Team News
After frustrating start to ‘25, D-backs bust out in cathartic 9-0 rout
“I felt good,” Pfaadt said. “Felt like I was commanding pitches. I hit a weird spot there with the two walks in a row, but [catcher Jose Herrera] got me back on track, and we were able to just keep attacking and keep control of the game.”
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/diamondbacks-offense-hits-four-home-runs-in-win-over-orioles
Arizona Diamondbacks keep the good vibes rolling in series-clinching rout of Orioles
“The fact that we finally put together some really good offensive approaches with some good pitching, some solid baserunning, the defense played well,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “This is DBack baseball. This is who we are.”
Diamondbacks deliver most complete performance ‘by far’ to blow away Orioles
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/complete-game/3580138/
Ryne Nelson Awaits Opportunity to Pitch in Diamondbacks’ Rotation
“There will be a little bit of a transition if I did have to go back in the rotation. I think there would probably be a slight buildup that would have to happen. For right now, if I can get some more innings under my belt, I think I’d be ready. We’ve got a really talented starting staff as now and I would never hope for anything to happen to those guys.”
Three Takeaways From Diamondbacks’ Resurgent Series vs Orioles
Corbin Carroll’s Statcast percentiles entering today
Aaand he homered again today pic.twitter.com/fweMtnzlkY
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) April 9, 2025
Other Baseball
Pedro Martinez says family members missing after roof collapse
Blue Jays Extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ‘very, very happy’ to remain with Blue Jays
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44607220/vladimir-guerrero-jr-very-very-happy-remain-blue-jays
Seth Beer, Mark Mathias Sign With Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks
Cody Bellinger swears off chicken wings for 5 years after food poisoning at hotel
Randy slams, then walks it off for the Mariners … literally
https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/randy-arozarena-hits-grand-slam-draws-walk-off-walk-for-mariners
Anything Goes
This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-10
Lee surrendered to Grant on yesterday’s date in 1865.
This day in baseball:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/April_10
Starbucks flopped in Australia.
Starbucks may be a staple in many countries, but Aussies couldn’t care less. Since opening dozens of locations in Australia in 2000, 70% has already closed down, leaving only 23 cafes still operating in the country.
The Mayo Clinic made glow in the dark cats while trying to find a cure for AIDS.
This was mainly due to the specific protein in their bodies that was fluorescent green. They also used this protein to discover if their tests worked out or not. Glowing was a sign that the tests were successful.
Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world.
In 2016, nearly 50 billion gallons of beer was consumed worldwide.
