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5 takeaways from the Diamondbacks’ series in Los Angeles

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The Arizona Diamondbacks went into the unfriendly confines of Chavez Ravine for a four-game series against the best team in the NL West, and the results weren’t pretty. The D-backs were mercilessly swept by the Dodgers in the series, which included the first-ever doubleheader between these two teams. Despite riding high on the unexpected success this team experienced early in…...

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Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon pitches at Chase Field.

Mark Melancon is latest addition to list of shaky Diamondbacks closers under Mike Hazen

Diamondbacks fans blew a collective sigh of relief this winter when 2021 saves leader Mark Melancon signed a two-year, $14 million deal as their team’s new closer. Melancon hasn't been as advertised, which is a familiar story for D-backs fans.

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D-backs Alek Thomas

Have yourself a series: Inside Alek Thomas’ transition from top prospect to big leaguer

After his first series as a major leaguer, it may be time to start believing that Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospect Alek Thomas is as good as advertised.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5 observations from Diamondbacks’ series win over Rockies

Following the Diamondbacks’ ninth win in their last 12 games, valley sports fans are starting to feel what it’s like to root for a winning baseball team again. It’s been a while.

Here are five things that stood from from the D-backs’ series win over the Rockies.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.

Minus a rib, Merrill Kelly is pitching better than ever

Two years Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly made a promise to manager Torey Lovullo. Despite undergoing a surgery that has destroyed multiple pitcher careers, Kelly is keeping his promise.

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D-backs first series win of 2022 vs the Dodgers

Beat LA: Analyzing the D-backs’ first series win of 2022

A series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers provided hope for a growing Arizona Diamondbacks roster.

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Apr 9, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta (6) waits on deck against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

How a passive approach is hindering the Diamondbacks’ offense

With the possible exception of the starting pitching, nothing has gone right for the team in 2022. They lead the league in errors. The bullpen has the fewest strikeouts in the majors. But it’s no secret that, if any one aspect of the team should take the majority of the blame for the 3-8 start, it’s the offense.

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D-backs fan

So…you’re a D-backs fan: A guide to the 2022 season

So, you’re a D-backs fan. You screwed up. You know what you did was wrong. The question is, how are you going to make things right? It’s been a tough road over the last 20 years for D-backs fans. For a franchise that experienced so much success so early on, things have been lean lately. Arizona has only made the...

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From fairy tale to 2021 flashbacks: 5 storylines from Diamondbacks’ opening weekend

Following arguably the most exciting Opening Day game in franchise history, the rest of the Diamondbacks' opening series against the San Diego Padres brought back memories of 2021.

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