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Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Suarez's 4-hit game
Arizona Diamondbacks (38-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-59, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (6-3, 3.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.76 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -204, Rockies +168; over/under is 12 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies after Eugenio Suarez had four hits on Friday in a 14-8 win over the Rockies. Colorado has a 7-28 record at home and a 17-59 record overall. The Rockies are 6-13 in games when they hit two or more home runs. Arizona is 18-19 on the road and 38-37 overall. The Diamondbacks have the second-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .450. Saturday's game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Diamondbacks are up 3-1 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 25 RBIs for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak is 12 for 28 with a double, a triple and five home runs over the last 10 games. Geraldo Perdomo has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 49 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Suarez is 13 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .278 batting average, 5.95 ERA, outscored by three runs Diamondbacks: 7-3, .279 batting average, 4.69 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs INJURIES: Rockies: Thairo Estrada: day-to-day (hand), Ryan Feltner: 60-Day IL (back), Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow) Diamondbacks: Christian Montes De Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gabriel Moreno: 10-Day IL (hand), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kendall Graveman: 15-Day IL (hip), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Associated Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Suarez's 4-hit game
Arizona Diamondbacks (38-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-59, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (6-3, 3.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.76 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -204, Rockies +168; over/under is 12 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies after Eugenio Suarez had four hits on Friday in a 14-8 win over the Rockies. Colorado has a 7-28 record at home and a 17-59 record overall. The Rockies are 6-13 in games when they hit two or more home runs. Arizona is 18-19 on the road and 38-37 overall. The Diamondbacks have the second-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .450. Saturday's game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Diamondbacks are up 3-1 in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 25 RBIs for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak is 12 for 28 with a double, a triple and five home runs over the last 10 games. Geraldo Perdomo has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 49 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Suarez is 13 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .278 batting average, 5.95 ERA, outscored by three runs Diamondbacks: 7-3, .279 batting average, 4.69 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs INJURIES: Rockies: Thairo Estrada: day-to-day (hand), Ryan Feltner: 60-Day IL (back), Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow) Diamondbacks: Christian Montes De Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gabriel Moreno: 10-Day IL (hand), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kendall Graveman: 15-Day IL (hip), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Suarez's 4-hit game
Arizona Diamondbacks (38-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-59, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (6-3, 3.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.76 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -204, Rockies +168; over/under is 12 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies after Eugenio Suarez had four hits on Friday in a 14-8 win over the Rockies. Colorado has a 7-28 record at home and a 17-59 record overall. The Rockies are 6-13 in games when they hit two or more home runs. Arizona is 18-19 on the road and 38-37 overall. The Diamondbacks have the second-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .450. Saturday's game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Diamondbacks are up 3-1 in the season series. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 25 RBIs for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak is 12 for 28 with a double, a triple and five home runs over the last 10 games. Geraldo Perdomo has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 49 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Suarez is 13 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .278 batting average, 5.95 ERA, outscored by three runs Diamondbacks: 7-3, .279 batting average, 4.69 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs INJURIES: Rockies: Thairo Estrada: day-to-day (hand), Ryan Feltner: 60-Day IL (back), Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement Diamondbacks: Christian Montes De Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gabriel Moreno: 10-Day IL (hand), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kendall Graveman: 15-Day IL (hip), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Newsweek
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Blue Jays Predicted To Land $18 Million Pitcher In Midseason Trade
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Toronto Blue Jays have slowly but surely chased the New York Yankees down in the American League East. Through 74 games, the Blue Jays are just three games back of the division lead. They're in the perfect position to buy at the trade deadline, and acquiring a starting pitcher would be a tremendous move for them to make in the coming weeks. Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently predicted the Blue Jays would acquire Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for LHP Kendry Rojas and 2B Sam Shaw. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 15: Starter Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Padres... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 15: Starter Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2. More"The Blue Jays are focused on acquiring a starting pitcher before the trade deadline and the veteran righty would be a good fit for them," Bowden wrote. "Kelly, 36, is 6-3 with a 3.41 ERA over 15 starts and will be eligible for free agency at season's end. "He went to high school and college in Arizona and would like to finish his career as a Diamondback. However, if the D-Backs fall out of the National League wild-card race, perhaps they'd trade him as a rental for two solid prospects and then look to re-sign him in the offseason." With Corbin Burnes on the shelf for the season, the Diamondbacks appear to be sellers. Kelly has been one of their more consistent pitchers this season, though he does come with some risk. With Kelly aging and entering free agency at the end of the season, this would seemingly be a rental deal for the Blue Jays. Still, the proposed trade makes Toronto better right now and it would help the team chase the Yankees in the division. More MLB: Surging NL Club Tabbed Favorites In Rafael Devers Trade Sweepstakes


Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Padres aim to break 3-game slide, take on the Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres (38-31, third in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (36-34, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Pivetta (6-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 79 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (6-2, 3.18 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -133, Padres +112; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres are looking to break their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona has a 36-34 record overall and a 20-17 record at home. The Diamondbacks are 26-8 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. San Diego is 38-31 overall and 17-19 on the road. The Padres have a 20-6 record in games when they did not give up a home run. The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Naylor has 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 48 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Corbin Carroll is 10 for 37 with a double, two triples and four home runs over the last 10 games. Manny Machado has 19 doubles and 10 home runs for the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 10 for 36 with two doubles over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 7-3, .252 batting average, 4.50 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Padres: 3-7, .243 batting average, 3.66 ERA, outscored opponents by one run INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Martinez: 15-Day IL (elbow), Christian Montes De Oca: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kendall Graveman: 15-Day IL (hip), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) Padres: Jackson Merrill: day-to-day (undisclosed), Michael King: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jason Heyward: 10-Day IL (oblique), Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie: 15-Day IL (oblique ), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Yu Darvish: 15-Day IL (elbow), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.