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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 3RD IN NL WEST
89-73 · 3RD IN NL WEST
Will he stay? Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker eligible for free agency The Diamondbacks have a decision to make on first baseman Christian Walker, who can become a free agent this offseason.
D-backs Clubhouse Reaction to Being Eliminated from Postseason Just like the lights went out on the Arizona Diamondbacks season Monday afternoon, so too did the lights go out in the middle of Torey Lovul...
OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM
D-backs can only watch on TV as dreams of the playoffs and defending their NL title vanish
The Arizona Diamondbacks arrived at Chase Field on Monday afternoon for a light workout and heavy anxietyOCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves split doubleheader against Mets to clinch playoff berth and eliminate Diamondbacks from postseason contention
Braves split doubleheader against Mets to clinch playoff berth and eliminate Diamondbacks from postseason contentionSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers and Mets both proved skeptics wrong to set up unlikely NL Wild Card Series matchup
The New York Mets weren’t supposed to get this farSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 MLB Power Rankings: Handicapping the postseason field
On the eve of the MLB playoffs, Ben Verlander ranks every club still playing.SEPTEMBER 30
Braves salvage playoff berth with 3-0 win over the Mets, who win thrilling opener 8-7 to clinch
The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Mon...SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Randal Grichuk - Homers in Game 162 Grichuk is 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored during Sunday's 11-2 win over the Padres.
Impact Grichuk tied his season high in runs Sunday and launched his 12th long ball of the campaign. The homer came against Matt Waldron in the eighth inning, plating Alek Thomas and extending the Diamondbacks lead. In his first year in Arizona, Grichuk is slashing .289/.347/.518 across 279 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Eugenio Suárez - Goes yard in regular-season finale Suarez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and an additional run scored during Sunday's 11-2 win over San Diego.
Impact Suarez capped off the regular season with an excellent performance, lifting a solo homer off Matt Waldron in the seventh inning for his 30th long ball of the year. In 2024, Suarez is slashing .256/.319/.469 with 101 RBI and 90 runs.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Clubs homer Marte went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 11-2 win over the Padres.
Impact Marte tagged Martin Perez for a two-run home run in the fourth inning, marking the second baseman's 36th long ball of the campaign. In September, Marte is 15-for-63 (.238) with five home runs, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored. On the year, he holds a .932 OPS.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Pfaadt - Ends regular season strong Pfaadt (11-10) picked up the win Sunday against San Diego, allowing one run on three hits and a walk across 5.1 innings. he struck out nine.
Impact Pfaadt has had a rollercoaster September, yielding four or more runs in three of his six starts in the month but combining for five runs in the other three appearances. In his three impressive starts, Pfaadt has racked up 31 strikeouts over 18 innings. On the year, Pfaadt has a 4.71 ERA and a 185:42 K:BB across 181.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Corbin Carroll talks about the Diamondbacks post-season hopes “Obviously we would’ve liked to control our own fate. Sit back and see what happens tomorrow and be ready to go if we get in.”
SEPTEMBER 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt 'used a little bit of everything' in win over Padres The Diamondbacks beat the Padres, 11-2, in a must-win game to end the regular-season schedule.
SEPTEMBER 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Diamondbacks rout Padres 11-2, await Mets-Braves doubleheader to find out playoff fate
Ketel Marte’s two-run homer capped a six-run fourth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed alive in the National League wild card race with an 11-2 rout of the playoff-bound Sa...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks Beat Padres 11-2, Now They Wait The D-backs need a miracle to get into the Postseason and won't know until late Monday afternoon.
SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM
Joc Pederson - Not starting Sunday Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against San Diego.
Impact The lefty-hitting Pederson will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout with the Padres sending southpaw Martin Perez. Barring a pinch-hit appearance, Pederson will finish his first regular season with Arizona slashing .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs and 64 RBI across 444 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Zac Gallen - Available out of bullpen Gallen expects to be available out of the bullpen Sunday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact He did not throw his between start bullpen session in case he was needed on the final day of the regular season. Arizona gets into the postseason with a win Sunday and losses by the Mets and Atlanta, so Gallen could end up appearing and qualifying for a win or save in relief of Brandon Pfaadt.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker talks about the Arziona Diamondbacks' 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres Christian Walker talks about the Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff chances after a crushing loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 29 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Paul Sewald - Throws to hitters Saturday Sewald (neck) threw an 18-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Sewald followed up a 23-pitch bullpen session Tuesday with Saturday's effort at Chase Field. The reliever could be an option during the postseason, if Arizona qualifies.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Geraldo Perdomo - Steals base in loss Perdomo went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Padres.
Impact Perdomo stole second base with one out in the third inning but the Diamondbacks were unable to advance him. It was the ninth steal and first in 17 games for Perdomo. Arizona faces a must-win scenario Sunday to give it a chance at the postseason, so manager Torey Lovullo will want his best, including Perdomo, in the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Swipes bag in loss Pederson went 0-for-2, reached on a catcher interference, and stole a base in Saturday's 5-0 loss to San Diego.
Impact Pederson was the back end of a double steal in the sixth inning but was stranded there. The theft was Pederson's career-high seventh. Arizona faces a must-win situation Sunday for a chance at the postseason. The Padres have left-hander Martin Perez scheduled, which means Pederson is not expected to start.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Corbin Carroll - Double, steal in loss Carroll went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Padres.
Impact Carroll had one of two hits for Arizona, which was unable to deliver a key hit with runners in scoring position. He doubled to lead off the sixth inning and moved to third on a double steal but was stranded there. Carroll has hit safely in five straight, going 6-for-19 with a double, home runs, three walks, two steals, two RBI and three runs scored.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Solano leads Padres against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance
The San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Dónovan Solano had four hits on Saturday in a 5-0 win over the DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 29
Preview the Sept. 29 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and mo...SEPTEMBER 29 • DATA SKRIVE
Eduardo Rodriguez - Short scoreless outing Saturday Rodriguez allowed four hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday.
Impact Rodriguez failed to complete five innings for the fourth time over six starts in September. He was pulled at 62 pitches (41 strikes) Saturday, though it was likely due to him pitching into a jam that Kevin Ginkel was able to escape. Rodriguez concludes the regular season with a 5.04 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB over 50 innings across 10 starts. If the Diamondbacks are able to make the playoffs, it's unclear whether Rodriguez would work as a starter or a reliever.
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