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Diamondbacks square off against the Phillies in series rubber match

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Diamondbacks into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants aim to break skid in matchup with the Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants head into the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks after losing four in a row

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants come into the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks after losing three straight games

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks play the Giants in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins and Diamondbacks play to decide series winner

Both the Minnesota Twins and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins take on the Diamondbacks following Clemens' 3-home run game

The Minnesota Twins take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Kody Clemens hit three home runs on Friday in a 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game losing streak, play the Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to break their three-game slide with a victory against the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return in 2025 Locklear (elbow) will miss the remainder of the season, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Left elbow inflammation sent Locklear to the injured list Monday, and it seems the Diamondbacks have already decided to keep him shut down for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old first baseman is slated for further imaging to determine the extent of his injury, and there's a chance he may go under the knife to address the issue. He'll finish 2025 with a .175/.267/.262 slash line through 116 MLB plate appearances alongside three home runs, six RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases. With Locklear sidelined, Ildemaro Vargas is the favorite to take over as Arizona's first baseman for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Locklear was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Monday.

Impact Locklear was set to be absent from the lineup Monday against the Giants, and it is now understood to be the result of a left elbow issue. The first baseman will now be sidelined until at least Sept. 19, and it's possible that he is going to be forced to miss the rest of the season. In a corresponding move, infielder Tim Tawa was called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Giants.

Impact Locklear had made 10 straight starts at first base after Pavin Smith (quadriceps) was lost for the season, but he's just 5-for-33 with 14 strikeouts over that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will handle first base for the Diamondbacks in Monday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks

Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex C...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers in extra-inning loss Locklear went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Locklear hit his third homer of the year in the second inning. His last long ball also came against Texas on Aug. 11. The first baseman's blast snapped an 0-for-20 skid over his previous seven games. Despite those struggles, he's set to start a majority of the time at first base following Pavin Smith's season-ending quad injury. Locklear is batting just .163 with six RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 97 plate appearances, so he still has plenty of work to do to prove himself in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More playing time coming Locklear started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The news that Pavin Smith (quadriceps) landed on the 10-day injured list Friday opens the door for Locklear to see more playing time. The righty-hitting first baseman was in Friday's starting nine against a left-hander (Blake Snell), which is normal, and manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Locklear's role will expand to face certain right-handers as well. Utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas, a switch hitter, may also play against righties.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen and Alexander lead Diamondbacks to 3-0 win over offense-starved Dodgers

Zac Gallen allowed only two hits over six innings, Blaze Alexander hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night to end the Dodgers’ four-ga...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Records two RBI in win Locklear went 0-for-3, was hit by a pitch and had ]two RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Locklear came to the plate twice with the bases loaded and managed to get a run in. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning and then plated a run on fielder's choice in the third. The right-handed hitting Locklear got the start at first base against against a lefty (Jose Quintana) in the first game for Arizona without Pavin Smith, who flew back to Phoenix to undergo imaging on a quadriceps injury. He's could see regular opportunities while Smith is unavailable, although a .528 OPS over 22 games since joining the Diamondbacks leaves Locklear vulnerable.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rough up José Quintana and Brewers for 6-4 win

The Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Milwaukee starter José Quintana for six early runs and got an effective start from Nabil Crismatt in a 6-4 win over the Brewers, earning a split...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Poised to regain regular role Locklear is expected to take over as the Diamondbacks' primary first baseman with Pavin Smith (quadriceps) likely to be placed on the injured list following Thursday's game against...

Impact Since being acquired from the Mariners at the trade deadline, Locklear has gotten off to a listless start to his time with the Diamondbacks, slashing just .186/.269/.271 with two home runs and a 37.2 percent strikeout rate over 21 games. The right-handed-hitting Locklear had moved into the short side of a platoon at first base after Smith moved past an oblique injury and was activated from the IL on Aug. 18, but the latter player will end up returning to the IL less than two weeks later due to a new injury. The Diamondbacks don't have an obvious option to use in a platoon with Locklear while Smith is out, so Locklear should have the opportunity to play fairly regularly against right-handers.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to regain regular role Locklear is expected to take over as the Diamondbacks' primary first baseman due to Pavin Smith's (quadriceps) likely placement on the injured list following Thursday's game agains...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Collins' sacrifice fly lifts Brewers past Diamondbacks 9-8 after blowing 6-run lead

Isaac Collins hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to bring home the winning run, and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a six-run lead to beat the Arizo...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Out again in favor of Smith Locklear is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Locklear has now been on the bench for two straight games versus right-handers since Pavin Smith returned from the injured list. While the 24-year-old should operate as more than a short-side platoon bat, it's clear that Smith will put a significant dent in Locklear's playing time.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocchio hits a 2-run homer and the Guardians hold on in the 9th to beat the Diamondbacks 3-1

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer and rookie C

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of Monday's lineup Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Pavin Smith is starting at first base in his first game back from the injured list. Locklear had started each of the previous 16 contests and should still function as the team's primary first baseman down the stretch, but Smith could eat into his playing time somewhat.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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