A common saying is that a division cannot be won in the first month, but it certainly can be lost. Even though there is a strong emphasis on the last two weeks of the season, the games in the standings count just as much in April as they do in September. With some uncertainty surrounding the ballclub, some games will matter more for the Wrigley Nine. Therefore, let’s look at … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season
Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth, Sign 32-Year-Old Veteran
Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The 32-year-old will earn $1.5 million in base salary in 2024 with a $500,000 buyout on a mutual options for 2025. Outfielder Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract that includes a mutual option for … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth, Sign 32-Year-Old Veteran
Two-Time World Series Champion Outfielder Signs with Diamondbacks
Two-time All-Star and World Series champion outfielder Joc Pederson hit the free agent market after playing the past two seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He’s played for a total of four teams within his ten seasons in the majors. He was an asset in helping the Dodgers win the World Series in 2020, and the Braves in 2021. Now, according to MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert, Joc … [Read more...] about Two-Time World Series Champion Outfielder Signs with Diamondbacks
This 2023 All-Star Just Re-Signed with the Diamondbacks
2023 was a huge season for left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The former Toronto Blue Jay was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2022 offseason. With Arizona, Gurriel Jr. had one of his best statistical seasons, earning his first All-Star nod. By October, Lourdes and his teammates rallied together and advanced to the World Series. That was the Diamondbacks’ first … [Read more...] about This 2023 All-Star Just Re-Signed with the Diamondbacks
The 2001 World Series Was a Historic One for Arizona
Four years after their inaugural season, the Arizona Diamondbacks would turn themselves into a contender. As they would head to the 2001 World Series, their first in franchise history. This happened to be their first franchise appearance. Arizona had a mighty opponent during the World Series, three-time defending champs, the New York Yankees. Both teams battled it out, and it … [Read more...] about The 2001 World Series Was a Historic One for Arizona