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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, front center, talks with from left to right, Carson Kelly, Nick Ahmed, Josh Rojas and Christian Walker during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

By Dennis Georgatos May. 21, 2021 11:40 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Riley Smith (46) walks off the field after being removed by manager Torey Lovullo, front right, as third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera pauses at the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Machado powers San Diego past Arizona 12-3

By Jack Magruder Apr. 29, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, center right, is congratulated after pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves at the end of the second baseball game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

By George Henry Apr. 25, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith scores a run during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The Diamondbacks won 8-5. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
VanMeter's homer ties it, Diamondbacks beat Reds in the 10th

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 21, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

By Bobby Bancroft Apr. 18, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly, center, runs the bases on a solo home run as Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, right, stands on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Young's slam off Corbin helps D'backs top booed Nats 11-6

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 15, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo makes a diving stop on a ball hit by San Diego Padres' Wil Myers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 4, 2021, in San Diego. Perdomo got the out at first base. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

By Bernie Wilson Apr. 04, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, center, talks with Georgia Tech's coach Geoff Collins, left, during the school's Pro Day football workout on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Some D-backs players, coaches receive vaccine

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 09:49 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. Desmond announced Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 he is opting out for a second straight season. Desmond announced on his Instagram account that his “desire to be with my family is greater than my desire to go back and play baseball under these circumstances. I'm going to train and watch how things unfold.” He added “for now" in his statement to opt out, leaving the door open for a possible return. (AP Photo/Matt York, file)
MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona

By David Brandt Feb. 21, 2021 05:19 PM EST

The Latest: Brazil basketball team denied entry to Colombia

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2021 01:22 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ FIBA has changed this weekend’s...

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:52 AM EST

Arizona Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Bumgarner gets 1st win in final start for D-backs, 11-3

By John Marshall Sep. 27, 2020 06:17 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Anderson reaches back to catch a popup by Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5

By Joe Stiglich Sep. 05, 2020 01:37 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun celebrates with Stephen Vogt (21) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the third inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Aug 16, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Escobar's 3-run blast pushes D-backs past Padres 5-4

By David Brandt Aug. 16, 2020 08:29 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver, middle, meets players on the mound before leaving during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, July 27, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 27, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth is congratulated after scoring during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Diego, Sunday, July 26, 2020. The Diamondbacks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Diamondbacks rally against Padres' pen for 4-3 win

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 26, 2020 09:15 PM EDT

Dbacks' Lovullo is first manager ejected in COVID-19 era

Jul. 26, 2020 06:19 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A masked Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first manager to be ejected in the COVID-19 era when he was tossed Sunday while...