Brandon McCarthy pitched a complete game shutout, the first for a Diamonbacks starter this season, and Gerardo Parra gave just enough offensively and defensively for the D'Backs to take the series from the Marlins.
The D'Backs took game one of the three-game series behind Trevor Cahill's pitching and hitting and Carl Crawford's fielding. Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Ross had home runs as the D'Backs routed the Dodgers.
Didi Gregorius has been activated from the 7-Day DL, and in the expected corresponding move, Alfredo Marte has been optioned to Reno.
Everyone's favorite bearded slugger has been activated from the 15-Day DL. As of writing the corresponding move has yet to be announced.
Aaron Hill to the DL with a broken left hand. Didi Gregorius recalled from Triple-A Reno. — Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) April 16, 2013 HEY DID YOU GUYS KNOW THAT DIDI GREGORIUS IS HTE...
Aaron Hill has finished a three-year, $35 million extension with the Diamondbacks. Arizona officials intend to announce the deal later today — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) February 8, 2013 ...
The 2006 Cy Young Award winner with the Diamondbacks officially retired from Baseball today after his latest comeback attempt fell short.
Audio from this afternoon's press conference, in which GM Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson discuss the trade of Justin Upton and Chris Johnson for Martin Prado, Randall Delgado and prospects.
The two vacancies on the Diamondbacks coaching staff have been filled. Steve Sax will be the new first-base coach, and Turner Ward becomes the assistant hitting coach to Don Baylor, a new position for 2013.
The D-backs have signed Brandon McCarthy to a two-year deal worth $15.5 million.
