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D-Backs Hope to Keep the Great Offense Going Vs Mets

After a 5 game streak of bad baseball and tough losses, the Diamondbacks finally have some momentum. They enter today's baseball game with a chance to split the series against the Mets in New York and come home to Phoenix with some good energy.

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Diamondbacks vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 2, 2024

Led by Christian Walker (two-game homer streak), the Arizona Diamondbacks (26-32) are favorites versus the New York Mets (24-34) Sunday at 1:40 PM ET. Bookmakers have named the Diamondbacks as -116 favorites for the game, which airs on ARID.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Diamondbacks vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – June 2

The New York Mets (24-34) square off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (26-32) at home on Sunday beginning at 1:40 PM ET. The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Brandon Pfaadt (2-4, 4.16 ERA), who is eyeing win No.

Kevin Ginkel News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

D-backs RHP Kevin Ginkel (knee) exits after comebacker

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel escaped a serious knee injury Saturday after being drilled by a comebacker during the sixth inning of a 10-5 victory over the host New York Mets.

Kevin Ginkel News / Burn City Sports / 7 hours ago

X-rays negative on Kevin Ginkel, Diamondbacks dodge bullet

Kevin Ginkel left in the sixth inning of the Diamondbacks’ 10-5 win over the Mets after getting struck in the left knee by a Brandon Nimmo comebacker. While Gabriel Moreno completed the play and threw out Nimmo at first, the main concern was on Ginkel, who was lying on the mound in pain.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / 8 hours ago

Diamondbacks execute their type of baseball to defeat the Mets

Following Friday night’s loss, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said a game where they combine an offensive game with a well-pitched game was coming soon.

Christian Walker News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Christian Walker's slam helps Diamondbacks cruise past Mets

Christian Walker hit a third-inning grand slam Saturday for the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, who rolled to a 10-5 win over the New York Mets in the third game of a four-game series.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / 1 hour ago

D-backs Combine Chaos and Slug in 10-5 Win Over Mets

Purveyors of the Diamondbacks and Mets box score today will rightfully focus in on Slade Cecconi's strong pitching line and Christian Walker's grand slam.

Kevin Ginkel News / Burn City Sports / 9 hours ago

Kevin Ginkel struck in left knee by comebacker, leaves game

The Diamondbacks pitching staff takes another injury, with reliever Kevin Ginkel having to leave his relief appearance after getting struck in the left leg by a Brandon Nimmo comebacker.

Darryl Strawberry News / ESPN / 10 hours ago

Emotional Strawberry sees No. 18 retired by Mets

Before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Darryl Strawberry was welcomed to Citi Field Saturday, as the New York Mets retired his No. 18 in an emotional ceremony for a player who helped the franchise to its last World Series title in 1986.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Arizona Sports / 12 hours ago

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scratched late from D-backs lineup with flu-like symptoms

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (flu-like symptoms) was a late scratch ahead of a matchup on Saturday at Citi Field against the New York Mets.

Blake Walston News / Arizona Sports / 1 hour ago

Diamondbacks’ Blake Walston focused on trusting his stuff to improve control

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation is much different than what the organization envisioned with a much heavier emphasis on youth. Zac Gallen joined Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez on the injured list Friday, leaving Jordan Montgomery as the lone starter with more than two full seasons of experience.

Slade Cecconi News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / 15 hours ago

D-backs in Need of Answers vs Mets Behind Slade Cecconi

The Diamondbacks will face game three of a four-game set against the New York Mets at Citi Field today. First pitch is at 1:10 PM Arizona time. They have lost back-to-back games against the Mets, and are on a five-game losing skid.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / 16 hours ago

Diamondbacks Shake up Rotation in Wake of Zac Gallen's Injury

The Diamondbacks placed Ace starting pitcher Zac Gallen on the 15-day disabled list yesterday and called up Slade Cecconi from Triple-A Reno. The good news that came out of last night's press conference with Torey Lovullo is that Gallen's right hamstring strain, suffered Thursday night, is considered a Grade-1, which is the least severe.

Ketel Marte News / Just Baseball / 17 hours ago

Is Ketel Marte the Best Second Baseman in the National League?

This hasn’t been the 2024 the Arizona Diamondbacks had hoped for. Coming off a trip to the World Series, general manager Mike Hazen spent the offseason filling the gaps that may have kept the D-backs from winning it all.

Jordan Montgomery News / Burn City Sports / May 31

Jordan Montgomery’s disastrous start ruins encouraging night from Diamondbacks offense

The Diamondbacks dropped the second game of the series to the Mets 10-9. Jordan Montgomery dug a hole too deep for the Diamondbacks offense to climb out of, but there were positive signs from this game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 31

Torey Lovullo Speaks on Zac Gallen, Offensive Woes

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke to Burns and Gambo on Arizona Sports 98.7 this afternoon, providing some context on ace Zac Gallen's health situation, as well as addressing some of the D-backs' offensive woes as of late.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / 42 minutes ago

Diamondbacks ace heading to injured list with hamstring strain

The Arizona Diamondbacks just lost their best starting pitcher to a hamstring strain.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / FanNation Fastball / May 31

Struggling Arizona Diamondbacks' Star Still Found a Way to Make Team History in May

It's been a struggle this season for Arizona Diamondbacks' All-Star Corbin Carroll, but he's still found a way to tie some fun team history in the month of May.

MLB News / Action Network / May 31

MLB best bets: D-backs vs. Mets odds, pick, predictions for Fri. 5/31

Action Network MLB analyst Mike Ianniello makes a Diamondbacks vs. Mets prediction for Friday, May 31.

Motivated Mets seek second straight win over Diamondbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / May 29

Former No. 1 Draft Choice a Pleasant Surprise for Diamondbacks, Defying Analytics

When the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Kevin Newman in January, they couldn’t have foreseen how valuable the underrated shortstop would become. That January deal was a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Kolten Wong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Diamondbacks release veteran infielder

He had been playing with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate in Reno after signing a minor league contract.

Diamondbacks designate struggling right-hander for assignment

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Corbin Carroll News / Just Baseball / May 27

What’s Up With Corbin Carroll? A Dive Into the Swing and Struggles of the Diamondbacks Star

Baseball can be a cruel sport. Even the most talented players on earth, like Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks, can endure stretches where they struggle to recapture what makes them so good.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26