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Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 2

Preview the August 2 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

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AUGUST 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alek Thomas - Homers Tuesday Thomas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Thomas has been steady of late, going 9-for-31 (.290) with two homers and four RBI over his last 10 contests. The outfielder is up to seven long balls in 73 games this season, one homer shy of matching his total from last year. He's added a .239/.274/.419 slash line with 20 RBI, 31 runs scored, five stolen bases, 13 doubles and three triples over 234 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Homers in loss Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Marte has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, going 18-for-47 (.383) with seven extra-base hits in that span. The second baseman had one of three homers for Arizona in this contest. Marte is now at a solid .294/.372/.517 slash line with 18 long balls, 57 RBI, 73 runs scored and six stolen bases through 101 contests.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Turns in quality start Gallen allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Gallen kept the Giants off the board until he gave up three runs in the sixth inning. Gallen has logged quality starts in three of his last five outings, allowing 15 runs over 31.1 innings in that span while going winless in four straight starts. He's at a 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 149:29 K:BB through 142.2 innings over 23 starts this season. The right-hander is lined up for a weekend road start in Minnesota.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After dry July, SF Giants offense shows signs of life against Diamondbacks SAN FRANCISCO – Maybe the Giants really can leave last month’s hitting woes in the rearview mirror.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction

A rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger transactions from FOX Sports MLB writers.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cole Sulser - DFA'd by Snakes The Diamondbacks designated Sulser for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Sulser surrendered one run on two hits during his first appearance since returning from the 60-day injured list, and he'll now once again be taken off Arizona's 40-man roster. Given the lack of success Sulser has had at all levels since 2022, it's possible he clears waivers and is sent outright to Triple-A Reno.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Castillo - Optioned to Reno The Diamondbacks optioned Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact A day after coming up from the minors, Castillo will head right back to Triple-A after going 0-for-1 during Monday's contest. Castillo holds an impressive .892 OPS in Reno this season, so there's a good chance he returns to Arizona later this summer if he continues to produce.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mantiply - Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Mantiply has taken a major step back this season, accumulating a 5.74 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 15.2 innings in the majors this season (2.85 ERA in 2022). He hasn't fared well in Triple-A either, but he'll still be called upon to provide Arizona's bullpen with a fresh arm. Peter Strzelecki, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers on Tuesday, was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Rangers, Astros among deadline's biggest winners The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline became a moment for a new crop of playoff contenders to show that their time is now, as the Te...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diamondbacks send Chafin to Brewers, acquire Pham from Mets at trade deadline

Milwaukee and Arizona swapped relievers at Tuesday’s trade deadline as they continue their playoff pushes

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tommy Pham - Traded to Arizona Arizona acquired Pham in a trade from the Mets on Tuesday, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact The sell-off in Queens continues. Pham inked a one-year, $6 million contract with the Mets over the winter and had slashed .268/.348/.472 with 10 homers and 11 steals through 79 games (264 plate appearances) this season. He can help out in the corner outfield and also cycle in at designated hitter as the Diamondbacks look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Calkins: Why the Mariners' Paul Sewald trade comes off as a bit of a surrender SEATTLE — If you were expecting fireworks, you'll have to settle for a sparkler and a bag of party pops.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Arizona Republic The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a deal that will send Andrew Chafin to the Milwaukee Brewers for reliever Peter Strzelecki, per reports.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Crew adds reliever Chafin in trade with D-backs (source) The Brewers added to their active Deadline, agreeing to a trade with the D-backs for left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, a source told MLB.c...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Peter Strzelecki - Dealt to Arizona Strzelecki was traded from the Brewers to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Andrew Chafin, John Gamdaboro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.

Impact Strzelecki has a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 70.2 career MLB innings, but he has split time between the majors and Triple-A each of the last two seasons. He could work in the middle innings for Arizona over the rest of the season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners' options at closer after Sewald trade This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks, Giants await arrival of newcomers Two teams hoping to be able to call upon reinforcements continue their four-game series on Tuesday when the San Francisco Giants host the Ar...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Emmanuel Rivera - Knocks in run Rivera started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over San Francisco.

Impact Rivera's 10th-inning single gave the Diamondbacks a brief lead before the Giants scored in the bottom of the frame. It was his sixth straight game with hit; he's 8-for-20 during the streak. A series of moves over the last few days impacts third base going forward. After placing Evan Longoria (back) on the injured list Saturday, Arizona traded infielder Josh Rojas to Seattle then acquired infielder Jace Peterson from Athletics. Peterson is essentially a Rojas replacement -- a left-handed bat that plays second and third base -- and could emerge as a platoon mate of Rivera.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Plates game winning run Marte went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Giants.

Impact Marte did not get the ball out of the infield in first four at-bats, but he salvaged the night with a run-scoring double in the top of the 11th inning to plate the game-winning run. He's hit safely in 10 of the last 11 games, going 17-for-43 (.395) with a double, three triples, two home runs, six RBI, seven walks and seven runs scored.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Shows life in bat Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra innings win over San Francisco.

Impact Gurriel's sixth-inning double knotted the game at 2-2, setting up the extra innings. The two hits was the most life seen in his bat over the last two weeks. The outfielder/DH entered the contest on a 3-for-42 (.071) run over the previous 11 games.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks play the Giants with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks vs. Giants Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 1

Preview the August 1 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Extras win a plus after D-backs' Deadline additions SAN FRANCISCO -- On a day the D-backs’ front office made a statement by acquiring a top-shelf closer, the players went out and made one of t...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM