The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed pitcher Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, recalling Slade Cecconi in his place. Gallen's absence is a significant blow to the team, which is already struggling with injuries to key pitchers Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodríguez. The Diamondbacks' rotation now includes Jordan Montgomery, Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Blake Walston, and Cecconi, with several of them having high ERAs. The team is currently 25-31 and faces a challenging path to climb back into playoff contention.
The Arizona Diamondbacks made history by scoring 14 runs in a single inning against the Colorado Rockies, setting franchise records with 13 hits in that inning. The team's situational hitting and all-field approach led to this remarkable feat, with only one home run contributing to the scoring. Starting pitcher Zac Gallen also delivered a winning performance, supported by a strong defensive effort. The team's impressive season opener sets the stage for the rest of the 162-game season.
In preparation for the 2024 Fantasy Baseball draft, five players to avoid include Zac Gallen, who may face a workload hangover and struggles with whiffs and hard contact, and Luis Robert, whose aggressive hitting and injury history pose significant risks. Additionally, Luis Arráez's one-dimensional batting average and Esteury Ruiz's reliance on stolen bases make them risky picks, while Tanner Scott's control issues and potential regression raise concerns about his performance as a reliever.
The Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history with a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5. Rangers' pitcher Josh Sborz recorded the final out, while D-backs' ace Zac Gallen took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Despite multiple scoring opportunities, Arizona couldn't capitalize, going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. The Rangers broke the game open with a four-run ninth inning, securing their championship. Will Smith became the first player in major North American sports leagues to win three championships with three different teams in three years. The victory marks a historic moment for the Rangers franchise, while the D-backs can be proud of their season despite the loss.
The Texas Rangers win their first World Series title, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5. Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi pitches six shutout innings, tying the postseason record with five wins. The Diamondbacks had multiple opportunities to score but failed to capitalize, going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. The Rangers break through in the seventh inning, taking a 1-0 lead and eventually scoring four more runs in the ninth inning. This victory marks the first World Series championship in the 63-year history of the Texas Rangers franchise.
The Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history with a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5. Rangers' pitcher Josh Sborz recorded the final out, while D-backs' ace Zac Gallen took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Despite multiple scoring opportunities, Arizona couldn't capitalize, going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. The Rangers broke the game open with a four-run ninth inning, securing their championship. Will Smith became the first player in major North American sports leagues to win three championships with three different teams in three consecutive years.
The Texas Rangers are one win away from becoming World Series champions after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. In Game 5, the Diamondbacks turned to ace Zac Gallen, while the Rangers relied on Nathan Eovaldi to provide strong innings and relieve their overtaxed bullpen. Through four innings, Gallen was perfect, while Eovaldi battled through jams to keep the game scoreless. Follow along for the latest updates on the World Series matchup.
The Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history with a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5. Rangers' pitcher Josh Sborz recorded the final out, while D-backs' ace Zac Gallen took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Despite multiple scoring opportunities, Arizona couldn't capitalize, going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. The Rangers broke the game open with a four-run ninth inning, securing their championship. Will Smith became the first player in major North American sports leagues to win three championships with three different teams in three consecutive years.
Zac Gallen has been named the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Texas Rangers. Gallen, who has a 2-2 record with a 5.24 ERA in the postseason, previously started the NLDS and NLCS openers for Arizona. Eovaldi, a Texas native, will be making his first career World Series start and has a 4-0 record with a 2.42 ERA in the postseason.
Nathan Eovaldi of the Texas Rangers and Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks have been named the starting pitchers for Game 1 of the World Series. Eovaldi enters the game with a 4-0 record and a 2.42 ERA this postseason, while Gallen started the playoffs strong but struggled in the National League Championship Series.
Zac Gallen will start Game 1 of the 2023 World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks, while Nathan Eovaldi will be the starter for the Texas Rangers. Gallen joins a select group of Diamondbacks pitchers to start a World Series game, while Eovaldi looks to continue his strong postseason performance.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen and Texas Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi have been chosen as the starting pitchers for Game 1 of the World Series. Gallen has a 5.24 ERA in the postseason but had a strong regular season, while Eovaldi has a 2.42 ERA and remains unbeaten in the playoffs.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen shut down a trash-talking Philadelphia Phillies fan with a single tweet, offering them spring training tickets after the Phillies were eliminated from the postseason. The Phillies fan's attempt to taunt Gallen backfired as he quickly made his Twitter account private.
The National League Championship Series begins with Game 1 between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Phillies won the season series 4-3 against the D-backs and have the superior record and run differential. Game 1 will feature aces Zac Gallen and Zack Wheeler on the mound. The D-backs will look to exploit the Phillies' weakness in throwing out basestealers. The prediction is a comfortable-ish Game 1 win for the Phillies, with Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos hitting home runs.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that Zac Gallen will start Game 1 and Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Lovullo, the Diamondbacks' manager, also mentioned that they are considering carrying 13 pitchers on their NLCS roster. The Phillies, on the other hand, will have Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Ranger Suarez as their starting pitchers for Games 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Additionally, there is a possibility that Tommy Henry, a D-backs southpaw, may be included in the postseason roster as a reliever.
