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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
McCarthy, Gurriel go deep as D-backs hit 4 homers in 8-2 win over the sliding Giants
PHOENIX (AP) — Jake McCarthy hit a three-run homer, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit four homers in an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Right-hander Zac Gallen (6-9) struck out 10 over seven strong innings, giving up just one earned run and bouncing back from a mediocre stretch of outings. Randal Grichuk and James McCann added back-to-back solo homers in the sixth to push the D-backs lead to 8-2. San Francisco has lost seven of its past eight games. The D-backs took a 4-2 lead in the fourth after Eugenio Suarez and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drew back-to-back walks from Hayden Birdsong to start the inning. McCarthy — who recently returned to the big leagues after spending most of the season at Triple-A Reno — followed with the no-doubt shot into the right field seats. Birdsong (3-3) gave up four runs, including three earned, over four innings. The right-hander struck out six. The Giants took an early 2-0 lead on a Willy Adames solo homer and Patrick Bailey's RBI groundout. The D-backs cut the advantage to 2-1 in the third on Geraldo Perdomo's RBI single. Key moments It was a tough night for Bailey, whose two passed balls helped lead to three unearned runs. His first miscue in the third allowed James McCann to get to second and he later scored on Geraldo Perdomo's single. In the fifth, Bailey's second passed ball allowed Suarez to reach first on a strikeout with two outs. Gurriel followed with his two-run homer. Key stat McCarthy has had at least one hit in six of his seven games since being promoted from Triple-A on June 24. He also has two homers. Up next The Giants send RHP Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.43 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday to face the D-backs and RHP Merrill Kelly (7-4, 3.49). ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Lopsided matchups provide ample streaming opportunities
There are a pair of potentially lopsided matchups that will provide ample streaming opportunities this weekend. The explosive D-backs will face a beleaguered Rockies pitching staff, and the NL Central leading Cubs will welcome the last-place White Sox. Fantasy baseball managers could use all their weekend roster moves on those two series, but there are a few other players to consider as well. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: The D-backs once again have one of the best offenses in baseball, which puts them in prime position to dominate a Rockies pitching staff that ranks last in baseball with a 5.73 ERA. With all three Colorado starters throwing from the right side, lefty slugger Pavin Smith (16%) is the most obvious man to add. Lourdes Gurriel (46%) and Gabriel Moreno (29%) are the other two Arizona hitters who deserve strong consideration. Cubs vs. White Sox: The Cubs rank second in baseball in runs scored, and they should hold that lofty ranking when they face their rebuilding crosstown rivals this weekend. Unfortunately, the team's success means that recently promoted catching prospect Moisés Ballesteros (8%) is the only player to add in deeper formats. In 10-team leagues, Michael Busch (58%) is an easy streamer to add, especially with the White Sox set to use three right-handed starters. And those who rotate Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner between their bench and lineup should make sure that they are active this weekend. Reds vs. Guardians: The Reds will benefit from working at their hitter-friendly home park this weekend, as well as by facing three Cleveland right-handers who either have limited skills or are off to a disappointing start. Managers should consider adding catcher Tyler Stephenson (34%) who would have been widely rostered if he didn't open the season on the IL. In 12-team leagues, Austin Hays (24%) and Gavin Lux (21%) are worth a look. Tigers @ Blue Jays: Toronto's bullpen has been running on fumes in recent weeks, and their three weakest starters are on the schedule this weekend. All three hurlers throw from the right side, which makes four-position lefty Zach McKinstry (42%) a serviceable option. Youngster Colt Keith (20%) has shown notable signs of improvement during May. Dodgers vs. Angels: The Dodgers should once against prove to be miles ahead of the Angels when they meet for a crosstown series this weekend. The Angels are planning to start lefties in two games, which gives Enrique Hernandez (8%) a good chance to hit a home run. Andy Pages (59%) should continue to gain momentum in 10-team leagues. Padres vs. Mariners: This is a rare occasion where hitters will be recommended against a Mariners staff that is usually among the most successful in baseball. But this weekend Seattle will use three replacement starters for an injury ravaged rotation. Jake Cronenworth (33%) can be added in many leagues, and with multiple Seattle starters throwing from the right side, Gavin Sheets (16%) is also a good option. Athletics @ Giants: The Athletics are likely to have less success when working away from their hitter-friendly home park, and they will also run into a solid trio of San Francisco starters. Managers should think twice before starting players not named Brent Rooker or Lawrence Butler. Red Sox vs. Braves: Although a handful of Red Sox hitters are too good to be placed on the bench, it's worth noting that the team may not have their best success when facing Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach in two of this weekend's games. Trevor Story should be benched in most leagues, and there is a case to take a second look at Wilyer Abreu and Kristian Campbell for the next three days. Mets @ Yankees: Although the Mets might enjoy the homer-happy nature of Yankee Stadium, they will first need to make contact against two effective lefties and a decent right-hander. Brandon Nimmo should not be active during this series, and it is also a good weekend to bench any Mets other than Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Shelby Miller, Diamondbacks, 27%: Thanks to his stellar start to the season (1.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP) and injuries to Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk, Miller has emerged as the temporary saves favorite in Arizona. And this is a good time to be the D-backs closer, as they will spend the weekend facing the 7-36 Rockies. It would not be surprising to see Miller earn multiple saves. Chandler Simpson, Rays, 27%: This one is too easy. Simpson became one of the fastest runners and best base stealers in MLB the moment the Rays called him up last month. He could swipe multiple bags this weekend, when Tampa faces a Marlins squad that has allowed 17 more steals than any other team. Jose Caballero (7%) is another easy Rays player to add if you're looking for steals. In order, here are the best streamers for the weekend, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in brackets. Merrill Kelly vs. COL (Sunday, 52) Matthew Boyd vs. CWS (Saturday, 51) Michael Wacha vs. STL (Sunday, 48) Colin Rea vs. CWS (Sunday, 38) Cade Horton vs. CWS (Friday, 22) Luis Severino @SF (Saturday, 33) Landen Roupp vs. ATH (Saturday, 13) Dustin May vs. LAA (Friday, 44) Stephen Kolek vs. SEA (Friday, 19) Jackson Jobe @TOR (Sunday, 38) Justin Verlander vs. ATH (Sunday, 29) Andrew Heaney @PHI (Friday, 30) Jake Irvin @BAL (Saturday, 18) José Quintana vs. MIN (Saturday, 35) Grant Holmes @BOS (Saturday, 35)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Lopsided matchups provide ample streaming opportunities
There are a pair of potentially lopsided matchups that will provide ample streaming opportunities this weekend. The explosive D-backs will face a beleaguered Rockies pitching staff, and the NL Central leading Cubs will welcome the last-place White Sox. Fantasy baseball managers could use all their weekend roster moves on those two series, but there are a few other players to consider as well. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: The D-backs once again have one of the best offenses in baseball, which puts them in prime position to dominate a Rockies pitching staff that ranks last in baseball with a 5.73 ERA. With all three Colorado starters throwing from the right side, lefty slugger Pavin Smith (16%) is the most obvious man to add. Lourdes Gurriel (46%) and Gabriel Moreno (29%) are the other two Arizona hitters who deserve strong consideration. Cubs vs. White Sox: The Cubs rank second in baseball in runs scored, and they should hold that lofty ranking when they face their rebuilding crosstown rivals this weekend. Unfortunately, the team's success means that recently promoted catching prospect Moisés Ballesteros (8%) is the only player to add in deeper formats. In 10-team leagues, Michael Busch (58%) is an easy streamer to add, especially with the White Sox set to use three right-handed starters. And those who rotate Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner between their bench and lineup should make sure that they are active this weekend. Reds vs. Guardians: The Reds will benefit from working at their hitter-friendly home park this weekend, as well as by facing three Cleveland right-handers who either have limited skills or are off to a disappointing start. Managers should consider adding catcher Tyler Stephenson (34%) who would have been widely rostered if he didn't open the season on the IL. In 12-team leagues, Austin Hays (24%) and Gavin Lux (21%) are worth a look. Tigers @ Blue Jays: Toronto's bullpen has been running on fumes in recent weeks, and their three weakest starters are on the schedule this weekend. All three hurlers throw from the right side, which makes four-position lefty Zach McKinstry (42%) a serviceable option. Youngster Colt Keith (20%) has shown notable signs of improvement during May. Dodgers vs. Angels: The Dodgers should once against prove to be miles ahead of the Angels when they meet for a crosstown series this weekend. The Angels are planning to start lefties in two games, which gives Enrique Hernandez (8%) a good chance to hit a home run. Andy Pages (59%) should continue to gain momentum in 10-team leagues. Padres vs. Mariners: This is a rare occasion where hitters will be recommended against a Mariners staff that is usually among the most successful in baseball. But this weekend Seattle will use three replacement starters for an injury ravaged rotation. Jake Cronenworth (33%) can be added in many leagues, and with multiple Seattle starters throwing from the right side, Gavin Sheets (16%) is also a good option. Athletics @ Giants: The Athletics are likely to have less success when working away from their hitter-friendly home park, and they will also run into a solid trio of San Francisco starters. Managers should think twice before starting players not named Brent Rooker or Lawrence Butler. Red Sox vs. Braves: Although a handful of Red Sox hitters are too good to be placed on the bench, it's worth noting that the team may not have their best success when facing Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach in two of this weekend's games. Trevor Story should be benched in most leagues, and there is a case to take a second look at Wilyer Abreu and Kristian Campbell for the next three days. Mets @ Yankees: Although the Mets might enjoy the homer-happy nature of Yankee Stadium, they will first need to make contact against two effective lefties and a decent right-hander. Brandon Nimmo should not be active during this series, and it is also a good weekend to bench any Mets other than Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Shelby Miller, Diamondbacks, 27%: Thanks to his stellar start to the season (1.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP) and injuries to Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk, Miller has emerged as the temporary saves favorite in Arizona. And this is a good time to be the D-backs closer, as they will spend the weekend facing the 7-36 Rockies. It would not be surprising to see Miller earn multiple saves. Chandler Simpson, Rays, 27%: This one is too easy. Simpson became one of the fastest runners and best base stealers in MLB the moment the Rays called him up last month. He could swipe multiple bags this weekend, when Tampa faces a Marlins squad that has allowed 17 more steals than any other team. Jose Caballero (7%) is another easy Rays player to add if you're looking for steals. In order, here are the best streamers for the weekend, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in brackets. Merrill Kelly vs. COL (Sunday, 52) Matthew Boyd vs. CWS (Saturday, 51) Michael Wacha vs. STL (Sunday, 48) Colin Rea vs. CWS (Sunday, 38) Cade Horton vs. CWS (Friday, 22) Luis Severino @SF (Saturday, 33) Landen Roupp vs. ATH (Saturday, 13) Dustin May vs. LAA (Friday, 44) Stephen Kolek vs. SEA (Friday, 19) Jackson Jobe @TOR (Sunday, 38) Justin Verlander vs. ATH (Sunday, 29) Andrew Heaney @PHI (Friday, 30) Jake Irvin @BAL (Saturday, 18) José Quintana vs. MIN (Saturday, 35) Grant Holmes @BOS (Saturday, 35)
Reuters
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Shohei Ohtani's homer caps Dodgers' wild win over D-backs
May 10 - Shohei Ohtani had three hits, and his three-run homer capped a six-run ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 14-11 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday. Los Angeles overcame a three-run deficit after squandering a five-run lead. Ohtani hit a 1-2 pitch from Ryan Thompson with one out to break a tie at 11-11. Earlier in the inning, Andy Pages and Enrique Hernandez had RBI doubles and Max Muncy tied the game with an RBI single off Kevin Ginkel (0-1), who gave up four straight hits to open the ninth. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a grand slam and five RBIs, Ketel Marte homered twice and Eugenio Suarez and Randal Grichuk also went deep for the D-backs in the slugfest, which featured seven homers and 14 extra-base hits. Ohtani added two doubles and four RBIs and Hernandez had a homer, three hits and three runs for the Dodgers, who earned their major-league-leading 14th comeback victory. Los Angeles' Freddie Freeman, who singled to open the ninth, had two hits and a sacrifice fly while extending his hitting streak to 14 games. Pages had two hits and three RBIs, and Mookie Betts finished with two hits and an RBI. Alex Vesia (1-0) gave up two homers in the eighth but got the win. Tanner Scott pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save. Hernandez homered to open a two-run second when Los Angeles tied it at 3-3, and the first seven Dodgers reached base in a five-run third off Eduardo Rodriguez. The frame included a two-run single by Pages. Gurriel drove in a run with a groundout in the fourth, and his 401-foot slam off Anthony Banda tied the game at 8-8 in the fifth. Suarez walked with the bases loaded off Luis Garcia in the sixth for the go-ahead run. The D-backs got bases-empty homers by Marte and Grichuk off Vesia in the eighth for an 11-8 lead. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki gave up five hits and five runs in four-plus innings, leaving with an 8-4 lead that Gurriel's homer overcame. Sasaki walked two, hit one and had no strikeouts. He started on five days' rest, his shortest rest period of the season. Rodriguez gave eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three in 2 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Gallen frustrates Mets for 2nd time in a week and leads Diamondbacks to win
Zac Gallen pitched seven strong innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night. Gallen (3-4) had his longest outing of the season, giving up one run on two hits and three walks while striking out six. The right-hander coaxed a double-play grounder from Jeff McNeil in the seventh to end his evening. It was the second time in a week that Gallen frustrated the Mets' powerful lineup. He gave up just one run over six innings last Thursday in New York during Arizona's 4-2 win. Gurriel gave the D-backs a 4-1 lead in the sixth by jumping on a first-pitch fastball that David Peterson left over the plate. The two-run shot scored Josh Naylor, who reached on a leadoff walk. Naylor had a sacrifice fly in the seventh that pushed Arizona ahead 5-1. He finished with two runs scored and two RBIs. Gurriel had three hits, including a double. The Mets took a 1-0 lead in the third when Pete Alonso walked with the bases loaded, forcing in Tyrone Taylor. Francisco Alvarez had two of the team's four hits. Alonso struck out three times. Peterson (2-2) gave up four runs on five hits and four walks over six innings, striking out six. Key moment The Mets had runners on first and third with one out in the ninth, but new D-backs closer Shelby Miller retired Brandon Nimmo on a liner and Mark Vientos on a shallow fly to end the game. Key stat Gallen threw 101 pitches and Peterson threw 104. It was just the third time in the majors this season that both starters reached 100 pitches. Up next RHP Kodai Senga (3-2, 1.38 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets against RHP Merrill Kelly (3-1, 4.06) and the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
