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Christian Walker speaks during World Series Media Day at the home of the Texas Rangers.

2023 World Series: Diamondbacks Reflect on Making the Fall Classic

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2023 World Series: Diamondbacks Reflect on Being There ARLINGTON, Tex. (Oct. 26) — The Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that lost 110 games two years ago, will play the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers. Only two of the Diamondbacks have played in the World Series before, third baseman Evan Longoria and reliever Ryan Thompson. […]

Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald celebrating their Wild Card series win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Diamondbacks face the Dodgers next in the NLDS.

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Diamondbacks: Relievers Continue September Momentum in Wild Card Victory over Brewers, Form Must Continue against Dodgers

Diamondbacks: Relief Pitching Key in Wild Card Victory over Brewers, Form Must Continue against Dodgers For much of the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Achilles heel was relief pitching, especially the back end. Even trading for elite closer Paul Sewald on July 31 seemed to merely be a drop in the bucket, for the Diamondbacks had […]

Ryan Thompson, a key addition to the Diamondbacks bullpen, the best in the NL for the month of September so far.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks Bullpen Has Been Tops in the NL in September

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Arizona Diamondbacks: The NL’s Best Bullpen in September For several years, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ most glaring weakness has been relief pitching. While improved in 2023, they still were in the bottom ten in the majors and bottom five in the NL for most of the season. September, however, has been a different story, as the […]