AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 3RD IN NL WEST
89-73 · 3RD IN NL WEST
Bumgarner leads D-backs to sweep of Phils The D-backs capped an outstanding homestand with a 6-2 victory over the Phillies on Thursday afternoon at Chase Field, as Madison Bumgarner...
Christian Walker - Delivers two hits in win Walker went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 4-2 win over the Phillies.
Impact Walker's hold on the top job at first base appeared to be slipping after he was on the bench for the final two games of the weekend series in San Diego, but he's seemingly solidified his place atop the depth chart this week. He started in both of the first two games versus Philadelphia and went 2-for-5 with two walks between the contests. Walker will remain in the lineup for Thursday's finale, manning first base and batting cleanup.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Buchanan: Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild were... - The Athletic Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. Fairchild was optioned to Triple-A along with Humberto Cast...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Humberto Castellanos - Dropped to minors Castellanos was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Impact Castellanos was recalled to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies and got the job done, allowing just one run on three hits in 5.1 innings of work. His reward for that performance is a trip back to Triple-A, as the Diamondbacks clear a roster spot for Noe Ramirez's return from the COVID-19 injured list.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Fairchild - Reinstated, sent down Fairchild (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Impact Fairchild landed on the COVID-19 injured list July 30 but recently appeared in two rehab games with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. He went 2-for-6 with a double, a run and two strikeouts during that time and will remain in the minors now that he's cleared the league's health and safety protocols. While the Diamondbacks don't currently have room for him on the active roster, Fairchild will presumably be one of the top options to fill in if the team requires additional outfield depth.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Noé Ramirez - Reinstated from injured list Ramirez (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
Impact Ramirez had been on the COVID-19 IL since July 30, but he was cleared to resume baseball activities last week and threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday. The right-hander shouldn't have any limitations following his absence and will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's series finale against the Phillies.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Kelly - Not starting Thursday Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
Impact Kelly has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts across his last two appearances, but he'll retreat to the bench as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Bryan Holaday will start at catcher and bat eighth.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Asdrúbal Cabrera - On bench Thursday Cabrera will sit Thursday against the Phillies.
Impact The Diamondbacks are sitting several regulars on getaway day as they prepare to fly to Denver to take on the Rockies over the weekend. Cabrera sits after making five straight starts, with Drew Ellis taking over at third base.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Retreats to bench Marte isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Marte had drawn starts in each of the last nine games, but he'll get a breather after he went 2-for-11 with a triple, a run and an RBI across his last three appearances. Daulton Varsho will start in center field and bat fifth.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pavin Smith - Not starting Thursday Smith isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Smith has gone 2-for-12 with a run and a strikeout across the last three games and will get a rare day off Thursday. Christian Walker will start at first base and bat fourth.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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This Date in Baseball for week: August 20-26AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyler Clippard - Closes out Phils Clippard worked around one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Clippard has saves on back-to-back days, as the Diamondbacks have taken the first two games of the series against the slumping Phillies. This comes on the heels of Arizona winning three of four against the Padres. Since his reinstatement off the 60-day injured list, Clippard has saved four of five chances while posting a 2.45 ERA with nine strikeouts and three walks over 11 innings.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Humberto Castellanos - Does it all in win Castellanos (1-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings to earn the win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Impact Castellanos was key with his bat as well, going 2-for-2 with an RBI single in the fourth inning to give the Diamondbacks a lead they never relinquished. He almost had an RBI two frames earlier, but Josh Rojas was gunned down at home trying to score on the pitcher's first single. The 23-year-old right-hander picked up his first win and hit in the majors in just his second start. In his first start July 7, Castellanos threw four shutout innings at the Rockies. With Merrill Kelly (illness) up in the air, Castellanos could start another game next week.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks' Caleb Smith angry with foreign substance ejection: 'Drags my name through the mud' The Arizona left-hander denies using illegal substances, but he knows he will now be branded a cheater.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Diamondbacks' Caleb Smith ejected for 'sticky' substance, facing possible suspension Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith called his ejection on Wednesday night ‘bulls--t’ after umpires said he had a foreign substance on the...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Wheeler expected to start for the Phillies against Diamondbacks
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'It drags my name through the mud': Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith 'pissed' over foreign-substance ejection Umpire crew chief Tom Hallion said third-base umpire Phil Cuzzi noticed two dark spots on the inside of Caleb Smith’s glove Wednesday night.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Glove check ends in ejection for Smith PHOENIX -- D-backs left-hander Caleb Smith was ejected following the top of the eighth inning of the D-backs' 4-2 win over the Phillies on W...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Phillies' team-wide offensive malaise continues, Ranger Suárez struggles and other observations from 4-2 loss to Diamondbacks PHOENIX -- Maybe it’s time for John Middleton to start tweeting.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sweet victory: Castellanos gets 1st MLB win PHOENIX -- Humberto Castellanos got the job done on both the mound and at the plate as the right-hander picked up the win and a pair of hits...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Castellanos leads D-backs to 4-2 win over slumping Phillies
Humberto Castellanos earned his first major league win and added two hits to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caleb Smith - Ejected for sticky stuff Smith was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Phillies for an apparent violation of MLB's foreign substance rules, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The lefty was checked for substances after completing 2.2 innings of relief and the umpires ultimately confiscated his glove. The violation will come with a 10-game suspension, although that will not start immediately if Smith elects to appeal. More details about the situation should become available in the coming days.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David Peralta - Retreats to bench Peralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Peralta will get a day off after he went 3-for-12 with a run and an RBI across the last three games. Josh Rojas will take over in left field while Drew Ellis starts at second base.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daulton Varsho - On bench Wednesday Varsho isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Varsho has gone 5-for-9 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, two runs and a stolen base across his last four appearances, but he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Pavin Smith will shift to right field while Christian Walker starts at first base.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Clippard - Picks up save Tuesday Clippard registered the save Tuesday against the Phillies after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while fanning one. He also tossed a wild pitch.
Impact Clippard needed 20 pitches (10 strikes) and gave up a run before closing the door on the Phillies en route to picking up his third save of the season. The veteran reliever owns a 2.70 ERA on the campaign, but his recent performances have not been very dominant. He has allowed runs in three of his last four appearances.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
