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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly during Game Two of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers

2023 World Series: Merrill Kelly Delivers All-time Great Counterpunch Performance in Game Two

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2023 World Series: Merrill Kelly Delivers All-time Counterpunch in Game Two ARLINGTON, Tex. (Oct. 28) — The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a gut-punch of a loss in Game One of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers, but there was a sense of calm over the team, given that Merrill Kelly was starting Game Two. […]

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

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.

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 […]