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Torey Lovullo Doesn't Think Ohtani Tried to Hit D-backs on Purpose

On Wednesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks were shut down by Shohei Ohtani, as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 7-0 victory in game three at Chase Field.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Face Huge Blow With Four-Time All-Star’s Injury

The National League West is one of the most competitive divisions in the MLB this year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks as the feisty underdog of the group.

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Poor Pitching Turns Diamondbacks Game 3 vs Dodgers to Ugly Blowout

The Arizona Diamondbacks were blown out by the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 15-0 on Wednesday night, falling behind 1-2 in the four-game series. Wednesday night's game was always going to be one of the tougher matchups for Arizona, with Shohei Ohtani on the mound for Los Angeles and a struggling Zac Gallen going for the Diamondbacks.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 3

Ketel Marte Out of Diamondbacks' Lineup Against Ohtani, Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is not in Arizona's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Facing a tough arm in Shohei Ohtani, the Diamondbacks will be without one of their best hitters, due to what is being described as low-back and hamstring tightness.

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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.

Corbin Burnes News / Burn City Sports / June 3

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.

Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / June 3

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Things have gone from bad to worse for Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes.

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Corbin Burnes News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Corbin Burnes Suffers Teres Major Strain, Likely Out Until September

Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes has suffered a teres major strain and will be shut down from his throwing progression. Manager Torey Lovullo says Burnes probably won’t be back until September with this setback.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 3

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.

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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.