APRIL 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Widener, Calhoun latest D-backs to go on IL Injuries continue to mount for the D-backs, who placed outfielder Kole Calhoun and right-hander Taylor Widener on the 10-day injured list We...
Zach Buchanan: Taylor Widener (right groin strain) and Kole... - The Athletic Taylor Widener (right groin strain) and Kole Calhoun (left hamstring strain) land on the injured list, Riley Smith and Daulton Varsho are ca...
APRIL 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands on IL with groin strain Widener was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain.
Impact This was a pretty shocking move, as Widener was the probable starter Wednesday. The team will likely go with a bullpen game on short notice. Riley Smith was recalled in a corresponding move. Widener will be eligible to return May 6.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Rookies Weathers, Widener meet, deGrom vs Bosox
In a matchup of promising rookies, Padres lefty Ryan Weathers starts against Arizona righty Taylor Widener in PhoenixAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener expected to start as Arizona hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Ryan Weathers on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Taylor WidenerAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kellys keep Diamondbacks rolling, beat Padres 5-1
Merrill Kelly gave the Diamondbacks another strong pitching performance, Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer and Arizona beat the San Diego Padres 5-1APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Rookies Weathers, Widener meet, deGrom vs Bosox
In a matchup of promising rookies, Padres lefty Ryan Weathers starts against Arizona righty Taylor Widener in PhoenixAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona plays San Diego, looks to build on Bumgarner's strong performance
Arizona looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Madison BumgarnerAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans seven in no-decision Widener allowed four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Thursday.
Impact He gave up homers to Jesse Winker, Nick Castellanos and Eugenio Suarez, but the last two were in the sixth inning as Widener tired, and remember this was in Great American Ball Park. After fanning seven with only one free pass issued, Widener now sits with an 18:6 K:BB in 22.1 innings this season, lending some credence to a 2.82 ERA. The right-hander lines up to face the Padres at home next week.
APRIL 23, 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
Cincinnati takes 3-game slide into matchup with Arizona
Cincinnati is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over ArizonaAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Pitches six scoreless innings Widener tossed six scoreless innings Friday against the Nationals, allowing four hits and two walks while fanning three. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Widener didn't have an easy task Friday as he had to face Max Scherzer, but he matched up well with one of the best hurlers of the past decade and delivered his second scoreless outing of the campaign. The right-hander has also posted two quality starts out of three appearances this season and owns an excellent -- yet probably unsustainable -- 1.59 ERA through his first 17 innings of the campaign.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Schwarber homer lifts Nationals over Diamondbacks 1-0
Kyle Schwarber hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 after Max Scherzer passed Cy Young on baseball’s care...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Widener expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young's slam off Corbin helps D'backs top booed Nats 11-6
Andrew Young hit a grand slam for one of Arizona's three homers off Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the Diamondbacks beat the struggling Nationals 11-6APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes step back Friday Widener allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out three over five innings against Cincinnati on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The right-hander couldn't match his strong performance in his first big-league start April 4, during which he shut out San Diego over six frames. However, Widener hung in for five innings Friday and kept Arizona within striking range, so he has a fair chance of remaining in the rotation even after Zac Gallen (forearm) returns. Widener's next start is lined up for Thursday at Washington.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray takes no-hitter into 7th, Rockies beat D-Backs, 7-3
Jon Gray took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and got his first win of the season, pitching the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines in first MLB start Widener allowed three hits and walked three while striking out five over six scoreless innings in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Padres.
Impact Widener is only in the rotation because Zac Gallen (forearm) is on the injured list, but he could remain there after giving the Diamondbacks their best start over the first four games. The right-hander, making his first start in the majors, breezed through the first inning on five pitches and had his only problematic inning in the second when he worked around a bases loaded jam. He pounded the fastball early, then used his offspeed stuff as the game wore on and he faced hitters a third time. Widener's next scheduled to pitch Saturday at home against the Reds.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Widener throws 6 scoreless in 1st career start Taylor Widener made his first career Major League start Sunday afternoon against the Padres and given the way he held the Padres in check ov...
APRIL 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep
Rookie Taylor Widener flustered San Diego’s potent offense for six scoreless innings to win his first big league start and David Peralta hit a two-run triple for the Arizona Diamon...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks look to end 3-game skid
Arizona is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over San Diego The Padres will roll out Chris Paddack to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks will give Taylor...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Musgrove dominates Diamondbacks for 7-0 win in Padres debut
Joe Musgrove was brilliant in his debut for his hometown Padres, Manny Machado homered for his first hit of 2021 and Wil Myers drove in three runs on two doubles as San Diego beat...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes final spring start Widener allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in Tuesday's spring game against Cleveland.
Impact Widener allowed solo home runs in each of the first two innings before settling for his longest outing of the spring. Recently named as a member of the rotation, Widener will start the fourth game of the season, which will be April 4 in San Diego. He finishes the Cactus League with a 3.68 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 14.2 innings.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts hits 2 HRs in final spring training game of the year
Mookie Betts put an exclamation point on the exhibition seasonMARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
