The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Eduardo Rodriguez will start Saturday in Game 2 against the San Diego Padres, as the team is now on the outside looking in for one of two remaining NL Wild Card berths.
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea in the first inning and the New York Mets’ playoff hopes took a hit Friday night with an 8-4 loss to the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers.
The D-backs could not have started on a much worse foot in the first inning Friday against the Padres, and defensive miscues from Ketel Marte played a role.
Max Fried pitched three-hit ball over 8 2/3 innings and the Atlanta Braves delayed Kansas City's playoff celebration, beating the Royals 3-0 on Friday night in the opener of a crucial series for both teams.
Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley has been impressed by heralded freshman Jayden Quaintance, calling the 17-year-old's ceiling "scary" on Friday.
Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson will come out of the bullpen this weekend in the final series of the regular season against the Padres, Torey Lovullo said.
The Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Diego Padres in their final three games of the regular season as they hang on in the National League postseason race.
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi received a standing ovation from fans at the Target Center as she exited Game 2 to conclude what could be the last game of her WNBA career.
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo stood in front of his team with a clear message before the final four games of the regular season with everything on the line.
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