Derek Montilla
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D-backs pitcher Merrill Kelly gets back on track in third start
D-backs pitcher and hometown product Merrill Kelly continues to improve and on Sunday, demonstrated why he can be a valuable asset to the D-backs roster. → Read More
D-backs' Godley rebounds from first outing with solid second spring start
Godley pitched 3 innings against the Mariners, giving up two hits and one walk. He didn’t allow a run, and he struck out three of the 12 batters he faced. → Read More
D-backs' Zack Greinke skips start vs Dodgers for B-Game start vs Angels
Not allowing any extra looks to NL-West rival L.A., Greinke got the start against the Angels Saturday, while he continues to reach for his spring goals. → Read More
D-backs pitcher Zack Greinke discusses reporting to Spring Training
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke discussed why he reported to Spring Training two days after all pitchers and catchers were supposed to → Read More
Diamondbacks Fan Fest brings hope for upcoming 2019 season
Although the Arizona Dimaondbacks went through quite a bit of change over the offseason, the team is still looking to compete and find a way to win. → Read More
By the numbers: The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2018 season
As the Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their 2018 season, here are some numbers that stand out through the ebbs and flows of the year. → Read More
D-backs' series win knocks Dodgers out of first place in NL West
In their final game of 2018 at Chase Field, the D-backs’ offense showed up to rain on the Dodgers' parade and bump L.A. to second place in the division. → Read More
D-backs beat Dodgers behind Eduardo Escobar's walk-off home run
The D-backs played a wild one on Tuesday, but Matt Koch's outing and Eduardo Escobar's walk-off made up for a rough ninth inning from Brad Boxberger. → Read More
Ketel Marte misses cycle as D-backs are outdueled by Dodgers
Ketel Marte had a big game, but David Freese and the Los Angeles Dodgers offense didn’t back down, taking the 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. → Read More
Patrick Corbin's 44-pitch third inning costs D-backs in loss to Rockies
If this was Patrick Corbin’s final start of his career at Chase Field, it was one of his least memorable. This was his shortest outing at home since a relief pitching appearance on September 30, 2016 against the San Diego Padres. → Read More
Boxberger blows seventh save of season in D-backs' loss to Braves
The D-backs collapsed again on Sunday night, allowing six runs in the ninth inning of a loss to the Atlanta Braves. → Read More
Paul Goldshmidt's 3-run home run helps D-backs avoid Mariners sweep
The Diamondbacks ended Player’s Weekend with a bang as Paul “Goldy” Goldschmidt led Arizona to a victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. → Read More
D-backs’ Boxberger blows sixth save of the season in loss to Mariners
A.J. Pollock put the team ahead in the seventh inning, but Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger wasn't able to shut the door on the Mariners. → Read More
Arizona Diamondbacks fall short Sunday, split series with Giants
Despite the hot play of Steven Souza and Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks weren't able to take the series against the San Francisco Giants. → Read More
D-backs’ bats stay hot for second game in a row against Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense was on fire early for the second night in a row against the San Francisco Giants, scoring five first-inning runs that paved the way to a 9-3 victory on Saturday. → Read More
Team Red wins D-backs twentieth-anniversary Alumni Game
Arizona Diamondbacks legends took the field before Saturday’s game in the annual intersquad Alumni Game. This year, Team Red led by coach Curt Schilling defeated Randy Johnson’s Team Purple. → Read More
Bullpen comes up short for D-backs in loss to Rockies
After another short outing from their starting pitching, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen faltered first in a back-and-forth affair with the Colorado Rockies, losing their second straight of this three-game series 6-5. → Read More
Diamondbacks lose 16-inning marathon to the San Diego Padres
After scoring 20 runs on Saturday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t have enough left in the tank to last a 16-inning test of endurance with the San Diego Padres on Sunday, dropping the final game of the series by a score of 4-3. → Read More
MLB All-Star Selection Sunday is here for the Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have maintained a lead in the NL West standings as a team, which could make recognition for individuals in Sunday’s All-Star selection difficult. → Read More
Diamondbacks impose terror, set record in rout of San Diego Padres
On Game of Thrones Night at Chase Field Saturday, the night was indeed dark and full of terrors for the San Diego Padres, as the Arizona Diamondbacks were as merciless as Joffrey in a 20-5 onslaught victory that set a franchise record for most runs scored in a game. → Read More