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Dominic Fletcher of the Diamondbacks sprinting around the bases against the Giants.

Fletcher, Gallen Convincingly Lead Diamondbacks Past Giants

Diamondbacks 7, Giants 2 PHOENIX, May 13 — Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Dominic Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, five RBI, and a spectacular run-saving catch on a full sprint, leading his team to a 7–2 victory over the San Francisco Giants Saturday night. “It was Dom tonight,” manager Torey Lovullo said. […]

Evan Longoria of the Diamondbacks chatting with Wilmer Flores of the Giants prior to a game between the two teams.

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Diamondbacks vs Giants Pregame — Zac Gallen vs Anthony DeSclafani

Diamondbacks vs Giants Pregame — May 13, 2023 PHOENIX, May 13 — It is Game Three of a four-game set between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting San Francisco Giants, which is the ninth game of a ten-game homestand for the Diamondbacks. For the Giants, this is the only stop on their road trip. […]

Alex Cobb of the Giants throwing a pitch against the Diamondbacks.

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Alex Cobb Has a Masterful Outing as Giants Beat Diamondbacks

Giants 6, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX, May 11 —The San Francisco Giants took care of business in the first game of a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 6–2 victory. Alex Cobb and his masterful pitching, along with Casey Schmitt’s two-run home run, set the tone. It was a pleasant 88-degree first-pitch temperature at […]

Wilmer Flores of the Giants sliding into second against the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks host the Giants after dropping two of three to the Marlins.

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Diamondbacks Report: Drop Two of Three to Marlins; Four with Giants Next

Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Report: Drop Two to Marlins, Giants Next PHOENIX, May 11 — The Arizona Diamondbacks (20–17), second place in the NL West and 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers after dropping two of three to the Miami Marlins, have the opportunity to gain ground in a four-game home series with the San Francisco Giants […]

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Rangers Designate Ian Kennedy for Assignment

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have designated right-hander Ian Kennedy for assignment. The announcement came on Thursday afternoon. Taking his spot on the roster will be lefty John King, who was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Kennedy returned to the Rangers on a minor league deal and cracked the Opening Day roster. Since then, he has struggled. […]

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Justin Steele’s Strong Performance

Justin Steele seems to have figured things out in his strong start for the Chicago Cubs. The starting pitcher has a perfect record of 6–0 with a 1.82 ERA in 49 1/3 innings. Going back to last season, he is cumulatively 7–1 in 15 outings with an overall ERA of 1.77. The 27-year old is […]

Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks spits after striking out against the Marlins

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Marlins Continue to Frustrate Diamondbacks, Rally for Victory

Marlins 5, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, May 10 — The Miami Marlins, who took two of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks at home last month, repeated the feat on the road Wednesday afternoon. Right fielder Jesus Sanchez went 2-for-4, including a back-breaking three-run home run off Merrill Kelly, and added a crucial ninth-inning double that led […]

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Kenley Jansen Joins 400 Save Club

Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen became the seventh member of the 400 save club with his save in the Red Sox’ win over his former club, the Atlanta Braves. Jansen, the long-time closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, worked the ninth inning allowing a double to Eddie Rosario and struck out Travis d’Arnaud to […]