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D-Backs RHP Corbin Burnes suffers setback in recovery

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will not get Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes back anytime soon. According to manager Torey Lovullo, the right-hander has been diagnosed with a teres major strain, a significant blow to a club that was hoping his return would help boost an already steady rotation.

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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo speaks on Geraldo Perdomo’s 9th inning bunt

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks were close to taking Game 2 of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, but much of the discussion afterward centered on what transpired in the ninth inning.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers swatting away Diamondbacks’ comeback attempt comes with Nolan Arenado warning

The Arizona Diamondbacks made things interesting on Tuesday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 6-5 victory. The Dodgers were defeated by the Diamondbacks 4-1 on Monday, so Tuesday’s game represented a strong bounce back win.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Shohei Ohtani vs Zac Gallen: Previewing Dodgers-Diamondbacks Game 3

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers sit at a dead even 1-1 over the first two games of a four-game series at Chase Field. Game three, however, presents one of the highlighted matchups of the set.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Freddie Freeman had the most hilarious reaction to Mike Soroka’s pickoff attempt

Freddie Freeman couldn’t believe what his former teammate tried to do during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Torey Lovullo Addresses Controversial Geraldo Perdomo Bunt vs Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks were locked in a tight contest with their NL West Rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, trailing by one run in the ninth inning of a 6-5 game.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Diamondbacks Fall Painfully Shy of Wild Comeback vs Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks put up a fight against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, surging back from 4-0 and 6-2 respective deficits. For the final three innings the Diamondbacks had the tying run in scoring position.

Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 2

It's Painfully Obvious What's Going On With Ketel Marte Right Now

It tends to be extremely obvious when Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is playing with his full dose passion and love for the game of baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 2

Harsh Reality of Diamondbacks' Playing Time Won't Make Fans Happy

The oft-heard narrative surrounding Torey Lovullo's management of his Arizona Diamondbacks rosters is that he gives too many days off to players and tends to "coddle" them.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 2

Geraldo Perdomo Out of Diamondbacks Lineup for Game 2 Dodgers Clash

The Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup for their second of a four-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field won't feature their franchise shortstop.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 2

Despite Win vs Dodgers, Diamondbacks Can't Hide From This Ugly Truth

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently five games over .500 at 32-27, and occupy the second National League Wild Card spot, for the time being. They just took a sturdy, tone-setting 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to open their four-game series at Chase Field Monday night.