ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Christian Walker - Homers, steals base in loss Walker went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Padres.

Impact Walkers accounted for all of Arizona's runs in the contest, singling to drive in Ketel Marte in the first inning and launching a two-run homer to left field in the third. The first baseman was batting .163 on April 14, but he's driven his average up to .241 by going 11-for-30 in eight games since. Walker's homer Saturday was his third of the campaign and his first since going deep April 10 against Milwaukee.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly - Struggles to find strike zone Kelly (1-3) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing four runs on three hits and five walks while striking out seven batters over five inning...

Impact The headlines may highlight Fernando Tatis hitting his first homer of the year off Kelly in the first inning, but the hurler's lack of control was just as critical to his subpar performance. Kelly threw only 54 of 94 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high five free passes after walking four batters in each of his first three starts. The right-hander's previous trip to the mound was promising in that he earned his first win of the campaign and didn't walk any batters, but Kelly was right back to his wild ways Saturday. He's still posting a respectable 3.42 ERA on the season, but Kelly is tied for the league lead with 17 walks across 26.1 frames.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Madison Bumgarner to Dodgers? Should LA Sign MadBum? Does LA Need More Pitching? Dodgers fans react to the MadBum news and idea of bringing him to LA.

APRIL 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Tatis homers, Padres rally for 5-3 win over Diamondbacks

Fernando Tatis Jr. connected for his first homer since 2021, Ha-Seong Kim had a crucial two RBI single and the San Diego Padres rallied for a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks...

APRIL 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks catcher Moreno has throwback style that has helped him throw out runners Gabriel Moreno is off to a great start with his throwing arm from the catcher position, and is doing other things to help the Diamondbacks,...

APRIL 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, on catcher Gabriel Moreno Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen likes how much young catcher Gabriel Moreno cares about the game and how he sees the ball really well.

APRIL 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

The D-backs' tough decision on Bumgarner This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

APRIL 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jake McCarthy - Sits again Saturday McCarthy remains on the bench Saturday against San Diego.

Impact At the start of the season, McCarthy appeared primed to start against every righty as well as a handful of lefties. His off day here against Joe Musgrove means he's now been on the bench against four of the last five right-handers Arizona has faced. The loss of playing time is no surprise given that he's hitting just .143/.226/.196 on the year. Pavin Smith remains in the lineup as the designated hitter, while Lourdes Gurriel plays left field alongside Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Joe Musgrove to make season debut vs. Diamondbacks San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove will make his 2023 debut Saturday night in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

APRIL 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gabriel Moreno - Leads team in RBI Moreno went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-0 win over San Diego.

Impact Moreno delivers with runners in scoring position. The catcher is 7-for-17 with a 1.036 OPS with an opportunity to plate runners. This week alone, he's driven in seven runs and vaulted to the team lead with 12 RBI over 16 games.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Three more hits Marte went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-0 win over the Padres.

Impact Marte's bat stayed hot after getting a day off Thursday. The second baseman has a five-game hit streak, including four consecutive multi-hit efforts. He's 10-for-22 with a double, triple, home run, four RBI and four runs scored during his streak.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Fans 11 in scoreless masterpiece Gallen (3-1) earned the win Friday, allowing two hits over seven scoreless innings in a 9-0 win over the Padres. He struck out 11.

Impact This excellent performance came as no surprise, as Gallen is currently one of the hottest pitchers in the league. The New Jersey native hasn't allowed a run over his last 20.2 innings pitched, and he currently leads the league with 39 strikeouts. Furthermore, the 27-year-old's 0.80 WHIP currently ranks fifth in MLB. The former Marlin is tentatively slated to face the Royals in his next start, where he will look to extend his scoreless innings streak even further.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Diego Padres on Saturday

APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks blank Padres Zac Gallen stretched his scoreless innings streak to 21 2/3 with seven shutout innings against the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday night...

APRIL 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gallen continues scoreless streak, D-backs top Padres 9-0

Zac Gallen threw seven innings of two-hit ball to run his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings, Gabriel Moreno had three hits and three RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Sa...

APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake McCarthy - Out of lineup Friday McCarthy isn't in Arizona's lineup Friday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It has been nine games since McCarthy last recorded a base hit, so he will take a seat again Friday. His absence opens up a spot for Pavin Smith to serve as Arizona's designated hitter and bat sixth.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blaze Alexander - Banged up at Triple-A Triple-A Reno placed Alexander on the 7-day injured list April 14 with a broken right thumb, Michael McDermott of SI.com reports.

Impact Alexander sustained the injury in an April 13 game, when he was hit by a pitch in the bill of the helmet before the ball ricocheted into his thumb. The shortstop is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks with the broken thumb. The injury is a tough break for the 23-year-old, who was making a strong early case for a promotion to the big leagues by submitting a 1.410 OPS and 8:6 BB:K through his first nine games with Reno.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Robinson - Legal saga expected to end soon Robinson, who hasn't played in any minor-league games since 2019 after pleading guilty in August 2021 to assaulting a law officer in April 2020, recently completed his 18-month pro...

Impact Though the incident in question occurred in Arizona when he was 19 years old, Robinson -- who is a native of The Bahamas and not a U.S. citizen -- has been ineligible to play in official games because his legal situation has prevented him from securing a work visa. The now-22-year-old outfielder was able to return to the United States last spring has been limited to participating in unofficial games on the back fields at the Diamondbacks' spring training facility over the past year. Assuming that the charges are downgraded, Arizona farm director Josh Barfield said that Robinson will be able to secure a proper work visa or a green card, either of which would allow him to play in minor-league contests. Robinson is expected to report to Single-A Visalia whenever his legal situation is finally resolved.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker - Hits start coming Walker went 3-for-5 with a double in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.

Impact Walker's average rose to .222 following a five-game stretch during which he's gone 7-for-20. Statcast indicators still point to a below-average hitter, but the expected and hard-hit rates are climbing.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Pfaadt - Shines in start Pfaadt allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Pfaadt turned in his most dominant performance of the season during a week the organization's parent club underwent a shakeup in the rotation. The Diamondbacks designated Madison Bumgarner for assignment; however, the club opted for Tommy Henry as an initial replacement for a start this coming Monday. After a rocky first start, Pfaadt has settled in over the subsequent three outings, posting a 1.62 ERA and 18:4 K:BB ratio over 16.2 innings.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryne Nelson - Has worst start of season Nelson did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing five runs on three hits and three walks over five innings against the Padres. He struck out four.

Impact Nelson's five runs allowed were the most he's given up across his four starts this year. The right-hander is tentatively slated to face the Royals at home in his next appearance.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fernando Tatis Jr. returns — and so does Padres' offense in 7-5 win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX — The dreadlocks and the smile.

APRIL 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Fernando Tatis Jr. returns — and so does Padres' offense in 7-5 win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX — The dreadlocks and the smile.

APRIL 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Why the Diamondbacks did not call up Brandon Pfaadt to replace Madison Bumgarner After designating Madison Bumgarner for assignment Thursday, the Diamondbacks called up Tommy Henry instead of Brandon Pfaadt, a top prospec...

APRIL 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM