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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Diamondbacks sit atop NL West with recent play

The Arizona Diamondbacks currently sit atop the NL West after their recent play in games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals. Between their pitching staff anchored by Zac Gallen and hot bats such as Pavin Smith and Corbin Carroll, this team could be an early contender for the […]

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Is Joey Meneses Back?

After spending a decade in the minor leagues, Joey Meneses signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in January 2022. He excelled at Rochester, hitting .286/.341/.489 with 20 HR, 14 2B, and 64 RBI in 96 games. Meneses got rewarded with his first major-league call after Juan Soto and Josh Bell departed at the […]

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Picks of the Day, 4/21

Not a bad Thursday with limited games. Went 2-1. Nestor recorded the win and Houck fanned over 5.5 hitters. The over on the Reds/pirates game looked great when Pittsburgh scored 4 in the 1st, but they ended up at 7 total and under 9. 31-28 on the season. Happy to have a full slate today:Pick […]

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Boston Red Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series 7 Preview

The Red Sox hit the road for Milwaukee to start a three game series against the Brewers.

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MLB News & Rumors: Mets, A’s, Yankees & Diamondbacks

Welcome to Inside the Diamond’s latest MLB News & Rumors. In this latest episode, we will be focusing on the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Mets’ Max Scherzer Finds Himself In a “Sticky” Situation Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer has gotten himself into a “sticky” situation. The veteran pitcher […]

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Corbin Carroll looks like the favorite to win NL ROY, can he hit a bomb today and win me some money? Lynne Sladky/AP

Picks of the Day, 4/20

Great day yesterday. 3-0 and hit the +737, 4 team parlay. Rangers and Cubs blew away the -1.5 run lines, Rasmussen easily recorded the win for the Rays. I am 29-27 on the season, but more importantly my reach picks have been winning about half the time.Only seven games today, so limited options:Pick #1Red @ […]

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Andrew Abbott throwing a pitch for the Chattanooga Lookouts
Andrew Abbott completing his delivery to the plate for the Chattanooga Lookouts in 2022. Photo via Meeks/Norris, Chattanooga Lookouts

Breaking Down Andrew Abbott’s Sensational Start to the 2023 Season

The Cincinnati Reds, for the first time in a while, have a consensus top 5 farm system in baseball. Not only do they have top-end talent like Elly De La Cruz, a true #1 prospect who you can read more about here, but the organization has excellent amounts of depth at every level. A lot […]

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MLB News & Rumors: Twins, Rangers, Brewers & Pirates

Welcome to Inside the Diamond’s first MLB News & Rumors column. In this series, we will be discussing some of the biggest news and rumors in baseball’s most competitive league. Twins Sign Pablo Lopez to Big Extension Before the start of the 2023 season, the Minnesota Twins made a notable addition when they acquired starter […]

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Flame throwing Mason Miller makes his debut today for the A's. He may be the real deal, but after only 28 MiLB innings, is he ready to beat the Cubs today? Melissa Lockard- The Athletic

Picks of the Day, 4/19

1-2 yesterday, 26-27 on the season. It appears my hot streak is over. Had the twin -.5 through 5 innings and of course Chris Sale had his best start since 2019. And, missed the over in NY by a run because the Yankees bats couldn’t get to Angels legend, Jose Saurez. Happy Hump Day:Pick #1 […]

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Accountable Chris Sale is becoming a weekly ritual that beat writers eat up Elsa/Getty Images

Picks of the Day, 4/18

Sometimes the Baseball Gods don’t play along; 1-2 yesterday because DeGrom was pulled from a no-hitter after 4 innings, and didn’t record 9 Ks; and Shohei only went 2 innings because of rain delays. To top off a turd of a day, the Phillies were rained out, so the Schwarber HR pick was voided.25-25 on […]

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