Diamondbacks News: Merrill Kelly, Snakes Slaughtered by Nationals

Diamondbacks News
Nationals Embarrass Diamondbacks in Home Run Fest
Ildemaro Vargas was hit by a pitch one night after the Max Muncy collision. Adrian Del Castillo pitched. Merrill Kelly and Philip Abner were both hammered hard, resulting in five hime runs surrendered in a game the team had best forget in a hurry.
Luis Garcia Jr. Has Big Night in Rout of Diamondbacks
The seven-year vet had a multi-homer game, which included his career-first grand slam, which he hit by winning the lefty-on-lefty matchup against Philip Abner.
Jose Fernandez Demotion Explained
Most anyone could see he needed a bit of time back down in Reno to get regular reps and make some adjustments as he was struggling to adapt to the league’s adjustments to him. He’ll get regular playing time now and will likely be back before long.
Other Baseball News
Top-100 Prospects by Team
The Diamondbacks feature only two names on this list and one is currently playing on the 26-man roster already.
We are Closer to the End than the Beginning
Examining how Gerrit Cole might be the best draft selection of the past 15-20 years, who came from what was far and away the best draft class of this generation.
Jeff Passan’s Early Trade Deadline Preview
Despite last night’s collapse, the Diamondbacks are still very much in the running for a playoff berth in the National League and could look to bolster the team rather than selling off. Then again, one more bad week could see them as sellers. Basically, weren’t we already in this position the last two seasons?
Aaron Judge Diagnosed with Rib Stress Fracture Received in April
Judge is headed to the IL and it could be a while before the hulking slugger returns.



