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| The Arizona Republic reports that right-handed reliever Juan Cruz , on the disabled list since July 6 because of a strained left oblique, is on course to be activated next week, when the Diamondbacks visit National League West rivals San Diego and Los Angeles. |
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| A night after being hit by a pitch on the right ankle, Orlando Hudson claimed he could have started a must-win game. However the Arizona Republic reports that he said "It's sore as hell. It still feels kind of funky." |
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| Conor Jackson had a big night at the plate going 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, and he also added his seventh steal of the season on the bases. |
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| Doug Davis allowed the Cubs four runs over seven innings with six strikeouts on Wednesday night for the D’backs as he lost his fifth game of the year against three victories. |
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| Orlando Hudson was held out of the lineup on Wednesday night due to a sore ankle, according to MLB.com. X-rays taken of the joint were negative. Augie Ojeda started in his place. |
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| Conor Jackson went 3-for-5 with his 10th home run, three RBI and two runs scored on Tuesday. |
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| Yusmeiro Petit pitched well enough for the win on Tuesday night against the Cubs. In five innings he allowed just one run but walked three and gave up five hits. |
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| Jamie D'Antona had his contract purchased by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The 26-year-old was hitting .367/.407/.612 with 17 homers for Triple-A Tucson. |
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| Connor Robertson of the Diamondbacks was optioned to the minors on Tuesday. |
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| Micah Owings' last two appearances have come out of the bullpen. He has thrown three innings, allowed no hits, two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| ESPN is reporting that the D'Backs have acquired Jon Rauch from the Nationals. Arizona gave up Emilio Bonifacio in return. |
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| Juan Cruz, who is recovering from a strained left oblique, is scheduled to throw a side session Tuesday, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Micah Owings threw one inning in relief on Monday, so Yusmeiro Petit will start in his place in the rotation on Tuesday, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Chad Qualls worked a scoreless ninth inning on Monday and picked up a save against the Cubs. |
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| Randy Johnson stirred up some old magic on Monday. The southpaw held the Cubs to two hits and no runs over seven innings. Johnson walked one and struck out four. He is now 7-7 over 18 starts and has won three straight decisions. |
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| Juan Cruz, who is recovering from a strained left oblique, threw a bulpen session on Sunday, according to the Arizona Republic. He felt fine with no issues reported following the outing. |
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| The Arizona Republic indicates that Justin Upton is progressing slowly from his left oblique strain. He took some light swings on Sunday and manager Bob Melvin said, "It will be good for him to get some at-bats where he isn't grinding as hard as he was before he went on the DL." |
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| The Diamondbacks were all over the Dodgers today until the relief pitching gave up the win in the ninth, losing 6-5 to LA. Arizona's charge on offense was led by shortstop Stephen Drew , going 4-for-5 with his sixth triple of the year to post one RBI and one run scored. |
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| The Dodgers and Diamondbacks locked horns today with Arizona ruling the bulk of the day, but they fell in the top of the ninth to allow five Dodger runs and suffer the 6-5 loss. As a result, ace Brandon Webb failed to get a decision, going eight strong innings to allow just one run on six hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Robby Hammock has been optioned to Triple-A Tucscon, according to the AP. The team moved him to free up a roster spot for Chris Snyder, who has been activated from the DL. |
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| As expected, Chris Snyder has been activated from the DL, according to the AP. Utility catcher Robby Hammock has been optioned to Triple-A Tucson as the adjoining move. |
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| Chris Snyder is expected to be activated from the DL today following his recovery from a left testicular fracture, according to the East Valley Tribune. Robby Hammock is the likely candidate to get sent down to make room on the roster, unless manager Bob Melvin opts to carry three catchers. |
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| Juan Cruz, who is recovering from a strained left oblique, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Dan Haren kept the Dodgers' bats in check Saturday, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. |
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| The D'Backs recalled Billy Buckner from Triple-A Tucson Saturday to replace the injured Doug Slaten on the roster. Buckner allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings earlier this year with the D'Backs. He holds a 4.73 ERA in 19 starts with Tucson. |
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| The D'Backs placed Doug Slaten on the DL Saturday with a strained right knee. Billy Buckner was recalled to replace him on the roster. |
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| Eric Byrnes has opted against surgery on his torn hamstring, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Eric Byrnes may not return to the Diamondbacks this season after tearing his left hamstring, according to DBacks.com. "I'd like to think that there's a possibility that I could come back this year. It's too hard to tell. It's been a rough ride," he said. |
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| Outfielder Justin Upton was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, according to TSN.com. |
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| The Diamondbacks are aiming for Sunday to activate Chris Snyder from the DL, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Juan Cruz, who is trying to bounce back from a left oblique strain, is expected to throw a pen session Friday, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Chad Tracy appears to have settled into the D'backs every day lineup at first base, with former first baseman Conor Jackson spending even more time in the outfield, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Dan Haren threw two scoreless innings for the National League in the All-Star Game, giving up two hits, walking one, and not allowing any runs. |
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| Brandon Webb officially ruled himself out for tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, according to the Arizona Republic. He said, "I've probably got a zero percent chance of throwing. A little bit disappointing, but, obviously, I'm still here, and I'm excited just to be here and be a part of it." |
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| Chris Snyder is slated to participate in a rehab game with Triple-A Tuscon on July 18, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Justin Upton, who is nursing a strained oblique, said he is unsure if he will be ready to return to action when the team resumes play on Friday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "At this point, we're still working on it. We'll see what four days can do and evaluate then." |
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| Mark Reynolds 0-for-4 with three strikeouts for the Diamondbacks today, and his average for the month of July is now under .200. |
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| Brandon Webb threw well in the Diamondbacks 6-3 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. Webb pitched seven innings and struck out six while allowing two runs on seven hits. |
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| Due to the injury to outfielder Eric Byrnes, Chad Tracy is playing everyday. Tracy was 3-for-5 with three RBI on Saturday to raise his average to .303. |
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| Veteran LHP Randy Johnson wasn't at his best this evening, but his Arizona teammates insured the offense needed was there to get him his sixth win of the campaign, beating Philadelphia 10-4. Johnson pitched six innings, surrendering four runs (all earned) on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| The Diamondbacks put the whooping on the Phillies this evening, taking the 10-4 win thanks to the batting duo of corner infielders Chad Tracy and Mark Reynolds. Reynolds went just 1-for-4 at the plate but made the one hit good for his 19th homer of the season, totaling four RBIs on the day. Meanwhile Tracy went 3-for-5 at the plate, hitting three singles to total three RBIs and one runs scored. |
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| Manager Bob Melvin is optimistic Justin Upton could be ready to return to action following the All-Star break, acccording to MLB.com. He has not played since straining his left oblique muscle on Wednesday. Melvin said, "Once we get these next three days off, we get him to a workout on Thursday, he should be a full go and hopefully starting the next day." |
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| Juan Cruz, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, played catch on Friday, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Chris Snyder took batting practice Friday for the first time since going on the DL due to a testicular fracture, according to the Arizona Republic. He also caught a bullpen session Thursday. |
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| On his weekly radio segment Friday with KGME-AM 910, Eric Byrnes said he tore two-thirds of his hamstring off the bone, describing it as a "98 percent tear," as reported by the Arizona Republic. |
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| Mark Reynolds was held out of the lineup on Friday. He made three (3) errors on Thursday. |
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| Mark Reynolds had one RBI on a night in which he made three errors in the field for the Diamondbacks. |
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| Chad Tracy had three hits, two runs, and two RBI for the D'backs on Thursday night. Conor Jackson, playing in left field, also had three hits. |
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| Dan Haren dominated the Nationals for eight innings allowing only two runs, one earned, in a no-decision. Haren walked two on the night with nine K. |
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| It is not yet known if Justin Upton will end up on the DL due to a strained oblique, but he will at least be sidelined through the D'backs weekend series prior to the All-Star break, according to the East Valley Tribune. "We'll re-evaluate during the All-Star break," GM Bob Melvin said. |
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| Arizona pitcher Dan Haren, who starts tonight against the Nationals, is on a roll. He has thrown seven innings in each of his last four outings, and has given up just 18 hits and three earned runs in that time. |
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| Justin Upton may be heading to the DL with a strained oblique, according to the Arizona Republic. "It certainly could be DL. We're not sure," said manager Bob Melvin. |
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| Arizona RHP Micah Owings did what he could to get his team on track for a better night at the park, but the Diamondbacks failed to produce any semblence of offensive support, falling 5-0 to the Washington Nationals. Owings pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on just one hit with five walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Arizona outfielder Justin Upton is out of the lineup this evening, replaced by Chad Tracy. |
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| Chris Snyder visited a specialist on Monday, and his injury is healing properly, according to the Arizona Republic. Snyder initially was diagnosed with a left testicular fracture, but he commented tests showed it was not a fracture but rather "badly bruised." |
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| Brandon Webb threw six shutout innings on Tuesday against the lowly Washington Nationals. He scattered six hits and two walks while striking out six. |
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| The AP reports that Edgar Gonzalez has decided against surgery and could rejoin the Diamondbacks in September. |
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| The Arizona Republic reports that Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said he does not expect left fielder Eric Byrnes to return. He's been on the DL with a strained left hamstring since July 1.
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| Brandon Lyon gave up two hits and one run while earning his 18th save of the season. |
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| Randy Johnson earned the win on Sunday after striking out 10 Padres in 6.1 innings. |
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| Justin Upton hit a 484-foot solo shot off of Josh Banks on Sunday. He was 2-for-3 on the day. |
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| Connor Robertson has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. Reliever Juan Cruz has been placed on the 15-day DL as an adjoining move. |
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| As expected, Juan Cruz has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left oblique muscle, according to the AP. The team recalled righty Connor Robertson from Triple-A Tucson to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Manager Bob Melvin indicated that Juan Cruz will be placed on the 15-day DL prior to Sunday's game against the Padres, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Juan Cruz was removed from the D'backs game on Saturday night due to an undisclosed arm injury. |
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| Doug Davis held the Padres 2-9 hitters to four hits and no runs through eight innings, but unfortunately for him, Padres leadoff hitter Scott Hairston hit two home runs leading to three RBI to saddle Davis with his fourth loss. |
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| Emilio Bonifacio is in the lineup on Saturday night and is serving as the leadoff hitter for the D'backs, according to MLB.com. "I compare him to [Jose] Reyes," manager Doug Melvin said. "I think it's a fair comparison. I think he's got a chance to be a terrific leadoff guy. If he hits the ball on the ground, he has a good chance of being safe |
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| Brandon Webb will be the NL starter for the 2008 All-Star game, the New York Post reports. The 2006 Cy Young winner is tied for the major league lead with 12 wins, and he boasts a 3.43 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 100 strikeouts. |
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| Micah Owings worked 0.2 innings of hitless relief on Friday night. He will get back into the rotation next Tuesday or Wednesday, the Arizona Republic notes. Owings' last start was skipped due to glute tightness. |
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| Edgar Gonzalez will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Monday, the Arizona Republic reports. The pitcher is seeking a second opinion on his sore right elbow. Gonzalez may need Tommy John surgery. |
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| Conor Jackson will continue to get the bulk of the work in left field while Eric Byrnes is out, the Arizona Republic reports. He has appeared in 10 games at the spot and opened up first base for Chad Tracy. The Diamondbacks did call up two outfielders on Friday. |
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| Orlando Hudson went 1-for-3 and registered the Diamondbacks' lone RBI in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Padres. His hit was good for a double, his 22nd of the season. |
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| Dan Haren only surrendered two earned runs on seven hits over seven innings in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Padres, with one walk and seven strikeouts. |
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| Jeff Salazar has been designated for assignment by Arizona, according to the AP. The team recalled outfielder Alex Romero from Triple-A. |
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| Outfielder Alex Romero has been called up from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. Outfielder Jeff Salazar has been designated for assignment, as an adjoining move. |
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| Pitcher Connor Robertson has been optioned to Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team recalled infielder Emilio Bonifacio as a corresponding move. |
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| Infielder Emilio Bonifacio has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team also optioned pitcher Connor Robertson to Tucson. |
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| After seemingly recovering from a rough patch of starts by defeating the Florida Marlins last Saturday, Brandon Webb struggled through six innings on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander allowed five runs on nine hits, walked two and struck out six. |
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| Conor Jackson recorded the game-winning two-run single as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from a five-run, ninth-inning deficit to shock the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Thursday afternoon.
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| The Arizona Republic reports that Edgar Gonzalez is on the 15-day DL with a right-elbow strain. |
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| The Arizona Republic reports that Mark Reynolds had an MRI performed on his left wrist yesterday after being hit by a line drive in the first inning. The MRI did not reveal a fracture. |
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| Chris Snyder got a bit of good news on Wednesday. His fractured testicle will not require surgery, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Orlando Hudson went 4-for-5 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers. He hit one double and three singles, and also scored a run. |
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| Yusmeiro Petit performed well in his first start, as he only allowed one earned run on two hits over six innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee, with no walks and four strikeouts. He exited the game with a 2-1 lead, and ended his night with a no decision. |
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| Eric Byrnes may need to undergo surgery on his torn left hamstring, which would ultimately end his 2008 campaign, according to MLB.com. Byrnes will receive a second opinion on his hamstring and skipper Bob Melvin commented that the team will probably know within the week if surgery is Byrnes' best option. Melvin added, "Whether or not he has to have surgery will probably be the telltale. Right now, we're still trying to figure out how severe it is in there and how far the tendon is off the bone. We will decide if surgery is the way to go or if it's not the way to go."
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| Dan Haren has been named the NL Pitcher of the Month for June, according to the AP. who went 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA over 41 innings in the month, with 36 strikeouts. |
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| Mark Reynolds has improved his eye this season. The D'Backs third baseman is hitting .262 and while he's still only walking once for every three strike outs, he has a much more consistent approach at the plate. |
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| With Eric Byrnes back on the disabled list the Diamondbacks are expected to play Conor Jackson in left field and Chad Tracy fulltime at first.
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| The East Valley Tribune reports that Yusmeiro Petit will start today in place of Micah Owings on Wednesday night against the Brewers. |
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| The Arizona Republic reports that starting pitcher Micah Owings' Wednesday start could be in jeopardy due to a pulled muscle in his back. The big right-hander suffered the injury in Friday's loss to the Marlins. |
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| Conor Jackson went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Brewers. He hit two singles and a two-run homer. |
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| Randy Johnson was lit up for seven earned runs on eight hits over a mere 3.2 innings in Tuesday's 8-6 defeat to Milwaukee, with three walks and six strikeouts. He surrendered three home runs before getting yanked from the game. |
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| Catcher Robby Hammock has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team placed catcher Chris Synder on the 15-day DL as an adjoining move. |
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| Arizona has placed catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Right-handed reliever Connor Robertson has been called up from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team placed Eric Byrnes on the 15-day DL, as a corresponding move. |
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| As expected, Eric Byrnes has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left hamstring, according to the AP. The team recalled right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson from Triple-A Tucson to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Eric Byrnes will be headed back to the DL with a strained left hamstring, according to the Associated Press. “It looked like he had the base stolen, and a step or two before he started to go into his dive, it went on him,” manager Bob Melvin said. “It’s definitely DL. How long? We’re not 100 percent sure.” |
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