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Associated Press
10 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Rockies play the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks (37-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-58, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (4-8, 5.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, four strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -189, Rockies +156; over/under is 12 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday to start a three-game series. Colorado has a 7-27 record at home and a 17-58 record overall. The Rockies have a 6-12 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Arizona has a 37-37 record overall and a 17-19 record on the road. The Diamondbacks have gone 21-11 in games when they hit at least two home runs. The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Hunter Goodman has 16 doubles, three triples and 14 home runs while hitting .285 for the Rockies. Ryan McMahon is 12 for 36 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games. Corbin Carroll has 13 doubles, nine triples and 20 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Josh Naylor is 16 for 40 with three doubles, two home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .270 batting average, 5.15 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs Diamondbacks: 6-4, .244 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored opponents by seven 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
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Rockies play the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks (37-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-58, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (4-8, 5.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, four strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -189, Rockies +156; over/under is 12 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday to start a three-game series. Colorado has a 7-27 record at home and a 17-58 record overall. The Rockies have a 6-12 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Arizona has a 37-37 record overall and a 17-19 record on the road. The Diamondbacks have gone 21-11 in games when they hit at least two home runs. The teams meet Friday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Hunter Goodman has 16 doubles, three triples and 14 home runs while hitting .285 for the Rockies. Ryan McMahon is 12 for 36 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Corbin Carroll has 13 doubles, nine triples and 20 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Josh Naylor is 16 for 40 with three doubles, two home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 5-5, .270 batting average, 5.15 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs Diamondbacks: 6-4, .244 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored opponents by seven 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.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Diamondbacks host the Padres, try to extend home win streak
San Diego Padres (38-30, third in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (35-34, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Ryan Bergert (1-0, 1.26 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (4-8, 5.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -149, Padres +124; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep their five-game home win streak intact when they play the San Diego Padres. Arizona has a 19-17 record at home and a 35-34 record overall. The Diamondbacks have the third-best team slugging percentage in MLB play at .449. San Diego has a 17-18 record on the road and a 38-30 record overall. The Padres have a 27-7 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll has 12 doubles, eight triples, 20 home runs and 44 RBIs for the Diamondbacks. Ketel Marte is 13 for 35 with four home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. Luis Arraez has 15 doubles, three triples and three home runs for the Padres. Manny Machado is 17 for 42 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 7-3, .258 batting average, 4.00 ERA, outscored opponents by 10 runs Padres: 4-6, .238 batting average, 2.97 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs 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: 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.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks staying optimistic despite brutal campaign
The post Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks staying optimistic despite brutal campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints. Just two years ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks made an improbable run to the World Series. But, in 2025, they've been struggling immensely and at this rate, won't even make the playoffs. Torey Lovullo's ball club sits in third place in the NL West with a 32-34 record. To make matters worse, the Diamondbacks just lost Corbin Burnes to season-ending Tommy John surgery. There is the possibility Arizona will sell at the trade deadline if things don't improve, but starter Zac Gallen made it clear there's really no panic in the locker room. They remain optimistic about a turnaround. Via Sports Illustrated: 'We have a good vibe in the clubhouse. Everybody's fine with where we're at. We just know we need to play better,' Said Gallen. 'I think the only concern is that we're just not playing up to the standard that we expect of ourselves, really.' Gallen believes the Diamondbacks can make a late-season surge like they have before: 'We weren't over .500 until game 90-something last year… I think you guys have seen what this team can do from a win-loss standpoint from when we've backed ourselves in the hole. 'One of the big things that Torey talked about is winning the inch. So I think just being a little bit more consistent… I think a lot of teams thought 2023 was a fluke, and then 2024, I think teams realized that '23 wasn't a fluke,' Gallen said. 'I think we've just got to take it up a notch and, like I said, just be a little bit more consistent.' Gallen does make a valid point. They're only two games below .500 as we speak and didn't move above .500 until late in the 2024 campaign. There's no question the Diamondbacks have the talent to be a playoff team. Many of the same players remain from the Fall Classic run, and the reality is that many of them simply aren't living up to expectations. That includes Gallen, who has an ERA over five so far. Merrill Kelly is the only consistent starter right now outside of Burnes, who is done for the year. Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt, and Eduardo Rodriguez all need to be a whole lot better if this group is going to be competitive. On a more positive note, the Diamondbacks ended a three-game skid on Monday night as Josh Naylor hit a walk-off Grand Slam. Offense has been a strength — pitching just needs to catch up. They will face the Seattle Mariners again on Tuesday evening. Related: MLB rumors: Diamondbacks star named 'ideal fit' for Yankees trade Related: Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen gets 100% real on constant trade rumors
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Struggling $116 Million Pitcher Labeled 'Perfect Target' for Chicago Cubs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Chicago Cubs know as well as the rest of the league they'll be pursuing starting pitching at the trade deadline. At this point, the only uncertainty is how many starters Jed Hoyer will push for at the end of next month. Former general manager Jim Bowden believes Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks is the best choice for the Cubs. CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 08: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 08, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 08: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 08, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio."The Cubs could use one more starting pitcher and Gallen would be the perfect target even though he's having a down year (4-8 with a 5.15 ERA)," wrote Bowden. "Two years ago, he was the starting pitcher for the NL All-Star team and finished third in the Cy Young Award voting. Last year, he went 14-6 with a 3.65 ERA." This season has been far from kind for Gallen, but there is still some optimism he can turn things around. His WHIP is right around where it has sat for most of his career, falling in the 1.1-1.3 range. However, he's giving up a lot of hard hits, and his strikeout rate is only in the 47th percentile, according to Baseball Savant. "Gallen would need to have three to four strong starts before the deadline for the Diamondbacks to get the strong prospect package they'd want, but if they fall further out of contention, they might have to trade the impending free agent," wrote Bowden. "He needs to improve the command and late finish on his fastball to get back to where he needs to be." If Chicago was to pursue Gallen, it would be paying rental price for him. The 29-year-old pitcher is set for free agency at the end of the season, so the Cubs would simply be on the hook for the remainder of his $13.5 million salary this season plus the package going back to Arizona. More MLB: Phillies' Answer to Bryce Harper's Injury Could Lie In Surging Infielder
