The good, the bad ... and the Tigers: Ranking all 30 MLB teams based on their 2019 goals
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
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85-77, 2nd in NL West
Hader, Urias make cut for arbitration; Garcia out
Milwaukee closer Josh Hader and Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias made the list of 23 "Super 2s" who are eligible for salary arbitration, while the Marlins' Jarlin Garcia and Diamondbacks' Luke Weaver just missed.
Rockies 3B Arenado wins 7th straight Gold Glove
Rockies star Nolan Arenado won his seventh straight Gold Glove Award on Sunday, moving him into sole possession of fourth place among third basemen. The Diamondbacks had four Gold Glove winners on their team this season.
D-backs decline options for Flores, McFarland
The Diamondbacks have declined the 2020 options for second baseman Wilmer Flores and left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland.
D-backs name Matt Herges pitching coach
The Diamondbacks named former Giants bullpen coach Matt Herges to lead their pitching staff. He replaces Mike Butcher, who was not retained.
Way-too-early 2020 Power Rankings: Can Nationals stay on top?
After a stunning World Series title, Washington faces some uncertainty this offseason. Will the Nats be No. 1 again or will the Astros or Dodgers take their place?
Law: Proposed realignment fixes some, not all problems in the minor leagues
MLB teams looking to avoid unwanted affiliations, bad venues and poor facilities could be driving the agenda, but how would it work?
How the new dead ball is faking out players, fans and even cameramen
On the field and in the stands, how players and others react to MLB's newly juiceless baseballs off the bat tells a story.
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The Phillies announced plans Tuesday to extend safety netting for 2020, becoming the 13th MLB team to commit to or put in extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. The Astros, Braves, Chisox, Dodgers, Nats & O's have installed extensions & the Brewers, D-backs, Jays, Pirates, Rangers & Royals said they plan to. Some teams say they're considering extensions and the Marlins had extended theirs to 150 feet past each dugout before the 2019 season.
D-backs trending up, striving to catch Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost some of their best players to trades or free agency over the past 12 months.
D-backs let go of Butcher after 4 seasons
Despite a 4.25 ERA, which ranked seventh out of 15 teams in the National League, the D-backs have let go of Mike Butcher.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Walker returns, Locastro lifts D'backs over Padres in 9th
Taijuan Walker returned from Tommy John surgery on the final day of the regular season, Tim Locastro beat out an infield grounder to drive home the winning run in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 Sunday.
Walker hits grand slam, solo shot; D-backs beat Padres 6-5
Christian Walker hit his first career grand slam and added a solo shot to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Saturday night.
Lamb hits pinch-hit 3-run homer, Arizona beats Padres 6-3
Jake Lamb hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Friday night.
Meet the Class of 2019: The MLB players who graduated to stardom
They weren't household names on Opening Day, but surely you've heard of them by now. We decide which rising stars made the leap in 2019.
Cardinals' rally falls short in 9th, Diamondbacks win 9-7
Pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidt grounded into a game-ending double play with two runners on the base and the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals fell short in a ninth-inning rally, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 Wednesday.
Acuna, Marte among players who elevated to star status in 2019 (1:18)
How baseball helped mold QBs like Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson
Arm angles, sliding and dealing with failure are just a few of the traits Murray and Wilson have taken from the diamond to the gridiron.
D-backs top Cardinals 3-2 in 19-inning marathon
Ildemaro Vargas had a game-tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning on Tuesday and then singled with the bases loaded in the 19th at 1:34 a.m. local time on Wednesday to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Goldschmidt hits 2-run shot in return to Arizona
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer in his return to Chase Field, Yadier Molina also had a two-run shot, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday for their sixth straight win.
Goldschmidt hits 2-run shot in return to Arizona
Paul Goldschmidt, who spent his first eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, hit a two-run home run on Monday in his return to Chase Field as a member of the Cardinals.
Power Rankings: Who starred for each team in 2019
Teams such as the A's, Rays and Nationals are about to earn an invitation to October, but credit these players for getting them there.
Rookie Mejias-Brean's 2-run homer gives Barajas 1st win
Rookie Seth Mejias-Brean hit a two-run homer with no outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 Sunday to give interim manager Rod Barajas his first win since taking over for the fired Andy Green.
Almonte, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-2 in Barajas' debut
Rod Barajas lost his debut as San Diego's interim manager, falling 4-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night as former Padres player Abraham Almonte had three hits and scored three runs.
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2019 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 106 | 56 | .654 | - | W7 |
| Arizona | 85 | 77 | .525 | 21 | W5 |
| San Francisco | 77 | 85 | .475 | 29 | L3 |
| Colorado | 71 | 91 | .438 | 35 | W3 |
| San Diego | 70 | 92 | .432 | 36 | L6 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.2512th
Quality Starts67Tied-10th
WHIP1.3115th
BAA.25117th
Runs81311th
Batting Average.25214th
On Base Percentage.32317th
Slugging Percentage.43413th