Musgrove, Padres to take on Gilbert, Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will send Tyler Gilbert to the mound Saturday and the Padres plan to give Joe Musgrove the startAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Padres
The Diamondbacks will roll out Madison Bumgarner to the mound Friday and the Padres plan to give Blake Snell the startAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener expected to start for Arizona against San Diego
The Padres will start Yu Darvish on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Taylor WidenerAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for activity Ramirez (COVID-19 protocols) was cleared to resume all baseball activities and rejoin teammates prior to Tuesday's game.
Impact While Ramirez could have been available for Tuesday's loss to the Giants, the Diamondbacks held him back to run through team-defined protocols and make sure he's ready. At the time of his placement on the COVID-19 list, the end of Arizona's bullpen was in the flux as the team traded closer Joakim Soria. Ramirez had been a steady eighth-inning setup man, but he never got the chance to close games after the Soria trade. With Ramirez back, he could be in line for saves.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman expected to start as Giants host the Diamondbacks
The Giants are expected to send Kevin Gausman to the mound Wednesday and the Diamondbacks will give Merrill Kelly the startAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallen, Diamondbacks to face Wood, Giants
The Giants are expected to send Alex Wood to the mound Tuesday and the Diamondbacks will give Zac Gallen the startAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snell strikes out 13 in 7 innings, Padres blank Dbacks 2-0
Blake Snell struck out 13 over seven sharp innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in both runs, and the San Diego Padres defeated Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondback...AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snell expected to start for San Diego against Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Sunday while the Padres are expected to counter with Blake SnellAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish expected to start as Padres host the Diamondbacks
The Padres will roll out Yu Darvish to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish expected to start as Padres host the Diamondbacks
The Padres will roll out Yu Darvish to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weathers expected to start as San Diego hosts Arizona
The Padres will roll out Ryan Weathers to the mound Friday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Caleb Smith the startAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly expected to start for Arizona against San Francisco
The Diamondbacks will send Merrill Kelly to the mound Thursday and the Giants will give Alex Wood the startAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallen expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Giants
The Diamondbacks will roll out Zac Gallen to the mound Wednesday and the Giants plan to give Kevin Gausman the startAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cueto expected to start for the Giants against Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will roll out Madison Bumgarner to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Johnny Cueto the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener scheduled to start as Arizona hosts San Francisco
The Diamondbacks will send Taylor Widener to the mound Monday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the startAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0
Albert Pujols doubled home three runs to cap a five-run second inning, Mookie Betts homered in his return from the injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers hammered the Arizona Dia...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urias scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona
The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers to face Diamondbacks on the road
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will take the moundJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on IL Ramirez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
Impact The Diamondbacks haven't announced whether Ramirez has tested positive for COVID-19, but he was one of several players placed on the injured list as the team deals with an outbreak. Once the right-hander is cleared to return, he could take on ninth-inning work after Joakim Soria was traded to the Blue Jays on Friday.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Throws eighth inning Ramirez struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning to record the hold in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.
Impact Ramirez has entered games in the eighth inning in seven of his last eight appearances, including three that ended up as saves for closer Joakim Soria. If the Diamondbacks eventually flip Soria to a contender, presumably the 31-year-old Ramirez would be in line for save opportunities, unless he's dealt as well. Since arriving in Arizona, Ramirez has a 2.77 ERA with six holds over 13 innings.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up for closer Ramirez struck out three over a scoreless eighth inning and recorded a hold in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Ramirez was manager Torey Lovullo's choice with Arizona up 2-1 after seven innings, but he had issues. Chicago's Javier Baez struck out on a wild pitch and reached first base with two outs. Ramirez then hit Kris Bryant before striking out Patrick Wisdom to end the threat. Closer Joakim Soria blew up in the ninth, turning a potential win into a loss. Ramirez has a 3.27 ERA, 13 strikeouts and four holds over 11 innings since Arizona selected his contract from Triple-A Reno.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Works eighth inning in win Ramirez walked one and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Monday's 5-1 win over the Brewers.
Impact Ramirez's contract was selected late last week, and the reliever has authored three consecutive scoreless outings for the Diamondbacks. Used mostly has a mop-up reliever during this career, Ramirez has worked high-leverage spots for manager Torey Lovullo, who has a history with the right-hander when both were with the Red Sox in 2015. In addition to throwing Monday's eighth inning, Ramirez pitched the seventh inning of a scoreless game last Friday and the ninth inning of a one-run game the following day.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, on pitcher Noe Ramirez Right-hander Noe Ramirez has come through in tight situations for the Diamondbacks since joining the team. Manager Torey Lovullo says it's w...
JUNE 22, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Contract selected by Arizona Ramirez's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Impact Ramirez signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in late May, and he posted an 8.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in nine innings across eight relief appearances for Triple-A Reno. The right-hander should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever in the majors after right-hander Keury Mella was designated for assignment Friday.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joining Arizona on MiLB deal Ramirez agreed Thursday with the Diamondbacks on a minor-league contract, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Arizona bullpen is lacking in both experienced and quality options at the big-league level, so Ramirez may not have to wait long for a call-up if he impresses early on at Triple-A Reno. The 31-year-old right-hander, who elected free agency earlier this week after the Angels designated him for assignment, owns a 4.20 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 186 career relief appearances in the majors.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
