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Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Padres | 1:06
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray’s pitch count got a little high early but he still managed to go six strong innings against the Padres on Sunday.
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Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win, Bradley’s save | 1:49
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about the Diamondbacks’ win over the Padres, including his decision to use Archie Bradley in the ninth inning.
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Diamondbacks react to ‘tough’ loss to Padres | 1:06
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, pitcher Zack Godley on their loss to the Padres.
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Coyotes take batting practice at Chase Field | 1:21
Coyotes players took batting practice at Chase Field before the Diamondbacks hosted the Padres Friday.
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Torey Lovullo on the end of the D-Backs’ win streak | 1:40
Manager Torey Lovullo, left-hander Patrick Corbin and third baseman Jake Lamb react to the 10-6 loss.
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Paul Goldschmidt says his elbow is structurally sound | 2:16
Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt talks about the results of Tuesday’s MRI exam on his right elbow.
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Zack Greinke after D-Backs’ win over Dodgers | 2:00
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke gave up one run in seven innings in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers in 10 innings on Tuesday night.
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Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ record-tying 12th consecutive win | 1:11
Manager Torey Lovullo talks about the Diamondbacks’ franchise-record-tying 12th consecutive win, a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers.
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Shot Clock: JD rocks LA; Cards chase Seattle | 2:01
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss J.D. Martinez’s four home runs against the Dodgers and more in our Shot Clock video.
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J.D. Martinez on his four-homer night vs. Dodgers | 1:21
Diamondbacks slugger J.D. Martinez said everything lined up perfectly for him on Monday night, when he tied a record by hitting four homers in a game at Dodger Stadium.
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Paul Goldschmidt talks about his sore right elbow | 1:48
Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt, who is returning to Phoenix to undergo an MRI, talks about what he’s been feeling in his right elbow.
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Torey Lovullo on J.D. Martinez’s four-homer performance | 1:33
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about J.D. Martinez’s record-tying night at Dodger Stadium.
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Robbie Ray after striking out career-high 14 vs. Dodgers | 1:43
Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray talks about J.D. Martinez’s record night and his own performance against the Dodgers on Monday night.
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Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ 10th consecutive win | 1:39
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Coors Field.
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Zack Godley on wild yet effective outing vs. Rockies | 1:06
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley issued six walks but allowed just one run against the Rockies on Sunday.
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Patrick Corbin on D-Backs’ nine-game win streak | 1:50
Lefty Patrick Corbin talks about his outing in the Diamondbacks’ 6-2 win over the Rockies on Saturday night.
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Chris Herrmann on Corbin’s outing, D-Backs’ leads | 1:33
Diamondbacks catcher Chris Herrmann talks about Patrick Corbin’s performance and the team’s long streak with a lead.
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Taijuan Walker on his outing vs. Rockies | 0:58
Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker talks about his mounting pitch count and how his curveball felt on Friday night vs. the Rockies.
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Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ eighth consecutive win | 1:17
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about outslugging the Rockies 9-5 at Coors Field on Friday night.
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Diamondbacks sweep Dodgers | 1:26
Manager Torey Lovullo, right-hander Zack Greinke and center fielder A.J. Pollock react to the 8-1 win.
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Robbie Ray on his performance against Dodgers | 0:59
Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray discusses his outing against the Dodgers.
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Torey Lovullo on win over Dodgers | 0:59
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo breaks down Wednesday’s win over the Dodgers.
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Diamondbacks hold off Dodgers for 7-6 win | 0:59
Manager Torey Lovullo, closer Fernando Rodney and right-hander Zack Godley react to the win.
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Paul Goldschmidt on D-Backs’ big inning vs. Giants | 1:08
Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt connected for a three-run homer in a nine-run eighth inning on Sunday vs. the Giants.
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Goldschmidt on three-run HR in D-Backs’ win | 1:15
Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt discusses a big three-run homer he hit to lead Arizona past the Giants on Friday.
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Lovullo on Corbin, offense in D-Backs’ win | 1:17
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses Arizona’s 11-0 home win over the Giants on Sunday.
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Lovullo on D-Backs’ win over Giants | 0:55
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses the bullpen preserving a win over the Giants on Friday.
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Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray on his return vs. the Mets | 1:42
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray returned from the disabled list with a strong outing Thursday against the New York Mets.
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Torey Lovullo on Robbie Ray’s return vs. Mets | 1:27
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Robbie Ray’s return from the DL against the Mets on Thursday.
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Torey Lovullo on missed opportunities in loss to Mets | 1:32
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about his team’s inability to deliver a key hit in a 4-2 loss to the Mets.
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Zack Godley on his outing vs. Mets | 1:10
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley said he struggled to locate his pitches in his five-inning outing against the Mets on Wednesday night.
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Patrick Corbin on his third straight strong outing | 1:24
Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin went eight innings and allowed just one run against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
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Torey Lovullo talks about Patrick Corbin’s latest gem | 1:36
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses left-hander Patrick Corbin’s strong start against the New York Mets.
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A.J. Pollock on his go-ahead homer in D-Backs’ win over Mets | 1:13
Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the 10th inning on Monday night.
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Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Padres
Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win, Bradley’s save
Diamondbacks react to ‘tough’ loss to Padres
Coyotes take batting practice at Chase Field
Torey Lovullo on the end of the D-Backs’ win streak
Paul Goldschmidt says his elbow is structurally sound
Zack Greinke after D-Backs’ win over Dodgers
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ record-tying 12th consecutive win
Shot Clock: JD rocks LA; Cards chase Seattle
J.D. Martinez on his four-homer night vs. Dodgers
Paul Goldschmidt talks about his sore right elbow
Torey Lovullo on J.D. Martinez’s four-homer performance
Robbie Ray after striking out career-high 14 vs. Dodgers
Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ 10th consecutive win
Zack Godley on wild yet effective outing vs. Rockies
Patrick Corbin on D-Backs’ nine-game win streak
Chris Herrmann on Corbin’s outing, D-Backs’ leads
Taijuan Walker on his outing vs. Rockies
Torey Lovullo after D-Backs’ eighth consecutive win
Diamondbacks sweep Dodgers
Robbie Ray on his performance against Dodgers
Torey Lovullo on win over Dodgers
Diamondbacks hold off Dodgers for 7-6 win
Paul Goldschmidt on D-Backs’ big inning vs. Giants
Goldschmidt on three-run HR in D-Backs’ win
Lovullo on Corbin, offense in D-Backs’ win
Lovullo on D-Backs’ win over Giants
Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray on his return vs. the Mets
Torey Lovullo on Robbie Ray’s return vs. Mets
Torey Lovullo on missed opportunities in loss to Mets
Zack Godley on his outing vs. Mets
Patrick Corbin on his third straight strong outing
Torey Lovullo talks about Patrick Corbin’s latest gem
A.J. Pollock on his go-ahead homer in D-Backs’ win over Mets
In recent weeks, the Diamondbacks offense has been hindered by deficiencies. Jake Lamb has slumped. A.J. Pollock has been inconsistent. David Peralta has leveled out. And Paul Goldschmidt has been hurt.
J.D. Martinez, meanwhile, has been a savior. Martinez slammed two more home runs on Sunday afternoon, one to tie the game early, the other to provide a lead late, and the Diamondbacks slipped past the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Chase Field, avoiding a three-game sweep.
The home runs were the 20th and 21st for Martinez since joining the Diamondbacks in a July 18 trade with the Detroit Tigers. His impact has been sizable enough to spark conversation of where his performance ranks among other midseason acquisitions in baseball history.
It’s also been good enough to inspire daydreaming fans to imagine his stay with the Diamondbacks lasting longer than just three months. It’s hard to blame them: The thought of where the Diamondbacks would be without him in recent weeks leads naturally to the thought of what will happen next year if he departs as a free agent.
“He’s been huge,” said left-hander Robbie Ray, who struck out 12 and gave up two runs in six innings. “Not only what you see out there, but protection for (Goldschmidt). Guys have to throw to him because J.D. is right behind him. It’s just changed the whole dynamic of our lineup.”
Said manager Torey Lovullo: “He’s carried us and helped us win a number of games. He’s come more than advertised. He’s been outstanding in just about any way you can imagine.”
In 45 games since the trade, Martinez has hit .269 with a .342 on-base and .701 slugging. He’s hit key home runs. He’s driven in important runs. He’s done everything the Diamondbacks could have hoped.
“I don’t know the history of baseball, but I think you can put him up there as one of the best midseason trades that’s ever been made,” reliever Archie Bradley said. “The guy is incredible. Every homer is getting more expensive. Hopefully, he likes us a lot and wants to stay here.”
In terms of impact, Martinez’s compares to just about any hitter moved at the trade deadline in recent years. There are two who stand out, both of whom changed teams before the deadline in 2008.
That year, Mark Teixeira went from the Braves to the Angels and went on to hit .358 with 13 homers and a 1.081 OPS (on-base-plus-slugging). Three days later, the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez, who proceeded to hit .396 with 17 homers and a 1.232 OPS.
“It feels awesome,” Martinez said. “That’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to come here and help out any way I can. It’s a great team here. So just being here and being able to contribute is huge.”
The win was a bounce-back from Saturday night’s ugly loss, in which they blew a five-run cushion in the ninth by allowing six runs to fall 8-7.
“I don’t think anyone took the loss yesterday too hard, but obviously it stung a little bit,” said Bradley, who earned his first career save on Sunday. “The way we’ve been playing baseball and to drop the two games the way we did, we wanted to get back on track, save the series and not get swept. That’s what we did today.”
The win also allowed them to maintain their five-game lead over the Colorado Rockies for the top wild-card spot while gaining yet another game on the plummeting Dodgers, who have lost 10 consecutive games yet still own a nine-game lead in the National League West.
The Diamondbacks open a four-game series against the Rockies on Monday night at Chase Field.
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Reach Piecoro at (602) 444-8680 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @nickpiecoro.
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