The Arizona Diamondbacks continued extending key players on Wednesday. After completing a five-year deal with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, the D’backs extended a key piece of their offense. They agreed to a six-year extension with All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. The deal is said to be worth $116 million. MVP Caliber Season Marte, 31, is coming […]
Read MoreJudge, Ohtani Both Deserved to Be 2024 MVP The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced its 2024 MVP voting results Thursday night. As expected, New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge is the AL winner, and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is the NL winner. Both were unanimous. Every year, the MVP […]
Read MoreStrolling 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 MoreAs Major League Baseball enters the “dog days” of August and title races begin to wrap up, the best hitters across the National League have separated themselves from the pack. The best of the best have dominated all year and will win awards for it. But of the best in the National League, who is […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 2, Phillies 1; Phillies Lead Series, 2–1 PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won a game in the National League Championship Series. And they did so in the same way 2001 ended for the Diamondbacks — a walk-off single with the bases loaded. This time, the […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 4, Dodgers 2 PHOENIX, Oct. 11 — There was another pool party at Chase Field Wednesday night. It was one of jubilation. The mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, longtime tormentors of the Arizona Diamondbacks, had fallen in yet another early October exit, thanks to a 4–2 victory by the home nine. Third-inning home runs by […]
Read MoreClayton Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of all time, but his postseason performances have not been as great as his regular season performances. Most Los Angeles Dodgers fans are excited to see Clayton Kershaw pitch, even in the postseason. But Saturday night’s playoff game saw the legendary hurler’s performance end abruptly. In fact, […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks 8, Giants 4 PHOENIX, Sep. 19 — The Arizona Diamondbacks used speed on the bases and some spectacular defense to beat the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, at Chase Field Tuesday night. Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen went up against Alex Cobb and, after giving up two early runs, Gallen settled down and let his offense […]
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