• Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' win 3-1 win over Dodgers

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win 3-1 win over Dodgers

  • Taijuan Walker tosses five strong innings vs. Dodgers

    Taijuan Walker tosses five strong innings vs. Dodgers

  • D-Backs' Chris Iannetta on facing Rich Hill, catching Taijuan Walker

    D-Backs’ Chris Iannetta on facing Rich Hill, catching Taijuan Walker

  • Torey Lovullo on usage of Fernando Rodney vs. Dodgers on Saturday

    Torey Lovullo on usage of Fernando Rodney vs. Dodgers on Saturday

  • D-Backs lefty Patrick Corbin talks about his outing vs. Dodgers

    D-Backs lefty Patrick Corbin talks about his outing vs. Dodgers

  • Torey Lovullo after D-Backs' 7-1 loss to the Dodgers

    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ 7-1 loss to the Dodgers

  • D-Backs' Zack Greinke on his loss vs. Dodgers

    D-Backs’ Zack Greinke on his loss vs. Dodgers

  • Why series vs. Dodgers is big for D-Backs

    Why series vs. Dodgers is big for D-Backs

  • Greinke-Kershaw matchup is incredibly expensive

    Greinke-Kershaw matchup is incredibly expensive

  • Shelby Miller says loss vs. Giants is 'definitely on me'

    Shelby Miller says loss vs. Giants is ‘definitely on me’

  • Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' rubber-match loss to Giants

    Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ rubber-match loss to Giants

  • Remembering the Diamondbacks' championship rings

    Remembering the Diamondbacks’ championship rings

  • A.J. Pollock talks about his big catch in D-Backs' win over Giants

    A.J. Pollock talks about his big catch in D-Backs’ win over Giants

  • Robbie Ray after tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings vs. Giants

    Robbie Ray after tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings vs. Giants

  • Taijuan Walker discusses his errant throw vs. Giants

    Taijuan Walker discusses his errant throw vs. Giants

  • Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin describes personal performance

    Diamondbacks’ Patrick Corbin describes personal performance

  • Shot Clock: NBA MVP and surprising D-Backs

    Shot Clock: NBA MVP and surprising D-Backs

  • Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' sweep against the Indians

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ sweep against the Indians

  • Diamondbacks' hot start by the numbers

    Diamondbacks’ hot start by the numbers

  • Zack Greinke after strong start vs. Indians

    Zack Greinke after strong start vs. Indians

  • Torey Lovullo talks about the D-Backs' win against the Indians

    Torey Lovullo talks about the D-Backs’ win against the Indians

  • D-Backs' Shelby Miller describes starting his 2017 season

    D-Backs’ Shelby Miller describes starting his 2017 season

  • Shot Clock: What D-Backs' good start means

    Shot Clock: What D-Backs’ good start means

  • David Peralta on hot start: 'We're ready for anybody'

    David Peralta on hot start: ‘We’re ready for anybody’

  • D-Backs manager Lovullo on starting year 3-1

    D-Backs manager Lovullo on starting year 3-1

  • D-Backs manager Lovullo on using humidor for baseballs

    D-Backs manager Lovullo on using humidor for baseballs

  • Taijuan Walker on his first D-Backs start

    Taijuan Walker on his first D-Backs start

  • Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' win over Giants

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win over Giants

  • Shot Clock: Answer to D-Backs' shortstop question?

    Shot Clock: Answer to D-Backs’ shortstop question?

  • Chris Owings talks about his fifth-inning error

    Chris Owings talks about his fifth-inning error

  • Patrick Corbin after loss to Giants

    Patrick Corbin after loss to Giants

  • Diamondbacks dedicate 'Paul Goldschmidt Field'

    Diamondbacks dedicate ‘Paul Goldschmidt Field’

  • Former Dodgers star Pedro Guerrero in critical condition

    Former Dodgers star Pedro Guerrero in critical condition

  • How to watch every baseball game in 2017

    How to watch every baseball game in 2017

  • Chris Owings discusses his walk-off hit vs. Giants

    Chris Owings discusses his walk-off hit vs. Giants

  • Torey Lovullo on his emotional first win as D-Backs' manager

    Torey Lovullo on his emotional first win as D-Backs’ manager

  • Zack Greinke after his start vs. Giants on Opening Day

    Zack Greinke after his start vs. Giants on Opening Day

  • What is in store for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017?

    What is in store for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017?

  • MLB's 100 Names to Know for 2017

    MLB’s 100 Names to Know for 2017

  • Behind the scenes at Diamondbacks Photo Day

    Behind the scenes at Diamondbacks Photo Day

The Diamondbacks opened the season with an impressive 6-1 homestand.

The going has been a little tougher on the road.

Arizona has dropped four of six games away from Chase Field this season. It lost two of three in San Francisco against the Giants and dropped two of three in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

SALARIES: What Diamondbacks players will make this season

The D-Backs conclude their road trip with another game against the Dodgers Monday night and a 3-game series in San Diego against the Padres Tuesday through Thursday.

Still, Arizona finds itself at 8-5 at this early point of the season, tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the second best record in the National League (the Colorado Rockies are 9-5).

UNIFORMS: What Diamondbacks players are wearing in 2017

Where do the Diamondbacks find themselves in MLB power rankings this week?

Take a look at where Arizona is ranked and what writers are saying about the team now.

RELATED: Arizona’s Major League Baseball connections in 2017

ESPN: Diamondbacks still No. 9

David Schoenfield writes: “Archie Bradley is continuing to look like a multi-inning weapon of the bullpen, tossing 2? scoreless innings in Sunday’s 3-1 win over the Dodgers. He has pitched 9? innings over four appearances with no runs and 11 strikeouts and, most important, is limiting his walks allowed to three. I love the idea of keeping him down there in this role.”

RELATED: Where the Diamondbacks were ranked entering spring training

Fox Sports: Diamondbacks down three to No. 11

Dieter Kurtenbach writes: “One Nice Thing: Robbie Ray has continued his underrated 2016 form — he’s struck out 14 in 12.1 innings so far this season. One Not-So-Nice Thing: Centerfielder AJ Pollock has started the season with a .196/.226/.353 slashline and nine strikeouts in 51 at-bats.”

RELATED: Record projections – how many wins for Diamondbacks in 2017?

calltothepen.com: Diamondbacks up eight to No. 13

David Hill writes: “The Zack Greinke Experience in the desert continues to be a disaster. Through three starts, he has a 4.33 ERA and a 1.44 WHiP. It is clear that he is uncomfortable in Arizona, but given his contract, it is difficult to imagine a scenario where the Diamondbacks can ship him elsewhere.”

MLB MOCK DRAFT TRACKER: Diamondbacks take pitcher early?

heavy.com: Diamondbacks now No. 7 

It writes “The Diamondbacks only managed to win one game last week. It was a bad week of hitting for Arizona with three games resulting in two runs or less. Arizona lost two of three against San Francisco and got rocked 7-1 in the opening game of their series against the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks will have to find their footing on the road as they finish up in Los Angeles then head down to San Diego to take on the Padres. Arizona finishes up the week by hosting a three-game series against the Dodgers. Third baseman Jake Lamb has had a strong start to the season hitting .342 with two homers and 10 RBI through two weeks.”

RELATED: Diamondbacks trade history – notable deals

John McGrath writes: “A year after they didn’t win their sixth home game until May 6, D-backs finished first homestand 6-1.”

MORE: Jake Lamb, Zack Greinke make best MLB walk-up songs list

Bleacher Report: Diamondbacks down four to No. 12

MORE: MLB’s highest paid players: Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke lead list

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