TAYLOR CLARKE NEWS

Spoils Gallen's debut Clarke allowed three runs on three hits while striking out three over 2.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Athletics.

Impact With Zac Gallen coming off the injured list to make his first start of the season, the Diamondbacks were cautious with his pitch count, so Clarke entered in the fifth inning with Arizona leading 5-1. He set down six straight A's before tiring in the seventh. He had Kevin Ginkel wasted Gallen's effort. For Clarke, it was was his fifth appearance and second in which he was required to threw more than an inning. He's been bypassed for a possible rotation spot twice already, by Taylor Widener and Riley Smith, so middle/long-relief may be his lot for the season.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hosmer homers again, Snell fans 8 as Padres beat Arizona 4-2

Blake Snell struck out eight before being pulled after 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his Padres debut, and Eric Hosmer homered for the second straight game and drove in three runs as...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beginning year in bullpen Clarke is slated to begin the season in the bullpen after manager Torey Lovullo announced Sunday that Taylor Widener will open the year in the rotation as a replacement for Zac Gal...

Impact Clarke's expected middle-inning/mop-up role out of the bullpen will limit his fantasy appeal, but he should be the next man up for a rotation spot if Widener falters or if one of the Diamondbacks' current starters misses time. The 27-year-old has made 17 starts for Arizona between the past two seasons, turning in a 5.67 ERA across 87.1 innings.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevates innings, pitch count Clarke threw five innings and 75 pitches in a simulated game on a back field Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clarke, who has a 2.25 ERA in 12 Cactus League innings, is the leading candidate to replace the injured Zac Gallen (forearm) in the rotation. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo will discuss plans for the rotation going forward with coaches in the next few days, and Clarke's role will be one topic. His flexibility could be helpful, but the obvious need right now is replacing Gallen.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could benefit from Gallen injury Clarke is one likely candidate to fill in for injured starter Zac Gallen (forearm).

Impact Gallen was diagnosed with a hairline fracture of the forearm and will miss an indefinite amount of time. That naturally leads to speculation about the candidates to replace him in the rotation. At this point in spring training, Clarke is the most built-up depth starter at 12 innings, followed closely by Seth Frankoff (11.2 IP). Clarke gets the edge over Frankoff based on spring numbers and MLB experience. The right-handed Clarke has allowed three runs on 13 hits and two walks while striking out 10 this spring.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs pitcher Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is being evaluated for soreness in his right forearm and might not be ready for the start of the regular season on April 1

MARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws four innings Clarke allowed two hits and struck out two over four scoreless innings in Sunday's spring game against the White Sox.

Impact Clarke's four sharp innings lowered his spring ERA to 2.25, putting himself in a position to earn a spot in the bullpen. Although he started Sunday's game, the rotation appears to be set, so Clarke could find a role as starting depth and multi-inning reliever.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Closes out A's Clarke allowed four hits and struck out two over three scoreless innings to pick up the three-inning save in Tuesday's spring game against Oakland.

Impact Clarke is nowhere near the discussion to close out games for the Diamondbacks when the regular season starts. He entered Tuesday's game with Arizona leading, 7-3, and was on the mound when the offense put up five runs in the eighth inning. It was a perfect opportunity to extend Clarke, who will serve as starting depth and a multi-inning reliever in 2021. He's thrown eight innings over three Cactus League appearances.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three innings Clarke allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four over three innings in Friday's spring game against Cincinnati.

Impact Clarke has made two spring appearances as a reliever but is being stretched out as a potential starter. He worked two innings in his debut and was Arizona's first pitcher to throw three innings in a game. His flexibility could result in being used as a starter and a mutli-inning reliever.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Prepping as starter Clarke is stretching out as a starter during spring training, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clarke being stretched out gives Arizona manager Torey Lovullo flexibility, but his eventual role could be as a reliever. There are spots to be won in a bullpen that last year had a 4.60 ERA (19th in MLB) while permitting a .250 opponents' batting average (23rd) and .786 opponents' OPS (25th). There's clearly a need to upgrade the bullpen, and Clarke has an opportunity. The right-hander allowed 35 hits and 21 walks while striking out 40 over 43.1 innings in 2020. He posted a 4.36 ERA over five starts and seven relief appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Escobar's new diet; Clarke competing It’s been quite an offseason for veteran third baseman Eduardo Escobar. He added a balanced diet, lost around 20 pounds and gained a new out...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pitches five innings in nightcap Clarke (3-0) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while fanning five across five innings to earn the win in Game 2 of a doubleheader against Colorado on Friday.

Impact Clarke gave up four runs in the first two innings but settled down afterwards to secure his third win of the season despite not having his best stuff in this one. He has shifted between the rotation and the bullpen this season, but he is unlikely to pitch again with only two games left on the schedule.

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

Starting Friday's nightcap Clarke will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Clarke's last outing was more than a week ago when he pitched five relief innings and earned the win in over the Angels. Prior to that, he made four turns through the rotation, so he should have the distance to qualify for a win.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Mathisen hits 2 HRs, D-backs beat Rangers 7-3

Rookie Wyatt Mathisen hit his first two career homers, fellow rookie Daulton Varsho knocked in the go-ahead run with a triple and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-3 victory...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in relief Clarke (2-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Angels. He allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while fanning three across five innings.

Impact Clarke piggybacked Caleb Smith's short start and tossed five innings -- even though he didn't have his best stuff, he did it well enough to earn his second win of the season. Clarke has allowed three or more runs in each of his last three appearances, however, so he remains far from reliable every time he's on the mound.

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

Dodgers score twice in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-4

Chris Taylor and AJ Pollock each hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night for ace Clayton Kershaw to beat the Arizona Diamo...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks look to break 4-game losing streak against Dodgers

Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on Los Angeles

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lux hits 2 HRs, lifts Dodgers over D-backs in 10 innings

Rookie Gavin Lux hit two homers, including a three-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from four runs down to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-9

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5

Ketel Marte homered as part of a four-hit night and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 to snap their five-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks look to stop 5-game losing streak against Giants

Arizona is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over San Francisco

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS