Ketel Marte and Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the first three innings to power their way to a 9-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
Shelby Miller, 14 months removed from Tommy John surgery, will return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation Monday against the Miami Marlins.
Buster breaks down Tuesday's action, including the amazing Mike Trout and the Blake Snell led Rays slowing the Astros.
Combining performance so far with projections, we break down which groups of starters are elite and which are baseball's weakest.
A good or bad season before hitting the market could be a difference of millions of dollars. See who is (and isn't) making the most of his contract year.
Mike Trout drove in two runs, Kole Calhoun and Ian Kinsler added solo homers and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Paul Goldschmidt hit an early two-run homer and Zack Greinke pitched seven-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 12th victory in 16 games in June, 7-4 over the struggling Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
The same three teams are at the top, but which leads the way, and how high did the resurgent Dodgers and Diamondbacks climb?
With several headliners bowing out, the best Derby showdown would pit mighty mites such as Mookie Betts against supersized monster mashers.
Brandon Nimmo and Asdrubal Cabrera homered off Brad Boxberger in a four-run ninth inning and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday.
Michael Conforto homered and drove in four runs, Steven Matz pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday night.
If Mike Trout, J.D. Martinez or even Scooter Gennett had their best day -- every day -- how high would their WAR be? Get your calculators ready.
Paul Goldschmidt and Daniel Descalso homered, Zack Godley pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the staggering New York Mets 7-3 on Friday night.
David Peralta hit a pair of solo homers, Matt Koch pitched six effective innings in a combined four-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Thursday night.
Jordy Mercer homered and had three RBI, Jameson Taillon pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a sweep with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Every club has someone whose performance has a huge impact in-game and on the season. Who's that guy on your favorite team?
Jon Jay got his first three hits for Arizona, including a three-run homer, and the Diamondbacks won their fifth game in a row with a sloppy 13-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Buster & Jerry Crasnick discuss a case of the Pirates being hurt by enacting unwritten rules, sentimental All-Stars, the Mariners' run and more (:35). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" on Hank Aaron (27:40) and Roch Kubatko with some "Inside Heat" on the Orioles (32:13).
Buster breaks down Monday's action, including a Madison Bumgarner ejection and the unwritten rule that was applied at the wrong time.
Arizona scored two runs on wild pitches in the eighth inning, Jake Lamb hit a tying three-run homer in the seventh and the Diamondbacks took advantage of a hit by pitch to rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Monday night.
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft discuss Shohei Ohtani going on the DL, the possibility of him having Tommy John (4:00), more big names on the DL (10:00), Combo Meals (17:00) a Closer Carousel (18:30) and more. Plus, they take your #06010MLB questions.
Before Boog Sciambi catches up with Brandon Nimmo and Seth Lugo of the Mets (27:23), Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss the controversial sequence with the Rangers and Astros, Shohei Ohtani's health, Paul Goldschmidt's resurgence, DH uniformity and much more (:27). Plus, Todd Radom's latest #ThirtyUnis installment (35:08).
Buster breaks down Sunday's action, including a nod to the form of Paul Goldschmidt and a pair of aces taking tough luck losses.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 41 | 33 | .554 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 38 | 35 | .521 | 2.5 | L2 |
| San Francisco | 38 | 38 | .500 | 4 | W3 |
| Colorado | 37 | 38 | .493 | 4.5 | W3 |
| San Diego | 34 | 43 | .442 | 8.5 | L5 |
