[SI] Diamondbacks blitz Grove to secure series win over Dodgers
“On a Sunday, day games, last game of the series, you really try and come out and make statements early that ensures that you’re ready to play a baseball game. I thought we did a really good job of that” said D-backs supervisor Torey Lovullo. “Despite falling back 1-0, we came out, we played engaged baseball. We had a lot of quality at-bats, hustle plays, taken bases, and good defensive plays. I believed it was an actually good win for us today.
[AZC] In dominant series win, Diamondbacks turn the script versus the Dodgers
“We went out and we put a lot of pressure on their starting pitcher,” supervisor Torey Lovullo said. “I’m a firm believer in momentum and once that tide starts, we’ve gotta be ready to take advantage of that. And we did that today.”
[AZS]Diamondbacks slot Drey Jameson into beginning rotation following Zach Davies injury
“It will be a great opportunity for him to get back to where I think he is most comfortable and most happy,” Lovullo said.
In 8.2 innings pitched out of the bullpen this this season, Jameson gave up 2 made runs for a 2.16 PERIOD. He contended for a rotation area in spring training, however Ryne Nelson made the No. 5 area. The D-backs will count on 2 novice beginners for the foreseeable future.
[MLBTR] Diamondbacks location Zach Davies on 15 day IL, choose Peter Soloman
Solomon’s promo might be a tip to Arizona’s intents, as while Solomon is a starter himself, his unstable lead to the minors may recommend that he’s fit to a relief function at the MLB level. The Diamondbacks may move Jameson to the rotation and after that usage Solomon in Jameson’s function as a multi-inning reducer (albeit in lower-leverage scenarios).
[ESPN] Diamondbacks acquire RHP Jose Ruiz from White Sox
Ruiz, 28, was designated for task Friday after permitting 9 operate on 8 hits in 4 relief looks this season, his 6th with the White Sox.
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[MLB] Oneil Cruz fractures ankle on accident, benches clear around him
The injury took place in the bottom of the 6th when Cruz tried to score from 3rd on Ke’Bryan Hayes’ weakly strike grounder right at Chicago’s Yoán Moncada. Cruz hustled down the line however didn’t begin to move till he was numerous feet from home, triggering him to awkwardly barrel into Zavala, who jumped to get Moncada’s toss and attempted to keep a moving lane. Cruz’s left leg bent awkwardly as he was up to the ground, and he immediately squirmed in discomfort.
[ESPN] Rays enhance to 8-0, extending MLB’s finest start in twenty years
“When you’re winning games like this, a lot of things got to be going well,” Tampa Bay supervisor Kevin Cash said. “So, I think we’re all pretty impressed with every facet out there.”
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