Diamondbacks News
Burnes Takes Next Step in Recovery
Arizona’s ace starter made 15 throws in the bullpen yesterday, with results being promising. Burnes could return to the mound for the team around the break. if things continue to go well.
Merrill Kelly Uncertain About Starting Season on Time
It is certainly looking like Merrill Kelly will miss more than just his opening day start.
Gabriel Moreno Scratched, Undergoing Imaging Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was scratched from the lineup
on Friday with right forearm tightness, manager Torey Lovullo said before first pitch against the Kansas City Royals in Cactus League. Lovullo added that Moreno would undergo imaging Friday evening. Reports are that Moreno has had discomfort for a few days now and played through it. But things have come to the point where it is time to find out what is wrong.
Other Baseball News
Cactus League Teams Push Back Starts to Avoid Extreme Heat
Forget hydration breaks. Teams are starting to move their start times back in the Cactus League to play in cooler conditions once the sun goes down.
Team USA Defeats Canada to Punch Ticket to WBC Semi-Finals
Team USA held off a late rally to defeat Canada 5-3 in the quarterfinals of the WBC. Next up is the Dominican Republic in the semi-finals on Sunday, with Paul Skenes taking the mound for Team USA.
Dominican Republic Run-Rules Korea to Advance to Semi-Finals
Austin Wells launched a three-run home run in the 10-0 drubbing of Korea in the quarterfinals.
Clayton Kershaw Replaced by Jeff Hoffman for Semis
Retired lefty Clayton Kershaw will not make an appearance for Team USA in this tournament, having been replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman on the roster. The injured Kershaw will still travel with the team, despite no longer being rostered.
Hiromi Itoh, Teruaki Sato Expected to be Posted for 2027
One of the NPB’s better right-handed starters and a slugging third baseman are both expected to be posted by their clubs in advance of the 2027 season – if there is one.
