ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Part of Opening Day lineup Gurriel started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Opening Day.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo deployed right-handed hitters Gurriel and Kyle Lewis (as DH) against Dodgers lefty Julio Urias, which meant one of the Diamondbacks' left-handed hitting outfielders would be on the bench. It was Alek Thomas. The speculation was that Arizona's all-lefty outfield would remain intact as the primary starters whether against lefties or righties, but that may not be the case. Right-hander Dustin May takes the hill Friday, so Lovullo will likely adjust to include Thomas in the outfield.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - Sits out opener Thomas did not play in Arizona's season-opening 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo's Opening Day lineup included a few surprises, in terms of where players batted and those that were not in the starting lineup. The lefty-swinging Thomas was on the bench against Los Angeles lefty Julio Urias, as Corbin Carroll moved from left field to center. The lineup had a righty-hitting influence as both Kyle Lewis (DH) and Lourdes Gurriel (LF) were in the starting nine. Lovullo has always been a proponent of exploiting lefty-righty matchups, but leaving Thomas out of the lineup was a surprise.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodger Stadium's flickering LED lights annoy Diamondbacks manager and players New LED lights at Dodger Stadium gained some unwanted attention from players of both teams during the Dodgers' season-opening win over the D...

MARCH 31, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers begin season at home against the Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the season opener

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Dodgers open season with a win over Arizona Diamondbacks The Dodgers rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in their season opener at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers heat up, beat Diamondbacks in season opener LOS ANGELES — They went with a cold open.

MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers' offense hot on chilly night in 8-2 win over D-backs

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 in their season opener

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy Johnson's new passion on display at Cooperstown art gallery during baseball season Former Arizona Diamondback Randy Johnson has been taking photos all over the world for decades, during and after his Hall-of-Fame baseball c...

MARCH 30, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Corbin Carroll - Batting seventh in opener Carroll is hitting seventh for the Diamondbacks in Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers.

Impact Carroll should be the primary option at leadoff in Arizona as the 2023 season rolls along, but Kyle Lewis is getting the nod there Thursday with the division-rival Dodgers starting left-hander Julio Urias. Jake McCarthy is batting ninth.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lewis - At leadoff for Arizona in opener Lewis will DH and bat leadoff in the Diamondbacks' season opener Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Lewis was acquired via trade from the Mariners in November and made a terrific impression in Diamondbacks camp this spring, slashing .429/.529/.857 with three home runs and three doubles across 34 plate appearances. The 27-year-old could perhaps be in for a post-hype breakout if his health cooperates. He won AL Rookie of the Year honors in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Martin - Placed on 15-day IL Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Diamondbacks on Thursday with a right lat tendon avulsion.

Impact Martin is slated for season-ending surgery to repair his lat. The Diamondbacks will move him to 60-day IL once they need a 40-man roster spot.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks Daily: Derrick Hall addresses timetable for Chase Field decision Will the Diamondbacks stay at Chase Field? Will they build a new stadium? Team president Derrick Hall addressed the timetable for a decision...

MARCH 30, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

MLB season preview: Staff predictions on MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series

With the 2023 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...

MARCH 30, 2023

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MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Check out top MLB prospects' reactions to making Opening Day rosters

The Yankees' Anthony Volpe and the Cardinals' Jordan Walker are among the top prospects getting the news that they have made their teams' Op...

MARCH 30, 2023

MLB broadcasters adapting to faster pace under new rules

Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB season preview: One burning question for all 30 teams

On the eve of Opening Day, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar examined one big question surrounding each MLB team entering the 2023 season.

MARCH 29, 2023

Levi Weaver: The Rangers' Opening Day roster is set: Cole... - The Athletic The Rangers' Opening Day roster is set: Cole Ragans, Dane Dunning and Ian Kennedy are in the bullpen. Ezequiel Durán, Josh Smith, Bubba Thom...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What did players learn about MLB's new rules this spring?

Major League Baseball’s new rules package is set for its regular-season debut Thursday when all 30 teams play their first game

MARCH 29, 2023

What did players learn about MLB's new rules this spring?

Major League Baseball’s new rules package is set for its regular-season debut Thursday when all 30 teams play their first game

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers set to benefit from new PitchCom technology MLB approved the use of PitchCom transmitters for pitchers this season.

MARCH 29, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Nick Ahmed - Not an everyday player early Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Ahmed is not likely to play every day early in the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ahmed, who is coming off shoulder surgery, will be eased into the year while keeping young shortstop Geraldo Perdomo active. It's unclear how the job-share will shake out over the course of the season. Perdomo's bat slumped over the course of 148 games and 500 plate appearances while filling in for Ahmed in 2022 and might not be ready for an everyday gig at this point.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Plays first base Tuesday Gurriel played five innings at first base during Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact Gurriel enters the regular season as part of the rotation at designated hitter and the primary backup at first base. He was given some reps in practice and played some minor league games at first before Tuesday's work. His right-handed bat could also come in handy in an outfield that features three lefty-hitting starters.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE