb Ramps Up Rehabilitation Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) took swings off a tee and fielded grounders on Tuesday. Lamb will take the day off on Wednesday before resuming his rehabilitation activities on Thursday. Lamb is eligible to come off the disabled list on Sunday but there has been no word from the Diamondbacks on whether or... Read More

Patrick Corbin Strikes Out Nine in No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was solid in Tuesday's loss to the Giants, giving up three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings pitched. Corbin is off to a great start this season, posting a 2.45 ERA while leading the league with a 14.24 K/9. The increased usage of his... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Finally Hits First Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Giants. The home run was Goldschmidt's first of the year and just his third extra-base hit. His average now sits at .158, but it looks like the perennial All-Star is... Read More