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Drey Jameson Rehab Progressing

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson told Sport Relay that his rehab is “going good.” Jameson has been recovering from Tommy John Surgery since last September. Prior to his injury, Jameson was a reliable reliever out of the Diamondbacks’ bullpen for manager Torey Lovullo. First Round Pick Drey Jameson was drafted out of Ball State University […]

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Jake McCarthy Has Been Raking for Diamondbacks

Strolling among the Arizona Diamondback’s practice fields at Salt River Fields in 2023, Sport Relay editor  Evan Thompson looks over at two young players interacting with fans. Corbin Carroll and Jake McCarthy sign for some kids. Thompson remarks “Everyone knows about Corbin, but McCarthy is going to be a superstar.” McCarthy has started showing what […]

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Diamondbacks Acquire Dylan Floro From Nationals
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Diamondbacks Acquire Dylan Floro From Nationals

Dylan Floro won’t have to go far after being traded from the Washington Nationals to the Arizona Diamondbacks while the Nats were in Arizona for a three-game series. Floro will have to walk to the other clubhouse at Chase Field. In return, the Dbacks are sending minor league third baseman Andres Chaparro to Washington DC. […]

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Marlins Trade AJ Puk to Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday that they have acquired Miami Marlins left-hander AJ Puk in exchange for minor league infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and center fielder Andrew Pintar. Puk started the season struggling in the Marlins rotation, but has been lights out since moving to the bullpen with a 2.08 ERA in over […]

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Dodgers Agree to Contract Extension with Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t finished spending yet. After an offseason where they spent almost $1 billion in free agency, most notably Shohei Ohtani, the team has extended All-Star catcher Will Smith to a 10 year, $140 million deal. The new contract buys out his last year of arbitration and keeps him in Dodger Blue […]

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Diamondbacks Add Outfielder Randal Grichuk

The defending National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have found their right-handed hitter in former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk. He signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with a mutual option. Grichuk started last season with the Colorado Rockies where he hit .308 with eight home runs in before being traded to the Los […]

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Diamondbacks to Add Joc Pederson

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, the National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have signed former San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson. The Diamondbacks have been aggressive this offseason, already having signed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, re-signing Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and trading for Eugenio Suarez. Pederson is expected to be a full-time designated […]

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Royals Keep Busy Offseason Going, Add Hunter Renfroe

Hunter Renfroe Signs with Royals The Kansas City Royals continued their busy offseason following a disastrous 2023 season by signing former Los Angeles Angels slugger Hunter Renfroe to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. The deal includes a player option for the 2525 season. He joins new signees Will Smith and Michael Wacha at Kaufman Stadium. […]

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