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Prospect Interview: D-Backs’ Mason McCullough Seeing Hard Work Pay Off

May 6, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

After battling command issues earlier this season, Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Mason McCullough is finally reaping the fruits of his labor. Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Mason McCullough mi...

D-Backs’ A.J. Pollock is the Most Valuable Player in the NL Right Now

Joe Jacquez

May 2, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

J.D. stood for Just Dingers last season, and now it is time for A.J. to stand for All Jacks. Yes, it is early, but A.J. Pollock is well on his way to having a career year at the plate. Not only that, he has pu...

The D-Backs Have Something to Prove Against Stephen Strasburg on Friday

Joe Jacquez

Apr 27, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks offense has struggled against power pitchers this season, and they will square off with Stephen Strasburg on Friday night in Washington D.C. A lot has gone the Arizona Diamondbacks' wa...

Diamondbacks Face First True Test of Young Season against Phillies

Joe Jacquez

Apr 24, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines

The Arizona Diamondbacks have gotten off to a great start in 2018. In fact, you could not have asked for a much better start to the 20th anniversary season. After a win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday, the ...

Bullpen, Defense Powering Diamondbacks’ Hot Start

Joe Jacquez

Apr 21, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Statistics

With a record of 14-6, the Arizona Diamondbacks are off to their second best start in franchise history through 20 games. In addition, the D-Backs have positioned themselves nicely to make the playoffs for the ...

DBacks’ Descalso Is Due for a Breakout at the Plate

Joe Jacquez

Apr 18, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Statistics

Daniel Descalso is a great example of why batting average is a flawed way of evaluating a hitter's performance. The 31-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks infielder and pinch-hitter extraordinaire was a key part o...

A Numbers Game: Patrick Corbin Pitching like an Ace in Contract Year

Joe Jacquez

Apr 16, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Statistics

Patrick Corbin made his first career Opening Day start on March 29 and led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a win. Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray are supposedly the D-Backs' frontline starters. Instead, Corbin and righ...

Diamondbacks: Taijuan Walker Placed on DL; Options to Replace Him

Joe Jacquez

Apr 16, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Injuries

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starter Taijuan Walker on the 10-day disabled list with right forearm inflammation and recalled right-handed reliever Silvino Bracho from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. Walker only ...

Diamondbacks Mailbag: Discussing Yoan Lopez’s Ceiling

Joe Jacquez

Apr 13, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks

Welcome to the first edition of the D-Backs Mailbag, where I will answer your questions about the Arizona Diamondbacks once a week. This week's batch of questions came from fans on Twitter and in ~AZ Diamond...

A Numbers Game: Paul Goldschmidt’s Rough Start

Joe Jacquez

Apr 9, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, National League West

What is behind Paul Goldschmidt's struggles at the plate? Numbers alone will not answer these and other questions about the first nine games of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2018 season. But, they can provide great...