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Three former Diamondbacks reunited with the Astros in 2025
Photo: Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Bottom Photo: HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 30: Cooper Hummel #16 of the Houston Astros celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during a game against the Washington Nationals at Daikin Park on July 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images

Trio of Former Diamondbacks Reunites in Houston with the Astros

Trio of Former Diamondbacks Reunites with Astros HOUSTON — Although changing teams is part of baseball, as Free Agency and especially the Trade Deadline reminds us of every season — it’s never “good bye.” It’s “I’ll see you later.” One example is happening with the Houston Astros, as a trio of former Arizona Diamondbacks has […]

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Luis Severino of the Athletics pitching to the Astros
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Athletics Top Astros as Severino Dominates, Cortes Has Night of Firsts

Athletics 5, Astros 2 HOUSTON (July 24) — Luis Severino allowed two runs across seven innings, taking a shutout into the seventh, as the Athletics downed the first-place Houston Astros, 5–2, in a game that was not as close as the score. Severino only allowed four hits while striking out eight and walking none. The […]

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Rangers Take Series Lead Against Astros

Rangers 5, Astros 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 17) — The Texas Rangers redeemed themselves after Friday night’s loss by beating the Houston Astros, 5–1, on Saturday. They were lifted to victory in this one thanks to home run performances by Joc Pederson and Wyatt Langford. The Rangers will go for a crucial series win over […]

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Rangers Collapse against Astros

Astros 6, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 16) — The Texas Rangers’ six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday, when they fell to the Houston Astros, 6–2 in front of a crowd of 33,035. The Astros’ big hit of the evening was a three-run home run by Christian Walker in the seventh. The […]

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Diamondbacks Trade for Josh Naylor

With Gold Glove-winning first baseman Christian Walker signing with the Houston Astros, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded with the Cleveland Guardians for Josh Naylor. Former top pitching prospect Slade Cecconi is headed to Cleveland along with a Competitive B draft Pick, according to Jeff Passan. Strong Power Bat Originally drafted 12th overall in 2015 by the […]

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Josh Bell Traded to Arizona, Miami Firesale Continues
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Josh Bell Traded to Arizona, Miami Firesale Continues

First baseman Josh Bell lands with the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday afternoon for cash considerations. Bell, a switch-hitting first baseman, continues the firesale by the second-to-last Miami Marlins in the National League. The Diamondbacks, whose first baseman Christian Walker is battling oblique tightness, acquired the 31-year-old as cover for their star. […]

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Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks throwing a pitch against the Rockies
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Rockies Fall to Kelly, Diamondbacks as Big Hit Eludes Them

Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 9 — Once again, Merrill Kelly was a puzzle the Colorado Rockies could not solve, pitching his Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3–2 victory Tuesday night. Kelly held the Rockies to two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out four across six innings. “Kelly’s got good stuff,” Rockies […]

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Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both won a Gold Glove award for 2023.
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Two Diamondbacks, Two Padres, Three Cubs, and a Rookie Earn NL Gold Gloves

Two Diamondbacks, Two Padres, Three Cubs Earn NL Gold Gloves The Rawlings Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday night. In the National League, three Chicago Cubs, two Arizona Diamondbacks, and two San Diego Padres were among the winners, as was a rookie. In addition, the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates had one player […]

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