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
Lit up Friday Soria allowed four runs on three hits while striking out one over an inning in Friday's spring game against the Angels.
Impact Soria pitched the fifth inning, which began with a runner reaching base on a strikeout/wild pitch. The inning included a two-run double and two-run home run. One bad outcome in a Cactus League game will not bury his chance to become Arizona's closer.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes spring debut Soria allowed one walk over a scoreless inning in Sunday's spring game against the Cubs.
Impact Soria, who followed starter Merrill Kelly in the fourth inning, walked the first batter faced then induced a flyball out and a double-play grounder. This was the first Cactus League appearance for the 36-year-old reliever, who is expected to serve as the team's closer. Manager Torey Lovullo has not yet declared a closer, and he mentioned Stefan Crichton as a candidate. Crichton's made one spring appearance, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Game features Soria, Kelly ... and geese SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Joakim Soria made his D-backs debut Sunday working a scoreless inning in the D-backs' 5-4 win over the Cubs at Salt Riv...
MARCH 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Debut coming Sunday Soria will make his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Cubs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Soria was acquired in the offseason, and he's widely presumed to be Arizona's closer, although manager Torey Lovullo said he is competing against Stefan Crichton.
MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Swarzak agrees to minor league deal with D-backs
Reliever Anthony Swarzak agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and will be at major league spring training camp as a non-roster invite The team announced...MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Versatile Clippard ready for any role in D-backs bullpen
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot of uncertainty in their bullpen this spring and essentially every role is up for grabsFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stock watch: Joakim Soria and Kolten Wong among the biggest February ADP movers Al Melchior turns the spotlight on the biggest risers and fallers in average draft position over the past few weeks.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ADP Report: Joakim Soria and Kolten Wong among the biggest draft board movers Al Melchior turns the spotlight on the biggest risers and fallers in average draft position over the past few weeks.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AP source: Tyler Clippard agrees to 1-year deal with D-backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract with reliever Tyler Clippard, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated PressFEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Predicting D-backs' 2021 Opening Day roster The D-backs pitchers and catchers reported to Salt River Fields this past week, and it's an Arizona team that looks quite similar to last se...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
Not yet considered closer Arizona manager Torey Lovullo has refused to name Soria or any other reliever as the team's closer, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Soria has the most closing experience in the bullpen, so he's probably being considered for the job. Stefan Crichton is also a name being bandied about for the ninth-inning role, per Steve Gilbert of the Diamondbacks' official site. The manager was also mum about the identity of his Opening Day starter or if Ketel Marte would be the primary center fielder.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs do-over: Lovullo ready to roll after rough 2020
Manager Torey Lovullo is eager for a do-over after a 2020 season that the Arizona Diamondbacks won’t remember fondlyFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: D-backs, IF Asdrubal Cabrera agree to 1-year deal
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Asdrúbal C...FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American 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
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
Soria, Diamondbacks finalize $3.5 million, 1-year contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract with relief pitcher Joakim SoriaFEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes second loss Soria (2-2) was charged with the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Mariners in the first game of a doubleheader Monday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks over...
Impact Tasked with preserving a narrow 5-4 lead and potentially serving as a bridge to closer Liam Hendriks in the seven-inning contest, Soria promptly allowed a one-out single to Phillip Ervin and a two-out RBI double to Tim Lopes shortly after entering in the sixth. Three straight walks, the last to Kyle Lewis with the bases loaded, completed the Mariners' comeback and saddled Soria with the loss. The veteran reliever has now sandwiched a pair of two-run appearances around two scoreless outings thus far in September, and he's allowed at least one earned run in three of his last five trips to the mound overall.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soria, Luzardo off the mark vs. Mariners Joakim Soria’s revitalized 2020 campaign has elevated him into a key role in the A’s bullpen. That’s why it came as a surprise on Monday whe...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • MLB.COM
Minor tosses 2-hitter, A's manage split with Mariners
Mike Minor tossed a two-hitter with eight strikeouts, Jake Lamb doubled and homered in his first game after signing with Oakland, and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 9-0 in...SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back from pair of stumbles Soria fired a clean eighth inning in a win over the Astros on Wednesday after surrendering three earned runs across two innings in his prior two outings.
Impact The veteran reliever's pair of stumbles came against the Astros and Padres on Aug. 29 and Saturday, respectively, and saw Soria allow six hits, including his first home run of the season. However, manager Bob Melvin's trust in the 36-year-old apparently remained unfazed, as he called upon Soria for a key high-leverage setup role in Wednesday's one-run game. The right-hander has enjoyed a solid season overall despite his recent struggles, as he sports a 2-1 record, 2.55 ERA, three holds and impressive 26.7 percent strikeout rate across 17 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Laureano strikes back, 2-out hit in 9th puts A's past Astros
Ramón Laureano, suspended last month for charging the Houston dugout and triggering a bench-clearing brawl, hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the AL W...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves break NL scoring record in 29-9 romp over Marlins
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home
Marcus Semien staked Mike Fiers to an early lead with a homer in the first, Stephen Piscotty drove in all three of his runs with two outs, and the AL-best Oakland Athletics beat th...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
