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.

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Bryce Jarvis called up, makes MLB debut

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 […]

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Diamondbacks complete trade with Mariners

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a deal ahead of Tuesday night’s MLB trade deadline.

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Amarillo Sod Poodles have a bright future

The Amarillo Sod Poodles have great talent and have a bright future.

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First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. Photo credit: Derek Harper

MLB Candidate City: Nashville, Tennessee

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 […]

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Ivan Melendez smiles after being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 43rd pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Hops’ Ivan Melendez hits for cycle

Ivan Melendez becomes first Hops player to complete a cycle at home

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Diamondbacks battling for top of National League

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 […]

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Dbacks, Dodgers Tied for First in NL West

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. […]

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Reno Aces sitting atop PCL West Division

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), currently sit atop the PCL West Division and second in the league only to the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Arizona’s affiliates at the other levels of the minor league ranks are struggling. However, that doesn’t mean that their other affiliates are bad, […]

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Diamondbacks Continue Chasing Dodgers

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 […]

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Brandon Pfaadt Makes MLB Debut With Dbacks

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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