Jake Lamb To Seek Second Opinion On Shoulder

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) will meet with Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his sprained left shoulder. The injury is similar to the one he suffered on the same shoulder earlier this season. The sprained AC joint kept him on the shelf for six weeks earlier this year. The Diamondbacks […...

Paul Goldschmidt Smashes Home Run Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run on Sunday. Goldschmidt opened the scoring in the first inning against Padres lefty Joey Lucchesi. Goldschmidt has hit lefties extremely well this year, slugging .632 with a 1.054 OPS against them. After an early season scare, Goldschmidt has returned to form and […...

Brad Boxberger Bounces Back To Record 25th Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his 25th save of the season on Sunday, striking out two batters over a clean inning of work. It was a good bounce-back effort for Boxberger, who was blown up for three runs in his last appearance. He now carries a 3.49 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season and […...

David Peralta Not Expected To Miss Time

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) will not require an MRI after leaving Sunday's game due to injury. Peralta experienced stiffness in his right shoulder Sunday morning and attempted to play through the injury before being lifted in the sixth inning. Torey Lovullo says that he was removed for precautionary reasons and that Peralta is […...

David Peralta Leaves Game With Shoulder Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta left Sunday's game early due to right shoulder tightness. Peralta was replaced by Jon Jay in the top of the sixth inning. There's been no word on the extent of the injury, but it's likely Peralta will miss some time. If he misses an extended period of time, Jay will […...

Eduardo Escobar Scores Two Runs In Arizona Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Padres. It was an excellent debut for the former Minnesota Twin, as he reached base three times and played a big role in the blowout victory. Escobar will be the Diamondbacks everyday […...

Jon Jay Drives In Three Runs Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay went 3-for-6 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Padres. Jay's two-run double broke an eighth-inning tie and would eventually be the game-winning runs. Jay has lost significant playing time since Steven Souza Jr. has come off the disabled list, and will continue […...

Patrick Corbin Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings against the Padres on Saturday. Despite the high strikeout total, it was a disappointing outing for Corbin, who wasn't able to keep the light-hitting Padres in check. He now carries a solid 3.26 ERA […...

Nick Ahmed Crushes First Career Grand Slam

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a double and a grand slam in Thursday's loss to the Cubs. It was Ahmed's 13th home run of the season and first grand slam of his career. Thanks to off-season wing adjustments, the former light-hitting Ahmed now ranks seventh among all shortstops in home runs. His […...

Zack Godley Labors Through Thursday Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley did not factor into Thursday's decision, giving up four earned runs on seven hits and one walk over 5 2/3 innings against the Cubs. Despite the pedestrian effort, Godley was in line for the win until Brad Boxberger blew a two-run lead. His ERA and WHIP now sit at 4.73 […...

Brad Boxberger Blows Fifth Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger (1-4) blew his fifth save of the season on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and one walk over one-third of an inning against the Cubs. Boxberger was tasked with protecting a 6-4 lead in the ninth and proceeded to give up a two-run home run to Javier […...

Jake Lamb Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will be out of the lineup on Wednesday. It's not a big surprise that Lamb will take a seat, as the Cubs will have lefty Jon Lester on the mound. Chris Owings will slot in at third base, but is a low end option in daily leagues. Expect Lamb […...

Steven Souza Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Cubs. Souza also reached base after being hit by a pitch. Souza has been on fire of late, collecting three hits in two of his last three games. The hot streak has raised his […...

Clay Buchholz Strong In Return From Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Clay Buchholz (oblique) pitched well Tuesday, giving up just one run on six hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings against the Cubs. Buchholz struck out five in his return from the DL. He now carries a 2.38 ERA through eight starts this season to go along with an excellent 36:9 […...

Paul Goldschmidt Smashes Solo HR Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Cubs. The home run broke a mini-slump for Goldschmidt, who hadn't collected an extra-base hit in seven games prior to Monday's contest. Goldy now leads Arizona with 22 home runs and 53 RBI after his slow start […...

Patrick Corbin Picks Up Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (7-4) earned the victory Monday night, going seven strong innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out nine. It was a solid bounce-back performance from Corbin, who surrendered four runs in his last start. Corbin continues to post one of the best strikeout-to-walk ratios in the […...

Nick Ahmed Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. Ahmed's offseason adjustments to his swing have paid off in the power department, as his 37 extra base hits places him sixth among qualified shortstops. However, his .231 average makes it difficult for […...

Zack Greinke Dominates Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (11-5) was outstanding Sunday afternoon, giving up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out 13 over eight innings against the Rockies. The effort was Greinke's second consecutive gem, which has lowered his season ERA to 3.05. Since June 23rd, Greinke has surrendered just four runs in […...

Jon Jay Provides Sole Offense For Diamondbacks Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jon Jay went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Braves. After sitting out Saturday's game, Jay started in right field with Steven Souza Jr. hitting the bench. Neither Jay, Souza, or David Peralta have pulled ahead of the others and will continue to rotate starts after […...

Patrick Corbin Not Sharp In Loss To Braves

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (6-4) took the loss on Sunday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings of work. Corbin was solid through two, but came apart in the third inning, giving up four runs on five hits in the frame. Corbin has now […...

Matt Koch Recalled From Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Thursday afternoon. On the heels of Shelby Miller's injury, Koch will return to the major league rotation, where he posted a 5-4 record with a 4.40 ERA. Koch could be used out of the bullpen until the All-Star break, as Miller's rotation spot is […...

Jake Lamb, David Peralta Out Of Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks regulars Jake Lamb and David Peralta will be out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Rockies. With left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound, Torey Lovullo will play the matchups and play Chris Owings at third base. Peralta will be replaced in left field by Jon Jay. Jay will hit leadoff […...

Patrick Corbin Fails To Pitch Five Innings Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin did not factor in Tuesday's decision, giving up two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings. It was the first time all season that Corbin has failed to complete five innings, and the first time since May 19th that he walked more […...

David Peralta Smacks 16th Home Run Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies. Peralta delivered a clutch homer in the seventh inning that put Arizona ahead 4-2. Peralta is now one HR shy of his career high. Peralta hit leadoff while Jon Jay rode the bench. Since Steven Souza Jr. […...

Zack Godley's Start Pushed To Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley will have his scheduled start pushed back to Friday, following a relief appearance in Sunday's extra-inning game against the Padres. Robbie Ray will have his start moved up to pitch on regular rest. The move is a blessing for Godley who now avoids a start in Colorado. He will now […...

Robbie Ray's Start Moved Up To Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray will have his start moved up to Thursday instead of Friday. After pitching in relief on Sunday, Zack Godley will have his start moved to Friday in order to give him an extra day of rest. Ray will have his start moved up to Thursday and pitch on regular rest, […...

Zack Greinke Fails to Complete Five Innings

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (9-5) labored through Sunday's start, lasting just 4 1/3 innings while giving up two runs on six hits and three walks. He did not factor into the decision, as the game lasted 16 innings. This was Greinke's shortest outing of the season, and only the third time in 19 starts […...

Steven Souza Jr. Hits First Home Run As A Diamondback

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 20-5 win over the Padres on Saturday night. Souza hit his first dinger in style, banging a 450-foot moon shot off the bottom of the center field scoreboard. This may be the spark Souza Jr. needed, as he has struggled […...

David Peralta Collects Five Hits On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 5-for-6 with a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 20-5 drubbing of the Padres. Peralta kicked off the offensive bonanza with an RBI infield single in the first and never looked back. The outburst bodes well for his playing time moving forward, as he will be […...

Robbie Ray Gives Up Four Runs In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray allowed four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven over 4 1/3 innings on Saturday night. Ray did not factor into the decision despite exiting the game with a 15-4 lead, as he failed to complete five innings. Ray once again struggled with home runs, allowing […...