Joe Mantiply

Christian Walker speaks during World Series Media Day at the home of the Texas Rangers.
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2023 World Series: Diamondbacks Reflect on Making the Fall Classic

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. […]

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Alek Thomas of the Diamondbacks hits a game-tying pinch-homer against the Phillies in Game Four of the 2023 NLCS
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2023 NLCS: Thomas, Moreno Rally Diamondbacks Past Phillies to Even Series

Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 5; Series Tied, 2–2 PHOENIX, Oct. 20 — A dramatic eighth-inning pinch-hit homer by Alek Thomas and RBI single by Gabriel Moreno gave the Arizona Diamondbacks three runs in the bottom of the eighth, propelling them to a come-from-behind 6–5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night and evening the best-of-seven NLCS […]

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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 […]

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Diamondbacks celebrate after clinching the playoffs despite losing to the Astros
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Astros Beat Diamondbacks, but Both Advance to Playoffs

Astros 1, Diamondbacks 0 PHOENIX, Sep. 30 — A one-out double by Jose Abreu drove in Kyle Tucker from first base, giving the Houston Astros a 1–0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday evening. With the victory, the Astros have clinched a playoff berth in the American League and still have a chance to win […]

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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

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 […]

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Brendan Rodgers of the Rockies hitting a game-tying two-run single against the Diamondbacks
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Late Four-run Outburst Rallies Rockies Past Diamondbacks

Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 4 DENVER, Aug 14 — Diamondbacks fans are calling it another late-inning meltdown; Rockies fans are calling it a dramatic comeback. Either way, a four-run rally in the bottom of the eighth propelled the Colorado Rockies to a 6–4 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night in an NL West clash. […]

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Diamondbacks players warm up prior to their game against the Cardinals
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Diamondbacks at Cardinals Pregame — Drey Jameson vs. Jordan Montgomery

Diamondbacks at Cardinals Pregame — April 18, 2023 ST. LOUIS, Apr. 18 — It’s Game Two of a three-game set between the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals, which is also the fifth game of a six-game road trip for the Diamondbacks. Prior to the game, manager Torey Lovullo met with the media on hand. […]

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Diamondbacks warming up before game with Cardinals
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Diamondbacks at Cardinals Pregame — Merrill Kelly vs. Jack Flaherty

Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Pregame — April 17, 2023 Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager Injury Updates Ketel Marte is back in the lineup. Manager Torey Lovullo said he’s “feeling fine.” Joe Mantiply threw two innings last night in Amarillo and is now in St. Louis on the taxi squad. Kyle Lewis is “feeling much better,” although Lovullo […]

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