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Slade Cecconi, Diamondbacks earn 5-3 victory over the Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Slade Cecconi held the San Francisco Giants to two runs in six innings in his 2024 debut, and Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the sixth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory Sunday. Cecconi (1-0) started in...
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly scratched with shoulder injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly, a standout performer during the 2023 postseason, was scratched from his scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday with an injury to his pitching shoulder. Kelly underwent an MRI in San Francisco...
Nico Hoerner's tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings
PHOENIX (AP) — Nico Hoerner scored the tying run from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, then delivered the go-ahead single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Monday night. “His baserunning play in the ninth was...
Cubs rookie Michael Busch homers in 5th consecutive game to equal club record
PHOENIX (AP) — Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch homered for the fifth straight game Monday night, matching a franchise record. Busch led off the second inning with his sixth home run of the season, a 419-foot drive to center field on an 0-2 pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks starter...
Carroll, Grichuk homer as D-backs beat Rockies 3-2 behind Kelly for manager Lovullo's 500th win
DENVER (AP) — Corbin Carroll homered on the second pitch of the game, Merrill Kelly tossed six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave manager Torey Lovullo his 500th career victory with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Lovullo, who is in his eighth...
Judge hits first home run of season, Yanks beat D-Backs 6-5 in 11 innings for opening 6-1 road trip
PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his first home run of the season and added an RBI double in a two-run 11th inning, boosting the New York Yankees over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Wednesday to complete an opening 6-1 road trip. “Everyone knows 99 is our captain — we go where...
Alek Thomas hits 3-run homer, Merrill Kelly superb on mound, D-backs beat Rockies 7-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Alek Thomas hit a three-run homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Friday night. Thomas had his big moment in the sixth, connecting on a slider up in the zone from Jake Bird, launching it deep...
Soft free agent market helps D-backs find angle to land Jordan Montgomery on $25M, 1-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't believe they were in a lofty enough financial stratosphere to chase a free agent the caliber of left-hander Jordan Montgomery. A soft market this offseason changed their mind. Montgomery and the D-backs finalized their...
Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night...
National League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...
