Diamondbacks take on the Dodgers in first of 4-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a four-game seriesMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith's turnaround spurred by 'blending' of philosophies The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith got back on track with the help of traditional hitting coaches and new-school movement optimization te...
MAY 25, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Pitching matchups for the Arizona Diamondbacks-LA Dodgers series at Chase Field The Diamondbacks will host the Dodgers for four games at Chase Field starting Thursday, May 26. Here are the probable pitchers for the serie...
MAY 25, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Pavin Smith - Goes back to back Smith served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Royals.
Impact Smith provided the winning shot, capping off a five-run sixth inning with his sixth home run and second in as many days. He's facing a challenge for at-bats in right field from Jake McCarthy, whose started four of the last five games there, and appears to have responded by going 5-for-13 with three home runs over the last four games. When not in right field, Smith could get in the lineup as DH or first baseman. Also, manager Torey Lovullo likes to play matchups based on the handedness of a pitcher, so Smith often subs into games that he does not start.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Peralta - Homers in win Peralta went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-6 win over Kansas City.
Impact Peralta jacked his eighth home run of the season in the fourth inning, tying the number he hit over 150 games in 2021. He credits a new swing implemented during the offseason with the help of friend and Astro Michael Brantley, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The new approach worked well in spring training (five HR, .323/.417/.903) but did not carry over into the regular season; however, he stuck with it and is reaping the benefits. Peralta batted just .206 over the month of April, but he's turned it around in 20 May games (.262/.375/.574).
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Luplow - Homers as PH Luplow swatted a pinch hit, three-run home run in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Royals.
Impact Luplow hit for third baseman Jake Hager in the sixth inning and launched a game-tying shot as part of a five-run frame. He's batting just .175 (11-for-63), but six of his 11 hits have left the park. That leads to crazy advanced metrics, like a .147 BABIP and .301 ISO.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Ellis - Enters off bench Tuesday Ellis (side) played the final three innings at third base in Tuesday's 8-6 win over Kansas City. He walked in his lone plate appearance.
Impact Both Ellis and Josh Rojas (hand) were held out of the starting lineup but were available off the bench if needed, according to Jack Sommers of MLB.com. Jake Hager started at third base and was pinch hit for by Jordan Luplow in the sixth. Arizona is off Wednesday, and it's presumed both Ellis and Rojas will be available when the Diamondbacks kick off a four-game series against the Dodgers on Thursday.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Rojas - Available off bench Rojas (hand) was available off the bench if needed for Tuesday's game, Jack Sommers of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Diamondbacks did not use Rojas in their 8-6 win over the Royals. The infielder took infield and batting practice ahead of Tuesday's series finale with Kansas City, but manager Torey Lovullo preferred to "stay away" from using Rojas if possible. With a scheduled day off Wednesday, Rojas will get another 24 hours of healing in before the series opener against the Dodgers on Thursday.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs showcase resilience in comeback win PHOENIX -- In a see-saw battle with the Royals, the D-backs showed once again what has quickly become their signature characteristic of the...
MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Arizona past Royals 8-6 Pavin Smith and pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow homered in a five-run sixth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8...
MAY 25, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Daulton Varsho - Homers, on base thrice Varsho went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run in an 8-6 win over Kansas City on Tuesday.
Impact Varsho led off the home half of the first inning with a 444-foot bomb to center, walked in the fifth and doubled and scored during a five-run sixth. The 25-year-old has compiled a modest eight-game hitting streak as part of a successful May that features a .325/.378/.573 slash line, 13 extra-base hits 15 runs and 11 RBI.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Melancon - Logs 10th save Melancon saved Tuesday's 8-6 victory over the Royals, allowing one hit with one strikeout in the ninth inning.
Impact Melancon worked around a leadoff single to convert his fifth straight save chance, albeit with two losses mixed in. The 37-year-old has now recorded a strikeout in three straight appearances after failing to do so in his previous five games, striking out four batters over a combined three innings compared to an identical four in his first 12.1.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zac Gallen - Endures rough start Gallen didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 8-6 win against Kansas City, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings.
Impact Gallen served up an MJ Melendez two-run homer in the second inning and put three runners on in the sixth before departing, all of which came around to score. This was the 26-year-old's first start in eight turns permitting more than two earned runs, nearly doubling his ERA from 1.14 to 2.22, while the nine Royals Gallen put on easily eclipses his previous high of five. He'll look to rebound early next week against Atlanta.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Arizona past Royals 8-6
Pavin Smith and pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow homered in a five-run sixth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Ellis - Sidelined Tuesday Ellis (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Impact After exiting Monday's 9-5 win in the third inning with right side discomfort, Ellis will get at least one day off to heal up. Top third baseman Josh Rojas (hand) is also on the bench for the third straight game, so the Diamondbacks will turn to Jake Hager to man the hot corner.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Rojas - Remains on bench Rojas (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Impact Rojas will be on the bench for the third game in a row due to a bruised left hand. With Rojas' main replacement in the lineup, Drew Ellis, exiting Monday's 9-5 win with side discomfort and also taking a seat Tuesday, the Diamondbacks will break in Jake Hager at third base.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report: David Bednar on fire, Joe Mantiply lurking and more Mark Melancon's struggles may open the door for Joe Mantiply, David Bednar has been nasty lately and more in this week's Bullpen Report.
MAY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Royals' Zack Greinke talks about his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke talks to reporters after his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 24, 2022....
MAY 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals head into matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak
The Kansas City Royals come into the matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks as losers of five games in a rowMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pavin Smith - Homers in win Monday Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and three total runs in a 9-5 victory against the Royals on Monday.
Impact Kansas City exploded out of the gate with three first-inning homers, but the Diamondbacks responded with a pair of long balls of their own in the bottom of the frame. Smith hit the first of those long balls, crushing a ball 444 feet to right field to net two runs. The homer was Smith's second in his past three games and fifth overall this season.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke's return to Arizona, 9-5
Christian Walker and Pavin Smith homered and Ketel Marte’s two-run double broke a fourth-inning tie when Arizona beat Kansas City 9-5 in Zack Greinke’s return to Chase FieldMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Ellis - Dealing with side discomfort Ellis left Monday's game against the Royals with right side discomfort.
Impact Ellis drew the start at third base and hit eighth, though he was forced from the game in the fourth inning. Prior to his exit, Ellis went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Jake Hager took over at third base and could see increased playing time if both Ellis and Josh Rojas (hand) remain sidelined.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Davies - Exits with leg injury Davies left Monday's start against the Royals due to an apparent lower leg injury, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Davies took a line drive off his lower leg and limped off the field with a trainer. Prior to the injury, he allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out two across 3.2 innings. He will not factor into the decision, as the game was tied upon his exit. It's not clear whether Davies will be available for his next turn through the rotation.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five former Diamondbacks pitchers make return trip to Arizona with Kansas City Royals Zack Greinke isn’t the only Royals pitcher with ties to the Royals’ interleague opponent Monday and Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MAY 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Luke Weaver - Set for 30 pitches Weaver (elbow) will throw two innings and 30 pitches in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Jack Magruder of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Weaver managed to throw only 0.2 innings prior to hitting the injured list on April 10. He is slated to return to a bullpen role but will still likely need at least a couple rehab appearances prior to being activated.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
