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Geraldo Perdomo's double helps Diamondbacks complete sweep of Giants

Ketel Marte had three hits and scored three times, Geraldo Perdomo capped a three-run fifth inning with a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game home sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-3 victory Wednesday afternoon.

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Can Ketel Marte stay hot at the plate after D-backs’ sweep over Giants?

After rough stretches of offensive inconsistency earlier this season coming from the D-backs’ lineup, Ketel Marte looks like the engine Arizona has been waiting for.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Diamondbacks Release Joe Ross

The D-backs released veteran right-hander Joe Ross, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Reno, per the MiLB.com transaction log. Ross signed a minor league deal with the Snakes over the winter and cracked the Opening Day roster.

Corbin Carroll News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Diamondbacks Share Promising Corbin Carroll Update After Injury Scare

Arizona Diamondbacks fans can collectively exhale now. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that superstar outfielder Corbin Carroll has no concussion symptoms and is feeling good after getting hit on the head by a relay throw on his first inning triple in Tuesday night's game.

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Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / May 20

Ketel Marte’s walk-off homer was big, but his postgame quote may matter more

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte’s go-ahead three-run homer against the San Francisco Giants that capped a 5-3 comeback win Tuesday may have secured a series victory, but his postgame comments have people talking, too.

Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 20

What To Make Of Ryne Nelson's Puzzling Start Against The Giants

It was, by no means, the strongest start of Arizona Diamondbacks righty Ryne Nelson's season. In fact, much of the data suggests it was a relatively poor one.

Ketel Marte News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Ketel Marte had the coldest celebration of the season after his walk-off home run vs. Giants

Ketel Marte met the moment on Tuesday as he crushed the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans everywhere. The Arizona Diamondbacks star was at the plate with runners at first and second and two outs as his team trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the 9th inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Ketel Marte belts walk-off homer as D-backs overtake Giants

Ketel Marte capped a four-run bottom of the ninth inning with a two-out, three-run home run, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 walk-off win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in Phoenix.

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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.

Joe Ross News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / May 19

Diamondbacks Officially Release Veteran Reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks are moving on from one of their more controversial relief arms. According to the Triple-A Reno Aces' transaction logs, the Diamondbacks have parted ways with right-hander Joe Ross, who was released by the Aces as of Monday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Corbin Carroll scores electric Little League home run after getting beaned on the head

Corbin Carroll scored a home run the hard way during Tuesday’s clash against the San Francisco Giants. The Arizona Diamondbacks speedster was at the plate with the bases empty and one out in the bottom of the 1st inning.

Corbin Carroll News / Burn City Sports / May 19

Corbin Carroll drilled in head during incredible inside-the-park home run

Corbin Carroll has built his reputation on speed, pressure, and chaos. But even by his standards, his inside-the-park homerun on Tuesday night was something baseball fans may never see again.

Corbin Burnes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes shares injury update, reveals when he could return

Arizona Diamondbacks star pitcher Corbin Burnes is continuing to recover from Tommy John surgery. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Burnes will be able to return at some point during the summer.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Diamondbacks Place James McCann On IL, Select Aramis Garcia

The Diamondbacks announced that catcher James McCann has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quad. Fellow catcher Aramis Garcia has been selected to take his place on the roster.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19

D-backs Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt Erupts at Plate in 10th MLB Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, delivered his best offensive performance yet in the early days of his big league career.

Nolan Arenado News / Field Level Media / May 19

Nolan Arenado's first-inning slam sparks D-backs' blowout of Giants

Nolan Arenado hit Robbie Ray's sixth pitch of the game for a grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants with a 12-2 victory on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, starting pitcher Merrill Kelly accomplished a career-first and a rarity across Major League Baseball. Kelly pitched the first complete game of his eight-year career on Friday night, allowing only one run off four hits.

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