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The Arizona Diamondbacks have a chance to get back to .500 if they can win on Wednesday and complete the sweep against the Seattle Mariners. First pitch at Chase Field is at 12:40 p.m. MST.
Arizona Diamondbacks' right hander Zac Gallen speaks candidly following a hard 10-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Baltimore Orioles made up for a past mistake, trading for Atlanta Braves reliever Scott Blewett in a shrewd maneuver on Friday afternoon.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season early in the first year of a six-year, $210 million contract.
Arizona Diamondbacks standout right-hander Corbin Burnes exited Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with right elbow discomfort and will undergo an MRI exam on Monday.
On Sunday afternoon, as Burnes cursed aloud and mouthed “my elbow” to his concerned teammates, plenty of Baltimoreans cursed with him. These days, it feels like even a minor tweak in an elbow eventually leads to a surgeon’s table and a long, arduous recovery.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Scott Blewett from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations on Friday. To open a spot for him on the rotation, the Orioles have designated outfielder Jordyn Adams. Ramón Laureano was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will fill in Adams' spot.
Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John surgery, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed Friday. Burnes injured his right (throwing) elbow Sunday against the Washington Nationals and left during the fifth inning. He was placed on the injured list Tuesday with what was termed elbow inflammation.