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The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-handed pitcher and ASU product Seth Martinez off the Houston Astros’ waivers Monday. Arizona’s 40-man roster is at 35. Martinez became a Sun Devil after he graduated from Peoria’s Sunrise Mountain High School in 2013. He set a career-high with 44 games played last season and has 111 appearances for the Astros over the past four years. The … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks claim ASU product Seth Martinez off waivers from Astros

Our World Series win is now almost old enough to rent a car. Team news [Dbacks.com] Walker wins third Gold Glove, ties Goldy in D-backs history - Whether the D-backs can compete with other offers for Walker has yet to be determined, but they certainly would love to have him back. “We have a long history with Christian Walker, way back in the day," Hazen said. "All the way back … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 11/4: “And a little blooper… Base hit!”

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images This week’s topic is competitive balance. Does the playoff system help conceal a balance problem? Does baseball need a salary cap? Or a floor? Is balance getting better or worse? Can baseball learn lessons from other sports? Makakilo: The only team that has never appeared in the World Series is the Mariners (although 5 teams have never … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Competitive Balance

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images But that was the only joy for the D-backs defense this season. First baseman Christian Walker won his third Gold Glove, having previously won in 2022 and 2023. That's the same number as the previous occupant of the position, Paul Goldschmidt, in his time with the Diamondbacks. Only Zack Greinke, with four Gold Gloves, has won more in … [Read more...] about Christian Walker wins Gold Glove