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Despite sour end, Diamondbacks’ postseason run was pure magic
As Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo approached the podium in the Chase Field interview room, there was an unusual heaviness in the air. Lovullo did not exchange pleasantries with the reporters in the front row, as he is known to do,…
5 storylines as Diamondbacks take on Texas Rangers in World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas — Throughout the Diamondbacks’ run to the World Series, a belittling national narrative has followed them at every stop: the idea that they, an 84-win, third-wild-card team, do not belong. Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay, who played…
Magic dries up In Arizona as Diamondbacks lose critical game 5 to Phillies
DNVR Rockies beat writer Patrick Lyons is contributing to PHNX Sports’ coverage of the Diamondbacks’ postseason run. You can follow him on X, formerly Twitter, here. The magic that carried the Arizona Diamondbacks to a pair of improbable victories at Chase…
Phillies stars do what Dodgers’ couldn’t in Diamondbacks’ Game 1 loss
PHILADELPHIA — When the Diamondbacks completed their three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, there was no shortage of reasons why. Clayton Kershaw recorded only one out in the series, allowing six runs in his brief Game…
NLCS Preview: How do the Diamondbacks match up with the Philadelphia Phillies?
PHILADELPHIA — When the Diamondbacks opened a three-game set at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12, the Phillies were 32-33. They sat in third place in the NL East and they had been outscored by 33 runs. Philadelphia’s…
Torey Lovullo can do no wrong as Diamondbacks take 2-0 series lead over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — After a pair of one-out singles by Max Muncy and JD Martinez in the sixth inning, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo sauntered out of the visiting dugout with his team hanging on to a 4-1 lead. When he…
5 X-factors as Diamondbacks take on Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS
LOS ANGELES — The last time the Diamondbacks faced the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, they played arguably their worst series of the season. The D-backs were hot at the time, too. They were coming off a pivotal series win over…
Diamondbacks monthly mailbag: Scouting Potential playoff foes and more
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Which pitching stats do Diamondbacks pitchers care about most?
Every year around this time, as Cy Young races heat up, baseball junkies once again stir up countless debates over which pitching stats matter most. There is a sense in which ERA is still king, but perhaps not in the…
Diamondbacks monthly mailbag: September call-ups, offseason needs, Zac Gallen extension and more
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Even in down year, Zac Gallen could stumble upon NL Cy Young Award
For much of the 2023 season, days on which Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen takes the mound have followed the same formula. Gallen buries himself in his game-day preparation, pitches roughly how he did on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers…
With starting nod in All-Star game, Zac Gallen finally gets respect he deserves
SEATTLE — It is no secret that Zac Gallen was one of the best pitchers in the National League in 2022. He posted a 2.54 ERA, which ranked fourth in the NL. His 0.91 WHIP and .185 opponent batting average…
Zac Gallen returns to form as Diamondbacks snap losing streak against Cleveland Guardians
Bolstered by a stellar outing from Zac Gallen, the Diamondbacks ended their three-game skid with a comfortable 5-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Gallen returned to form, Corbin Carroll continued his NL MVP case and Scott McGough shut the door.…
Diamondbacks on track to be well-represented in 2023 MLB All-Star Game
On May 31 at 9 a.m. Arizona time, Major League Baseball will start accepting ballots for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle. And after back-to-back seasons of sending only one player, the Diamondbacks could have as many representatives as…
‘Craziest pitch I’ve ever seen’: Inside the Zac Gallen changeup that stifled Vinnie Pasquantino
When Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen uncorked a certain 83 mph pitch on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, he looked down at his right hand, as if to say, “What did I just do?” Statcast registered the pitch as a…
Full Count: The honest truth about the 2022 Diamondbacks and what it means for 2023
For the first time since early 2020, there is a palpable buzz around the Diamondbacks. It’s not that the Diamondbacks are favored to win the NL West. Heck, the San Francisco Giants just signed Carlos Correa — the latest addition…
Full Count: Zac Gallen’s changeup is the key to him reaching a new level
In some ways, Zac Gallen was everything the Diamondbacks could have hoped for in 2022. He bounced back from an injury-plagued 2021 season with a 12-4 with a 2.54 ERA, a National League-leading 0.91 WHIP and the lowest opponent batting…
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ top 10 moments of 2022
It is uncommon for a 74-win team such as the 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks to make as many memories as they did. This is a team that finished 37 games behind the NL West division leader and 13 games out of…
200-inning man Merrill Kelly is more than an innings-eater for Diamondbacks
After his last home start of the year on Sep. 24, Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly had already thrown an impressive 189.2 innings this season. And he was hellbent on reaching 200. “It’s pretty important to me, to be honest…
Sweepers and knee-bucklers: Which Diamondbacks pitcher throws the best version of each pitch?
If you have been a baseball fan for any length of time, chances are you have heard this saying before: Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. There is some truth there. When I showed up…
Riding historic scoreless streak, Zac Gallen has shot at NL Cy Young Award
Two months ago, calling Zac Gallen an NL Cy Young Award candidate would have been like calling the Diamondbacks a Wild Card contender earlier this week. Fun to dream about, but out of touch with reality.
After struggling to the tune of a 7.31 ERA in three starts from late June to early July, Gallen had a 3.62 ERA on the season. That is more than respectable, but it wasn't the type of performance that would warrant Cy Young votes — or All-Star votes, for that matter.
When reflecting on Gallen’s first half, pitching coach Brent Strom knew there was more in the tank.
Diamondbacks notes: Christian Walker on HR Derby; Brent Strom on Zac Gallen’s first half; my All-Star ballot
The Diamondbacks finished the first half of the season on a high note Tuesday with a 6-2 win over the Giants. After 81 games, they are 37-44 and on pace for 74 wins (just one shy of the 75-win prediction…
Diagnosing a puzzling down year for Zac Gallen
In July 2019, Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen made the most fascinating trade of his tenure when he dealt highly-touted shortstop prospect Jazz Chisholm to the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen. Most fans had the same…
Examining the big trades of the Mike Hazen era
“There are rich teams, and there are poor teams. Then there’s 50 feet of crap. And then there’s us.” Those are the iconic words of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball,” discussing the state of his cash-strapped franchise…
