PHOENIX — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was asked before Wednesday’s matinee against the Yankees — just hours after Zack Greinke pitched into the eighth inning and allowed one run on Tuesday — who the pleasant surprises on the team have been this season. After sifting through a few names, including Christian Walker and Luke Weaver, […]
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker took another step this week in his return from Tommy John surgery. D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said Walker on Tuesday threw a 39-pitch simulated game and felt “really, really good” after. Walker, 26, underwent Tommy John surgery last April. “I had a brief conversation with [Walker] throughout the course […]
Chase Field will be full of visiting attractions in 2019. The Red Sox, Yankees and Cubs are coming to town. According to whispers, so is Billy Joel, a legendary musician expected to sign on for a springtime concert. The latter provides further clarity to the installation of field turf at the old ballpark. Following a […]