Castillo expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis CastilloAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTIAN WALKER #53 - FIRST BASEMAN - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
26 HR •
84 RBI •
.251 AVG
26 HR
84 RBI
.251 AVG
Bumgarner expected to start for Arizona against Washington
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Washington NationalsAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fedde expected to start as Nationals host the Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals face the Arizona DiamondbacksAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowrie, A's rally from 5-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 7-5
Jed Lowrie hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Seth Brown had a solo shot in the next frame and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Ar...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker won't change swing after oblique injury Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, on the injured list with a strained right oblique, says injury comes with his style of...
APRIL 13, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Chapman homers, A's beat MadBum and Diamondbacks 9-5
Matt Chapman homered among his three hits, Jed Lowrie added two hits and three RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Madison Bumgarner in a 9-5 victory over the Arizona Diamon...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Walker was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained right oblique.
Impact Manager Torey Lovullo had previously described Walker's issues as "normal aches and pains," but subsequent tests revealed an oblique strain which will cost the first baseman at least 10 days. Andrew Young was recalled in a corresponding move. Asdrubal Cabrera is starting at first base Monday, but Pavin Smith is a candidate for increased playing time in Walker's absence.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Monday's lineup Walker isn't starting Monday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Walker had gone 3-for-8 with two runs and one RBI in the past two games but will get a breather for Monday's series opener. Asdrubal Cabrera will take over at first base while Josh VanMeter enters the starting lineup as the second baseman.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver takes no-hitter into 7th, Diamondbacks top Reds 7-0
Luke Weaver retired the first 17 batters he faced, Eduardo Escobar homered for the fourth straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gathers two hits in win Walker went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Reds.
Impact Walker's sixth-inning sacrifice fly delivered the Diamondbacks' seventh run, and it was his third RBI over the first nine games. He's been slow out of the gate, going 4-for-32 in eight games before delivering his first multi-hit performance of the season Saturday. It looks like Walker is seeing the ball better, getting on base five times the last two games, including working three walks Friday.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks score 3 in 13th inning to beat Rockies 10-8
Stephen Vogt homered and hit a go-ahead single in the 13th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Ryan McMahon’s three home runs, beating the Colorado Rockies 10-8 in a game d...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep
Rookie Taylor Widener flustered San Diego’s potent offense for six scoreless innings to win his first big league start and David Peralta hit a two-run triple for the Arizona Diamon...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Sunday's lineup Walker (facial laceration) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact There was some concern that Walker might have to sit as a result of a laceration and swelling under his right eye after a low throw to first base bounced up and struck him in the face Saturday. Apparently he's fine, and Walker will get a chance to improve upon his 1-for-9 career mark against right-hander Chris Paddack.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks look to end 3-game skid
Arizona is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over San Diego The Padres will roll out Chris Paddack to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks will give Taylor...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with facial bruise, cut Walker is considered day-to-day after suffering a bruise and laceration under his right eye during Saturday's loss to Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old sustained the injury when a low throw from Josh Rojas bounced up and struck him in the face, forcing him to leave the contest. Walker's availability for Sunday's season finale is up in the air due to the injuries, though it appears he avoided any serious issues.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Musgrove dominates Diamondbacks for 7-0 win in Padres debut
Joe Musgrove was brilliant in his debut for his hometown Padres, Manny Machado homered for his first hit of 2021 and Wil Myers drove in three runs on two doubles as San Diego beat...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with facial injury Walker was hit in the face by an errant throw at first base and left Saturday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old exited the contest during the fifth inning after a low throw from Josh Rojas bounced and struck him under the right eye. Walker went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before the incident and should be considered day-to-day.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hosmer, Padres beat Diamondbacks 8-7 in wild opener
Eric Hosmer had a homer among his three hits and drove in three runs, newcomer Victor Caratini also had three RBIs and the San Diego Padres gave up four long balls in the fifth inn...APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World SeriesMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heating up Walker went 2-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's spring game against the Mariners.
Impact Walker squared up a couple of balls, ripping a double that nearly was a home run and a single that left the bat at 108 MPH. He's been raking the last week of the Cactus League, going 7-for-13 with three doubles, one home run and eight RBI over four games. After experiencing a power drop in the pandemic-shortened 2020, Walker is looking to return to his 2019 levels.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated
The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Power up: Christian Walker looking to air it out for Arizona Diamondbacks Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is hoping to increase his power production this year by hitting the ball in the air more often.
MARCH 23, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts fourth spring HR Walker went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Friday's spring game against the Brewers.
Impact The blast was Walker's fourth in 27 spring at-bats, an encouraging sign for the first baseman who had just seven long balls over 218 at-bats in 2020. "It builds confidence," Walker told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "Because I'm not going up there thinking, 'Got to hit the ball in the air. Got to hit a homer.' I'm trusting some adjustments I made this offseason and trusting that that's going to be the result." Walker has been durable since becoming a regular in 2019, missing just 13 games the last two seasons.
MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
