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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' 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

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

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

File-This March 2, 2020, file photo shows Washington Nationals third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera throws to first during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Cabrera, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, and confirmed by The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending the completion of a successful physical exam. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
AP source: D-backs, IF Asdrubal Cabrera agree to 1-year deal

By David Brandt Feb. 13, 2021 03:59 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

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

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 27, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Canha homers as Athletics beat Angels 3-0 for winning series

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 27, 2020 07:47 PM EDT