Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening dayMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTIAN WALKER #53 - FIRST BASEMAN - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
26 HR •
84 RBI •
.251 AVG
26 HR
84 RBI
.251 AVG
D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 seasonMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep Monday Walker went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in Monday's spring game against the Mariners.
Impact Walker's hit three homers and knocked in six over eight Cactus League games. He experienced a drop off in 2020 but maintained a hard-hit rate from his breakout 2019 season.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker works hard, hits hard to find solidified place in lineup Christian Walker hit the ball hard again on Monday, launching a solo home run high off the batter's eye in center field.
MARCH 16, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Pops off Wednesday Walker went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's spring game against the Indians.
Impact Walker slid back slightly in 2020 after a breakout 2019 season, but he should get plenty of plate appearances in 2021 as Arizona's starter at first base.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
NL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Disappointing D-backs aim for bounce back in 2021 season
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a disappointing season in 2020, going 25-35 and finishing last in the NL WestDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Rockies
The Rockies will start German Marquez on Saturday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in matinee Walker went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs in Friday's win during Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rockies.
Impact Walker started the scoring off Friday with his home run in the bottom of the third inning as he hit his first homer since Sept. 8. The 29-year-old now has a .819 OPS with seven home runs and 34 RBI this year.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs sweep doubleheader, beat Rockies in 11-5 in nightcap
Josh VanMeter hit a three-run homer, David Peralta and Tim Locastro both had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 to sweep a doubleheaderSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urquidy expected to start for the Astros against the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jose UrquidySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Walker is not starting Saturday against the Astros, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Walker sits for just the fourth fime all season. Pavin Smith gets the start at first base, while Wyatt Mathisen will be the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Javier scheduled to start as Houston hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Luke Weaver on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Cristian JavierSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rendon, Trout power Angels past D-backs 7-3 in series finale
Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout drove in two runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Arizona DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bundy expected to start as Angels host the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Dylan BundySEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walton drives in 3 as Mariners beat Diamondbacks 7-3
Donovan Walton had three RBIs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners face the Diamondbacks after Sheffield's strong showing
Seattle looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Justus SheffieldSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Mariners look to stop 3-game slide against Diamondbacks
Seattle is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over ArizonaSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith makes Arizona debut, helps D-backs beat Mariners 4-3
Caleb Smith threw three solid innings in his first outing with Arizona, long reliever Alex Young worked into the ninth and the Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kikuchi, Mariners to take on Smith, Diamondbacks
The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Friday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2
Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer, Christian Walker added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 victory Thursday ni...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers, streaking Betts set for matchup with Diamondbacks
Los Angeles' Betts puts 10-game hit streak on the line against DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates three runs Walker went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss against the Dodgers.
Impact Walker has reached base safely in six straight games, but he has also gone 10 straight contests without two or more knocks. He's only hitting .189 in that stretch but has remained productive, racking up three homers and 10 RBI over that span.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
