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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte walks off Dodgers with moonshot home run

Ketel Marte punctuated the Arizona Diamondbacks’ series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in grand fashion. Marte called game on the Dodgers on Thursday, as he hit a walk-off home run to give the D’backs a 3-2 victory over the reigning World Series champions at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. With the score tied at 2-2 […] The post Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte walks off Dodgers with moonshot home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Diamondbacks best Dodgers with dramatic late home runs

Not a pitch was thrown with the Dodgers trailing, and yet they found themselves on the losing end of a 3-2 matchup, all thanks to a walk-off solo shot from Ketel Marte off Tanner Scott. Justin Wrobleski did his part by delivering six scoreless innings, but the offense was underwhelming without Shohei Ohtani, and a […]

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains eye-opening Mookie Betts lineup decision

On Thursday night, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to shake up the lineup order in the final game of a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Typically over the past few seasons, the Dodgers have utilized Shohei Ohtani as the leadoff hitter. But Roberts switched it up, instead deploying Mookie Betts to lead […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains eye-opening Mookie Betts lineup decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes makes raw admission after injury setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been playing some really good baseball over the last few games. While they haven’t been as dominant as their peers in the NL West, they’ve been steadily humming along and waiting for their time to break out. They are also waiting for some of their key stars to make their season […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes makes raw admission after injury setback appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas leave Dodgers-Diamondbacks after collision

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks both lost key players for the rest of their series finale matchup at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. During the fifth inning of the National League West rivalry showdown, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, who recently had an injury scare, hit a grounder that went past the […] The post Max Muncy, Ildemaro Vargas leave Dodgers-Diamondbacks after collision appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers Face New Max Muncy Injury Scare In Collision With Diamondbacks First Baseman

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to close out their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a series win, extending their lead in the National League West to 8.5 games.The game remained scoreless through the first four innings with Justin Wrobleski on the mound for the Dodgers and Ryne Nelson on the mound for […] The post Dodgers Face New Max Muncy Injury Scare In Collision With Diamondbacks First Baseman appeared first on HEAVY .

Pacific Notes: Kings, Sabonis, Warriors, Suns

The Kings are hosting a pre-draft workout on Friday featuring Boopie Miller (SMU), Nick Boyd (Wisconsin), Lamar Wilkerson (Indiana), Anthony Roy (Oklahoma State), Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida) and Ugonna Onyenso (Virginia), tweets James Ham of The Kings Beat. Sacramento controls three picks (Nos. 7, 34 and 45) in the upcoming draft. Big men Onyenso (No. […]

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers discussion

Today’s Lineups DODGERS DIAMONDBACKS Mookie Betts – SS Ketel Marte – 2B Freddie Freeman – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Andy Pages – CF Gabriel Moreno – C Kyle Tucker – RF Nolan Arenado – 3B Will Smith – DH Ryan Waldschmidt – CF Max Muncy – 3B Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Ryan Ward – […]

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes shares injury return update after surgery setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks managed to avoid a complete implosion after Corbin Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery last June, and they have forced their way into the National League Wild Card discussion to this point of the 2026 season, but this club will probably need its ace back if it is going to clinch a playoff […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes shares injury return update after surgery setback appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Significant Setback Suffered By Corbin Burnes In Recovery From Tommy John

Just when the Arizona Diamondbacks figured they were back in the hunt for the postseason, they get the brutal news that ace Corbin Burnes has suffered a significant setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.  The former Cy Young winner, who was expected to be back around the All-Star Break, suffered a strain of his right teres major muscle and now will likely be out until September.  He had thrown 15 bullpen sessions as part of his ramp-up before facing live hitters, but it was...

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change Before Diamondbacks Finale

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will finish their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.They are coming off a 7-0 win on Wednesday.Freddie Freeman (who batted 3rd) finished with two hits and two RBI’s.Dodgers Make Freddie Freeman ChangeFor Thursday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: “Dodgers 6/4 M. Betts […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change Before Diamondbacks Finale appeared first on HEAVY .

Shohei Ohtani is dominating the Diamondbacks

Not only are the days of Shohei Ohtani struggling with the bat in 2026 gone, but his overall production makes you question if that was ever an actual period of this season in the first place. Ohtani has particularly enjoyed this series against the Diamondbacks—recording multi-hit performances in each of the first three games, dominating […]

Can the Ohtani-less Dodgers handle the Diamondbacks?

Not only are the days of Shohei Ohtani struggling with the bat in 2026 gone, but his overall production makes you question if that was ever an actual period of this season in the first place. Ohtani has particularly enjoyed this series against the Diamondbacks—recording multi-hit performances in each of the first three games, dominating […]

Diamondbacks make bullpen changes after Brandon Pfaadt’s poor performance

It’s been a year to forget for former starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt. The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to complete a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and ahead of the series finale, the Diamondbacks have optioned Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno after Wednesday night’s contest. Other corresponding moves were all bullpen-related. LHP Philip Abner and RHP […] The post Diamondbacks make bullpen changes after Brandon Pfaadt’s poor performance appeared first on ClutchPoints .

5 Trade Targets Named for Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recovered from a slow start to the season and now find themselves right in the heart of the mix for a Wild Card berth in the National League. Where we once thought earlier in the year that they could be sellers, insider Ken Rosenthal not only has them buying, but he suggests a particular need they'll be focusing on: The Diamondbacks expect to pursue a left-handed first baseman/DH type at the deadline, people briefed on their plans say. The insider then went on to ...

Arizona Cardinals sign safety Isaiah Oliver

The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran defensive back and local high school product Isaiah Oliver. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed safety Isaiah Oliver and has released kicker Joshua Karty. The signing took place today at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe, AZ. Oliver (6-0, 202) is […]

Mike LaFleur talks wide receiver roles for Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have two young, talented wide receivers on their roster. Michael Wilson had a nice third season, finishing 78 receptions for 1006 yards and seven touchdowns. Then there is a Marvin Harrison Jr. who had 41 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns in only 12 games. His 17 game splits are 60/875/7 […]

D-backs Expected To Pursue Left-Handed Bats On Trade Market

The D-backs sit three game over .500, leaving them seven and a half games behind the division-leading Dodgers but just a half game back in the NL Wild Card hunt. There’s plenty of time for their outlook to change with the trade deadline two months down the road, but as things stand, Arizona seems likely […]

Diamondbacks Option Brandon Pfaadt To Get Stretched Out As Starter

The Diamondbacks are optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The plan is for him to get stretched back out as a starter after he was moved to the bullpen a couple of months ago. The Snakes will also place right-hander Taylor Clarke on the bereavement/family medical emergency […]

Diamondbacks Trade Deadline Idea Bolsters Rotation With $8 Million Mets Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit a little bit of a rough patch lately, having lost back-to-back games, but they still are just a half-game back in the National League wild card race. They have fallen to seven games behind the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, so that may […] The post Diamondbacks Trade Deadline Idea Bolsters Rotation With $8 Million Mets Starter appeared first on HEAVY .

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reveals where his pitching has improved after Diamondbacks win

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning ways with a comfortable 7-0 road win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers got an elite pitching performance from reigning league MVP Shohei Ohtani in this one, throwing for six innings and allowing just two hits, also recording six strikeouts. After the game, Ohtani spoke […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reveals where his pitching has improved after Diamondbacks win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trey Benson Is An Under-the-Radar Trade Target For the Packers

Running back has quietly become one of the more underrated needs on the Green Bay Packers’ roster, especially when looking beyond this season. If Green Bay decides to explore low-cost options with upside, Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson could make sense as a potential target. The 2024 third-round pick appeared in 13 games during his rookie season but made just one start.