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The Diamondbacks' Rotation is Officially in Serious Trouble

Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt walking off the mound following three ineffective innings of work on Sunday served as a punctuation mark at the end of a brutal Arizona Diamondbacks pitching sentence.

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Diamondbacks place Soroka on 10-day injured list

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed veteran right-hander Michael Soroka, 29, on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of right shoulder inflammation, further depleting the pitching staff as they try to stay in contention in the National League playoff race.

Ketel Marte News / NBC Sports / August 23

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Diamondbacks make pitching changes ahead of series finale vs. Reds

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are making changes to their pitching staff ahead of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona designated right-hander Zack Littell for assignment and recalled right-hander Drey Jameson in his place.

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Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / August 23

Diamondbacks DFA veteran RHP Zack Littell

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Zack Littell for assignment on Sunday and reinstated right-hander Drey Jameson from the 15-day injured list.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 23

Diamondbacks Unexpectedly Lose Key Pitcher to Injury Once Again

The Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff has sustained yet another injury blow. This one is unexpected and brutal. Right-hander Michael Soroka, who had just returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list back on August 10, will be headed back to the IL.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Drey Jameson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. He had been out since late July with right hip inflammation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Diamondbacks look to close wild-card gap against Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks, with their wild-card run gaining a sense of urgency, will complete their Jekyll-and-Hyde series with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Phoenix.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 23

D-backs' manager: Ketel Marte 'free to do whatever' while on IL

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who gained attention recently by not showing up for a game, was back in the news for appearing in images on social media at a casino while his team was playing.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

J.J. Bleday News / ESPN / August 22

Bleday completes cycle in first 4 at-bats for Reds

JJ Bleday of the Cincinnati Reds hit for the cycle Saturday night in his first four at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ketel Marte News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Diamondbacks Manager Doesn’t Hold Back on Ketel Marte

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered his frankest assessment yet of second baseman Ketel Marte’s recent absence, saying he expects the three-time All-Star to apologize to his teammates before returning to action.

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Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 22

The Outfield Paradox Helping Turn Ryan Waldschmidt Into Top Defender

Often, a remarkable outfield catch resides in paradox. The athleticism of a contorted snag comes juxtaposed against analytical data that suggests the player made it more difficult event than was necessary, based on his first steps. Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt is somewhat of a personification of that paradox.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22