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Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York

Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Handed first loss Melancon (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Astros, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in one inning.

Impact Melancon entered a tie game in the ninth and recorded two initial outs, but then surrendered three baserunners and a run to fall in line for the loss. It was discouraging to see the 37-year-old falter during his first high-leverage appearance of the season, especially considering Arizona's struggle at the closer spot last year and low expected win total.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brantley's clutch hit in 9th lifts Astros over D-backs 2-1

Michael Brantley delivered a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, Jose Siri hit a homer and a key double, and the Houston Astros edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Explains poor results Melancon has been "toying" with new grips on pitches, explaining his poor results thus far in Cactus League outings, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Melancon is experimenting with new grips on his cutter, two-seam fastball and changeup, the last of which he plans to incorporate more heavily into his mix in 2022. The Diamondbacks' projected closer has allowed six runs on seven hits and four walks over 3.1 innings. Saying he's "not concerned" about the results at this point, Melancon talked about testing multiple grips in the relatively safe environment of spring training action, and he can always revert to previous grips. As for the changeup, he said, "I didn't have a change-up for a long time. I've developed one. My goal is to throw one this year and use it often. That's been a major part of this for me." So, the pitcher feels there's nothing to see here in terms of his Cactus League performance.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rocky spring continues Melancon allowed three runs on three hits and two walks over one inning in Saturday's spring training game against the White Sox.

Impact Melancon is the Diamondbacks' closer, but he's had a rocky spring with six runs allowed in 3.1 innings. He's perceived to have high stability in the closer role, but in case things go sideways, Ian Kennedy is the closer-in-waiting.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres start season with electrifying Tatis sidelined

Baseball had been back for just a few days before the euphoria turned to shock for the San Diego Padres

MARCH 30, 2022 • Associated Press

D-backs bank on improvement from within after 110-loss year

The Arizona Diamondbacks believe they're a much better team than last season, when they lost 110 games and finished in last place in the National League West

MARCH 30, 2022 • Associated Press

MadBum makes spring debut, Soler adds pop to Marlins

The second act of Madison Bumgarner’s career hasn’t been nearly as successful as the first

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Arrives to camp Melancon participated in Tuesday's workout after arriving to camp a day late, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Melancon was the major offseason addition to a bullpen that the Diamondbacks are still tinkering with in advance of Opening Day. He is the clear closer for the team, but it remains to be seen how competitive Arizona will be after losing 110 games in 2021.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Relievers to watch in the Padres' farm system With the Padres losing closer Mark Melancon to free agency, prospects like free agent signee Robert Suarez and 2021 third-rounder Kevin Kopp...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Diamondbacks sign closer Mark Melancon and show they're serious about improving in 2022 Melancon's deal is the biggest financial commitment Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has given to a free-agent reliever.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Diamondbacks sign closer Mark Melancon and show they're serious about improving in 2022 Melancon's deal is the biggest financial commitment Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has given to a free-agent reliever.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diamondbacks sign closer Mark Melancon to 2-year deal Mark Melancon joins the Diamondbacks on a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2024, the team announced Wednesday. Melancon has 244 ca...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding four-time All-Star Mark Melancon on a $14 million, two-year deal

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

D-backs, Melancon have 2-year deal (report) The D-backs made their first big move of the offseason, coming to an agreement on a two-year deal with reliever Mark Melancon, according to...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks in agreement on 2-year contract with closer Mark Melancon: Sources The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a two-year contract with free agent closer Mark Melancon, sources confirmed to The Athletic. The deal is...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs with Diamondbacks Melancon signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Melancon declined his option with the Padres in early November, and he'll now land a new deal with Arizona. The right-hander served as San Diego's closer in 2021 and led the majors by converting 39 of 45 save chances, and he posted a 2.23 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 64.2 innings across 64 relief appearances. The 36-year-old will presumably serve as the Diamondbacks' closer during the 2022 campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Declines option Melancon declined his half of the mutual option in his contract Friday, making him a free agent.

Impact Melancon could have elected to stick around for $5 million. Coming off a year in which he saved 39 games while posting a 2.23 ERA, however, there's a good chance he can make more than that on the open market, even in his age-37 season. Melancon continues to post strikeout rates far lower than most closers, whiffing a modest 22.3 percent of opposing batters last season, but as long as he lands in a situation where he's the clear closer this winter, he'll head into next season with plenty of fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 39th save Melancon pitched a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save against the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Melancon came on in the 10th inning with a 3-2 lead and retired Steven Duggar, Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores to capture his 39th save of the season. That's Melancon's best total since 2016, when he locked down 47 saves for Pittsburgh and Washington. The 36-year-old owns a 2.23 ERA and 59:25 K:BB in 64.2 innings this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants miss chance to clinch NL West, fall to Padres in 10th

The San Francisco Giants missed a chance to clinch the NL West, falling to the San Diego Padres 3-2 when Jake Cronenworth hit an RBI double in the 10th inning

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Fried brilliant in 3-hitter, Braves silence Padres 4-0

Max Fried retired his last 18 batters and finished with a three-hitter for his second career shutout, and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 to split...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Velasquez expected to start as San Diego hosts San Francisco

The Giants will start Scott Kazmir on Wednesday and the Padres are expected to counter with Vince Velasquez

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Suffers third loss Melancon (4-3) took the loss in Tuesday's 6-5 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing one run on three hits in one inning.

Impact Manager Jayce Tingler handed Melancon the ball with the game tied in the ninth inning and the 36-year-old permitted three straight singles with one out to fall in line for the loss. The defeat was Melancon's first since July 18 and he's now allowed exactly one earned run in four straight appearances, pushing his ERA from 1.88 to 2.37 for the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"Late Night Lamonte" lifts Giants over Padres 6-5

LaMonte Wade Jr. singled over leaping All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in the ninth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and the San Francisco Giants beat the staggering San Di...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches 37th save Melancon pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Los Angeles put a scare into San Diego with four runs between the seventh and eighth innings to turn a blowout into a close contest, but Melancon restored order with a 1-2-3 ninth during which he threw eight of nine pitches for strikes. As a result, the veteran earned his first save in September and league-leading 37th overall this season. With nearly four weeks remaining in the campaign, he has a strong chance to reach the 40-save mark for the third time in his career.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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