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    Arizona Diamondbacks Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Arizona Diamondbacks to get you started: 

    Established:1998
    Stadium:Chase Field 
    Colours:Sedona red, sonoran sand, black, teal & white
    Hall of Famers:Randy Johnson 
    Hall of Fame Coaches:None 
    Rivals:Los Angeles Dodgers 
    Legends:Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez, Steve Finley, Curt Schilling, Brandon Webb, Miguel Batista & Craig Counsell 
    Retired Numbers:3: 20, 42 & 51
    League: National League 
    Division:West Division 
    World Series Championships:1: 2001

    Arizona Diamondbacks History

    The Arizona Diamondbacks along with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now known as the Tampa Bay Rays) are the youngest MLB franchises as they were awarded an MLB licence to join the league in 1998 when they both played their inaugural seasons. 

    Over 50,000 fans turned up to their first-ever MLB game at Bank One Ballpark, however, they would leave disappointed as the Diamondbacks first game didn’t go to plan as they suffered an opening day defeat to the Colorado Rockies 9-2. 

    After losing five games in a row, the Diamondbacks faithful and the city of Arizona finally had something to cheer about when they got their first-ever win in their seventh game of the season when on April 5 they defeated San Francisco Giants 3-2. 

    The rest of their inaugural season was one of harsh lessons that needed to be learned as they finished the season with a 65-97 record and finished last in the National League West division. 

    It seemed they learned their lessons from their first ever campaign as by the next year they topped the National League West division and they won 100 games and finished the regular season with a 100-62 win loss record and were even the in form away team as they had a 48-33 win loss record on the road. 

    However, they were undone when they met the New York Mets in the National League Division Series (NLDS) as they lost the series 3-1. They missed the playoffs the following year when they finished third in the National League West, they won 85 games. 

    By the next season in 2001, they didn’t have to wait long before they had the ultimate glory in baseball. They topped the National League West division by winning 92 games in which they had a record of 92-70. 

    From there they learned from their mistakes from previous years when they made it to the playoffs where they met the St Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. The whole series was a hotly contested one as they both traded blows in the first few games before Arizona clinched game five to win the series 3-2. 

    They then met the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) where they made light work of the Braves claiming the series 4-1. That victory earned themselves their maiden World Series appearance where they met the World Series champion from the previous year, the New York Yankees. 

    It seemed that being on baseball’s biggest showpiece event didn’t worry them as they took the first two games of the series and a two game advantage in game three. But the Yankees got on a mini roll causing doubts in the youngest MLB team when they took games three, four and five. 

    As it turned out though, the Diamondbacks had nerves of steel as they claimed game six smashing the Yankees 15-2, they backed it up with a 3-2 win in game seven to hand them their only World Series title as Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling were the joint World Series MVP winners. 

    Despite finishing the 2002 regular season winning the National League West Division with a record of 98-64, the Diamondbacks couldn’t go past the NLDS and were crushed by the St Louis Cardinals as any hopes of back-to-back World Series disappeared. 

    The Diamondbacks then suffered a mini playoff drought from 2003 to 2007, which included a 2004 season where they finished last in the National League West when they accumulated only 51 wins. 

    A year later in 2005, the Diamondbacks shocked the MLB world when they made a trade with the New York Yankees which saw Johnosn who led the Diamondbacks to their first World Series in 2001 head to New York to join the Yankees while receiving Javier Vázquez, Brad Halsey, Dioner Navarro in return. Even the latest additions weren’t enough as they finished second in the National League West with 77 wins. 

    Johnson’s move to New York was short lived as was Vazquez at Arizona as the Diamondbacks welcomed back the 2001 World Series MVP pitcher, while offloading Vazquez. 

    Johnson’s homecoming must have boosted morale at the Diamondbacks as they made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, when they clinched the National League West Division with 90 wins. However, that joy was short-lived as they lost the NLCS to the Colorado Rockies. 

    It was another turbulent few more years for the Diamondbacks as they narrowly missed out on the playoffs in 2008 with 82 wins but fell to the bottom of the National League West in 2009 and 2010. 

    It was pretty much the same story from 2011 onwards. The year of 2011 saw the Diamondbacks rise straight back up to the top spot of the National League West with 94 wins but fell to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS losing the series 3-2. 

    Since then the Diamondbacks have only made the playoffs once more which came in 2017. Despite finishing the regular season in second spot in the National League West with a 93-69 win loss record, it was good enough to earn them a wildcard playoff spot where they faced Colorado Rockies.

    They made light work of the Rockies and won the game 11-8 to earn themselves a shot at the NLDS, however, they met a rampant Los Angeles Dodgers side which made light work of the Diamondbacks as they claimed the series 3-0. 

    The last three years the Diamondbacks have thrown up some topsy-turvy seasons as they have missed the wildcard playoffs in 2018 and 2019. In 2020 the MLB cut 102 games off due to the COVID-19 pandemic which saw the league play 60 games instead of their normal 162 game season. This change saw the Diamondbacks finish last in the National League West with 25 wins.

    The 2021 season didn’t bring anything too crash hot for the Diamondbacks, they finished in fifth in the NL West, and had a record of 52-110 for the season, which was just one game more then their worst record in franchise history, in the 2004 season, their record was 51-111.

    The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the 2022 Major League Baseball season with a record of 74-88, which put them in fourth place in the National League West Division. They did not qualify for the playoffs in 2022. Arizona showed signs of improvement this season but it is clear that their rebuild still has a long way to go.

    Expert 2023 Picks & Preview on Arizona Diamondbacks

    If you are a fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2023 season. Do the Arizona Diamondbacks have the star power to make it all the way to the World Series in 2023?

    After spending the last two seasons towards the bottom of the league standings it is fair to say the Diamondbacks are coming into this season with low expectations. It certainly does not help that they play in the deepest division in the Major League, with three potential World Series winners like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.

    Preview on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Manager: Torey Lovullo

    Coming into his seventh season as a Major League Baseball manager, Torey Lovullo currently has a 411-459 win-loss record in charge of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

    After being picked in the fifth round by the Detroit Tigers in the 1987 MLB draft, Lovullo  began his 12 year career as a professional baseball player, where he competed in both the Major and Minor leagues in the United States, as well as playing professionally in Japan.

    Following his retirement, Lovullo became a minor league infield coach in Cleveland. He then took his first job as a manager in 2002, taking over the Columbus RedStixx who competed in the Class A South Atlantic League. Lovullo led the RedStixx to the final of the SAL playoffs.

    From there Lovullo began to climb the ranks, becoming a very accomplished manager in the minors. He was named the 2004 Manager of the Year in the Carolina League and the 2005 Manager of the Year in the Eastern League. He was also named the Double-A Manager of the Year by Baseball America and still boasts a 661–609 (.520) win-loss record in his nine-year (2002–10) career as a minor league manager.

    In 2009 Lovullo was brought in by the Boston Red Sox to take over their Triple-A team for the 2010 season and in 2012 he was brought on as a bench coach for the Boston Red Sox in the MLB. Lovullo was part of the Red Sox dugout that won the 2013 World Series and in 2015 the Red Sox named Lovullo as their interim manager for the remainder of the 2015 season while John Farrell underwent cancer treatment.

    The Red Sox recorded a .636 winning percentage under Lovullo, and although Farrell returned as the manager in October of 2015, Lovullo had proven himself as a more than manager in the majors.

    In October of 2016, Lovullo was appointed to replace Chip Hale as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager for the 2017 season. In his first year in charge, Lovullo led Arizona to the playoffs, however the Diamondbacks have not been able to return to the postseason since then.

    2021 was not much better for LoVullo and the Arizona Diamondbacks as they finished 52-110 and at the bottom of the National League West Division. 

    The 2022 season didn’t go the way they would’ve hoped either as they once again finished in last place of the National League West division but they did improve their win total from 52 to 74 which shows great signs of improvement. However, it can be said once again, if they don’t find a way to get a winning season or a playoff appearance here soon, Lovullo could find himself at risk of losing his job with the Diamondbacks. 

    Preview on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Key Player: Nick Ahmed

    Although Nick Ahmed made his major league debut in 2014, his last two full seasons (non COVID-19 affected) have made him the most important player in the Diamondbacks dugout. In 2018, Ahmed had 21 defensive runs saved that led to his first of back to back Gold Glove seasons. After earning his second Gold Glove in 2019, Ahmed’s 51 total defensive runs since 2018 are the second most of any player in baseball.

    Ahmed has shown flashes on the offensive end as well on his way to becoming a great two way player, despite a setback last season. Ahmed put together a decent 2021 on the defensive end which was expected. What was not expected, however, was the regression on the offensive end as most of his numbers dipped in a big way. The 2022 Major League Baseball season was a horrible one for Ahmed, as he battled injuries throughout the season and only appeared in seventeen games for the Diamondbacks. 

    We expect Nick Ahmed to have another great year on the defensive end, and improve his offensive numbers as well. We could easily see him winning another Gold Glove this season as well, without his impressive glove the Diamondbacks would be in an even worse spot. If he doesnt improve or remain healthy it could be another long season for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

    Preview on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Next Best: Ketel Marte

    Ketel Marte is the second key piece on this Arizona Diamondbacks roster heading into the 2023 Major League Baseball season. He made his major league debut back in 2015 with the Seattle Mariners. After having his breakout years back in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Marte has certainly regressed the past couple of seasons. The Diamondbacks will be heavily relying on his success to get them out of the basement this season.  Marte only played a limited year in 2021 but still put up some decent numbers.  Last season he recorded over 100 hits in 492 registered at bats. He had 42 doubles and 2 triples as well as five stolen bases while appearing in 137 games.

    Marte is a speed demon, and in the game of baseball that means everything, if he can put up near career high numbers in Steals and Triples once more, he should be able to put his name back in high regard as one of the top players in the game. He has blazing fast speed and he uses it well when he gets on base and puts the ball in play. He is a one time all star and was the national league leader in triples in 2018.

    Arizona Diamondbacks Betting & Odds Preview 2023

    The Arizona Diamondbacks were given +4000 odds to win the 2022 National League West division this season. Their odds to win the National League Pennant were +6000 prior to the season starting. 

    While their odds to take home the Commissioner’s Trophy and win the World Series were set at +12500. Their total over/under for victories this season is set at 75.5, With odds of (-115) for the over and (-105) for the under. Last season they managed to finish the season with a record of 74-88.

    Their odds to win their division are the lowest odds in the division. While their odds to win the National League pennant is 11th out of 15 teams. They rank 23rd in total odds among the entire league to win the World Series this season.

    Arizona Diamondbacks FAQ

    Still got some burning questions about the Arizona Diamondbacks? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Arizona Diamondbacks play?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks play their home games at the Chase Field. 

    Who owns the Arizona Diamondbacks?

    Ken Kendrick is the majority owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, despite the franchise being owned by a four-man ownership. 

    Have the Arizona Diamondbacks won an MLB World Series?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks have won one MLB World Series when they won the series in 2001. 

    Who is the Arizona Diamondbacks general manager?

    Torey Lovullo is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

    Do the Arizona Diamondbacks play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Arizona Diamondbacks games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Arizona Diamondbacks record?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks had a 74-88 win-loss record for the 2022 MLB season. 

    Did the Arizona Diamondbacks win last night?

    Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Arizona Diamondbacks worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Arizona Diamondbacks are worth $1.38 billion. 

    Who do the Arizona Diamondbacks play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the MLB, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Arizona Diamondbacks play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks?

    You can watch the Arizona Diamondbacks games on TV channels like ESPN, Fox Sports Arizona, Fox Sports and MLB Network. 

    Will the Arizona Diamondbacks make the playoffs this year?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks did not make the playoffs in the 2022 MLB season after finishing fourth in the National League West with a 74-88 record. 

    When do the Arizona Diamondbacks play?

    Arizona Diamondbacks fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the first pitch, location of the game and the all-important MLB odds.

    Where did the Arizona Diamondbacks finish the season?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the 2022 MLB season in fourth place in the National League West. 

    How many games did the Arizona Diamondbacks win?

    The Arizona Diamondbacks won 74 games during the 2022 MLB season.

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