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    J.D. Martinez on strong performance in win

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    Ketel Marte on his inside-the-park home run

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    Lovullo talks about the D-Backs’ 10-3 win over Atlanta

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    Diamondbacks fall 8-3 to Braves

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    J.D. Martinez on playing in the NL, seeing new pitching

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    Lovullo raves about Greinke’s outing vs. Braves

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    Zack Greinke discusses outing vs. Braves

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    Torey Lovullo and Robbie Ray discuss Diamondbacks’ loss to Nationals

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    Anthony Banda talks about his MLB debut

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    Lovullo reacts to the D-Backs’ loss to the Nationals

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    Diamondbacks edge Nationals in walk-off win

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    Diamondbacks introduce J.D. Martinez at Chase Field

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    Torey Lovullo on Corbin’s outing, series victory vs. Reds

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    Patrick Corbin on his strong start vs. Reds

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    J.D. Martinez talks about getting hit by a pitch vs. Reds

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    Manager Torey Lovullo on loss to Reds, Martinez’s injury

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    Zack Greinke on his outing vs. Reds

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    Shot Clock: D-Backs seize moment with trade

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win over Reds, acquisition of J.D. Martinez

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    Shot Clock: Robbie Ray brings intensity to mound

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    Shot Clock: D-Backs fear Cubs; ASU’s hot seat

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    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ fifth straight loss

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    Zack Godley on rough start vs. Braves

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    Patrick Corbin goes five innings vs. Braves

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    Randall Delgado on Braves’ four-run, go-ahead rally

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    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs lose again vs. Braves

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    Torey Lovullo talks D-Backs’ strategy in loss to Braves

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    Taijuan Walker on his night vs. Braves

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    Shot Clock: D-Backs’ trade deadline ideas

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    Shot Clock: Playoffs for D-Backs and Suns?

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    Diamondbacks fall 2-1 to Reds

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    Lovullo on the Diamondbacks’ loss to the Reds

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    Diamondbacks hold off Reds for 6-3 win

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    Shot Clock: 1 more chance for D-Backs’ Rodney?

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    Fernando Rodney after blown save vs. Dodgers

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    Torey Lovullo after Dodgers sweep D-Backs in LA

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    Robbie Ray on his outing, tough loss vs. Dodgers

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ second consecutive loss in LA

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    Zack Godley talks about his outing vs. Dodgers.

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    Gregor Blanco after D-Backs’ loss to Dodgers

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    Shot Clock: How should Suns, D-Backs prioritize improvement?

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    Chris Owings on Kershaw’s night, D-Backs’ late push

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ late push in loss vs. Dodgers

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    Dodgers vs D-Backs preview

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    Lovullo, Marte, Walker discuss D-Backs’ walk-off win

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    Four Diamondbacks react to making NL All-Star team

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    Archie Bradley on D-Backs’ win over Rockies

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    Zack Greinke on his effective outing vs. Rockies

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    Robbie Ray on his outing in loss vs. Rockies

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    Chris Owings homers twice in loss to Rockies

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    Torey Lovullo talks loss to Cardinals

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    D-Backs GM on Chase Field humidor being pushed back

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    Lovullo, Godley reflect on D-Backs’ close loss

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    Tony La Russa reflects on his baseball life

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    Torey Lovullo shares Tomas, Pollock, Ahmed injury updates

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    Chris Herrmann walks it off for D-Backs

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    D-Backs’ Torey Lovullo: “They fight until the final out”

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    Chris Herrmann on first career leadoff home run

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    Zack Greinke on outing vs. Phillies

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ offensive execution in win

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    Diamondbacks-Phillies recap – June 26

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    Diamondbacks walk off Philies in extra innings

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    Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies | June 25, 2017

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    Ray on his outing against the Phillies

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    Torey Lovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Phillies

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    Lovullo discusses the Diamondbacks’ win over the Phillies

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    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs win series vs. Rockies

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    Paul Goldschmidt on D-Backs’ offensive outburst

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    Zack Godley on strong outing at Coors Field

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    D-Backs’ Taijuan Walker on win over Rockies

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    Torey Lovullo after blowout win vs. Rockies

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    Torey Lovullo on decision to stick with Zack Greinke

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    Zack Greinke after loss vs. Rockies

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    D-Backs suffer tough loss in Denver

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    Shot Clock: D-Backs, Rockies set for showdown

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    Torey Lovullo on Rey Fuentes’ go-ahead homer

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    Rey Fuentes on hitting his first career home run

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    Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Phillies

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    Manager Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ sixth consecutive win

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    Jake Lamb on D-Backs’ latest win over Phillies

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ come-from-behind win over Phillies

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    Gregor Blanco discusses his game-tying homer vs. Phillies

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    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ latest one-run win

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    Taijuan Walker on his first outing back from the disabled list

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    David Peralta on his go-ahead homer in win over Tigers

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    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Tigers

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    Robbie Ray on D-Backs’ win over Brewers

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    Paul Goldschmidt on grand slam, offensive outburst

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    Godley on taking advantage of opportunity after D-Backs win

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    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ win over Brewers

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    Randall Delgado on his rough outing against Brewers

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    Lovullo on Diamondbacks’ loss to Brewers

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    Chris Iannetta on his career-high 7 RBIs vs. Padres

Right fielder J.D. Martinez was on his way to the batting cages inside Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City when he got word.

His first reaction processed what it all meant, as the magnitude of the change washed over him immediately.

No more taking the field as a Tiger.

No more Detroit fans.

No more playing with this particular team.

“You have all your friends, the life that you built over there, and it’s gone like that,” he said.

Not until about an hour later on July 18 did Martinez start to focus on how he’d logistically handle being traded from the Tigers to the Diamondbacks, a transition that’s ongoing as he’s working to establish a comfort level in the Valley to help him contribute as the elite slugger Arizona acquired him to be.

“I think that’s the hardest part; you have a life somewhere else and you just gotta pack up and move,” he said.

Martinez was as advertised Wednesday, smacking a pair of home runs during a 10-3 win over the Braves at Chase Field in a statement performance. In three starts since missing time after getting dinged in the hand during his second at-bat with the team, Martinez has four hits – three of which are homers.

“I’m trying to play my game, play baseball the way I know how to play and do what I know how to do, and that’s hit the ball in the air and that’s what I like to do,” said Martinez, who was added in exchange for three infield prospects. “I just want to continue to do that while I’m here.”

Arizona could end up being only a brief pit stop for Martinez; the 29-year-old was brought in as one of the more prized rental players on the trade market and is poised to cash in on free agency in the winter. But for now, this is where he’ll settle, and Martinez is trying to adjust with the help of the Diamondbacks.

“We want them in here comfortable and hitting home runs or striking guys out because they’re trying to help us,” said Roger Riley, the Diamondbacks’ senior director of team travel and home clubhouse manager.

Riley texts players once a trade is completed to help unite them with the team as soon as possible; in Martinez’s case, the trade happened on a Tuesday and he met up with the team in Cincinnati the next day – debuting in a Diamondbacks jersey that spelled out his entire name on the back.

(Martinez had his full name on his jersey with the Tigers since they had another Martinez – Victor – on the team, and when the Diamondbacks asked for his preference with them, Martinez said to keep his name bar the same.)

Once back home, the team is responsible for paying for Martinez’s accommodations for the first week he’s in the Valley – taking care of a hotel, meals and a rental car.

“We’ve tried to make it easy for him to get to the ballpark,” Riley said. “We just don’t want him to have a bad experience.”

Riley used to coordinate more permanent housing for new players, tapping into real-estate contacts, but many of the players’ agents now help out.

Martinez actually set up his own living arrangement and had a house in Scottsdale ready to go as soon as the team returned from the road last week.

He’s still in a rental car, but his vehicle was set to arrive Thursday after getting shipped from Detroit. Google Maps help him figure out where to drive.

“That’s how I live right now,” he said.

Since he was on the road with the Tigers when the trade was announced, Martinez has been living out of a suitcase. He’s gone to the mall, adding a few shirts to his wardrobe, but friends and family are packing up his apartment in Detroit to send over his belongings. The Tigers are responsible for paying for his apartment after the trade.

Martinez arrived solo, but some players move their families as well. Outfielder Gregor Blanco was flipped during the 2010 season from the Braves to the Royals and brought his wife, mother-in-law and son with him.

“I think the easiest part is being on the baseball field,” Blanco said.

Getting into a routine is also on Martinez’s to-do list. His agent, Bob Garber, has offered restaurant recommendations, and so far Martinez has tried Mastro’s City Hall, Breakfast Club and Original ChopShop.

When he gets an off-day, he’d like to hike Camelback Mountain or take a trip to the Grand Canyon.

“It almost feels like you’re on vacation here,” Martinez said. “It’s so beautiful.”

Basically, he wants normalcy – which Martinez expects will arrive when his belongings do.

He also wants to do his job.

And although his life away from the field remains a work in progress, Martinez had no problem accomplishing that Wednesday.

“Today’s a positive day,” he said. “I can hopefully just keep riding it out.”

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Thursday’s game

Diamondbacks at Cardinals

When: 4:15 p.m.

Where: Busch Stadium, St. Louis.

Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (3-4, 3.32) vs. Cardinals TBD.

TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).

Godley hasn’t recorded a win since June 22 in Colorado. … He’s coming off his worst two outings of the season, allowing four runs against the Nationals and six runs against the Braves. … On June 28 he pitched seven innings against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on two hits while striking out seven. He picked up the loss, however. … He is 1-3 with a 3.53 ERA on the road this season. … In his last start, he recorded a season high 10 strikeouts and received a no-decision in the team’s 6-5 win against Washington.

Coming up

Friday: At Busch Stadium, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Robby Ray (9-5, 3.15) vs. Cardinals RHP Michael Wacha (7-4, 3.93).

Saturday: At Busch Stadium, 5:15 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (12-4, 2.92) vs. Cardinals RHP Mike Leake (7-8, 3.20).

Sunday: At Busch Stadium, 11:15 a.m., Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (6-4, 3.87) vs. Cardinals RHP Lance Lynn (8-6, 3.21).

Up next

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals enter play Wednesday with a record of 49-51, good for fourth place in the NL Central. Winners of two straight, the Cardinals are just four games back of first place in the division, behind the Milwaukee Brewers. Being just four games back, the team is in a tough spot leading up to the trade deadline, as there are several players that would appeal to other contenders, but for now it appears St. Louis is intent on staying in the race. Left fielder Tommy Pham is leading the offense, hitting .307 with 14 home runs and 43 RBIs. Jedd Gyorko and All-Star Yadier Molina are both having nice seasons as well. Four of the Cardinals five starting pitchers have ERAs under four. The Cardinals team ERA is 3.83, good for fifth in all of baseball – and three spots behind the D-Backs, who have a team ERA of 3.52.