Author: Derek Harper
Sports Reporter at the Kentucky New Era Newspaper covering everything from preps to college and even professional sporting events around the region.
Bryce Jarvis called up, makes MLB debut
- Derek Harper
- August 21, 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up 25-year-old RHP Bryce Jarvis from the Triple-A Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League (PCL). During his time with Reno, Jarvis compiled an ERA of 5.48 in 88.2 innings pitched and a total of 22 games, 16 of which he started and ended with a 7-5 record. Before he […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks complete trade with Mariners
- Derek Harper
- July 31, 2023
The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a deal ahead of Tuesday night’s MLB trade deadline.
Read MoreMLB Candidate City: Nashville, Tennessee
- Derek Harper
- July 7, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee has long been rumored as a potential destination for a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise whether by relocation or expansion. The Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored as a team that could potentially relocate to Nashville if they don’t upgrade their home ballpark. The Triple-A Nashville Sounds of the International League (IL) currently call […]
Read MoreHops’ Ivan Melendez hits for cycle
- Derek Harper
- June 27, 2023
Ivan Melendez becomes first Hops player to complete a cycle at home
Read MoreDiamondbacks battling for top of National League
- Derek Harper
- June 15, 2023
The Diamondbacks have been a hot team this season and are battling for not just the top spot in the National League West but the National League as a whole. Arizona is seeing much more success than they have in a long time. Before Tuesday night’s loss at home to the Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona had […]
Read MoreDbacks, Dodgers Tied for First in NL West
- Derek Harper
- June 6, 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a heater lately, winning six of their last eight games, including a six-game winning streak that ended Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. Arizona once again fell to the Braves on Sunday by a score of 8-5. Despite the loss, Arizona received help from the New York Yankees Sunday afternoon. […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks Continue Chasing Dodgers
- Derek Harper
- May 19, 2023
They may not be where they were to start the season when they led the loaded National League West, but the Diamondbacks are still hanging tough in the division. Arizona is currently second, and just three games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then on the flip side of things, the San Francisco Giants are […]
Read MoreBrandon Pfaadt Makes MLB Debut With Dbacks
- Derek Harper
- May 4, 2023
Brandon Pfaadt made his MLB debut for the Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in their road game against the Texas Rangers, where they emerged victorious 12-7. He struggled a bit, giving up nine hits, seven runs, and walking one batter in 4.2 innings pitched. He also struck out three batters, however. On the offensive side of […]
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