JULY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
MERRILL KELLY #23 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
12-9 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
12-9 W-L
1.11 WHIP
3.52 ERA
Cubs Linked to Five Starting Pitchers Amid Major Rotation Concerns The Chicago Cubs are linked to five starters, Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera, Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly, and Zac Gallen, amid the team’s...
Bothered by right calf Tuesday Kelly said after Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Padres that he was lifted early from his start after experiencing right calf discomfort, but he doesn't believe it will be anything worri...
Impact Kelly has had multiple starts cut short in recent seasons due to leg cramping, and he appears to have run into a similar issue Tuesday. Though Kelly said he was "willing and able" to return to the mound for the bottom of the eighth after he felt some discomfort in his calf on two pitches in the seventh, the Diamondbacks ultimately decided to err on the side of caution and lift him early in a one-run game. Kelly dropped to 7-5 on the season while taking the loss, but he emerged with his fifth quality start in his last seven outings, as he allowed just one run on four hits and no walks while striking out four over seven innings and 77 pitches. Manager Torey Lovullo echoed Kelly's comments about his early exit being precautionary in nature, as the skipper said that there is "zero chance" the calf will be an issue for the right-hander moving forward, according to Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. Kelly tentatively lines up to start the Diamondbacks' final game before the All-Star break Sunday in Anaheim versus the Angels.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Unlucky loss Tuesday Kelly (7-5) allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over seven innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Padres.
Impact Kelly was stuck with an unlucky loss, as he gave up the lone run of the game on a Luis Arraez solo shot to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. This was the fifth straight start in which Kelly has given up a home run. He's given up 16 runs (13 earned) over 29 innings in that span, which has been one of his more modest stretches in a strong campaign. Overall, Kelly has a 3.41 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 107:29 K:BB across 111 innings over 19 starts. He is projected to start this weekend on the road versus the Angels.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Merrill Kelly's Efficient Start Not Enough in D-backs' loss to Padres https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamondbacks-game-day/diamondbacks-score-five-ninth-inning-walk-off-padres
JULY 9 • SI.COM
Arraez's homer, great catches by Merrill, Tatis, give the Padres a 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks
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MLB Mock Blockbuster Trade: Arizona Diamondbacks Deal Merrill Kelly to Cardinals Could the St. Louis Cardinals acquire right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks before the MLB trade deadline?
JULY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Diamondbacks play the Padres with 1-0 series lead
The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Diego PadresJULY 8 • Associated Press
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 hitJULY 8 • Associated Press
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JULY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Decent in no-decision Kelly didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against San Francisco, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Impact Kelly got off to a rough start, allowing a solo homer, a triple and a walk as part of a two-run first inning for the Giants. While he settled in afterward and logged his fourth quality start in six outings, he notched his fewest strikeouts since May 2 and snapped a streak of five straight starts with at least seven Ks. On the year, Kelly owns a 3.55 ERA across 104 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start in San Diego.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bailey hits sacrifice fly in 10th to lift Giants over D-backs and snap 4-game losing streak
The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings Wednesday, snapping a four-game losing streakJULY 3 • Associated Press
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants: Game time, pitching matchups, more Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly allowed five runs (three earned) in five innings in a loss to the Marlins last week.
JULY 2 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Giants aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Diamondbacks
The San Francisco Giants are looking to end their four-game slide with a victory against the Arizona DiamondbacksJULY 2 • Associated Press
Otto Lopez has 3 hits and 3 RBIs as Marlins beat Diamondbacks 9-8 for 5th straight win
Kyle Stowers hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Otto Lopez doubled, homered and drove in three runs and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8JUNE 28 • Associated Press
Handed fourth loss Kelly (7-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over five-plus innings, taking the loss versus the Marlins on Friday.
Impact Kelly was let down by his defense in the fifth inning and then removed after giving up a solo home run to Kyle Stowers to lead off the sixth. Kelly has allowed 12 runs (nine earned) across 16 innings over his last three starts after opening June with 13 scoreless frames. He also dialed up at least seven strikeouts in each of his five outings this month, providing consistency in that area even when there were some mildly crooked numbers on his line. The right-hander now has a 3.49 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 100:26 K:BB through 98 innings over 17 starts this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Giants next week.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Handed fourth loss Kelly (7-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over five-plus innings, taking the loss versus the Marlins on Friday.
Impact Kelly was let down by his defense in the fifth inning and then removed after giving up a solo home run to Kyle Stowers to lead off the sixth. Kelly has allowed 12 runs (nine earned) across 16 innings over his last three starts after opening June with 13 scoreless frames. He also dialed up at least seven strikeouts in each of his five outings this month, providing consistency in that area even when there were some mildly crooked numbers on his line. The right-hander now has a 3.49 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 100:26 K:BB through 98 innings over 17 starts this season. He's projected for a home start versus the Giants next week.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks host the Marlins to open 3-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game seriesJUNE 27 • Associated Press
Lenyn Sosa homers twice to lead White Sox past Diamondbacks 7-3
Lenyn Sosa went deep twice for his first career multi-homer game and finished with a career-high four RBIs to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3JUNE 25 • Associated Press
D-backs Offense, Bullpen Back Merrill Kelly's Quality Start A crisp, well-pitched game with timely hits delivered a victory for the Diamondbacks
JUNE 22 • SI.COM
Strikes out seven in win Kelly (7-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies.
Impact Kelly turned in his third quality start in four outings this month, and it was enough for his second win in that span. He gave up a two-run home run to Jordan Beck in the first inning, but Kelly was able to settle in pretty well after that. The veteran right-hander has allowed three runs or less in 12 of 16 starts, good for a 3.39 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 93:25 K:BB over 93 innings this season. He's lined up for a favorable home start versus the Marlins when he next takes the mound.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out seven in win Kelly (7-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies.
Impact Kelly turned in his third quality start in four outings this month, and it was enough for his second win in that span. He gave up a two-run home run to Jordan Beck in the first inning, but Kelly was able to settle in pretty well after that. The veteran right-hander continues to provide serviceable innings. He's allowed three runs or less in 12 of 16 starts, good for a 3.39 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 93:25 K:BB over 93 innings this season. He's lined up for a favorable home start versus the Marlins when he next takes the mound.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Eugenio Suárez homers again in the Diamondbacks' 5-3 victory over the Rockies
Eugenio Suárez and Geraldo Perdomo homered, Ketel Marte went 4 for 4 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Saturday night in hot conditions for their third...JUNE 22 • Associated Press
Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Suarez's 4-hit game
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Colorado Rockies after Eugenio Suárez had four hits on Friday in a 14-8 win over the RockiesJUNE 21 • Associated Press
Eugenio Suárez homers twice to reach 300 in the Diamondbacks' 14-8 victory over the Rockies
Eugenio Suárez homered twice to become the third Venezuelan-born player to reach 300, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 14-8 on Friday nightJUNE 21 • Associated Press
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly on his struggles against the San Diego Padres Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly on his struggles against the San Diego Padres Sunday and the team's need to go on a good run
JUNE 16 • AZCENTRAL.COM
