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Knocks in two Kepler went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

Impact Kepler broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a two-run double. He had a chance for more RBI in 10th but lined out with the bases loaded. After a period of adjusment to MLB pitching upon his return from an 80-game suspension -- a .190 average and 26.1 strikeout percentage over his first 14 games -- Kepler's found his swing. The outfielder is 8-for-26 (.308) with three doubles, one home run, six RBI and just two strikeouts (6.9 K%) over the subsequent eight contests.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two runs Monday Kepler went 3-for-5 with a two-run double during Arizona's 3-2 extra-inning loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact Merrill Kelly and Mitch Keller were locked in a pitcher's duel, but Kepler was responsible for the first runs of the game with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning that plated two runs for the Diamondbacks. Kepler is slashing .235/.280/.397 with two home runs and 14 RBI across 75 plate appearances this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe's 10th-inning hit rallies the Pirates over the Diamondbacks 3-2

Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Miami Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera suspended 80 games by MLB for failed drug test

Miami Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone under the minor league drug pr...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rodríguez, Moreno help the surging Diamondbacks beat the Nationals 3-2

All-Star Eduardo Rodríguez bounced back from his worst start of the season, Gabriel Moreno drove in the go-ahead run with a sac fly and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat against southpaw Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Kepler will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Athletics send another southpaw (Gage Jump) to the bump for the finale. Ryan Waldschmidt will replace Kepler in left field and will bat ninth.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lifts homer in win Kepler went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Athletics.

Impact This was Kepler's second multi-hit effort in a row and his fourth this season since he debuted June 26 following an 80-game suspension. The outfielder is batting .240 with a .706 OPS, two homers, 12 RBI, five runs scored and three doubles over 16 contests. Kepler has seen the bulk of the work in left field since Lourdes Gurriel (thigh) went on the injured list, though Ryan Waldschmidt is also in the mix when he's not in center field.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vargas hits winning single in 10th as Diamondbacks rally to beat A's 6-5 after blowing lead in 9th

Ildemaro Vargas hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Athletics 6-5 after blowing a two-run lead with two outs in the ninth

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Red Sox push winning streak to 13 before hosting the Orioles, who have won 7 straight

The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Delivers walk-off hit Kepler went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.

Impact Kepler came through in the 10th inning with a game-winning double to the warning track to complete Arizona's comeback from a 7-0 deficit. Sunday's performance marked the outfielder's third multi-hit effort since making his season debut June 26. The results have been lackluster thus far for the 33-year-old, who's slashing .213/.235/.340 with four extra-base hits (one homer), nine RBI and four runs scored across 15 contests.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Max Kepler completes comeback as D-Backs stun Cardinals Deadspin | MLB roundup: Max Kepler completes comeback as D-Backs stun Cardinals

JULY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kepler hits walk-off double in 10th, Diamondbacks rally from 7-run deficit, beat Cardinals 8-7

Max Kepler hit a walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Idle Sunday Kepler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Kepler will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the series while Arizona goes with Lourdes Gurriel in left field and Ketel Marte in the designated-hitter spot. Since serving an 80-game suspension and being cleared to make his Arizona debut June 25, Kepler has produced a .554 OPS across 38 plate appearances. Until he begins to improve his offensive output, Kepler could have to settle for a part-time role.

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

On bench Friday Kepler isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Kepler will get a breather Friday after going 4-for-13 with a homer, six RBI and two runs scored during Arizona's four-game set against the Padres. His absence will allow Lourdes Gurriel to start in left field and open a spot in the lineup for Tim Tawa at first base.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program

Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado’s Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, has been suspended for 80 games for a positive test for the...

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Knocks in four runs Monday Kepler went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in an 8-0 win against the Padres on Monday.

Impact Kepler had Arizona's biggest hit of the game, belting a three-run homer to right field in the third inning. Prior to that, he had knocked in Arizona's second run of the contest with a single in the first frame. Kepler began the campaign serving an 80-game suspension and didn't make his Diamondbacks debut until June 26. Even with Monday's big performance, he's slashing a meager .174/.174/.348 through eight games.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona's Kepler hits 3-run homer, his first since returning from 80-game suspension

Max Kepler homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over the San Diego Padres, his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for testing positive for...

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Kepler homers and drives in 4 runs to lead Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over Padres

Max Kepler homered and drove in four runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over the slumping San Diego Padres

JULY 7 • Associated Press

The Diamondbacks' Max Kepler Gamble is Finally Starting to Pay Off It took until his eighth game as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, but outfielder Max Kepler finally delivered his first big-impact swin...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Back on bench Sunday Kepler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Kepler will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with two of his absences coming against right-handed starters. After completing an 80-game suspension to begin the season and making his Arizona debut June 25, Kepler appeared primed for a strong-side platoon role in the left field. However, Kepler's ongoing struggles appear to have cost him some playing time; he's gone just 2-for-18 at the plate through his first six games with Arizona.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Records first hit as D-back Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Kepler, who recently completed an 80-game suspension, was hitless in his first nine at-bats with Arizona before snapping that run of futility with a first-inning double. He later singled and scored in the fourth. Kepler has started four of his five games with the club, taking over the strongside of a platoon in left field with Lourdes Gurriel, who's been the team's primary designated hitter since Kepler's arrival.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Sunday Kepler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Kepler will get a breather for the series finale after he started in left field Friday and Saturday following his reinstatement from an 80-game suspension. Lourdes Gurriel will start in left field and Ketel Marte will serve as Arizona's designated hitter Sunday, but Kepler appears likely to get a long look as a strong-side platoon player at either spot.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

In left field again Kepler started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Kepler, who was in left field for a second consecutive day since being reinstated from an 80-game suspension, is still looking for his first hit in an Arizona uniform. The left-handed batter may be the preferred option in left field against right-handers. The Diamondbacks finish out the series with the Rays on Sunday, when they are scheduled to face Tampa Bay right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The right-handed hitting Lourdes Gurriel, who is also in the left field mix, was given Saturday off after serving as the designated hitter Thursday and Friday.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Arizona debut Kepler started in left field, batted sixth and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact Kepler made his Diamondbacks debut after serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He was eventually pinch hit for when a lefty reliever entered the game in the sixth inning, which indicates Kepler could be the strongside of a platoon in left field with Lourdes Gurriel, who shifted to designated hitter Friday.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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