JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Swats homer in win Pederson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Marlins.

Impact Pederson swatted his 20th home run of the season in the fifth inning, giving him at least one RBI in four consecutive game. The lefty-swinging designated hitter is turning in a strong second half, posting a line of .356/.500/.780 over 23 games since returning from the All-Star break.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Del Castillo continues torrid start with grand slam and 6 RBIs as Diamondbacks beat Marlins 9-6

Rookie Adrian Del Castillo hit his first career grand slam and drove in six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 9-6

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson celebrates a decade of Major League service time ST. PETERSBURG -- Joc Pederson strolled into the Tropicana Field clubhouse at about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday and was immediately greeted by a sh...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Carlson hits RBI single in 12th and Rays outlast Diamondbacks 8-7 after blowing 6-run lead

Dylan Carlson hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 to complete a three-game sweep after blowing a six-run lead

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against Tampa Bay.

Impact Despite right-hander Drew Rasmussen taking the mound for the Rays in Sunday's series finale, the lefty-hitting Pederson will begin the contest in the dugout. Since the All-Star break, Pederson is slashing .345/.478/.745 with 13 runs scored, six home runs and 16 RBI across 71 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca scores on error in the 9th, Rays beat Diamondbacks 5-4

Jonny DeLuca scored on an error in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Arizona 5-4 on Friday night to end the Diamondbacks’ season-high winning streak at six games

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two, scores twice Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Pederson set the tone for the Diamondbacks in the 11-4 victory, opening the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning. The 32-year-old has started 8-of-12 games in August as he continues to platoon with Randal Grichuk. Pederson has excelled in August, batting .324 with four home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and a 6:9 BB:K in 37 plate appearances.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks extend winning streak to 6, beat Rockies 11-4 as Eugenio Suárez hits grand slam

Eugenio Suárez hit a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, Joc Pederson drove in two early runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their sixth straight game by beating the Colorado...

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joc Pederson Hit Little League HR vs. Rockies Thanks to One Hilariously Bad Throw The Diamondbacks designated hitter took full advantage of a Colorado mishap.

AUGUST 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On bench vs. lefty Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Pederson has gone 10-for-30 with four homers through 10 games in August but will sit Tuesday as lefty Austin Gomber pitches for Colorado. Randal Grichuk will receive another turn at designated hitter as the two continue to platoon at the position.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Joc Pederson's swing | 08/13/2024 Breaking down the hitting mechanics of Joc Pederson and more on the latest MLB Central

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak alive, host the Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks take lead on back-to-back wild pitches, rally for 5-4 win over the Rockies

Corbin Carroll and Kevin Newman scrambled home on back-to-back wild pitches in the seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday night fo...

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Pederson is on fire to begin August with four homers and a 1.276 OPS though nine games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday with lefty Cristopher Sanchez pitching for Philadelphia. Randal Grichuk is batting fifth as the designated hitter in the series finale.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slams 19th homer Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a walk in Friday's 3-2 win versus the Phillies.

Impact The Diamondbacks designated hitter cracked a 393-foot solo shot off Zack Wheeler in the third inning to push the team's lead to 2-0. Pederson has been scorching hot since the All-Star break, batting .350 (14-for-40) with six homers, 10 runs scored and 13 RBI across 16 games. Overall, it has been a resurgent year for the 32-year-old in Arizona, as he's now slashing .284/.392/.554 over 328 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather against LHP Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.

Impact Pederson will get a chance to rest as the Diamondbacks match up against left-hander Kolby Allard in Thursday's series opener. Ketel Marte will instead serve as Arizona's designated hitter while Kevin Newman picks up a start at second base.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Lively whiffs Joc Pederson for second K | 08/07/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Breaking down Joc Pederson's impact on the D-backs | 08/06/2024 The panel on MLB Central discusses Joc Pederson's impact on the D-backs and the club's performance this season

AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

Guardians take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Diamondbacks

The Cleveland Guardians will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts pinch-hit homer Pederson hit a two-run home run in Monday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

Impact Pederson entered the game with one out in the top of the eighth and gave his team the lead with a two-run blast off Scott Barlow. It was Pederson's sixth career pinch-hit home run, and in the process, he became the first Diamondbacks player with go-ahead homers in the seventh inning or later in back-to-back games since 2013. The 32-year-old has caught fire as of late with five home runs and 12 RBI over his last nine games.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez's RBI single off Emmanuel Clase in 10th gives Diamondbacks 7-6 win over Guardians

Eugenio Suárez singled off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning to score automatic runner Corbin Carroll, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the Cl...

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Monday Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Logan Allen on Monday, yielding to Ketel Marte at DH. Pederson has four homers in his last 21 at-bats.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Swats go-ahead homer Pederson went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Sunday's 6-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact Pederson gave the Diamondbacks their first lead of the game in the seventh inning, lifting a three-run shot off Colin Holderman with two outs. The long ball was Pederson's 17th of the year. In 311 plate appearances, the 32-year-old has a .282/.390/.541 slash line with 41 runs and 49 RBI.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's HR rallies Diamondbacks to a 6-5 win; no-decision for Pirates rookie Paul Skenes

Joc Pederson’s three-run home run in the seventh inning rallied the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-5 win as Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes got a no-decision after taking a shut...

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS