Latest Joc Pederson 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. ...

Pederson hits an early homer as the Diamondbacks blank the Brewers 5-0

Sep. 21, 2024 23:36 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joc Pederson, Jose Herrera and Ketel Marte homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Saturday night to maintain their position in the NL wild-card standings. Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (5-0) struck out six while pitching...

Judge is awesome. So is Ohtani. But it's the balanced Diamondbacks who have MLB's best offense

Sep. 16, 2024 11:41 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Judge is mashing homers at an astounding pace for the New York Yankees. Shohei Ohtani provides the same type of thump for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But it’s the Arizona Diamondbacks who have the best offense in the big leagues — by quite a bit. ...

Walker hits 2 homers, Gallen dominates on mound and the D-backs beat the Rangers 6-0

Sep. 11, 2024 01:22 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a pair of homers, Zac Gallen threw five dominant innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Tuesday night. Arizona (81-64) is a half-game behind San Diego (82-64) for the top NL wild card, and the Braves and Mets (both...