What each team should do next after the winter meetings
Every team left Las Vegas with unfinished business. We have some suggestions on where they should go from here.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
82-80, 3rd in NL West
Piecoro talks to Buster about the D-Backs' expected activity at the Winter Meetings
Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic talks to Buster Olney about the D-Backs' expected activity at this week's Winter Meetings.
Lovullo calls Goldschmidt trade one of his 'hardest days' (1:33)
D-backs manager 'sad' over Goldschmidt trade
Calling Paul Goldschmidt "a once-in-a-generation type of player," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said it will be hard to get used to life without the six-time All-Star but that the Diamondbacks are pressing on for 2019.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo had some strong praise for his star hitters from this year's team, saying now Cardinal Paul Goldschmidt "will win a World Series" in his career and free agent A.J. Pollock was "the best player in the National League" before he got hurt last year.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said it was a sad day when he met in person with Paul Goldschmidt to inform him of the trade to the Cardinals. He said Goldschmidt felt bad about leaving Arizona with unfinished business, but took the trade in stride and realized a trade was likely.
Rawitch wins Fishel Award for MLB public relations
Josh Rawitch of the Arizona Diamondbacks has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence in the major leagues.
What happens in Vegas: A guide to baseball's winter meetings
Who's ready to bet big on Bryce Harper or Manny Machado? Which teams are looking to wheel and deal? We tell you what might go down in the desert.
Winter meetings moves for all 30 teams
With every team looking to make moves in Las Vegas, here's a forecast of big trades and signings for each.
RHP Kelly gets 2-year, $5.5M deal with D-backs
Right-hander Merrill Kelly is joining his hometown Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing to a $5.5 million, two-year contract after spending the past four years pitching in South Korea.
Kluber for Schwarber and more trades we want to see in Vegas
A swap of 2016 World Series stars? Madison Bumgarner in Dodger blue? We play Let's Make A Deal, Las Vegas-style with moves we'd make if we were calling the shots at the winter meetings.
FiveThirtyEight: The Cardinals And Diamondbacks Are Now On Very Different Paths
Before Wednesday's trade headlined by Paul Goldschmidt, the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals were relatively even on paper.
D-backs trade slugger Goldschmidt to Cardinals
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star who hit 209 home runs during his eight seasons with Arizona, is headed to St. Louis as part of a multiplayer trade.
Cardinals land the superstar slugger they needed in Goldschmidt trade
The MVP-caliber hitter could provide St. Louis with the power it wanted to help end a three-year postseason drought.
Law: Pace of D-backs' rebuild picks up with Goldschmidt haul
Arizona added two players who should contribute in 2019, a solid prospect and a key draft pick in a trade that makes sense for both sides.
Diamondbacks trade Goldschmidt to Cardinals (2:05)
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Luke Weaver was one of my biggest busts among 2018 picks, but the move to Arizona does improve his rebound prospects. The team should be more patient with him as a regular member of the rotation — less competition for spots — and he'll have a stronger infield defense behind him.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Something to keep in mind with Paul Goldschmidt's trade: Arizona's Chase Field had only the 11th-highest runs scored park factor, and the 20th-highest home runs factor, last season. The ballpark change isn't nearly as dramatic as it might've been pre-humidor.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Paul Goldschmidt has played basically a full season against the Dodgers. He's a .302/.376/.551 hitter in 562 career plate appearances against them, with 31 home runs and 98 RBIs. Now, with Goldschmidt reportedly going from the D-backs to the Cardinals, Dodgers will see him 12 fewer times in 2019.
So you want to add an ace? Top targets and red flags
Between free agents and potential trades, the premium pitchers teams might pursue this offseason offer big benefits -- and a few risks.
D-backs let go of former All-Star pitcher Miller
The Diamondbacks did not offer a 2019 contract to RHP Shelby Miller, who was limited to 29 games in three seasons due to injuries. Reliever Brad Boxberger and utility player Chris Owings also were let go.
Way-too-early 2019-20 MLB free-agent rankings
While this winter's crop searches for new homes, we look ahead to the big decisions that loom for some of the game's top stars -- Nolan Arenado, Chris Sale, Paul Goldschmidt and Gerrit Cole among them.
D-backs hire Coles, Hinske as hitting coaches
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired Darnell Coles as hitting coach and Eric Hinske as assistant hitting coach.
Olney: Growing sense D-backs will cash in on Goldy
Some rival evaluators think Arizona is intent on dealing franchise icon Paul Goldschmidt this offseason. Who would be their most likely trade partners?
The top offseason priority for all 30 MLB teams
Your favorite team probably isn't going to get Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. But another move -- maybe for a top pitcher -- could make all the difference this winter.
Find Tickets
- Other Games
2018 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 92 | 71 | .564 | - | W4 |
| Colorado | 91 | 72 | .558 | 1 | L1 |
| Arizona | 82 | 80 | .506 | 9.5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 73 | 89 | .451 | 18.5 | L4 |
| San Diego | 66 | 96 | .407 | 25.5 | W1 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs69319th
Batting Average.23527th
On Base Percentage.31023rd
Slugging Percentage.39722nd
Earned Run Average3.724th
Quality Starts86Tied-8th
WHIP1.2511th
BAA.2399th