Ever since the club dealt superstar slugger Paul Goldschmidt to the Cardinals prior to the 2019 season, the Diamondbacks have been relying on Christian Walker to pick up the slack at first base. In his first three seasons as a regular, Walker was somewhat uneven as he posted roughly league average numbers with the bat overall (103 wRC+) thanks to decent but unimpressive … [Read more...] about Poll: Christian Walker And The Qualifying Offer
Eight Players Elect Free Agency
As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Eight Players Elect Free Agency
Offseason Outlook: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks fell just short of the playoffs, as arguably the league's best-hitting team was let down by subpar pitching. Fixing the pitching will be a priority, but Arizona will also have to fill what could be several prominent holes in the lineup. Guaranteed Contracts Corbin Carroll, OF: $102MM through 2030 (includes $5MM buyout of $28MM club option for 2031) Eduardo … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Arizona Diamondbacks
Mark Melancon Joins San Diego State Coaching Staff
San Diego State announced that longtime reliever Mark Melancon has joined the school’s baseball program as the pitching development coordinator. Melancon hasn’t pitched since the 2022 season, so this new job implies that the 39-year-old has ended his playing career after 14 Major League seasons. “It’s exciting to be part of a staff that has great experience and a clear vision … [Read more...] about Mark Melancon Joins San Diego State Coaching Staff
Brent Strom Won’t Return As Diamondbacks Pitching Coach
2:57pm: USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweets that Strom, Fetters and Carlson have been fired by the Diamondbacks. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 adds that there are no other changes expected for the coaching staff and suggests the new pitching coach could be hired from outside the organization. 2:53pm: Changes are coming to the D-backs coaching staff in 2025. Pitching … [Read more...] about Brent Strom Won’t Return As Diamondbacks Pitching Coach