Relief pitcher Scott McGough has entered free agency after a $4 million mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 2025 was declined. The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro first reported the D-backs declined the option, which included a $750,000 buyout. The 35-year-old enters free agency after making 89 appearances for the Diamondbacks over the past two seasons with a 5.59 … [Read more...] about Scott McGough enters free agency after mutual option with Diamondbacks declined
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Ketel Marte named finalist for Silver Slugger, Diamondbacks nominated for team award
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was named a finalist for a Silver Slugger award, which honors the best offensive player at each position in each league. He is up against fellow National League second basemen Luis Garcia Jr. of the Washington Nationals and Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds. The D-backs, meanwhile, were named one of two Offensive Team of the … [Read more...] about Ketel Marte named finalist for Silver Slugger, Diamondbacks nominated for team award
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Who Should Close for the Diamondbacks?
AJ Puk | Photo by Chris Arjoon/Getty Images I’m not sure the Diamondbacks need a closer because it’s more important to reliably pitch well in high leverage situations. I’ll call the high leverage pitcher the muscler/fireman. After the muscler/fireman is chosen, then the closer can be chosen. So, the revised questions are, “Who should be the muscler?, and “Who should be … [Read more...] about Who Should Close for the Diamondbacks?
SnakeBytes 11/5: Election Day
NorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWORK Go out and vote! Then come back and check out these links. Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks claim ASU product Seth Martinez off waivers by Kevin Zimmerman [Arizona Sports] Ketel Marte named finalist for Silver Slugger, Diamondbacks nominated for team award by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] Christian Walker Receives $21M Qualifying Offer … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 11/5: Election Day