Spring Training Thread. 2024

[Adrian]

A Firmer Torey Lovullo is Instilling a Sense of Urgency

When camp first opened, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen both talked about raising the standards. They were both careful

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[Adrian]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr Enjoying a Strong Spring and is Happy to be Back

It was much celebrated among Diamondbacks fans during the past Christmas season when Arizona re-signed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a three-year deal for $42MM.

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[Adrian]

D-backs Spring Breakout Roster: Infielders and Outfielders

D-backs Spring Breakout Roster: Infielders and Outfielders A rundown on all the infielders and outfielders representing the Diamondbacks in the Spring Breakout Series. Author: Michael McDermott Mar 9, 2024 11:00 AM EST In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks will send 26 of their...

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[Adrian]

Two Split Squad Games on Tap for Diamondbacks Saturday

Eduardo Rodriguez will face the Cincinnati Reds at Salt River Fields today at 1:10 P.M. while Tommy Henry will square off against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise at 1:05 P.M.

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[Adrian]

Diamondbacks farm system continues to drop in MLB Pipeline rankings after new update

The Arizona Diamondbacks farm system has dropped 13 spots in MLB Pipeline's farm system rankings over the past year.

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[Adrian]

Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo holding down SS job amid potential challengers

Most expect Jordan Lawlar to soon become the Diamondbacks’ shortstop, but Geraldo Perdomo remains the starter — a productive one, at that.

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[Adrian]

Scott McGough Working On Mechanical Changes

Scott McGough Working On Mechanical Changes The reliever is striving to stay healthy and improve his control this Spring. Author: Alex D'Agostino Mar 10, 2024 11:30 AM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks It was an up-and-down 2023 for right-handed reliever Scott McGough. After pitching an...

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[Adrian]

Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez getting closer to season form

Saturday was more like it for Arizona Diamondbacks newcomer Eduardo Rodriguez, who had his longest and sharpest start of spring training against the Cincinnati Reds at Salt River Fields. Rodriguez got in 55 pitches through four innings, allowed one earned run on four hits with no walks and four...

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[Adrian]

How Much Do the Diamondbacks Weight Spring Results

How Much Do the Diamondbacks Weight Spring Results? Torey Lovullo explains how they go about the evaluation process and what things they're looking at. Author: Jack Sommers Mar 10, 2024 1:00 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks , like most teams, have multiple Opening Day...

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[Adrian]

Torey Lovullo Speaks on D-backs Roster Moves

Hear from the skipper on some Spring send-downs, and facing the Dodgers for the first time since the NLDS.

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[Adrian]

Brandon Pfaadt Pleased with Start Despite Shaky First Inning

Brandon Pfaadt made his third start of the spring against the Dodgers, allowing four runs in 2 2/3 innings on four hits, no walks, and one strikeout in a 12-1 loss.

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Brandon Pfaadt Pleased with Start Despite Shaky First Inning

Brandon Pfaadt made his third start of the spring against the Dodgers, allowing four runs in 2 2/3 innings on four hits, no walks, and one strikeout in a 12-1 loss.

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Pfaadt has had a brutal spring but pitchers are usually tinkering with new things during spring so not concerned yet.

It's the hitting you watch in spring.

 

[Adrian]

Diamondbacks Preview Opening Day Lineup Monday versus A's

Diamondbacks Preview Opening Day Lineup Monday versus A's Ryne Nelson also continues his quest to capture the 5th starter's role. Author: Jack Sommers Mar 11, 2024 1:17 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks Oakland Athletics The Diamondbacks host the Oakland A's today at Salt River Fields...

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[Adrian]

Diamondbacks debut regular lineup, expect a ‘relentless’ offense

The Diamondbacks ran out their projected lineup in its entirety for the first time on Monday afternoon at Salt River Fields against the Oakland A's.

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[Adrian]

Ryne Nelson Solid in Fourth Spring Outing versus A's

Ryne Nelson on Spring Start vs. A's Ryne Nelson on Spring Start vs. A's Ryne Nelson Solid in Fourth Spring Outing versus A's Utilizing all his pitches, Nelson is developing into a pitcher and not just a thrower Author: Jack Sommers Mar 11, 2024 7:55 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks...

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[Adrian]

Zac Gallen Set For Round Two of Spring

The ace will make his second Cactus League start against the Padres today.

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[Adrian]

Should the D-backs be Concerned About Paul Sewald's Velocity Drop?

Should the D-backs be Concerned About Paul Sewald's Velocity Drop? A sharp drop in pitch velocity has raised questions Author: Jack Sommers Mar 12, 2024 12:16 PM EDT In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks Paul Sewald is having a good spring training in terms of results. In four outings he has yet...

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[Adrian]

Blaze Alexander on His Growth This Spring Training and How His Past Contributed

Blaze Alexander has spent all Spring Training trying to open the Diamondbacks' coaches and Manager Torey Lovullo's eyes just as he was told to do. It's

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[Adrian]

Torey Lovullo on Clubhouse Culture, Right-Handed Lineup

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke to the media before the Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics. The topics that came up included how

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[Adrian]

Diamondbacks, Padres End in 2-2 Tie; Arizona’s Bullpen Excels

Breaking a four-game losing streak in an unconventional manner, the Arizona Diamondbacks ended in a 2-2 tie with the San Diego Padres. Starting on the mound for the Diamondbacks was Zac Gallen, who exited in the 3rd inning.

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[Adrian]

Gallen working on fastball and curveball ahead of 2024 season

PEORIA, Ariz. -- A Spring Training game can be tricky for veteran starting pitchers. There's a need to build up their pitch count and a desire to fine-tune certain pitches in preparation for the long season ahead. Although the stat line ultimately doesn't mean anything, their inner competitor...

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[Adrian]

Ryne Nelson Continues to Tinker with His Slider

One of the key offseason goals for Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson was to develop a secondary pitch that could generate swings and misses. Nelson is coming off a challenging 2023 season that saw him post a 5.31 ERA in 27 starts, get demoted to Triple-A Reno, and finish the year in mop-up...

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[Adrian]

Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Moves 3/12

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a 2-2 tie with the San Diego Padres yesterday. Today they are taking on the Colorado Rockies and will send Merrill Kelly to the mound making his second start of the spring, he is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, a 0.00 WHIP, and three strikeouts in two innings.

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[Adrian]

Merrill Kelly Aims to Continue Momentum Toward Season

The Diamondbacks are the host today against the Colorado Rockies in their shared facility at Salt River Fields. Game time is 1:10 P.M. and the game will be broadcast on Dbacks radio on MLB.com Merrill Kelly is making his second start of spring training.

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