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 […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 4, Rockies 3 PHOENIX (Aug. 13) — Jake McCarthy slapped a two-out, two-strike, two-run opposite-field single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a walk-off victory over the Colorado Rockies Tuesday night. McCarthy’s heroics took a much-deserved victory away from Rockies starter Austin Gomber. Gomber scattered six hits over six […]
Read MoreRangers 6, Diamondbacks 1 ARLINGTON, Tex. (May 28) — The Texas Rangers completed their mini two-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, beating them, 6–1, on Wednesday afternoon. A big home run by Corey Seager was the difference maker in this one, as it helped extend the Rangers’ winning streak to three. They have the chance […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 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 […]
Read MoreCarroll, Henderson Unanimously Win NL & AL Rookie of the Year Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Baltimore Orioles third baseman/shortstop Gunnar Henderson were announced as NL and AL Rookie of the Year, respectively, Monday night. Both were unanimous choices, the 26th and 27th players to do so. This was the fifth time since the […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 7, Giants 1 — Corbin Carroll Joins 25-50 Club PHOENIX, Sep. 20 — Cesar Cedeño. Joe Morgan. Ryne Sandberg. Rickey Henderson. Eric Davis. Barry Bonds. Hanley Ramirez. Ronald Acuña Jr, and now Corbin Carroll. Carroll went 4-for-5 with a homer, an RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases as the Arizona Diamondbacks thumped […]
Read MoreOrioles 8, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, Sep. 2 — The Baltimore Orioles used a four-run sixth inning, along with timely hitting and aggressive baserunning, to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 8–4, Sunday afternoon at Chase Field. In an important series for both teams as the Orioles won two of three to keep the AL East lead. Orioles […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 3, Reds 2 PHOENIX, August 24 — Arizona Diamondbacks get late inning heroics in in a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night. It was their fifth win in a row and eighth of their last ten. Merrill Kelly and Brandon Williamson were locked in a pitcher’s duel, but a two-run home run […]
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