J.J. Putz

MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH The Diamondbacks showed signs that they are starting to produce with runners in scoring position. Eric Chavez drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits with runners in scoring position in a 5-...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Unfortunately for the White Sox, this weekend marks their final series this year against the Angels. But they can look at Friday night's 3-0 victory at Angel Stadium as just the latest in the ascent of left-handed ace Chris Sale,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Ian Kennedy understands that his job every fifth day is to give his team a chance to win a game. Everything else is secondary. That did not mean that Kennedy did...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Diamondbacks third baseman Eric Chavez shares a special bond with Atlanta right-hander Tim Hudson from their time together in Oakland, but that did not stop Chavez from a big...

LHP Patrick Corbin made his eighth consecutive start of six innings or more and two runs or fewer with seven shutout innings in a 2-0 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday. Corbin joined Randy Johnson as the only left-handers in Arizona history to start at...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Left-hander Patrick Corbin has been the model of consistency this year. He's the only pitcher in the major leagues to pitch at least six innings and give up two runs or fewer in...

Justin Upton faces his former team for the first time on Monday when his Atlanta Braves conclude their 10-game road trip with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Upton, who is batting .269 with 12 home runs, arrived in Atlanta in January...

Philles 4, Diamondbacks 2 (10): Domonic Brown delivered a game-tying RBI single in the top of the ninth inning and Ryan Howard had a two-run single in the 10th as visiting Philadelphia rallied to spoil an outstanding effort by Arizona starter Brandon...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Brandon McCarthy pitched his best game of the season without any doubt Sunday, but the bullpen cost him a chance for his first victory since Aug. 30, 2012. Heath Bell...

Staff writer Tim Hubbard takes at look at some not-so-likely assets that can help fantasy owners fill the gaps in their lineups. James Loney 1B | Tampa Bay Dodgers fans may not have noticed, or my not want to notice, how productive Loney has been...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH D-backs closer J.J. Putz has a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Thursday, but the injury will not require surgery. It seemed like a...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Shortstop Didi Gregorius was acquired to be an everyday player, and it appears that time has come. Gregorius had two hits Thursday while making his fifth consecutive start in 2-...