JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Diamondbacks' Christian Walker continues his Dodger Stadium rampage, hitting 2 more homers

Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Christian Walker continued his Dodger Stadium rampage Thursday, homering in his first two at-bats for his 18th and 19th home runs in 42 career games at...

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks homer in loss Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Pederson had gone six games without a homer or a multi-hit effort before snapping both droughts Tuesday. His ninth-inning blast briefly put the Diamondbacks ahead before the Dodgers responded in their half of the frame. Pederson is up to 11 homers this year while slashing a hearty .286/.378/.507 with 35 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases over 239 plate appearances in his usual strong-side platoon role.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs, 6-5

Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pfaadt pitches 6 effective innings and Alexander gets a key hit as the Diamondbacks beat the A's 5-1

Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run ball and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single during Arizona’s three-run seventh inning, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland Ath...

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks face the Twins leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What sets Joc apart? 'He is an absolute bat junkie' This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

JUNE 22 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks hit 3 HRs, power way to 5-4 series-opening win over Phillies

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno and Joc Pederson hit homers against struggling Phillies starter Taijuan Walker to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suárez, Pederson homer, Nelson goes 6 innings in Diamondbacks' 7-1 victory over White Sox

Eugenio Suárez homered, Ryne Nelson pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Friday night for their fourth victory in five games and...

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker hits 2 HRs, Pederson adds a grand slam and the D-backs coast past the Angels 11-1

Christian Walker hit two homers, Joc Pederson added a late grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks coasted past the Los Angeles Angels 11-1

JUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte hits a 3-run triple and Mets erase an early deficit for a 10-9 win over skidding Diamondbacks

Starling Marte ripped a bases-loaded triple in the first inning and drove in four runs, J

JUNE 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 2 of series

The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs insurance homer Pederson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact A half inning after the Dodgers crept within a run in the bottom of the sixth, Pederson connected on a slider for a three-run home run to give the Diamondbacks breathing room. It was the sixth homer of the season for Pederson, who also picked up his 500th career RBI with the blast (501 RBI over 11 MLB seasons). Pederson has delivered at least one run in four consecutive games (seven RBI total) and is up to 16 through 42 games.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers square off against the Diamondbacks with series tied 1-1

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson hits 3-run blast against his old team as the Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 7-3

Joc Pederson slugged a three-run homer, Christian Walker went deep and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks visit the Dodgers to open 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday

MAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweep

Joc Pederson and Christian Walker both had two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 6-4

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Wenceel Pérez hits three-run triple in six-run 7th as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 8-3

Wenceel Pérez hit a three-run triple to break open a close game and Jack Flaherty picked up his first victory of the season as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamon...

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks play the Reds after Newman's 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds after Kevin Newman had four hits against the Reds on Monday

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irvin sharp again for the Orioles, and Kimbrel pitches in the 7th inning of a 4-2 win over Arizona

Cole Irvin pitched into the sixth inning in another effective start, and a reshuffled bullpen held on for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corbin Carroll hits a 2-out single in the 8th to put Diamondbacks on top, beat struggling Reds 5-4

Slade Cecconi pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, Corbin Carroll drove in the game-winning run with an eighth-inning single and the Arizona Diamondbacks hung on to beat Cincinna...

MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks end 3-game losing streak, pound Padres 11-4

Ketel Marte and Joc Pederson homered to back Ryne Nelson’s return to the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating the San Diego Padres 11-4

MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact With southpaw James Paxton on the bump for the Dodgers, the lefty-hitting Pederson will hit the bench for the series opener. Blaze Alexander will get a day out of the infield and will serve as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter in Pederson's place.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marte hits tying homer in 9th, Grichuk has winning double in 10th, D-backs beat Cubs 12-11

Ketel Marte hit a tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Randal Grichuk won it with a pinch-hit RBI double in the 10th, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a wild 12-11 v...

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Pederson will miss out on a start at Coors Field since lefty Kyle Freeland is taking the mound Monday for Colorado. Blaze Alexander will serve as the designated hitter while Kevin Newman starts at shortstop.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE