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Torey Lovullo is Showing his Worth with Surprising Diamondbacks Club

May 7, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

You probably know how the offseason went for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In one of the biggest trades of Major League Baseball's winter months, franchise centerfold Paul Goldschmidt was sent to the St. Louis Card...

Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo Needs to Make Major Lineup Changes

Joe Jacquez

May 13, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Opinions & Predictions, Statistics

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt can not hit third for the foreseeable future. The Arizona Diamondbacks would not be in the position they are as a franchise without Torey Lovullo. Last season as a rookie mana...

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...

Diamondbacks Notebook: First Road Trip of the Season Begins in St. Louis

Joe Jacquez

Apr 5, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, National League West

After a 5-1 homestand featuring series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks are on the road for the first time in 2018. The D-Backs will play three games against t...

Diamondbacks’ Jake Lamb lands on disabled list, Matt Koch recalled from Reno

Joe Jacquez

Apr 3, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Injuries

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their first roster move of the season. Third baseman Jake Lamb went on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left AC joint before Monday night's game against the Los Angele...

Diamondbacks Open 2018 Season With Series Win Over Rockies

Joe Jacquez

Apr 1, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines

PHOENIX -- Entering Opening Day, there were questions about who in the lineup, other than first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, would step up and drive in runs. Third baseman Jake Lamb answered the bell on Opening Da...

Diamondbacks Notebook: Boxberger Named Closer, Roster Appears Set

Joe Jacquez

Mar 27, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Spring Training

PHOENIX, Ariz.— On Tuesday morning, before the Arizona Diamondbacks closed out the 2018 Cactus League season with an afternoon game at Chase Field against the Cleveland Indians, D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo an...

Report: Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte Agree to Contract Extension

Joe Jacquez

Mar 26, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, Transactions

The Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder Ketel Marte agreed to a contract extension on Monday morning, according to multiple reports. The D-Backs officially confirmed the deal on Tuesday. "When we acquired ...

Diamondbacks: Greinke Ruled Out for Opening Day, Lovullo Weighing Options

Joe Jacquez

Mar 22, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks

With just one week remaining until the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on March 29 at Chase Field to open up the 2018 season, manager Torey Lovullo has a decision to make. Who will throw the f...

Diamondbacks’ Rey Fuentes Aims to Always Play With a Purpose

Joe Jacquez

Mar 18, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, Interviews, Spring Training

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Diamondbacks, in order to clear a roster spot for newly acquired catcher Alex Avila, designated outfielder Rey Fuentes for assignment in late January. The 27-year-old Fuentes’...

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