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Cardinals face the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The St. Louis Cardinals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Tom Verducci's Breakdown of the Week: Brandon Pfaadt Might Be an Ace Now The Diamondbacks starter made a simple adjustment that’s radically changed his effectiveness against opposing hitters.

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Steady in Saturday's win Pfaadt (3-1) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Pfaadt threw 55 of 77 pitches for strikes to keep a dangerous lineup in check. He's allowed just three runs over 15.2 innings across three starts since rejoining the Diamondbacks' rotation in late June. Pfaadt looks to have some extra security in the rotation as well with Zac Gallen (elbow) likely heading to the injured list. Pfaadt is at a 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB through 53.2 innings over 16 games (six starts) this season, but he appears to have made a breakthrough during his most recent stint in the minors.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

James McCann hits two home runs as Diamondbacks thump Dodgers 9-2

James McCann hit his first two home runs of the season and had four RBIs, Brandon Pfaadt made it three wins in three starts since returning to the rotation, and the Arizona Diamond...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Dodgers leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt Suddenly Looks Like A Different Pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt has looked nothing like his early-season self since returning from a short stint in the min...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Tosses five scoreless frames in win Pfaadt (2-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing four hits while striking out six batters over five scoreless innings.

Impact Pfaadt was ultra efficient, throwing 54 of 72 pitches for strikes and issuing zero walks. All four of the hits the right-hander allowed were singles, and he didn't allow any Padres to reach second base. Pfaadt is still getting stretched back out after working out of the Arizona bullpen for over a month and then spending some time in the minors, but he's been great since returning to the big club, allowing just one run across 10.1 innings over two starts. He's lined up to next toe the mound this weekend in what's projected to be a tough road matchup against the Dodgers.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pfaadt, homers lead D-backs to shutout over Padres SAN DIEGO -- The old Brandon Pfaadt may just be back. The Diamondbacks optioned Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno to both get his pitch count built ba...

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks visit the Padres to start 4-game series

The San Diego Padres begin a four-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday

JULY 6 • Associated Press

The Quiet Change That Might Have Unlocked D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt's first start back in the major league rotation could not have gone much better, given the...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Positive showing in win Pfaadt (1-1) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Pfaadt had a good game, and he likely had some more left in the tank after throwing just 66 pitches (42 strikes). He had been stretching back out at Triple-A Reno after a stint in the Diamondbacks' bullpen following his shaky start to the season. The right-hander is now at a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 43.1 innings over 14 appearances (four starts) in the majors this season. Pfaadt is tentatively scheduled for a road start in San Diego if he gets another turn through the rotation.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte homers in his 4th straight game, D-backs extend dominance over Giants with 8-2 win

Ketel Marte homered in his fourth straight game, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. added a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their dominance against the San Francisco Giants...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Brandon Pfaadt's Terrific Return Was As Good As D-backs Could Have Hoped The last pitch Brandon Pfaadt threw on Tuesday night left the ballpark for a solo home run. But for as sour of a note as that might have bee...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Officially promoted The Diamondbacks recalled Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno ahead of his start Tuesday against the Giants.

Impact Pfaadt owns a 5.92 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 38 innings in the majors this season, but he's given up just three runs (two earned) in 10 frames since being sent down to Reno on June 4. He'll now rejoin Arizona's rotation and make his first start since April 11 against a Giants offense that's turned in a .686 OPS across its last 10 games. Juan Burgos was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs recall Brandon Pfaadt for a familiar role | Sporting News A great opportunity for Brandon Pfaadt.

JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting Tuesday Pfaadt will start Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Pfaadt was scheduled to start last Friday's game against the Rays, but the Diamondbacks elected to change pitching plans after a rainout Thursday. The right-hander will instead toe the rubber for Tuesday's matchup, marking his first start since April 11, after which he was moved to the bullpen and later demoted. Pfaadt owns a 5.92 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 31:17 K:BB across 38 innings this season.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Next start uncertain Pfaadt is no longer expected to start Friday's contest against Tampa Bay.

Impact Pfaadt was expected to make his return to the major-league roster and take the mound in Friday's series opener, but after Thursday's contest against the Cardinals was postponed, that will no longer be the case. Arizona is set to turn to Zac Gallen, Jose Cabrera and Merrill Kelly in the three-game set against the Rays. Pfaadt could still join the major-league rotation, but the Diamondbacks may now turn to him at some point in their three-game series at home versus the Giants beginning Monday.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Making start for Arizona on Friday Pfaadt will join the Diamondbacks' rotation with a start Friday against the Rays, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Pfaadt has been at Triple-A Reno getting stretched back out after he had been used in relief toward the end of his previous stint with Arizona. The right-hander threw 52 pitches over 3.2 innings in his last outing with Reno on June 20, so he will still be somewhat limited from a workload perspective Friday. Pfaaft should receive at least one additional start for the Diamondbacks after Friday as Ryne Nelson (elbow) and Michael Soroka (glute) continue their recoveries.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pitch counts climbing Pfaadt allowed one unearned run on two hits without a walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings for Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Pfaadt, who made his third start since being demoted to the Aces, upped his pitch count to 52 (36 strikes). At the time of his demotion, the right-hander was pitching in a relief role for Arizona and needed to be built back up as a starter. He owns a 1.80 ERA and 0.80 WHIP over 10 innings in the Pacific Coast League. With the Diamondbacks having placed two starters on the injured list over the weekend, Pfaadt is expected to eventually ascend to the major-league rotation once his pitch count gets up to the 75-80 range, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Here's What Brandon Pfaadt Did During His First AAA Start in 3 Years The handling of right-hander Brandon Pfaadt has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season. It's been a rocky,...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Why The Diamondbacks Sent Brandon Pfaadt Back to AAA Brandon Pfaadt's relief outing on Wednesday was a microcosm of everything that has been going wrong for him this year. Pushed out of the rot...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Arizona Diamondbacks option right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno following an inconsistent stint as a reliever

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Pfaadt optioned to Triple-A; Strowd, Abner joining D-backs The D-backs are shuffling their pitching staff. The club is optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno and calling up righty Kad...

JUNE 4 • MLB.COM

Why Diamondbacks sent Brandon Pfaadt to minors in intriguing move | Sporting News This is an interesting decision from Arizona.

JUNE 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks to Send Out Struggling Brandon Pfaadt in 4-Player Move The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their bullpen a bit. According to a report from MLB's Steve Gilbert, struggling right-hander Brandon...

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

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