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Buehler gets 1st career shutout, Dodgers blank D-backs 4-0

Walker Buehler tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Will Smith launched a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Pitching matchups for Diamondbacks-Dodgers series at Chase Field Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will start the opener of a three-game series vs. the Dodgers on Monday night.

APRIL 25, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday

APRIL 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Bellinger hits 2 HRs, leading Kershaw, Dodgers over Padres

Cody Bellinger homered twice and drove in four runs, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 10-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Megill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2

Tylor Megill threw 6 2/3 impressive innings, Francisco Lindor added a pair of hits and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Sharp in first win of season Kelly (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 11-2 rout of the Nationals, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander saw his scoreless streak to begin the season end at 15 innings, but Kelly still put together another excellent outing in his first quality start of the season, and this time he actually got some run support. He sports a 0.59 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 15.1 innings, and while some regression will be coming, even his current 1.70 FIP is outstanding.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks face the Nationals looking to stop road slide

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Washington Nationals

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

'Hallelujah!' Adon helps Nats sweep doubleheader vs. D-backs

Joan Adon became the first Nationals starter to finish six innings in 2022, throwing 6 1/3 scoreless to help Washington beat the punchless Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 and sweep a doub...

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Holds Houston scoreless Kelly struck out six in 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks in a 3-2 win Wednesday over Houston. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kelly has not allowed a run in either of his two starts, striking out 13 in 9.1 innings. Not known as a strikeout pitcher, the 33-year-old also struck out 13 batters in seven scoreless innings of work in the spring. Time will tell if Kelly's recent increase in velocity is here to stay and will continue to result in more strikeouts. His next start is likely early next week in Washington.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 innings

Ketel Marte had the game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after Seth Beer tied it with a single, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into a matchup against the Houston Astros as losers of four in a row

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Scheduled to start Wednesday Kelly is listed as the probable starter for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Kelly initially lined up to start Friday's series opener against the Mets, but he'll be moved up to start at home Wednesday since Zac Gallen (undisclosed) is no longer scheduled to pitch Tuesday. Kelly had an uptick in his fastball velocity in his season debut against the Padres on Friday, and he allowed four hits and two walks while striking out seven in four innings.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Experiences uptick in velo Kelly experienced an increase in fastball velocity during his start last Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly's performance in a 3-0 loss to the Padres was overshadowed by the Diamondbacks' lack off success at the dish, but the right-hander averaged 93.1 mph on the 39 four-seamers he threw, clocking higher than the 91.7 mph he averaged last season. In 10 career MLB starts in which he's averaged 92.5 mph or higher, Kelly's ERA is 2.25, nearly two runs fewer than his career mark of 4.23. Those outings also featured an increase in strikeouts -- 9.5 K/9 compared to a career mark of 7.7. The 33-year-old also noted the action of his changeup, which was diving down and in to right-handed hitters and away from lefties. He induced six swinging strikes with it. Kelly hopes to see similar results Friday when he kicks off a road series against the Mets.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly hoping added velocity is here to stay Right-hander Merrill Kelly was throwing harder on Friday night, an encouraging sign for the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Four scoreless innings Kelly took the no-decision in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Diego, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across four innings.

Impact Kelly quieted a potent San Diego offense and was able to keep Arizona competitive until the bullpen caved. Manager Torey Lovullo only let Kelly get through the lineup twice, as the Padres made him grind through a couple of innings -- a 28-pitch first inning and 25-pitch fourth inning -- that inflated his pitch count to 75. The 33-year-old lines up to face the Mets for his next start on Friday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0

San Diego newcomer Sean Manaea was brilliant on the mound through seven no-hit innings, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run homer and the Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Fri...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Padres leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the San Diego Padres

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Beer's blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres 4-2

Seth Beer launched a game-winning, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Strong in final spring start Kelly allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and struck out five over four innings in Saturday's spring training start against the White Sox.

Impact Kelly, the recipient of a contract extension earlier this week, fulfilled the organization's faith with a strong final Cactus League outing. He threw 62 pitches and was slated for a pitch count in the 70s, but the right-hander was removed because Arizona's offense had a long bottom of the fourth inning, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom out with shoulder issue, dealing huge blow to Mets

With opening day less than a week away, every team in Major League Baseball is hoping to finish spring training without any significant injuries

APRIL 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Kelly signs $18 million, 2-year deal with Diamondbacks

Right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that covers the 2023 and 2024 seasons with a club option for 2025

APRIL 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks sign starter Merrill Kelly to 2-year extension The Diamondbacks signed right-hander Merrill Kelly to a contract extension, locking up their workhorse starter for another two years.

APRIL 1, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs sign Merrill Kelly to 2-year extension SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The D-backs and Merrill Kelly on Friday agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep the right-hander in Ariz...

APRIL 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Sticking around through 2024 Kelly signed a two-year, $18 million extension with a team option for a third season Friday.

Impact Kelly hasn't been anything special since making his major-league debut at age 30 back in 2019, but he's been a perfectly adequate rotation option, posting a 4.27 ERA. His low 20.2 percent strikeout rate caps his fantasy upside, but his 6.6 percent walk rate has largely been able to offset that, allowing him to prevent runs at a roughly average rate. He's now 33 years old and will be 35 by the time his extension ends, but the Diamondbacks evidently feel that he'll still have something to offer at that age.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Buehler gets 1st career shutout, Dodgers blank D-backs 4-0

Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

Bellinger hits 2 HRs, leading Kershaw, Dodgers over Padres

Megill shines for Mets, beating sloppy Diamondbacks 6-2

Diamondbacks face the Nationals looking to stop road slide

'Hallelujah!' Adon helps Nats sweep doubleheader vs. D-backs

Marte, Beer help D-backs rally past Astros 3-2 in 10 innings

Diamondbacks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

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

Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0

Diamondbacks face the Padres leading series 1-0

Beer's blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres 4-2

DeGrom out with shoulder issue, dealing huge blow to Mets

Kelly signs $18 million, 2-year deal with Diamondbacks