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Diamondbacks beat Athletics 7-2 to end six-game losing streak

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning, Ketel Marte, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll hit home runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 7-...

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Earns third save Ginkel tossed a perfect 11th inning to earn the save in Friday's 1-0 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Impact Ginkel was called upon to protect a one-run lead and needed only six pitches to retire the heart of the Pirates' order. The 31-year-old has allowed just two earned runs in eight July appearances, closing out two games in that span. He owns an ugly 7.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 24.2 innings but should continue to see save chances with Shelby Miller (forearm) on the injured list.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson, 2 relievers combine for 11-inning 1-hitter in Diamondbacks' 1-0 victory over Pirates

Ryne Nelson and two relievers combined for a one-hitter, Eugenio Suarez had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Walker's clutch hit in the ninth lifts Astros over Diamondbacks for sweep

Christian Walker singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

JULY 23 • Associated Press

In closer mix Arizona manger Torey Lovullo said Ginkel is among a few relievers that could get save opportunities with Shelby Miller (forearm) on the 15-day injured list, Alex Weiner of Arizona...

Impact Ginkel received the first closing opportunity since Miller landed on the IL and successfully converted the save in Monday's 6-3 win over San Diego. Ginkel has history closing games with the Diamondbacks, but it's wise for the manager to not rely solely on a reliever that owns a grisly 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 2025. Weiner's report also mentioned Jalen Beeks (16 career saves) and rookies Kyle Backhus and Juan Morillo. The manager acknowledged that the two rookies will need to pitch in high leverage situations going forward.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Records save Monday Ginkel earned a save against the Padres on Monday, walking one batter in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Ginkel got the call in the ninth frame with Arizona holding a three-run lead, and he got the job done despite issuing a leadoff walk. It was just the second save of the season for Ginkel, but it's telling that he was chosen for the team's first save opportunity after Shelby Miller (forearm) landed on the injured list Monday. It remains to be seen how the Diamondbacks will handle the closer role while Miller is out of action, but Monday's usage suggests that Ginkel will be in the mix and may be the top ninth-inning option for the time being.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Padres 6-3 on Machado's big night

Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer against his original team and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Diego 6-3 on the night Padres slugger Manny Machado got his 2,000th career hit

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Used in low-leverage spot Ginkel allowed three runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Toronto. He also hit a batter.

Impact Ginkel made his second appearance since being recalled and both have been in low-leverage, mop-up duty. He managed to escape with a win in his first outing Saturday when the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the bottom of ninth to overcome a four-run deficit that Ginkel helped create. On Wednesday, he entered with Arizona trailing by four runs and threw just 13 strikes among his 29 offerings. Ginkel has allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks while hitting a batter over two innings since his return to the majors.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Used in low-leverage spot Ginkel allowed three runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Toronto. He also hit a batter.

Impact Ginkel made his second appearance since being recalled and both have been in low-leverage, mop-up duty. He managed to escape with a W in his first outing last Saturday when the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the bottom of ninth to overcome a four-run deficit that Ginkel helped create. On Wednesday, he entered with Arizona trailing by four runs and threw just 13 strikes among his 29 offerings. Ginkel has allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks while hitting a batter over two innings since his return to the majors.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inside Diamondbacks RP Kevin Ginkel's head with Justin Martinez injury, return from minors Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel explains what things are like coming back from the minors, and with Justin Martinez's injur...

JUNE 11 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks place reliever Martinez on injured list with sprained pitching elbow

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martinez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Back in Arizona The Diamondbacks recalled Ginkel from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Ginkel will be joined on the trip from Reno by Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott, who will all join the big-league squad to replace the injured Justin Martinez (elbow) and Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), as well as the demoted Jeff Brigham. Ginkel hasn't found much success in the big leagues this year with a 12.60 ERA through 10 innings, though he has the potential to bounce back after posting a 3.21 ERA in 70 MLB frames last season.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs option top prospect Lawlar, Ginkel, sign Vargas in flurry of moves Looking to reverse their slumping ways of late, the Diamondbacks shook up their roster this week, sending veteran reliever Kevin Ginkel and...

MAY 31 • MLB.COM

D-backs send top prospect Jordan Lawlar back to the minors after struggles at the plate

The Arizona Diamondbacks have sent top prospect Jordan Lawlar back to the minors after he was hitless in 19 at-bats since he was called up May 13

MAY 30 • Associated Press

D-backs manager Torey Lovullo turns to his 92-year-old mom for advice amid team's slump

A season of sky-high expectations is off to a slow start for the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Officially demoted to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Ginkel to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Ginkel has struggled out of the bullpen since returning from the injured list in late April. He has a 12.60 ERA and 2.10 WHIP across 10 innings this season, and those numbers are inflated by two outings in which he gave up five earned runs in each of those games. Ginkel will head to the minors to regain his form on the mound while Jeff Brigham gets promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Set for demotion The Diamondbacks are optioning Ginkel to Triple-A Reno ahead of their weekend series versus the Nationals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ginkel began the season on the injured list due to a shoulder injury and has not looked like his usual self sense returning at the end of April. In his most recent outing May 27, he allowed five earned on four hits and a walk and was only able to register one out. In a corresponding move, Arizona is selecting Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Reno.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel on what didn't work well for him in loss to Pirates Kevin Ginkel explains an at-bat in which he was attempting to elicit a ground ball, but instead surrendered an RBI-hit.

MAY 28 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Lit up in loss Ginkel (0-3) allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out over a third of an inning and took the loss against Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact Ginkel entered after seven strong innings from Corbin Burnes and didn't have it. This was the second time this season he's given up five runs. The right-hander, who was on the injured list for the first month, initially had issues coming off the IL but appeared to have righted himself. Ginkel threw five consecutive scoreless outings before picking up losses in his last two appearances. He has a 12.60 ERA and 2.10 WHIP over 10 innings.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds hits go-ahead 3-run homer, Pirates score 7 in 8th to beat Dbacks 9-6

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a six-run deficit to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-6

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Masyn Winn homers to help Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 4-3 for 3-game sweep

Masyn Winn homered, Victor Scott II hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday for a three-game swe...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Dodgers have younger stars now, but Clayton Kershaw's 18th season is still special

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MAY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers have younger stars now, but Clayton Kershaw's 18th season is still special

Earns hold Ginkel struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Ginkel set down the side in order on 11 pitches (seven strikes) to hold a scant Diamondbacks lead for fill-in closer Shelby Miller. It was the second straight hold recorded by Ginkel, who his five over 10 outings. More importantly, he recorded a fourth consecutive scoreless appearance following a disastrous meltdown against the Dodgers on May 9, when he was tagged with a loss and a blown save after allowing five runs, four hits over a third of an inning.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

'It happened so fast': D-backs stunned by Dodgers' late rally PHOENIX -- The game was over, but Kevin Ginkel didn’t move. The Diamondbacks’ reliever hadn’t moved from his seat in the Chase Field dugout...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

Oh Ohtani! Dodgers star hits 3-run homer in late rally in 14-11 victory over Diamondbacks

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks played one of the wildest games of the season in the desert, combining for 25 runs, 26 hits, two blown leads of at least three runs and six homers

MAY 10 • Associated Press

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