STEFAN CRICHTON NEWS

X-rays negative Crichton underwent X-rays on his hand Thursday that came back negative, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Crichton was hit by a comebacker in the 10th inning of Thursday's win over the Reds and exited the game, but it appears as though he's any structural damage. The right-hander had earned saves in each of his two appearances prior to Thursday's outing, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss any additional time due to his injury.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11

David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs...

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up second save Crichton allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn his second save Wednesday in the completion of Tuesday's suspended game over the Reds.

Impact Crichton moves to the top of the closer depth chart in Arizona with his second save in as many games, although his job security should be considered low. The Diamondbacks have the injured Joakim Soria (calf) nearing a return; he threw live batting practice Wednesday. Crichton has a 3.52 ERA and 1.70 WHIP while allowing baserunners in eight of nine appearances.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

VanMeter's homer ties it, Diamondbacks beat Reds in the 10th

Josh VanMeter hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning against his former team, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 in 10 innings for their second win...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save of 2021 Crichton allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in one scoreless inning to earn the save against the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander is in the mix for save chances while Chris Devenski (personal) and Joakim Soria (calf) are sidelined, and Crichton entered Sunday's game to preserve a three-run lead in the ninth inning. Even though Crichton allowed two Nationals to reach base in the ninth, he prevented them from crossing the plate to earn his first save of the year. The right-hander has posted a 4.05 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 6.2 innings across his first eight relief appearances this season. It was encouraging to see Crichton pick up the save Sunday, but Soria threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and could be trending toward a return.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

Madison Bumgarner had his best outing of the season, allowing a run over five innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Washington 5-2 after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third hold Crichton retired both batters faced to finish out the seventh inning and picked up his third hold in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings win over the Rockies.

Impact Crichton authored his third straight scoreless outing after giving up a run in two-thirds of an inning on Opening Day. He was considered a potential closer in spring training, but none of the right-hander's four regular-season appearances have come in the ninth inning. Crichton could still work his way into the closer role, which remains unsettled after Arizona placed Joakim Soria (calf) on the injured list. Crichton has allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered, but in closer mix Crichton did not retire a batter Sunday, allowing six runs (five earned) on two hits and three walks to the White Sox.

Impact Crichton's last two Cactus League outings were not pretty: nine runs (eight earned), four hits, three walks in one-plus innings. Despite the worrisome results, he's still in the mix for saves, as manager Torey Lovullo declined to name a closer, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. "We don't have somebody who is a slam-dunk closer," Lovullo said. The manager indicated he could go into the regular season playing matchups at the end of games with pitchers like Crichton and Joakim Soria. He also left open the possibility of a reliever stepping up and grabbing the role early in the season.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up first runs Crichton allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while striking out one over one inning in Thursday's spring game against the Royals.

Impact Crichton gave up his first runs during Cactus League play and has a 4.50 ERA and 1.75 WHIP over four innings. Manager Torey Lovullo put the right-hander on a short list of potential closers, along with Joakim Soria, who has a 12.27 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 3.2 innings. It's unclear which way Lovullo is leaning.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws scoreless inning Crichton allowed one hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning in Sunday's spring game against the White Sox.

Impact Crichton is being considered as a potential closer, although the consensus is that Joakim Soria will be Arizona's end-game choice. Crichton has given up four hits and one walk while striking out five over three scoreless Cactus League innings.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retires lone batter faced Crichton struck out one in a third of an inning in Tuesday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Through two Cactus League appearances, Crichton has allowed two hits and a walk with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings. Manager Torey Lovullo included Crichton's name in the closer mix; however, both of his outings have come in the seventh inning against opponents' backups. Joakim Soria, the other reliever being considered as closer, has made one appearance thus far, entering the game in the third inning against the Cubs' regulars.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be given chance to close Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Crichton will compete for the closer's job during spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crichton finished the 2020 season as the Diamondbacks' closer after Archie Bradley was traded, but the team's acquisition of Joakim Soria (223 career saves) during the offseason set off speculation that he would take the role from Crichton. Lovullo's comments suggest the job does not belong to Soria yet. As closer in 2020, Crichton had a 0.96 ERA with five saves, one blown save and two holds over 9.1 innings.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona

The appetite to sit in the sun and watch Major League Baseball spring training is still strong

FEBRUARY 21, 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

Still in closer mix Crichton will compete for the closer's job during spring training, Steve Gilbert of the Diamondbacks' official site reports.

Impact The presumption was that Joakim Soria, who signed with Arizona last week, would become the closer, but general manager Mike Hazen wasn't ready to declare which reliever will be the team's ninth-inning man. "I think [Crichton] is going to have every opportunity to compete for that role or get into that role. I would be shocked if he doesn't get appearances in the ninth inning.," said the GM. Crichton finished up 2020 as Arizona's closer and compiled a 2.42 ERA with five saves in seven chances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 Soria

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs add veteran reliever Soria on $3.5M, 1-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on  $3.5 million, one-year deal with veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs fifth save Crichton tossed one-third of a scoreless inning Friday as he earned the save in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rockies. He allowed no hits and no walks while striking out zer...

Impact Crichton has been dominant recently while serving as the Diamondbacks' closer, and he's now had seven consecutive scoreless outings. He's converted on five of his seven save chances while posting a 2.42 ERA and 1.19 ERA over 26 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs sweep doubleheader, beat Rockies in 11-5 in nightcap

Josh VanMeter hit a three-run homer, David Peralta and Tim Locastro both had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 to sweep a doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect inning for save Crichton pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Crichton had no trouble protecting a three-run lead, earning his fourth save of the year, all of which have come within the last week. The 28-year-old has taken a firm grip on the closer role, and he has a 2.66 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 23:9 k:BB across 24.2 innings this season. He hasn't allowed a baserunner in his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Crichton picked up the save in Wednesday's win over the Angels after pitching a scoreless inning. He didn't strike out anyone.

Impact Crichton allowed a baserunner due to a throwing error, but he didn't have major problems to retire the side with only seven pitches. This was Crichton's third straight save and second in as many days, and he seems to be in full control of the closing duties for the Diamondbacks for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun, Peralta power Diamondbacks past Angels again, 9-6

Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Relax': Crichton on facing Halos' stars in 9th D-backs reliever Stefan Crichton was looking for his second career save Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. Standing in his way? Only Mike Trout...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM