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Joe Mantiply Perseveres, Is Now an All-Star PHOENIX, July 10 — It began with the birth of his second daughter and continued to his first Opening Day on a major league roster. And it didn’t stop there — first major league win. First major league save. And now…his first All-Star appearance. The magical year of 2022 continued for Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Joe … [Read more...] about Joe Mantiply, a Great Example of Perseverance, Is Now an All-Star

Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 2 PHOENIX, July 9 — Josh Rojas went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9–2 victory over the Colorado Rockies Saturday afternoon in Phoenix. Madison Bumgarner scattered six hits over seven innings to hold the Rockies at bay. The Rockies struck first, with designated hitter Kris Bryant — the second batter of the … [Read more...] about Rojas, Bumgarner Lead Diamondbacks to Big Win over Rockies

Buddy Kennedy Had a Debut Weekend for the Ages Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Buddy Kennedy made his major league debut Friday, June 17 against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field in Phoenix. No major league player will ever forget his debut weekend, but for Kennedy, it was one that was almost out of a Disney movie. On Friday, this reporter’s phone buzzed on the way to clubhouse … [Read more...] about Buddy Kennedy Had a Debut Weekend He Will Never Forget

Giants 7, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, July 6 — Riding a two-run game-tying pinch-homer in the top of the eighth by Darin Ruf and a three-run ninth, capped by a two-run double by Austin Slater, the San Francisco Giants rallied from a 4–0 deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7–5, Wednesday evening. The victory allowed the Giants to avoid a three-game sweep. It also wiped out a … [Read more...] about Giants Rally, Avoid Being Swept by Diamondbacks

Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 3 PHOENIX, July 7 — Twice the Arizona Diamondbacks fell behind to the Colorado Rockies before tying the game again. However, the third time was the charm for the Rockies, as they hung on to defeat the Diamondbacks, 4–3, in front of a snoozing Thursday night crowd of 11,727 at Chase Field. The Rockies knocked Dallas Keuchel around in the first inning a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Bow Late to Rockies