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Josh Rojas and Geraldo Perdomo exchanging high-fives in the Diamondbacks victory over the Dodgers

Diamondbacks Belt 16 Hits, Trounce Dodgers in Easter Hit Parade

Diamondbacks 11, Dodgers 6 PHOENIX, Apr. 9 — Every Arizona Diamondbacks starter notched at least one hit, belting 16 total in an 11–6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Easter Sunday afternoon. Josh Rojas went 3-for-5 with two runs out of the leadoff spot in the victory. The Dodgers opened the scoring in the top […]

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How the Utility Player Role has Changed in Today’s Game

General Baseball

The utility player has changed in major league baseball since the 1980’s and even the 1970’s, but nothing has been as dramatic as what we have seen over the past five to seven years. With the way the game has transformed recently, baseball’s latest emphasis is to have more pitchers on the roster. Teams find […]

Corbin Carroll of the Diamondbacks congratulating teammate Evan Longoria after his home run against the Dodgers. Carroll was right about to hit a home run himself.

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Diamondbacks Rally against Kershaw, Defeat Dodgers

Diamondbacks 6, Dodgers 3 PHOENIX, Apr. 7 — Evan Longoria and Corbin Carroll hit back-to-back home runs off Clayton Kershaw to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a lead they never relinquished as they downed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6–3, Friday night in Phoenix. Longoria went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI, and two runs […]

Christian Walker of the Diamondbacks bats against the Dodgers

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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pregame — Madison Bumgarner vs. Clayton Kershaw

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pregame Notes — April 7, 2023 PHOENIX, Apr. 7 — It’s Game Two of a four-game set between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers. Thursday night, the Dodgers prevailed, 5–2. Prior to Friday’s game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts both spoke with the press. Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks […]

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Jake Odorizzi to Miss 2023 Season

Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers right-hander Jake Odorizzi will miss the remainder of the 2023 season after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder. Rangers general manager Chris Young broke the news to reporters prior to Friday afternoon’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This is an unfortunate development, both to the club and Odorizzi. One of […]

James Outman of the Dodgers signals to the dugout after an RBI single against the Diamondbacks

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Missed Opportunities Doom Diamondbacks against Dodgers

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX, Apr. 6 — Two failed double play attempts and a missed opportunity to tie the game in the seventh doomed the Arizona Diamondbacks, who fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in their home opener Thursday night, 5–2. Freddie Freeman went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, an RBI, and two […]

The Diamondbacks and Dodgers line up for the National Anthem after pregame festivities.

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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pregame — Merrill Kelly vs. Dustin May

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pregame — April 6, 2023 PHOENIX, Apr. 6 — It’s the Diamondbacks‘ home opener and, as often happens when playing against the Dodgers, the game is officially a sellout. Prior to the game, both managers spoke with the press. Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager Home openers, despite not being on the actual Opening […]

Where Are They Now? Cleveland’s Influence On Other Clubs

The Cleveland Guardians have quite an influence on 28 of the other 29 Major League teams this season. Only the Texas Rangers do not have a former Cleveland player, coach or executive on their 40-man roster or staff. Three teams have general managers and nine have managers who once earned a paycheck in Cleveland. There […]