<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-rumors-what-arizona-telling-trade-suitors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks rumors: What Arizona is still telling trade suitors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Diamondbacks-Randal-Grichuk-slides.jpg"><figcaption>© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks rumors: What Arizona is still telling trade suitors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-29T07:07:46-07:00">June 29th, 7:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-29T07:08:09-07:00">June 29th, 7:08am</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-diamondbacks-trade-block-2025-deadline">Diamondbacks are a team with several players that other clubs want</a>, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Arizona has frequently pushed back on all suitors, saying they won’t sell unless the season implodes. The Diamondbacks continue to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/06/29/milwaukee-brewers-nl-central-standings/84404488007/" rel="noopener">push that message</a>, per a USA Today report.</p><p>The road ahead isn’t going to be calm though for the club.</p><p>“The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to tell suitors they aren’t ready to sell after going 14-9 in June, but they play 20 games in July against teams with winning records beginning with a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants,” Bob Nightengale wrote.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are trying to keep their heads above water in the National League West. Arizona is 41-41 on the year, going into Sunday’s action. That’s good for only fourth in the NL West.</p><h2><b>There are several Diamondbacks that other clubs want</b></h2><p>Arizona has several pitchers getting interest from other clubs. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/diamondbacks-news-zac-gallen-gets-real-constant-trade-rumors">The centerpiece is Zac Gallen</a>, who has had an up and down campaign. Gallen currently holds a 5.75 ERA, with a 5-9 record.</p><p>Gallen has tried to drown out the outside noise about possible trades. He is seen as <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45568636/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-alex-bregman-jarren-duran" rel="noopener">one of the top 10 trade candidates</a> in MLB, per a recent ESPN report.</p><p>“Gallen was excellent for the past three seasons but now, in a contract year, is posting career-worst numbers in almost every category,” Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel wrote for the outlet. “His stuff looks pretty similar, but he’s allowing much more damage when hitters make contact. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said the team does not plan to deal away players at the deadline, but if Arizona doesn’t make a run, it could reap a huge return with all of its impending free agents.”</p><p>There are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/cubs-trade-proposal-lands-zac-gallen-diamondbacks">several teams linked to Gallen, including the Chicago Cubs</a>, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and San Diego Padres. Time will tell if he gets dealt.</p><p>Other Diamondbacks listed as possible trade candidates include starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, and infielders Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. The trade deadline in MLB is on July 31.</p><p>Arizona plays Sunday against the Miami Marlins.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks rumors: What Arizona is still telling trade suitors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-losing-patience-dangerous-pitches');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits losing patience with dangerous pitches');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Arizona-Diamondbacks-manager-Torey-Lovullo.jpg"><figcaption>© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits losing patience with dangerous pitches</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-28T18:08:51-07:00">June 28th, 6:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-28T18:08:51-07:00">June 28th, 6:08pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks lost in extra innings to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. However, that was not Arizona manager Torey Lovullo’s main takeaway from the game. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-torey-lovullo-doubles-down-on-ketel-marte-support-after-emotional-moment">The Diamondbacks’ leader has supported his players all season</a>, but today was serious. Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara hit James McCann in the second inning and Lourdes Gurriel was hit in the seventh.</p><p>Lovullo is over pitchers nearly injuring players in his lineup.</p><p>This is not the first time that the Diamondbacks have dealt with more aggressive pitchers recently. When a pitch hits a batter in the hands, it is scary for their teams. Those kinds of injuries can sideline players for an extended stretch. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is still out after a pitch hit him in the hands.</p><p>Lovullo’s postgame press conference featured him talking out against Alcantara and Miami’s other pitchers, telling them to not throw pitches inside if they can’t control it. The manager is concerned for his players’ safety and is done with pitchers putting them in harm’s way.</p><p>According to Diamondbacks on SI, Lovullo <a href="https://twitter.com/DbacksOnSI/status/1939103879830086020" rel="noopener">harped on his point</a>, motivated to send a message.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“If you can’t throw the ball inside, don’t throw it there.”</p><p>Torey Lovullo is losing patience with recent barrage of hit-by-pitches.</p><p>Both James McCann and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. were hit in today’s game. <a href="https://t.co/p5YX2yz5L0">pic.twitter.com/p5YX2yz5L0</a></p><p>— Diamondbacks On SI (@DbacksOnSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/DbacksOnSI/status/1939103879830086020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“It bothers me a lot,” Lovullo said. “If you can’t throw the ball inside, don’t throw it there. Go to a safe space. It’s not that it’s inside, it’s neck-high and inside. That’s where it gets really dangerous. That’s where I start drawing the line. It’s really starting to bother me.”</p><p>Despite Lovullo’s attempts, pitchers have continued to hit Diamondbacks batters. However, none of the pitchers said anything about it being intentional. Thankfully for Arizona, both McCann and Gurriel Jr. finished the game.</p><p>Lovullo’s concern is understandable. Baseball pitchers, especially ones at the major league level, rarely put batters in danger, even in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/miami-marlins/marlins-news-sandy-alcantara-struggles-trade-speculation">a poor performance by Alcantara</a>. However, it has been happening more and more in Arizona’s game. The veteran manager did not call out any single pitcher, but he made sure to say that he is looking out for his players.</p><p>Injuries to McCann and Gurriel Jr. would be devastating for the Diamondbacks. The loss sent Arizona back down to .500, but they are still in the National League Wild Card race. However, the impending trade deadline presents the front office with a tough choice.</p><p>Lovullo and the team want to keep trying to contend. Their roster is talented, even with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery">Corbin Burnes’ debut season in Arizona cut short</a>. Diamondbacks stars Corbin Carroll and Zac Gallen have started to find their groove at the season’s halfway point.</p><p>The health of the team will go a long way in determining just how aggressive Arizona is in July. If pitchers continue to throw dangerous pitches, the Diamondbacks might not have a choice. Luckily for them, they have a manager who has their players’ backs, but they will have to wait and see if his message was heard..</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits losing patience with dangerous pitches

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He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Miami Marlins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of baseball’s hottest teams. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/miami-marlins/marlins-news-miami-streaking-5th-straight-win">Marlins had won a season-high five straight games</a> and six of the last seven contests. Miami felt confident in its chances of making it six in a row with ace Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for the team Saturday.</p><p>As it turns out, the Marlins ultimately did manage to extend their streak to six straight wins. But Alcantara was little help as he got rocked by the Diamondbacks. The former Cy Young winner allowed seven runs on 10 hits over six innings.</p><p>The dud of an outing comes at a particularly <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1939082347435171932" rel="noopener">damaging time</a> for Miami as Alcantara’s trade value was beginning to surge, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.</p><h2><b>Sandy Alcantara dud hurts Marlins’ trade chances</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sandy-Alcantara-2.jpg"><figcaption>Rhona Wise-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Alcantara is one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/2025-mlb-trade-deadline-5-players-most-likely-moved">most likely players to be moved at the trade deadline</a>. The Marlins, despite the recent hot streak, aren’t going anywhere this season. The team is 10 games below .500 and 12 games back in the NL East. So, Miami is expected to shop the two-time All-Star, hoping to add younger, cheaper prospects to the farm system in a swap.</p><p>A number of teams were reportedly interested in landing Alcantara to bolster their rotations for a playoff push. The problem for the Marlins is that the eighth-year veteran is off to a rough start in 2025.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/miami-marlins/marlins-news-miami-manager-refuses-to-give-up-on-sandy-alcantara-despite-struggles">Alcantara has struggled mightily this season</a> as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which cost him the entire 2024 campaign. However, most observers assumed the 29-year-old righty would knock the rust off and round into form as the season progressed. While that’s still certainly a possibility, Alcantara has yet to look like the dominant ace who unanimously won Cy Young honors in 2022.</p><p>Still, Alcantara has made progress this season. After posting a 9.28 ERA in five April starts, and following that up with an 8.46 ERA through five outings in May, the Marlins’ hurler had shown improvement in June.</p><p>Prior to the clunker against the Diamondbacks Saturday, Alcantara had a 2.74 ERA in four starts this month. He struck out 19 batters while only walking five over 23 innings in June – a positive sign that a rebound was around the corner. That rebound may still occur. But Saturday’s start put a damper on Alcantara’s prospects. He now has a 6.98 ERA on the season.</p><p>The Marlins, however, have stayed hot at the plate. The team battled back after trailing 7-3 when Alcantara left the game. Miami managed to tie the score before winning 8-7 in the 10th inning.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara struggles amid trade speculation

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/3-sneaky-trades-giants-must-make-to-boost-world-series-chances');   ga('set', 'title', '3 sneaky trades Giants must make to boost World Series chances');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-sneaky-trades-Giants-must-make-to-boost-World-Series-chances-1.jpg"></figure><h1>3 sneaky trades Giants must make to boost World Series chances</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-28T11:28:01-07:00">June 28th, 11:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-28T11:28:01-07:00">June 28th, 11:28am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-players-san-francisco-giants-fans-are-already-fed-up-with">San Francisco Giants</a> have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. However, several areas of need have emerged, most notably at first base, in the outfield, and in the bullpen. To maximize their championship window, here are three sneaky trades the Giants must make to boost their World Series chances.</p><h2>Trade for Ryan O’Hearn, 1B/OF, Baltimore Orioles</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-sneaky-trades-Giants-must-make-to-boost-World-Series-chances.jpg"><figcaption>John Jones-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Giants’ offense has been inconsistent, particularly against right-handed pitching. Ryan O’Hearn is having a career year in Baltimore, slashing .296 with power and versatility to play first base and both corner outfield spots. The Orioles, languishing at the bottom of the AL East and likely to sell expiring contracts, have O’Hearn as a prime trade chip. His left-handed bat would be a perfect fit in Oracle Park, providing lineup balance and postseason experience.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> Ryan O’Hearn<br><b>Orioles receive:</b> INF Casey Schmitt, RHP Mason Black</p><p>Baltimore gets a controllable infielder and a young arm to bolster their rebuild, while San Francisco adds a potent lefty bat who can start or come off the bench in October.</p><h2>Trade for David Bednar, Closer, Pittsburgh Pirates</h2><p>The Giants’ bullpen has been solid but lacks a true lockdown closer for high-leverage playoff situations. Enter David Bednar, the 30-year-old All-Star reliever for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is in sell mode, and Bednar, under team control through 2026 and earning a reasonable $5.9 million this year, would instantly upgrade San Francisco’s late-inning options. Bednar has rebounded from a tough 2024 season, posting a 2.93 ERA and 11 saves in 28 games this year, with a 2.10 ERA since his April recall. His power fastball and playoff temperament make him an ideal fit for a Giants bullpen that has struggled to close out games against elite lineups.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> David Bednar<br><b>Pirates receive:</b> OF Grant McCray, RHP Hayden Birdsong, cash considerations</p><p>This deal gives Pittsburgh two promising prospects, McCray’s athleticism and Birdsong’s strikeout upside fit their timeline, while the Giants get a proven closer to shorten October games.</p><h2>Trade for Merrill Kelly, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks</h2><p>Despite a respectable rotation, the Giants need another reliable starter to match up with the aces they’ll face in October. Merrill Kelly, a playoff-tested veteran with the Diamondbacks, is a logical target if Arizona decides to sell amid a rash of injuries and a fading playoff outlook. Kelly’s experience, command, and ability to eat innings would stabilize the back end of San Francisco’s rotation and provide insurance against injuries.</p><p><b>Proposed Trade:<br></b><br><b>Giants receive:</b> Merrill Kelly<br><b>Diamondbacks receive:</b> OF Vaun Brown, LHP Carson Whisenhunt</p><p>Arizona gets two high-upside prospects to accelerate their retool, while the Giants plug a proven arm into their postseason rotation.</p><h2>Why These Trades Make Sense</h2><p>The Giants have a mix of veteran stars and emerging talent, but their World Series path will likely go through teams with elite bullpens, deep lineups, and frontline starters. By adding Bednar, they gain a shutdown closer who can handle the game’s biggest moments. O’Hearn brings left-handed power and positional flexibility, addressing the team’s offensive inconsistencies. Kelly, meanwhile, gives them a durable, playoff-tested starter to round out their rotation.</p><p>Each trade targets a player from a clear seller, minimizing prospect cost while maximizing impact. Bednar and O’Hearn are both under team control or on expiring deals, making them ideal fits for a win-now push. Kelly’s postseason experience is invaluable for a team with championship aspirations.</p><p>The 2025 trade deadline presents a rare opportunity for the Giants to exploit the market and address their most pressing needs without mortgaging the future. These three sneaky trades, targeting David Bednar, Ryan O’Hearn, and Merrill Kelly, would give San Francisco the firepower and depth to compete with the league’s best when it matters most. If the Giants want to bring another trophy back to the Bay, now is the time to act boldly and decisively.</p><p>With the National League as competitive as ever, standing pat is not an option for a Giants team with legitimate championship ambitions. Making these under-the-radar moves would not only address key weaknesses but also send a message to the clubhouse and fanbase that the front office is committed to winning now. In a season where every edge matters, these trades could be the difference between an early exit and a parade down Market Street. The time for bold action is now, October glory awaits those who dare.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 sneaky trades Giants must make to boost World Series chances

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-heartwarming-reaction-arizona-crowd');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte gets heartwarming reaction from Arizona crowd');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ketel-Marte-1.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte gets heartwarming reaction from Arizona crowd</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-27T20:03:36-07:00">June 27th, 8:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-27T20:03:36-07:00">June 27th, 8:03pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is a Senior Editor and College Sports Lead at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks were back in Phoenix on Friday night to get a weekend series with the Miami Marlins underway, but the crowd in red and black had bigger things on their mind. Everyone in the MLB is still thinking about the unfortunate events from earlier in the week in Chicago.</p><p>Diamondbacks second baseman <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-fans-mother">Ketel Marte was visibly shaken up</a> earlier in the week in Chicago when a White Sox fan heckled him about his late mother, who passed away in a car accident in 2017. The White Sox ballpark and fans gave Marte a tribute the next day, and the fan was banned from all MLB parks for life.</p><p>On Friday night, Marte returned to play in front of his home crowd for the first time since the incident. The Diamondbacks fans wore shirts to celebrate Marte and <a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1938778017725296922" rel="noopener">gave him a massive ovation</a> when he stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">We love you, Ketel 🩷 <a href="https://t.co/ztWoOuO2Ov">pic.twitter.com/ztWoOuO2Ov</a></p><p>— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dbacks/status/1938778017725296922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>It was an emotional moment for Marte and for everyone in the crowd, as the Arizona star took a moment to acknowledge the crowd.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/ketel-marte-reveals-what-fan-said-about-his-late-mom">Marte was extra emotional when the heckler mentioned his late mother</a> because he was in Chicago eight years ago when he found out about her passing.</p><p>The two-time All-Star has really ingratiated himself in the Phoenix community since coming over to the Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners back in 2017. This is his ninth season there and he has been one of the best second basemen in the entire Major League during his time there, including helping lead the D-Backs to a National League pennant back in 2023.</p><p>It comes as no surprise that Marte is a fan-favorite in Arizona, and it was heartwarming to see the crowd rally around him. At the moment, the Diamondbacks trail the Marlins 2-1 in the fifth inning, so maybe it will be up to the star infielder to come up with some magic to help them get a win.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte gets heartwarming reaction from Arizona crowd

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/ketel-marte-reveals-what-fan-said-about-his-late-mom');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARIZON_1.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-27T08:56:25-07:00">June 27th, 8:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-27T15:48:31-07:00">June 27th, 3:48pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s been a difficult week for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. A Chicago White Sox <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-fans-mother">fan hurled a vicious insult towards him</a>, referencing his deceased mother during a game earlier this week.</p><p>The fan was subsequently removed and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-fan-ketel-marte">ultimately banned</a> from entering Chicago’s Rate Field. Now Marte is <a href="https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1938610441095430335" rel="noopener">coming forward</a> to reveal exactly what the fan said to him, per Jomboy Media.</p><p>“I sent your mom a text last night” he said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ketel Marte says the fan yelled “I sent your mom a text last night” </p><p>Marte said it crosses the line when a fan speaks about his late mother, especially in Chicago because that’s where he was when she passed in 2017 <a href="https://t.co/M9FJ9GuOTU">pic.twitter.com/M9FJ9GuOTU</a></p><p>— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1938610441095430335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The incident occurred in the top of the 7th inning on Tuesday. Marte was seen in tears and had to be comforted by Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo.</p><p>Altogether, his teammates rallied around him and shortstop <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-martes-teammate-blasts-mlb-over-nsfw-taunts">Gerald Perdomo offered an explicitly laden call to action</a> for MLB to combat such behavior.</p><p>“That can’t happen,” Perdomo said. “We can’t continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.”</p><h2><b>Ketel Marte and his relationship with his mother </b></h2><p>In 2017, Marte’s mother Elpidia Valdez was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. From the beginning, they had a very close relationship. Ultimately, she had a huge role in enabling Marte to pursue his dreams to play baseball.</p><p>Consequently, Elpidia was a single mother who had to make enormous sacrifices. She did whatever she could to support her son, including saving enough money to send Marte to baseball academies.</p><p>In the end, she supported him every step of the way once he made it to MLB. Marte was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and made his debut in 2015.</p><p>In 2017, he joined the Diamondbacks after playing a season in Seattle. Since then, he has become a two-time All Star (2019, 2023).</p><p>During the 2023 playoffs, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-heartfelt-dedication-perfect-person-nlcs-mvp">Marte dedicated it to his mother</a> after winning the NLCS MVP. In 2024, Marte won the Silver Slugger Award.</p><p>His mother got him to where he is, and he is doing his mother right by excelling at his craft.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-martes-teammate-blasts-mlb-over-nsfw-taunts');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ketel Marte’s teammate aims NSFW rant at MLB after White Sox fan’s taunts');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ketel-Marte.jpg"><figcaption>Allan Henry-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ketel Marte’s teammate aims NSFW rant at MLB after White Sox fan’s taunts</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T14:00:31-07:00">June 25th, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T14:00:31-07:00">June 25th, 2:00pm</time><address><a>Jake Faigus</a>Jake Faigus graduated from the University of Arizona in 2022 and has written for several publications and websites. He has had stops at Catena Media, Playmaker, DraftKings, USA Today, Spike Up, and Spotlight Sports Group. He also writes for Sporting News and works at iHeartMedia in Phoenix when he is not writing for ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Chicago to face the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series and won the first two games. However, the story of Tuesday’s game was that a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-fans-mother">White Sox fan shouted derogatory comments</a> about Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte’s deceased mother. The comments left Marte in tears near the end of the seventh inning.</p><p>Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo put his arm around Marte during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh inning. Many of Marte’s fellow Diamondbacks teammates were furious that the exchange happened. Shortstop Gerald Perdomo went on an expletive-laced rant, explicitly calling out the MLB <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/06/24/arizona-diamondbacks-ketel-marte-breaks-down-midgame-after-fans-comment/84346484007/">to police its fans more</a>.</p><p>“That can’t happen,” Perdomo said. “Everybody knows how Ketel is. He’s fun. He plays the game hard. I feel bad for him. I feel mad about it. I hope MLB can do something with that guy. I don’t know who it was, but they’ve got to do something. We can’t continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.”</p><p>Marte’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, passed away from a car accident in the Dominican Republic back in 2017. Marte also talked to her on the phone just before the accident happened.</p><p>Lovullo said that the comments were made when Marte went up to bat at the top of the seventh inning, and both he and bench coach Jeff Banister asked to remove the fan. He was promptly kicked out.</p><p>Lovullo and Marte’s teammates had their backs, and their care and anger for their teammate bled through in the postgame media availability.</p><p>The Diamondbacks manager said he heard directly what the fan said and instantly looked over at Marte.</p><p>“I looked right at him when I heard,” Torey Lovullo said. “I looked right at him, and he also looked at the person. He put his head down, and I could tell it immediately impacted him.”</p><p>He also tried to console Marte when he saw how sad he was at the bottom of the seventh.</p><p>“I just reacted as a dad would when I went out to change pitchers,” Lovullo said. “I could see he was sobbing. It hurt.”</p><p>He continued: “(I told him), ‘I love you, and I’m with you. We’re all together, and you’re not alone. No matter what happens, no matter what was said or what you heard, that guy is an idiot. It shouldn’t have an impact on you.”</p><p>Game three in the series was during the day on Wednesday, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-send-ketel-marte-message-fan-abuse">the White Sox and their fans came out to show their support</a> for Marte on the video board and with signs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ketel Marte’s teammate aims NSFW rant at MLB after White Sox fan’s taunts

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-torey-lovullo-doubles-down-on-ketel-marte-support-after-emotional-moment');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Marte-after-the-game.jpg"><figcaption>Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T11:09:26-07:00">June 25th, 11:09am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T11:09:26-07:00">June 25th, 11:09am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>An ugly moment occurred during Tuesday evening’s game between the Arizona Diamondbacks <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-pavin-smith-hit-back-to-back-bombs-vs-white-sox">and the Chicago White Sox</a> when a White Sox fan hurled an insult at Diamondbacks’ star Ketel Marte, evoking his late mother in the process. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-fans-mother">Marte understandably became</a> visibly emotional after the insult and the fan has since been banned, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.</p><p>After the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke on <a href="https://x.com/ToddWalsh/status/1937915839123976455" rel="noopener">his reaction to the incident</a> and impassioned postgame remarks.</p><p>“I just wear my heart on my sleeve,” said Lovullo, per MLB insider Todd Walsh on X, formerly Twitter. “I say what I believe and what I really mean… I think the entire group felt the same way as I did. I’m OK with it. I have no problem saying, crying, believing in the things that are so important to me.”</p><p>Lovullo also clarified that he had spoke to Marte in the aftermath of the incident.</p><p>“Yeah, of course I have,” said Lovullo when asked if they had spoken. “He’s a remarkable young man. He’s incredibly strong, and last night was not easy for him, but I sent him a text. We had a text exchange before I went to sleep last night. It seemed like he was in a better place. So we’re waking up today and we’re grateful for the support that the baseball world and community and the fans of Arizona have given us. The Chicago White Sox as well, they’ve been very supportive, and we’re ready to move on. I think that’s the best thing for everybody.”</p><p>The event was just the latest in an alarming trend of improper fan behavior that has passed through multiple sports over the last few years.</p><p>The Diamondbacks will look to complete a sweep of the White Sox during Game 3 of their series on Wednesday afternoon.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-fans-mother');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ketel Marte left in tears after White Sox fan’s taunt about late mother');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARIZON_1.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ketel Marte left in tears after White Sox fan’s taunt about late mother</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T08:41:15-07:00">June 25th, 8:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T09:37:43-07:00">June 25th, 9:37am</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Eight years ago, Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte lost his mother. During the 2023 NLCS, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-heartfelt-dedication-perfect-person-nlcs-mvp">Marte dedicated his MVP performance</a> to her memory.</p><p>Unfortunately, his grief resurfaced on Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox when a fan <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/06/24/arizona-diamondbacks-ketel-marte-breaks-down-midgame-after-fans-comment/84346484007/" rel="noopener">hurled insults</a> towards Marte. The fan invoked his late mother, leaving Marte in tears, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.</p><p>Movingly, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo consoled Marte on the mound during a pitching rotation in the 7th inning.</p><p>Ultimately, the stadium removed the fan.</p><p>In the first inning, Marte hit a home run. Ultimately, the Diamondbacks defeated the White Sox 4-1.</p><p>Afterward, he declined to speak after the game, per a team spokesperson.</p><p>Ultimately, teammates were infuriated by the incident. One of those was shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who unleashed a blunt response to what happened and said that MLB needs to do more to combat fan behavior.</p><p>“That can’t happen,” Perdomo said. “Everybody knows how Ketel is. He’s fun. He plays the game hard. I feel bad for him. I feel mad about it. I hope MLB can do something with that guy. I don’t know who it was, but they’ve got to do something. We can’t continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.”</p><p>Later, Permodo suggested the fan be banned. In addition, he looked at the fan straight in the eye, and he put his head down.</p><p>In 2017, Elpidia Valdez died in a car accident the Dominican Republic shortly after talking with her son on the phone.</p><h2><b>Ketel Marte’s contributions to the Diamondbacks </b></h2><p>On Monday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-pavin-smith-hit-back-to-back-bombs-vs-white-sox">Marte and Pavin Smith hit back to back home runs</a>. Consequently, that was a factor in the Diamondbacks defeating the White Sox 10-0.</p><p>Marte is batting .320 with 62 hits, 15 home runs, and 32 RBIs. His versatility enabled him to become an All-Star in 2019.</p><p>That year, Marte finished the season batting .316, with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs. He holds the postseason record for the longest hitting streak to start a career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ketel Marte left in tears after White Sox fan’s taunt about late mother

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-carroll-injury-update-wrist-il-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks make difficult Corbin Carroll move amid wrist injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Corbin-Carroll-1.jpg"><figcaption>Allan Henry-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks make difficult Corbin Carroll move amid wrist injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-23T22:17:12-07:00">June 23rd, 10:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-23T22:17:12-07:00">June 23rd, 10:17pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks were dealt a tough blow this week as they officially placed <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-explains-corbin-carroll-injury-absence">Corbin Carroll on the injured list</a> due to a fractured left wrist. The move comes as Arizona battles to stay in contention in the NL Wild Card race, with Carroll’s absence casting a shadow over the club’s midseason momentum.</p><p>Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the injury following Monday night’s 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Lovullo told reporters the 24-year-old outfielder sustained a chip fracture in his wrist after being hit by a pitch from Blue Jays left-hander Justin Bruihl last Wednesday. While initial X-rays came back negative, further testing on Monday <a href="https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1937345329629647076" rel="noopener">revealed</a> the break.</p><p>Fox Sports MLB shared the news on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p><p>“Torey Lovullo announced that Corbin Carroll will be placed on the injured list due to a wrist fracture.”</p><p>The Carroll injury is expected to sideline him for several weeks. Recovery for wrist fractures typically takes 6–8 weeks or more, depending on severity and rehab response. No firm return timeline has been issued yet, as the team awaits additional medical opinions.</p><p>Before the injury, Carroll was having another standout season. He was batting .255 with 20 home runs, 44 RBIs, 57 runs scored, and nine triples, leading the league in that category. His presence at the top of the Diamondbacks batting order made him a key contributor both at the plate and in the field.</p><p>With Carroll out, the D-Backs will recall Jake McCarthy, who had success in 2024 but struggled earlier this year. He will join Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Alek Thomas in a reshuffled outfield. However, replacing Carroll’s dynamic mix of power and speed is no easy task.</p><p>This development comes at a time when the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-josh-naylor-exits-white-sox-game-amid-injury-concerns">Diamondbacks already have a long list of injured players</a>. Ace Corbin Burnes, relievers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez, and catcher Gabriel Moreno are also on the injured list. Monday’s signing of veteran catcher James McCann reflects how much Arizona has had to patch together its depth chart.</p><p>Sitting at 40-38 and in fourth place in the NL West, the Diamondbacks are in the thick of the NL Wild Card race. But without Carroll, their path becomes even more challenging. As one of the most exciting young stars in the league and a 2023 NL Rookie of the Year, Carroll’s value goes beyond the numbers. He’s also a clubhouse leader and fan favorite.</p><p>Arizona’s ability to stay competitive without him may define their postseason fate. As Lovullo and his staff search for answers, the Diamondbacks’ resilience will be tested like never before.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks make difficult Corbin Carroll move amid wrist injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-josh-naylor-exits-white-sox-game-amid-injury-concerns');   ga('set', 'title', 'Josh Naylor exits White Sox game amid injury concerns');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Josh-Naylor.jpg"><figcaption>© Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Josh Naylor exits White Sox game amid injury concerns</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-23T19:36:24-07:00">June 23rd, 7:36pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-23T19:36:24-07:00">June 23rd, 7:36pm</time><address><a>Scotty White</a>Scotty White is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2020. He has covered athletics at the University of Michigan and is now serving as an Associate Editor, Chicago Bulls beat writer, and Michigan football reporter at ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-diamondbacks-add-catcher-white-sox-series">Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White got a three-game series started</a> on Monday night, and the Diamondbacks easily cruised to a convincing 10-0 victory. This one was never close as Arizona opened up the scoring in the first inning, and the White Sox were never able to make it competitive. It <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-pavin-smith-hit-back-to-back-bombs-vs-white-sox">was a good win for the Diamondbacks</a>, but there was some bad news as first baseman Josh Naylor <a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1937321004776456537" rel="noopener">left the game</a> with discomfort in his shoulder.</p><p>“Josh Naylor exited tonight’s game due to right shoulder discomfort,” the Diamondbacks said in a post. “He is considered day to day.”</p><p>Josh Naylor did leave his mark on this game before he left, however, and he got the scoring started for the Diamondbacks in the first inning. Naylor hit a two-run double to right to make it 2-0 Arizona, and that ended up being the winning hit as the White Sox never scored.</p><p>This is Naylor’s first season with the Diamondbacks, and it has been a good one. He is currently hitting .303 with an .823 OPS, and he has nine home runs and 49 RBIs on the year. Naylor is one of Arizona’s best offensive weapons, so hopefully there is nothing wrong with his shoulder and he can make a quick return.</p><p>Naylor started his MLB career back in 2019 with the San Diego Padres. He was there for a little more than one season before going to the Cleveland Guardians in 2020. Naylor was in Cleveland through the 2024 season, and then he came to Arizona this past offseason.</p><p>With the win on Monday night, Josh Naylor and the Diamondbacks improved to 40-38 on the season. After a rough ending to May, they are playing much better this month as they just improved to 13-7 in June. Arizona is in the midst of a very promising stretch as it just finished a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, and a series against the struggling Miami Marlins is up next. So far, the Diamondbacks are 3-1 in this nine-game stretch, and finishing 7-2 or 8-1 would be huge.</p><p>Arizona and Chicago will be back at it for Game 2 from Rate Field in the Windy City on Tuesday night at 6:40 CT before finishing the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at 1:10. The Diamondbacks will get a day off to travel back home to Arizona as they will open their series against the Marlins on Friday night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Josh Naylor exits White Sox game amid injury concerns

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-pavin-smith-hit-back-to-back-bombs-vs-white-sox');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ketel Marte, Pavin Smith hit back-to-back bombs vs. White Sox');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ketel-Marte_3d25d6.jpg"><figcaption>© Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Ketel Marte, Pavin Smith hit back-to-back bombs vs. White Sox</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-23T18:58:34-07:00">June 23rd, 6:58pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-23T18:58:34-07:00">June 23rd, 6:58pm</time><address><a>Scotty White</a>Scotty White is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2020. He has covered athletics at the University of Michigan and is now serving as an Associate Editor, Chicago Bulls beat writer, and Michigan football reporter at ClutchPoints.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-diamondbacks-add-catcher-white-sox-series">Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox got a three-game series started</a> on Monday, and the Diamondbacks are not holding back. Arizona is in a very winnable stretch of their schedule right now as they just finished up a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies, and they play the Miami Marlins next. The Diamondbacks are up big on the White Sox in Game 1, and <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1937313832088883566" rel="noopener">back-to-back home runs</a> from Ketel Marte and Pavin Smith are a big reason why.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/Dbacks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dbacks</a> go back-to-back 💪</p><p>Ketel Marte homers and then Pavin Smith follows it up with his 2nd dinger of the game! <a href="https://t.co/6mcaSsurJO">pic.twitter.com/6mcaSsurJO</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1937313832088883566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>It didn’t take the Diamondbacks long to take the lead in this one as they scored two runs in the top of the first inning, and they never looked back. By the time Ketel Marte launched his solo shot in the fourth inning, it was already 5-0. His homer made it 6-0, and Pavin Smith followed it up with one of his own to make it 7-0 Arizona.</p><p>After a strong start to the season, the Diamondbacks took a bit of a step back toward the end of May. They have fallen into fourth place in the loaded NL West, but they are still only eight games back of first place and just 4.5 games back of second place. Arizona is finding its groove again as it is 12-7 during the month of June. It looks like the team will pick up its 13th win of the month on Monday night barring an absolute disaster down the stretch against White Sox.</p><p>The Diamondbacks need to take advantage of these two series against the White Sox and Marlins as easy stretches like this don’t come around very often. With how many talented teams are in the NL West, there won’t be a lot of opportunities for Arizona to gain ground on the opposition. This is one, however, and finding a way to win five of the next six would be huge.</p><p>Arizona and Chicago will be back at it for Game 2 from Rate Field in the Windy City on Tuesday night at 6:40 CT before finishing the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at 1:10. The Diamondbacks will get a day off to travel back home to Arizona as they will open their series against the Marlins on Friday night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ketel Marte, Pavin Smith hit back-to-back bombs vs. White Sox

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He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In need of a steady hand behind the plate, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/diamondbacks-news-eugenio-suarez-career-milestone-vs-rockies">the Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar veteran.</a> The club has signed catcher James McCann to a major league contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 35-year-old was released from his minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves to facilitate the move, <a href="https://x.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1936927767427473773" rel="noopener">capitalizing on an opt-out clause</a> that allowed him to explore opportunities for a big-league roster spot.</p><p>McCann joins the D-backs at a time when their catching depth has taken a serious hit. Starter Gabriel Moreno was recently placed on the injured list with a fractured right hand, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-explains-corbin-carroll-injury-absence">an injury manager Torey Lovullo said would sideline him</a> for “weeks, not days.” With backup Jose Herrera struggling and minimal experience in the minor league pipeline, the front office wasted little time bringing in a proven name.</p><p>Though no longer the All-Star slugger he was with the White Sox in 2019, McCann still brings leadership, reliability, and pop. He slashed .234/.284/.417 with eight home runs in 66 games for the Orioles in 2024 and was hitting an impressive .297 with six homers across 41 games for Triple-A Gwinnett before his release.</p><h2><b>Diamondbacks get depth behind the dish</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/James-McCann.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan -Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b> </b></h2><p>McCann’s veteran presence could be just what Arizona’s pitching staff needs. With the rotation dealing with injuries and inconsistency, a catcher with 11 seasons and nearly 1,000 games of MLB experience may help stabilize things behind the dish. While advanced defensive metrics have at times criticized his blocking and framing, McCann is widely respected for his game-calling and ability to handle pitchers.</p><p>This marks a full-circle moment of sorts for McCann, who spent the best years of his career with the White Sox—Arizona’s next opponent. In 2019, he earned an All-Star nod in Chicago by hitting .273 with 18 homers, providing both offensive impact and veteran leadership. While that production hasn’t fully sustained in the years since, McCann has carved out a role as a dependable backup and mentor, especially in his recent stint backing up Adley Rutschman in Baltimore.</p><p>For the D-backs, this is a no-risk move with clear upside. At 39-38, Arizona is hovering near .500 despite a rash of injuries. The offense has largely carried the team, but the catching position has lacked both production and stability. Jose Herrera has slashed just .176/.292/.253 this year, and other options like Aramis Garcia and Adrian Del Castillo have minimal major league experience.</p><p>In adding McCann, Arizona gets an experienced, playoff-tested catcher who can help guide a young pitching staff while providing occasional power at the plate. It’s a savvy midseason pickup as the D-backs look to stay competitive in a crowded National League race.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks add All-Star catcher before White Sox series

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/3-diamondbacks-trade-block-2025-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', '3 Diamondbacks who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Arizona-Diamondbacks-starting-pitcher-Zac-Gallen-1.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>3 Diamondbacks who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-21T19:27:33-07:00">June 21st, 7:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-21T19:27:33-07:00">June 21st, 7:27pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks were 38-37 heading into Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks were dealt a brutal blow when star pitcher <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery">Corbin Burnes’ injury ended his season</a>. His absence, combined with the high level of talent in the National League West, have put Arizona near the bottom of their division.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-explains-corbin-carroll-injury-absence">Diamondbacks were without All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll</a> since Wednesday. Despite his absence Arizona is 7-3 in their last ten games before Saturday’s division clash in Colorado. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing just as well, leaving the Diamondbacks in a three team race behind them in the standings.</p><p>Arizona manager Torey Lovullo and the front office entered the season with confidence. The Diamondbacks made it to the World Series in 2023 but missed the postseason last year. In an NL that is more competitive than ever, Arizona could be better served selling high on their veterans to help build around Carroll.</p><p>The Diamondbacks could try and wait for their young star to return and contend for a playoff spot this year. However, it would take a massive turnaround for them to capture an NL wild card spot.</p><p>Here are three players that Arizona should put on the trade block before the deadline.</p><h2>Third Baseman Eugenio Suarez</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eugenio-Suarez-2.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Eugenio Suarez is a perfect example of how the Diamondbacks’ season has gone so far. The 33-year-old is in the middle of one of the best seasons of his career. His 25 home runs have tied him with Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani before Los Angeles took on the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He leads the league in RBIs as well, in front of names like Cal Raleigh and Pete Alonso.</p><p>While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-eugenio-suarez-feat-one-man-hr-derby-vs-braves">Suarez’s stellar season has seen him tie records</a>, it has not translated into wins. Despite his efforts Suarez’s team is fighting to stay above .500. The 12-year pro made an impact on the Diamondbacks’ offense, but his talent could be put to better use elsewhere. A bat like his is a hot commodity at the deadline for contenders looking to gain an edge.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-trade-proposal-eugenio-suarez-diamondbacks">Suarez’s name has already been attached to teams like the New York Yankees</a>. At his age, he can not be a reliable part of Arizona’s future. However, he is on an expiring contract, something the Diamondbacks could take advantage off. He could net them a prospect or two from a team looking to rent him for half the season.</p><p>Suarez will likely look for a long-term contract this winter, and trading him would relieve Arizona of that pressure.</p><h2>Starting Pitcher Zac Gallen</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Arizona-Diamondbacks-starting-pitcher-Zac-Gallen-throws-to-the.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Zac Gallen has had to step up in Burnes’ absence. After three straight seasons with at least 12 wins, the 29-year-old is accustomed to the role of ace. However, 2025 has been a down year for the former All-Star. He is <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/39910/zac-gallen" rel="noopener">5-8 on the season with a 5.60 ERA</a>, both of which are on pace to be career-worsts for the righty.</p><p>Whether or not the Diamondbacks trade Gallen comes down to the next month. If he steps up and fills Burnes’ shoes well, Arizona could decide the he is worth keeping. If he continues to falter, the front office has no choice but to at least hear offers from other teams. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-trade-proposal-lands-zac-gallen-diamondbacks">One of the potential destinations for Gallen is the Chicago Cubs</a>, who could offer an attractive package.</p><p>At this point in his career, Arizona owes it to their starter to consider what is best for him. Gallen is beloved by Diamondbacks fans, but deserves a chance to contend for titles. If he can’t do that with his current team, he could decide to request a trade ahead of the deadline. If Arizona suffers another rough stretch in July, trading him away becomes more likely.</p><p>Sending him away also spares the Diamondbacks from the bidding war that will take place around him this winter. Regardless of what happens, the constant trade rumors surrounding Gallen will end in a little over a month, if not sooner.</p><h2>Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lourdes-Gurriel-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Lourdes Gurriel Jr. knows a lot about playoff baseball. His brother, Yuli, was a key piece of the Houston Astros’ dynasty. Gurriel Jr. has been to the postseason twice, including a dominant showing in 2023. However, this season has a chance to be the best year of his career. The 31-year-old is on pace for career-highs in hits and RBIs with the Diamondbacks.</p><p>After Burnes went down with injury, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/3-trades-diamondbacks-must-make-after-corbin-burnes-tommy-john-surgery-update">moving the outfielder could be in the Diamondback’s best interest</a>. They could take advantage of his success and flip him for future assets.</p><p>As he enters the back end of his career, Gurriel Jr. is better at the plate than he is in the field. Similarly to other offensively gifted outfielders, Gurriel Jr. could transition to designated hitter in the right situation.</p><p>Trading for Gurriel Jr. is a big risk for contenders looking for an offensive boost. He has a player option for 2026 that gives him the freedom to become a free agent this winter. Selling high on him this summer allows Arizona to escape that outcome.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 Diamondbacks who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-eugenio-suarez-career-milestone-vs-rockies');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez hits impressive career milestone vs. Rockies');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eugenio-Suarez-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez hits impressive career milestone vs. Rockies</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-21T01:45:01-07:00">June 21st, 1:45am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-21T01:55:02-07:00">June 21st, 1:55am</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a slow start in 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been targeted by contending teams as a potential trade partner. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-mariners-linked-2-diamondbacks-stars-trade-deadline">Eugenio Suarez in particular has drawn interest</a> from teams looking to add a middle of the order bat at a corner infield position. And that interest likely grew after his monster game against the Colorado Rockies Friday.</p><p>Suarez <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1936250881051345026" rel="noopener">went off</a> against the Rockies, going 4-6 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored, leading the Diamondbacks to a big 14-8 win. And the veteran third baseman reached a major milestone in the game after entering the contest with 298 career homers.</p><p>Suarez’s second bomb of the night was the 300th home run of his career, per MLB on x.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="es">HOME RUN NO. 300 FOR EUGENIO SUÁREZ 💥 <a href="https://t.co/iC6wjg5Lxr">pic.twitter.com/iC6wjg5Lxr</a></p><p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1936250881051345026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After depositing a 71 mph Austin Gomber knuckle curve over the wall in left center in the fifth inning, Suarez made history in the sixth. Facing Ryan Rolison, Suarez drove an 86 mph slider into the left field stands. The 389 foot blast was No. 300 for the 12th-year veteran.</p><h2><b>Eugenio Suarez powers the Diamondbacks past the Rockies</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Eugenio-Suarez-2.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Suarez now has 24 home runs on the season, the fourth-most in baseball. And with three more RBI Friday he’s up to an MLB-best 65 RBI on the year. Suarez is slashing .246/.319/.558 with 2.4 bWAR in 75 games for the Diamondbacks.</p><p>The former All-Star’s power has been on full display this season. Back in April <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-eugenio-suarez-feat-one-man-hr-derby-vs-braves">Suarez hit a remarkable four home runs in a game</a>, becoming just the 19th player to accomplish the rare feat and the first to do it in eight years.</p><p>The 33-year-old third baseman has produced impressive power totals previously in his career, hitting 49 homers in 2019 and racking up five seasons with at least 30 home runs. But this season he’s on pace to approach or surpass his career-best totals for homers, doubles and RBI.</p><p>It’s not surprising that teams view Suarez as an ideal trade target. However, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-padres-diamondbacks-refuse-sell-trade-deadline">Diamondbacks insist they will not be selling at the deadline</a>.</p><p>Arizona has not given up on the season. The team made a shocking run to the World Series just two years ago. And with Friday’s victory over the Rockies, the Diamondbacks have won seven of the last 10 games, pushing the team back above .500.</p><p>Arizona is eight games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. But the team is just 2.5 games back in the NL Wild Card hunt.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez hits impressive career milestone vs. Rockies

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-explains-corbin-carroll-injury-absence');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo explains Corbin Carroll injury absence');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Diamondbacks-Corbin-Carroll.jpg"><figcaption>John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo explains Corbin Carroll injury absence</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-20T10:41:45-07:00">June 20th, 10:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-20T10:41:45-07:00">June 20th, 10:41am</time><address><a>Quinn Allen</a>Quinn Allen is a Senior Associate Editor with ClutchPoints. He's one of the lead MLB editors but Quinn is a Swiss Army knife, writing about basketball, baseball, soccer, football, hockey, tennis, and more. Quinn is also a betting analyst for Covers, one of the biggest sports betting prediction websites in the world.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks will begin a series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening, but their star player remains out of the lineup.</p><p>Corbin Carroll rested on Thursday after suffering a hand injury on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. While he wanted to play in the series opener in Denver, Torey Lovullo <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1936103883241074929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1936103883241074929%7Ctwgr%5Ee6ffdbf4766be02d4b7833746099253f5b3ef592%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D3420325action%3Dedit" rel="noopener">explained why</a> he decided to give Carroll one more day off.</p><p>Via MLB Network:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“At this point in time… [Corbin Carroll] is not in the lineup.”</p><p>Torey Lovullo plans to give his star outfielder another night off, due to a bruised hand.<a href="https://twitter.com/Dbacks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dbacks</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dbacks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dbacks</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/6YbqEWFvEp">https://t.co/6YbqEWFvEp</a> <a href="https://t.co/qioWPIuZ6l">pic.twitter.com/qioWPIuZ6l</a></p><p>— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1936103883241074929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Carroll has a bruised hand, but as Lovullo said, it appears he dodged a serious injury. The Diamondbacks’ skipper made it clear they want to get him back in the starting lineup sooner rather than later. Since the HBP caught more muscle than bone, Carroll should be just fine with some more rest. Hand injuries are obviously tricky.</p><p>The 24-year-old is having a nice campaign for Arizona. He’s hitting .255 with 20 home runs and 44 RBIs while also swiping 10 stolen bases. Carroll is only five homers off his career-best of 25 and we’re not even at the All-Star break. He’s showcasing serious power from the left side.</p><p>Despite Carroll’s contributions, the Diamondbacks are struggling, much in part due to their poor pitching staff. Arizona has a 4.80 ERA and just lost its ace, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery">Corbin Burnes, to Tommy John surgery.</a></p><p>Nevertheless, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/kevin-durant-shuts-down-locker-room-fistfight-rumors">the Diamondbacks aren’t panicking</a> as Zac Gallen recently alluded to because, after all, they’ve been under .500 in the dog days of the season before turning things around. Lovullo’s squad hit .500 on Thursday, beating the Blue Jays in the rubber match on Thursday without Carroll in the lineup.</p><p>There’s no doubt they’re a better team with Carroll on the diamond, and hopefully, he’ll be available at some point throughout the weekend in Colorado. Arizona is smart to play it safe with their franchise cornerstone because they will need him healthy if a playoff run is going to become a reality later this year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo explains Corbin Carroll injury absence

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-padres-diamondbacks-refuse-sell-trade-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Padres, Diamondbacks refuse to sell at trade deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Manny-Machado-cover.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Padres, Diamondbacks refuse to sell at trade deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-20T10:03:52-07:00">June 20th, 10:03am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-20T10:03:52-07:00">June 20th, 10:03am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/colinloughran">Colin Loughran</a>Colin Loughran is a NYC-based Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He has spent several years covering sports and has worked for outlets such as the New York Post, AP Radio, and FanSided. Colin is also a three-time NYSBA award winner and a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-calls-out-padres-hitting-shohei-ohtani">National League West has already been a fascinating division</a> with plenty of intriguing storylines, and it seems as though two teams in the group will remain in the postseason race despite mixed results. A recent report from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic suggests that the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6439197/2025/06/20/mlb-trade-deadline-mets-white-sox-royals/">will not be pure sellers</a> at this summer’s MLB trade deadline.</p><p>“For all their mediocrity the past two months, the Padres currently hold the third NL wild-card spot, and the Diamondbacks are only three games back,” the report says. “Imagine where the Padres might be if ace right-hander Dylan Cease’s ERA wasn’t 4.69. Imagine where the D-Backs might be if ace right-hander Zac Gallen’s ERA wasn’t 5.19. Both of their expected ERAs are lower. But neither has resembled the top-five NL Cy Young finisher each was in two of the past three years.”</p><p>Beyond performance, both teams have dealt with injuries that have limited their ability to keep up with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. This latest report comes less than a week after the Giants traded for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-rumors-ideal-next-trade-upgrade-rafael-devers" rel="noopener">former Red Sox star Rafael Devers.</a></p><p>On Arizona’s end, starter Corbin Burnes and reliever Justin Martinez recently underwent season-ending surgeries. In San Diego, ace Yu Darvish has not pitched this season due to elbow inflammation, and starter Joe Musgrove is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last October.</p><p>The report suggests that each club could look to add more pitching, but also indicates that each could simultaneously buy and sell.</p><p>“Both clubs feature two quality starting pitchers who are eligible for free agency, one of whom is an underperforming ace,” the report says. “And both are run by general managers who are more inclined to buy than sell, and ultimately could end up doing both.”</p><p>Padres general manager A.J. Preller has not publicly stated that the club will look to add talent prior to the deadline, but he has been known for his aggressive stances. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has openly shown his cards.</p><p>“Look, as long as we’re playing well, and I believe that this team has the gas in the tank to go get it, we’re going to try to add to this team,” Hazen said.</p><p>It appears that the NL West could look much different by the end of the season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Padres, Diamondbacks refuse to sell at trade deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-agree-contract-ex-royals-blue-jays-pitcher');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks agree to contract with ex-Royals, Blue Jays pitcher');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trevor-Richards.jpg"></figure><h1>Diamondbacks agree to contract with ex-Royals, Blue Jays pitcher</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-19T17:49:32-07:00">June 19th, 5:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-19T18:00:49-07:00">June 19th, 6:00pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks stumbled out of the gate this season as the team is mired in fourth place in the highly competitive NL West. Arizona’s disappointing campaign has contending clubs salivating at the thought of stripping the team for parts, with Eugenio Suarez, Josh Naylor and Zac Gallen receiving the most interest. But despite the team’s poor start, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/mlb-rumors-diamondbacks-swarmed-trade-calls-problem">Diamondbacks aren’t interested in becoming sellers</a> at the trade deadline.</p><p>Arizona likely won’t become buyers either, barring a remarkable turnaround. But the team did <a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/diamondbacks-sign-trevor-richards-to-minor-league-deal.html?utm_source=twitter" rel="noopener">make a move</a> Thursday, adding a pitcher with the potential to help its beleaguered bullpen.</p><p>The Diamondbacks signed Trevor Richards to a minor league contract, per MLB Trade Rumors. The right-handed reliever was assigned to Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate in Reno.</p><h2><b>The Diamondbacks hope Trevor Richards’ struggles are behind him</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trevor-Richards-2.jpg"><figcaption>Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Richards is no sure bet to have his contract selected by the Diamondbacks, as the eighth-year veteran has struggled at the major league level over the last three seasons.</p><p>Arizona is the third team to sign Richards to a minor league deal in 2025. He pitched in Triple-A for the Chicago Cubs but was released before making a big league appearance with the club. He then landed with the Kansas City Royals’ Triple-A affiliate and performed well, earning a call up. But after posting a 12.00 ERA and 3.000 WHIP in three appearances for the Royals, Richards was designated for assignment.</p><p>Now the Diamondbacks will take a chance on the once dependable reliever. Arizona’s bullpen is in bad shape after suffering a number of key injuries. AJ Puk landed on the 60-day IL in April and the team recently lost <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-torey-lovullo-drops-harsh-reality-justin-martinez-injury">Justin Martinez to season-ending Tommy John surgery</a>.</p><p>The rotation also suffered a massive loss when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery">Corbin Burns was ruled out for the season</a>. Like Martinez, the veteran ace will undergo Tommy John surgery.</p><p>Despite the injury setbacks, Arizona has won 10 of the last 16 games, sweeping the Mariners and winning their series against San Diego. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-walks-off-padres-5-run-9th-inning">Diamondbacks got an incredible walk-off win</a> against the Padres, storming back after being down 7-3 in the ninth inning. The wild comeback gave the team its fifth straight win as they pulled to within 5.5 games of the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><p>But since then, Arizona has dropped three of four games, losing the momentum it seemed to be building. Making matters worse, the Dodgers are heating up. LA has won five straight games and eight of the last 10. The Diamondbacks are now 8.5 games behind Los Angeles in the NL West.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks agree to contract with ex-Royals, Blue Jays pitcher

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-arizona-gabriel-moreno-il-roster-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks place catcher on IL in big roster move');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Torey-Lovullo-and-Gabriel-Moreno-speak-during-game-in-2025.jpg"><figcaption>© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Diamondbacks place catcher on IL in big roster move</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-19T10:00:29-07:00">June 19th, 10:00am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-19T10:06:17-07:00">June 19th, 10:06am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks <a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1935729379214340347" rel="noopener">announced three</a> roster moves ahead of their game on Thursday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion in a move that is retroactive to June 16. In corresponding moves, catcher Aramis Garcia was promoted to the big league club while right-handed pitcher Christian Montes De Oca was transferred to the 60-day IL.</p><p>Overall, it has been a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/blue-jays-news-addison-barger-walk-off-vs-dbacks">challenging season for the Diamondbacks</a>. Losing Moreno certainly will not help matters as Arizona attempts to get back on track.</p><p>The 25-year-old catcher has slashed .270/.324/.414 up to this point in the ’25 campaign. Moreno has also hit five home runs and eight doubles. A former Gold Glove winner as well, Moreno has been a bright spot for Arizona in 2025 and past seasons.</p><p>Moreno’s play has been overlooked to an extent given the team’s overall mediocre results, though. Arizona entered the season with high expectations but the team has failed to meet those lofty aspirations up to this point in the ’25 campaign.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/cubs-trade-proposal-lands-zac-gallen-diamondbacks">Diamondbacks trade rumors</a> have started to swirl amid the team’s underperformance. Arizona is set to enter Thursday’s game with a 36-37 record. The Diamondbacks could still make a run at a postseason spot, but they will likely have to settle for a Wild Card position.</p><p>As of this story’s writing, Arizona trails the first place Los Angeles Dodgers by nine games in the National League West. The D’Backs are in fourth place in the division, trailing the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres as well. Even if they begin playing well, Arizona happens to compete in the best division in the sport.</p><p>The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays will go head-to-head on Thursday afternoon at 3:07 PM EST. Arizona will look to get the job done on the road against a 40-33 Blue Jays ball club.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-trade-proposal-eugenio-suarez-diamondbacks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Yankees trade proposal lands Eugenio Suarez from Diamondbacks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Arizona-Diamondbacks-third-baseman-Eugenio-Suarez-1.jpg"><figcaption>Allan Henry-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Yankees trade proposal lands Eugenio Suarez from Diamondbacks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-18T15:16:20-07:00">June 18th, 3:16pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-18T15:16:20-07:00">June 18th, 3:16pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Arizona Diamondbacks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Yankees fell to 42-30 after losing their fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite their struggles, the Yankees still hold a lead in the American League East.</p><p>The trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Yankees are expected to make moves to put themselves firmly in position as World Series favorites. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team that New York could take advantage of. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-diamondbacks-star-named-ideal-fit-yankees-trade">Rumors surround their players, especially Eugenio Suarez</a>, who fills a big need in the infield for the Yankees.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are still deciding what their plan is at this year’s trade deadline. Arizona faltered out of the gate and were never able to recover. After losing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery">Corbin Burnes to a season-ending injury, the Diamondbacks</a> have struggled in an ultra-competitive National league West.</p><p>The Yankees need very little at the deadline, but one of the biggest weaknesses on the team lies at second base. Suarez does not slot in there, but he gives New York manager Aaron Boone the freedom to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. over to second. The Yankees have enough expiring contracts and young talent to bring the Diamondbacks to the negotiation table.</p><p>Arizona will not give up Suarez for nothing, but they would likely turn down any deal that nets them a multi-year contract. Right now, the Diamondbacks’ priorities are financial flexibility and young talent.</p><p>We came up with a hypothetical deal for both sides that sees them walk away happy at the deadline.</p><p>Diamondbacks receive: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, SP Cam Schlitter</p><p>Yankees receive: 3B Eugenio Suarez</p><h2>Why should the Yankees make this deal?</h2><p>The New York offense is one of the best groups in the league this season. Aaron Judge’s dominance at the plate leads the Yankees, despite their rough stretch. He got some help in the form of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-giancarlo-stanton-season-debut-vs-angels">Giancarlo Stanton, who made his debut with New York</a> earlier this week.</p><p>Stanton’s return put a big problem in front of Boone, though. There are not enough roster spots for him, Paul Goldschmidt, and Ben Rice at DH and first base. Regardless of how good Goldschmidt’s season is so far, he has become expendable for a Yankees team looking to contend for a title.</p><p>Suarez’s bat is inconsistent, but when he is on, he has made Diamondbacks’ history in 2025. However, his real value comes in the field. If the Yankees bring him in, he would play at third and Chisholm Jr. would be asked to play at second. New York’s star has said he does not mind moving around in order to help his team win.</p><p>Suarez’s numbers tell two different stories. He has <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/32367/eugenio-suarez" rel="noopener">21 home runs and 58 RBI’s</a> before Wednesday night’s action. Both of those marks are within the top ten in the league. However, his 76 strikeouts so far this season tell a cautionary tale. When he is at his best, Suarez is an All-Star. However, his slumps are horrific.</p><p>Despite the potential downsides to the deal, New York should consider what it allows them to do. Boone could play Rice and Stanton without sacrificing much of anything in the field.</p><p>Schlitter has had an up-and-down season in Triple-A so far this year, but his 2.27 ERA is excellent. Unfortunately for him, the Yankees do not offer him a path to the major leagues any time soon.</p><h2>Why should the Diamondbacks make this deal?</h2><p>The Diamondbacks’ offense is the strength of their team, largely thanks to Suarez. Unfortunately, his stellar play this season has not translated into wings for Arizona in 2025.</p><p>Suarez is on an expiring deal, something that is an attractive commodity for contenders. For the Diamondbacks, though, he presents a problem once the offseason rolls around. Arizona needs a solid path back to contention in order to justify one last long-term deal for Suarez. As of right now, the Diamondbacks are more likely to send players out than retain them on long deals.</p><p>Suarez is an elite talent, but he has let Arizona down in big spots throughout his career. Sending him out helps the team make the most of a hot start while bringing in a veteran at first base as well as a young starter.</p><p>Getting Goldschmidt makes <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/seattle-mariners/mariners-trade-proposal-lands-josh-naylor-diamondbacks">trading away Josh Naylor much easier for the Diamondbacks</a>. Even if Schlitter does not start immediate upon his arrival, he could take one of the open rotation spots next season.</p><p>The Diamondbacks are in a much different position now than when they made it to the World Series in 2023. Sending Suarez away might hurt in the short-term, but it helps put the team in the best position to move forward.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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