Arizona Diamondbacks star Christian Walker is among the top free agents available this winter and insiders say at least six teams plan to aggressively pursue him. Coming out of general manager meetings last week, Walker emerged as one of the top free agent hitters not named Pete Alonso or Juan Soto. The three-time reigning Gold Glove winner has long been one of the best … [Read more...] about Six Teams Aggressively Pursuing Diamondbacks First Baseman
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Is Chase Field a hitter’s park again?
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images After a few years of neutrality, 2024 saw a sharp spike This was initiated by the Dodgers winning the Silver Slugger team award yesterday. It seemed weird, considering the D-backs scored 44 more runs then their divisional rivals. But in the discussion on Reddit, it was suggested this was simply because Arizona played in a much … [Read more...] about Is Chase Field a hitter’s park again?
Diamondbacks Hire Brian Kaplan As Pitching Coach
The Diamondbacks announced that they have hired Brian Kaplan to be their new pitching coach. He will replace Brent Strom, who had been in that role for the previous three seasons. It was reported last month that the club would not be bringing the 76-year-old Strom back. Kaplan has been with the Phillies since 2019. He spent his first three years with that club as integrative … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Hire Brian Kaplan As Pitching Coach
D-backs GM Mike Hazen expects payroll to remain competitive; believes club is moving forward
The Arizona Diamondbacks have the building blocks to remain a competitive team in 2025, and general manager Mike Hazen said the front office has the resources to continue pushing forward. Hazen said he expects the payroll to be similar to that of 2024, when Arizona broke its franchise record at $173 million. The D-backs won five more games than in 2023 and produced more runs … [Read more...] about D-backs GM Mike Hazen expects payroll to remain competitive; believes club is moving forward
D-backs pitching coach Brian Kaplan brings unique background, emphasizes health and performance
PHOENIX — New Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Brian Kaplan brings a unique perspective to the position, one the club found attractive. Kaplan is the first D-backs pitching coach who did not pitch in MLB since Bryan Price (2006-09). He made his mark on the game from the training side, co-founding the popular Cressey Sports Performance center in Florida used by many major … [Read more...] about D-backs pitching coach Brian Kaplan brings unique background, emphasizes health and performance