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Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr of the Diamondbacks stealing second against the Rockies

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Miscues Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks in Series Finale

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — With a chance to salvage a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies instead put on an Easter Parade of errors in a 5–1 loss. “It was rough today. Very, very uncharacteristic of our group, who takes a lot of pride in defense,” manager Bud […]

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Rangers Drop Series Finale to Cubs

Cubs 9, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 31) — The Texas Rangers did not find a series sweep in their baskets, as they lost to the Chicago Cubs, 9–5, on Easter Sunday. A three-run homer by Christopher Morel, plus several walks at the hand of Rangers closer Jose Leclerc in the ninth, helped the Cubs […]

Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies turning a double play against the Diamondbacks

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Big Fifth Inning Leads Rockies Past Diamondbacks for First Win of Season

Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, Mar. 30 — The Colorado Rockies rode a five-run fifth inning to a 9–4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. They clubbed 10 hits en route to the win, their first of the 2024 campaign. Austin Gomber allowed four runs on six hits, including two homers, while walking three […]

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Rangers Rout Cubs in Middle Game

Rangers 11, Cubs 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 30) — On the same night they received their 2023 World Series rings, the Texas Rangers trounced the Chicago Cubs, 11–2. The bats came to life on Saturday evening, as home runs by Adolis Garcia and Jared Walsh, plus a four-hit night by Corey Seager, sealed the 2–0 […]

Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks pitching against the Rockies

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Kelly, Diamondbacks Too Much for Rockies

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 29 — Merrill Kelly struck out eight and walked none across 6 2/3 innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7–3 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies Friday night. Kelly held the Rockies to one run on three hits, with the lone run coming on a home run by […]

Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks diving into home against the Rockies

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Diamondbacks Trounce Rockies after Record-breaking Third Inning

Diamondbacks 16, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 28 — The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-breaking third inning to a 16–1 blowout victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies Thursday evening. Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland had a nightmare of an outing, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits while walking one and striking out two across 2 1/3 […]

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Rangers Walk-Off against Cubs in Season Opener

Rangers 4, Cubs 3 (10 innings) ARLINGTON, Tex. (Mar 28) — The Texas Rangers pulled off a thrilling victory in extra innings on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, 4–3, to open the 2024 season. After raising the banner commemorating their 2023 World Series championship, the Rangers got back to work. Home runs by Adolis Garcia […]