Walker's bat, Kelly's arm lead Diamondbacks past Brewers 5-0
Christian Walker hit a two-run homer, Merrill Kelly pitched seven stellar innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Witt HR in late rally after Gallen exits, Royals beat Dbacks
Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Voit, Manaea power San Diego over Arizona, ensure series win
Luke Voit hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings as the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallen settles down after wild start, D-backs top Reds 7-4
Zac Gallen pitched seven effective innings despite an early bout of wildness, and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a four-run eighth inning to top the Cincinnati Reds 7-4JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns high-leverage hold Ramirez struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn his 10th hold in Sunday's 13-1 win over the Phillies.
Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo planned to use Ramirez during a bullpen day, but his entrance coincided with the highest-leverage spot of the game. The Diamondbacks were ahead 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Philadelphia loaded the bases against Caleb Smith. In came Ramirez, who struck out Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto to squelch the threat. It's been a rocky June for Ramirez, who gave up eight runs, 10 hits and three home runs over his previous four appearances, but the unflappable right-hander looked very much like the trusted reliever that posted a 2.76 ERA over 36 appearances out of Arizona's bullpen in 2021.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rocked for five runs Ramirez recorded just two outs and surrendered five runs on five hits and a walk during his relief appearance in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Reds.
Impact Ramirez served up two of the Reds' five home runs on the night, with both Tommy Pham and Tyler Stephenson taking him deep. Through his first three appearances in June, Ramirez has pitched 2.1 innings while allowing eight runs on nine hits and two walks. The Diamondbacks are unlikely to entrust him with high-leverage work anytime soon.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Arizona past Royals 8-6
Pavin Smith and pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow homered in a five-run sixth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaky in relief Ramirez allowed two runs on two hits and hit a batter over two-thirds of an inning in Monday's 5-4 win over Miami.
Impact Not only did Ramirez allow two runs of his own, but two inherited runners scored as well in the Marlins' four-run seventh inning. He had made six consecutive scoreless appearances before Monday. Ramirez, a trusted member of the bullpen that typically pitches the last third of games, has a 3.38 ERA, five holds, nine strikeouts and four walks over 10.2 innings.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marte, Ahmed homer in Arizona's 2-0 win over St. Louis
Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings and Ketel Marte and Nick Ahmed each homered in the eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 over the St. Louis CardinalsAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Works out of jam Ramirez threw a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Houston.
Impact Ramirez entered after starter Madison Bumgarner gave up a double and a walk to start the fifth inning. Ramirez was able to get out of the jam on just three pitches. This was Ramirez's third appearance, and he's allowed one one hit and one walk while striking out three over 3.2 innings. He was a bright spot in the Diamondbacks' bullpen over the second half of 2021. The 32-year-old right-hander earned the trust of manager Torey Lovullo and will be used in high-leverage spots.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids arbitration Ramirez agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Diamondbacks to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Ramirez began 2021 with the Angels before latching on the with Diamondbacks, and he'll receive another opportunity in the desert. He posted a 2.76 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB over 32.2 innings for Arizona.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner, Diamondbacks to face Kazmir, Giants
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Thursday and the Giants are expected to counter with Scott KazmirSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Siri, McCormick rally AL West-leading Astros past D-backs
Jose Siri and Chas McCormick hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, rallying the AL West-leading Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks pound Darvish with 6-run 3rd, beat Padres 8-3
Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish on the way to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego PadresSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Claims first save Ramirez allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over a third of an inning to earn the save in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Phillies.
Impact The Diamondbacks entered the ninth inning with an 8-2 lead, but shaky relief pitching and two fielding errors let Philadelphia back in. It was 8-5 with one runner one and two out when Ramirez entered. He walked the first batter faced, which was followed by a passed ball and a two-run single. Ramirez finally closed out the game with a three-pitch (all changeups) strikeout of Brad Miller. It was Ramirez's first save of the season and second of his career. It's unclear why manager Torey Lovullo eschewed Tyler Clippard for the save chance.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks a perfect 4-0 against Phillies after 8-7 win
Carson Kelly hit a two run-homer and drove in three runs, Nick Ahmed added a two-run blast, Christian Walker had a career-high four hits, and Zac Gallen pitched five strong innings...AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses velo mid-outing Ramirez has experienced diminished fastball velocity during his last two appearances, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Ramirez recently returned from a three-week stay on the injured list due to a positive coronavirus test. The drop in velocity presented itself the deeper he got into an outing. The first time happened in Denver on Saturday, the second of back-to-back days. It happened again Monday when he issued three walks. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't view this as related to the illness, but rather he believes it's a mechanical issue.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't hold lead Ramirez allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in one inning of Saturday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.
Impact Ramirez, who was recently reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, came on in the eighth inning to protect a 2-0 lead but failed in that endeavor. The right-hander walked the first batter faced, then was tagged for a two-run home run by pinch hitter Garrett Hampson. He had pitched in a similar role prior to his IL stint and was effective. Entering Saturday's game, Ramirez authored six consecutive scoreless outings, allowing one hit, walking none and striking out six while picking up four holds.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner, Diamondbacks beat Phillies 6-2 for series sweep
Madison Bumgarner held Philadelphia to one hit in the first seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 6-2 on Thursday for a three-game sweepAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zach Buchanan: Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild were... - The Athletic Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. Fairchild was optioned to Triple-A along with Humberto Cast...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reinstated from injured list Ramirez (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
Impact Ramirez had been on the COVID-19 IL since July 30, but he was cleared to resume baseball activities last week and threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday. The right-hander shouldn't have any limitations following his absence and will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's series finale against the Phillies.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wheeler expected to start for the Phillies against Diamondbacks
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castellanos expected to start for Arizona against Philadelphia
The Diamondbacks will roll out Humberto Castellanos to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Ranger Suarez the startAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia to visit Arizona Tuesday
The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Tuesday while the Diamondbacks have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Friday Ramirez (undisclosed) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday.
Impact The Diamondbacks plan for Ramirez to pitch in a game for the the team's entry in the Arizona Complex League in the coming days. The reliever spent some time on the COVID-19 protocols list and was cleared for activity earlier this week.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
