The Arizona Diamondbacks have been a somewhat surprising team so far in 2021. After getting off to a poor start, going 5-10, they turned it around by going 10-4 since. They’ve done so primarily on the backs of an offensive surge. Through the first 15 games they scored 4.5 Runs per game, and since then 6.1, thanks […]
Can the D-backs keep the momentum going ?The Padres 13-11 are coming off a 3-1 series victory against the Dodgers in L.A. They’re currently in 3rd place, 2.5 games back of the surprising Giants and Dodgers who are tied for 1st at 15-8. The 11-11 Diamondbacks are coming off a series win against the Atlanta Braves. That came courtesy of […]
Major League Baseball and the union that represents the players began collective bargaining toward a new Basic Agreement last week, MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark acknowledged in a wide-ranging interview on Friday. Several obstacles stand between players and owners, from the definition of service time to the effect of analytics on gameplay– all with a Dec. 1 expiration […]
Jack Sommers takes a look at Arizona’s pitching to start the season. Article at AZ Snakepit
Mike Hazen inherited a farm system bereft of impact talent when he took over prior to the 2017 season. How have things progressed since then? https://www.azsnakepit.com/2021/3/4/22311457/diamondbacks-player-development-under-mike-hazen
In an effort to adjust Spring Training to meet the demands of the on-going pandemic, Major League Baseball has provided new rules allowing for flexibility in how the games are approached. While these changes may be helping teams prepare, some baseball purists are not thrilled with the temporary changes.
Barry Bloom examines the spending disparities between the Dodgers and the rest of baseball, especially the hard-charging Padres who are trying to unseat the Dodgers from atop the NL West.
Jack Sommers covers the reunion of baseball’s most veteran active reliever and the rebuilding Arizona Diamondbacks. https://www.azsnakepit.com/2021/2/23/22296929/tyler-clippard-returns-to-the-diamondbacks
Barry Bloom makes a quick examination of how just how ambitious San Diego’s spending is compared to their relative and potential markets.
Jack Sommers looks into roster questions, the statuses of Merrill Kelly and Madison Bumgarner, the future position of Ketel Marte, and more for AZ Snake Pit. https://www.azsnakepit.com/2021/2/18/22289556/diamondbacks-spring-training-roundup-mike-hazen-torey-lovullo-madison-bumgarner-merrill-kelly