Latest Jordan Montgomery News

Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says

Nov. 02, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Left-hander Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million option with the Arizona Diamondbacks while the team exercised options to retain third baseman Eugenio Suárez and right-hander Merrill Kelly for 2025, a person familiar with the decisions told The Associated Press. ...

Diamondbacks to part ways with pitching coach Brent Strom and 2 others after missing playoffs

Oct. 03, 2024 21:41 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their coaching staff after falling just short of the playoffs. The team confirmed Thursday that pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson and bullpen coach Mike Fetters will not return in those roles next...

D-backs owner Kendrick says he's responsible for signing underperforming pitcher Jordan Montgomery

Oct. 01, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Diamondbacks owner Tom Kendrick said he is the person responsible for signing pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who underperformed this season after joining Arizona on a hefty free agent contract. The defending National League champion Diamondbacks missed the playoffs after...

Alvarez hits 2 3-run homers to back strong start by Valdez as Astros rout Arizona 8-0

Sep. 06, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit two three-run homers and Framber Valdez pitched seven innings in the Houston Astros' 8-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The AL West leaders got back on track after being swept in a three-game series at Cincinnati. ...

Giants' Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal

Sep. 05, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman's bet on himself paid off. After agreeing to a deal with San Francisco during spring training that allowed him to opt out after one season, the Giants third baseman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract for 2025-30. ...