The Astros need pitching help, and they need it fast Houston’s slow start, when paired with some struggles to many of their prominent offensive players, has been overdramatized to an exhausting degree. The Astros sit firmly in the second-place spot in the AL West, which this season is enough to make the American League postseason.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Robbie Ray’s value isn’t what it once was, but the Blue Jays are taking a chance on him anyway Ray could’ve fetched a solid return at the trade deadline a year ago for the Diamondbacks, but his struggles in 2020 make such expectations a little unrealistic. However, after losing 10 of 11 games, Arizona is
Starling Marte #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on August 24, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 3-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ACC football Week 1 betting lines: Clemson, Notre Dame open as big favorites by Joseph Birdsall Leonard Fournette says
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Yes, the Astros are back to their complaining ways Despite cheating on their way to a World Series title in 2017 and essentially getting away with it with very little recourse, the Houston Astros are living in the present. Sign-stealing or not, Lance McCullers had
Madison Bumgarner has struggled mightily for the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season. This past offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks surprised a lot of people in the baseball world by signing ace lefthander Madison Bumgarner away from their fellow NL West rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Bumgarner, who just turned 31, was supposed to be a
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 05: A detail view of Chase Field with the roof open for a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Houston Astros at Chase Field on August 05, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) The Diamondbacks trolled Houston pitcher Lance McCullers via Twitter after beating the Astros for
Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images Kole Calhoun tried his best, but the tragic power of 2020 would not be denied. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an absolutely brutal year for the United States of America. From the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the country, to police brutality and murder, to celebrity deaths that still sting
He has looked likely to be traded all offseason, and Starling Marte finally has a new team. How does he fit into the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup? Starling Marte has been the subject of trade rumors for nearly the entire offseason. Those rumors have intensified recently, and then on Monday afternoon the Arizona Diamondbacks made a
The Arizona Diamondbacks, left for dead a month ago, are now just three games out of a playoff spot after going 9-1 in their past 10 games. A team no one is talking about, led by an MVP candidate no one knows, is quietly creeping into contention in the NL playoff race. For much of
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 20: Starting pitcher Zack Greinke #21 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on July 20, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Marvel’s 5 most exciting reveals at Comic-Con 2019 by Brandon Crespo The Philadelphia
The Arizona Diamondbacks are firmly in playoff contention, but the notion of trading Zack Greinke is an indicator they’ll be a trade deadline seller. After an offseason move toward rebuild mode, the Arizona Diamondbacks certainly had low expectations for 2019. But here there are above .500 (50-48) entering Saturday’s action, one game back of the
Robbie Ray is becoming a popular trade target, and these five teams may be stepping over each other to get him. During the offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks seemed to shift into rebuild mode. But entering Monday they’re in the thick of things, at 47-47 and 1.5 games back of the second NL Wild Card sot.
The Diamondbacks utility player Deven Marrero was robbed of a home run Sunday night when Marrero passed the runner on 1st while hustling out of the box. As you can see in the video below, catcher Alex Avila runs back to 1st base, unsure if Marrero had cleared the wall on his hit. Marrero, who
As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to stay in contention, or mix in a look ahead to 2020, these five prospects can help the team this year. Entering the start of an inter-league road series against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks are 20-14 and just one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers
As we delve into the month of May some teams are starting to gain a little separation. Some of the familiar names are in not so familiar spots too. The year is 2018 and we live in a world where the Miami Marlins are currently closer to first place than the Los Angeles Dodgers. As
Clay Buchholz pitched well on Sunday, but can he give the Arizona Diamondbacks a legitimately reliable starter? Before Sunday, Clay Buchholz last stood on a major league mound on April 11, 2017 as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. That outing did not go well, as he allowed six runs in 2.1 innings, and he
BALTIMORE, MD – APRIL 21: Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Manny Machado San Francisco 49ers: 5 players who must improve by
Paul Goldschmidt did not look like one of the best offensive first baseman around for two months, but a great June has put him right back on track. The Arizona Diamondbacks started well this season (20-8 at the end of April), but then they floundered in May with an 8-19 record. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt
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As they try to stay in the playoff race, the Arizona Diamondbacks have addressed a significant need with a trade for Eduardo Escobar. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the playoff race, 1.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and a half-game back of the second NL Wild Card
The addition of submarine reliever Brad Ziegler bolsters an already formidable Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen. Brad Ziegler is heading back to the desert. The Miami Marlins have reached a deal to send the 38-year-old right-handed reliever to the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman. The trade is not official
After a September fade right out of the playoff race, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to be open for business this offseason. The Arizona Diamondbacks were a playoff team last year, with a 93-69 record in manager Torey Lovullo’s first season. They followed up by leading the National League West on the first of every