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Giants go extras to win 11-8 after Diamondbacks rally

Buster Posey doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning Monday night and the San Francisco Giants escaped with an 11-8 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Moves back to Triple-A Crichton was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Crichton had his contract selected by Arizona on Friday, but he recorded only three outs while surrendering four runs in two appearances. Sean Poppen was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts three-batter minimum Crichton allowed three runs on three hits and failed to procure an out in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact This was Crichton's first appearance after his contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Friday. He turned what had been a quality start by Merrill Kelly on its head when he entered in the seventh inning with a runner on base. Justin Turner turned on a sinker two pitches into the at-bat for a two-run home run, breaking a tie game. Two singles ensued and Crichton was done after three batters and nine pitches. Those speculating that the one-time Arizona closer could return to the role after the team traded Joakim Soria will be disappointed by this outing.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner hits go-ahead HR, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 8-3

Justin Turner hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Albert Pujols had a pair of RBI singles and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Cabrera's double in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers 6-5

Asdrúbal Cabrera hit a soft, looping double into left field that scored Daulton Varsho in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday ni...

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Arizona Crichton's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Crichton was cast off the 40-man roster in late June, but he'll now rejoin Arizona's bullpen as the team deals with a COVID-19 outbreak. The right-hander posted a 6.75 ERA in 5.1 innings across five relief appearances in the minors, and he could contend for a high-leverage role after Joakim Soria was traded to the Blue Jays on Friday.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Rockies

The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Tuesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill Kelly

JULY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Outrighted to Triple-A Crichton cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment Wednesday but will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Crichton appeared in 29 games before being DFA'd and posted a 6.04 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB across 22.1 innings.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff great on mound, adds big hit, Brewers beat D-backs

Brandon Woodruff threw seven dominant innings and also had an RBI single at the plate, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Bounced from 40-man roster The Diamondbacks designated Crichton for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Crichton has recorded four of the Diamondbacks' six saves this season and was working in a high-leverage role out of the bullpen as recently as a couple of weeks ago, so Arizona's decision to drop him from the 40-man roster comes as a surprise. The fact that he led the team in saves is probably an indictment of the lack of quality relief arms in Arizona more than anything, as Crichton's ratios (6.04 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 2.8 K-BB%) wouldn't have made him deserving of a spot in most of the other bullpens around baseball. Crichton doesn't have any remaining minor-league options, so if another team puts in a waiver claim for him, he would have to be added to the 26-man active roster.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vogelbach somehow hobbles home, Brewers top Diamondbacks 5-0

 Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach hobbled home on one leg when Arizona’s defense fell asleep, and the Diamondbacks dropped back into a rut with a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Gives up two in loss Crichton allowed two runs on three hits over one-third of an inning in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Crichton with Arizona down a run in the eighth inning and let the game slip away. Nominally, Crichton is the Diamondbacks' closer, but the team hasn't needed anyone to close out a game since he earned his fourth save of the season way back on May 10. Since then, Crichton has a 7.45 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 9.2 innings. The Diamondbacks have lost 28 of 31 games and are already looking to the future, so they may try out guys besides Crichton or Joakim Soria to close out games. The most intriguing arm belongs to J.B. Bukauskas, but he's currently working his way back from an elbow injury.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 11-game losing streak into matchup with Cardinals

Arizona heads into the matchup against St. Louis in a rut, losers of 11 straight

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Charged with loss Crichton (0-4) allowed an unearned run and one hit in one inning in Thursday's extra-inning loss to St. Louis.

Impact Crichton gave up a go-ahead RBI double to Yadier Molina in the 10th inning, and Arizona wasn't able to answer in their half of the frame. The 29-year-old Crichton has a 6.14 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB across 14.2 innings this season. He's collected four saves and four holds, but Arizona's 18-33 record shows that hasn't been a lot of closing opportunities for the right-hander. Joakim Soria is also in the mix for ninth-inning duties -- he pitched a perfect inning in Thursday's contest.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Molina's double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs

Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost 11 straight games

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Suffers third loss Crichton (0-3) yielded a walkoff home run without recording an out in Sunday's loss to Colorado.

Impact Crichton entered the game in a non-save situation hoping to force extra innings but instead served up a 438-foot blast to Trevor Story to end the game. He's allowed two homers in his last three outings after not giving one up in his first 14 appearances. The 29-year-old is sporting an unsightly 6.23 ERA this season, and he hasn't earned a save since May 10.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Story hits walk-off HR in 9th, Rockies beat slumping Dbacks

Trevor Story hit a home run leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Surrenders three in loss Crichton (0-2) pitched one inning Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits in a 3-0 loss to Washington.

Impact Crichton entered a tied game in the eighth and proceeded to allow four Nationals to reach base and three runs to cross the plate. He'd been manager Torey Lovullo's preferred closer of late, although he entered in the eighth Sunday, and the use in high-leverage situations bodes well for his prospects despite a 5.84 ERA.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde's arm, Hernandez's HR push Nationals past D-backs 3-0

Erick Fedde pitched seven scoreless innings, Yadiel Hernandez hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Weaver has best start in month, D-backs beat Marlins 5-2

Luke Weaver pitched scoreless ball into the seventh inning for his best outing in nearly a month, which helped the Arizona Diamondbacks snap a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 win...

MAY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Snags fourth save Crichton struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Marlins on Monday.

Impact Crichton was tasked with protecting a 5-2 lead and easily retired the side in order. The 29-year-old righty owns a 3.97 ERA and has converted all four of his save chances this season.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Mets

Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New York

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Vogt's triple drives D-backs rally, 8-4 win over Rockies

Stephen Vogt hit a go-ahead, two-run triple, Josh Rojas and Daulton Varsho added RBI doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for an 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Clinches save Crichton secured the save while allowing one hit in Thursday's victory over the Rockies.

Impact It was the 29-year-old's third save of the year, as manager Torey Lovullo has opted to use Crichton in save situations as of late. The veteran was efficient needing only 12 pitches to close out the game, as this closer-by-committee situation may be solely his if he can continue to showcase consistency.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith leads stellar D-backs' bullpen in 5-3 win over Rockies

Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead triple, Josh Rojas connected for a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks climbed out of an early three-run hole to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on...

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press