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Jack Sommers

Jack Sommers is the Publisher for FanNation Inside the Diamondbacks, part of the Sports Illustrated network. Formerly a baseball operations department analyst for the D-backs, Jack also covered the team as a credentialed beat writer for SB Nation and has written for MLB.com and The  Associated Press. Follow Jack on Twitter @shoewizard59

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Apr 5, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tommy Henry (47)

Tommy Henry is Back in a Pinch

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Apr 20, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Corbin Carroll (7)

How are MLB 2023 Major Award Winners Performing in Early 2024?

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The Arizona Diamondbacks players celebrate in the outfield pool after clinching a wild card playoff

Can the Diamondbacks get Back to a Pool Celebration?

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS

Will the Diamondbacks Light Up Lance Lynn Again?

Jack Sommers
Oct 28, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly

How Does the Merrill Kelly Injury Impact the Diamondbacks?

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Slade Cecconi MLB Debut Aug 2, 2023 against the Giants at Oracle Park

Merrill Kelly Scratched, Slade Cecconi Called up to Start Sunday

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Patrick Bailey celebrates with Wilmer Flores after blasting tw0-run homer into McCovey Cove off Zac Gallen 4/20/2024

D-backs Lose to Giants 7-3 with Ace Zac Gallen on the Mound

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Zac Gallen pitches against the Rockies in Colorado April 8, 2024

Diamondbacks Will Try to Keep Momentum Behind Zac Gallen

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Jordan Montgomery pitches against the San Francisco Giants April 19th, 2024

D-backs Rout Giants 17-1 in Jordan Montgomery's Debut

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Ryne Nelson Pitches against the Giants April 18, 2024

Ryne Nelson Placed on Injured List, Jace Peterson DFA'd

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Christian Walker reacts after being picked off first base by Logan Webb in the 7th inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Ryne Nelson Injured in D-backs 5-0 Loss to Giants

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Jordan Montgomery (left) and Mike Hazen (right) pose for a photo in Montgomery's introductory press conference at Chase Field

Diamondbacks and Giants Friday Night Broadcast Only Available on Apple TV+

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning

Diamondbacks Mistakes Hand the Cubs Game, Series

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez reacts after allowing a home run to Texas Rangers

Inside the Diamondbacks Notebook with Torey Lovullo

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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno throws home after retrieving a wild pitch

Gabriel Moreno is Day-to-Day with a Right Thumb Contusion

Jack Sommers
Apr 9, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29)

The Diamondbacks Host the Cubs on Jackie Robinson Day

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Zac Gallen pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field 4/14/2024

Zac Gallen Tosses Six Shutout Innings Leading D-backs to Series Win

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Apr 8, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23)

D-backs Go For the Series Win Vs. Cardinals Behind Zac Gallen

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Gino Groover signs his baseball card, February 19, 2024

Gino Groover Suffers Broken Wrist in Latest Blow to Diamondbacks System

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Ryne Nelson delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves April 7, 2024

Diamondbacks Look to Rebound Behind Ryne Nelson vs. Cardinals

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D-backs Drop the Series Opener to the Cardinals 9-6

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez leaves the game against the Texas Rangers

Eduardo Rodríguez Suffers Setback and is Shut Down Again

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Apr 8, 2024 Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen in the dugout working on his motion

Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview

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Diamondbacks Down the Rockies 5-3 in Team Effort Victory

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Apr 9, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gets 500th Win

D-backs Snap Losing Streak to Give Torey Lovullo his 500th Win

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Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly (29) bumps fists with first basemen Christian Walker (53)

Can Merrill Kelly and Christian Walker Pull the D-backs Out of Spiral?

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Arizona Diamondbacks Zac Gallen (23) pitches against the Colorado Rockies on Opening Day at Chase Field

Diamondbacks at Rockies Series Preview

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Diamondbacks Swept in Atlanta with 5-2 Loss to Braves

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Staggered D-backs Try to Recover From Devastating Losses

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D-backs Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has Torn Meniscus, Will Have Surgery

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Blaze Alexander commits an error in the 9th inning against the Braves

D-backs Stunned in Heartbreaking Extra Inning Loss

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Geraldo Perdomo Headed for an MRI on Injured Knee

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez leaves the game against the Texas Rangers

Mike Hazen Reveals Potential Timeline for Eduardo Rodríguez's Return

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Diamondbacks Make Trip to Atlanta to Battle the Braves

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) watches the action from the dugout against the Yankees

Merrill Kelly's Terrific Outing Wasted in Extra Inning Loss

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Apr 1, 2019; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly bats

Torey Lovullo Keeps the Mood Light With His Pitching Staff

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D-Backs Turn the Tables on Yankees Behind Gallen's Terrific Start

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Arizona Diamondbacks head coach Torey Lovullo (17) watches from the dugout as his team takes on the Rockies

Torey Lovullo Gives Diamondbacks Injury Updates

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Alek Thomas' Hamstring Injury Deals Another Blow to Diamondbacks

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Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, March 31, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Diamondbacks Vs. Yankees Series

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Lourdes Gurriel Homers for the third straight game to open the season March 30, 2024

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Eugenio Suarez off to Hot Starts for Diamondbacks

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Is Tommy Henry's Rotation Spot on the Line Tonight?

Jack Sommers
Scott Boras and Jordan Montgomery attend press conference at Chase Field March 29, 2024

Scott Boras Blames Owners For a Difficult Offseason

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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.

Merrill Kelly Pitches Gem in D-backs Victory Over Rockies

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D-backs and Rockies Game Preview with Updates from Torey Lovullo

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Torey Lovullo Gives Diamondbacks Closer and Health Updates

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Kyle Nelson

Kyle Nelson is Ready to Compete All Year for the Diamondbacks

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Jordan Montgomery

How Would Adding Jordan Montgomery Impact the Diamondbacks?

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Ryne Nelson

How Ryne Nelson Won the Diamondbacks 5th Starter Spot

Jack Sommers
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry (32) pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Salt River Fields on March 14, 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Tommy Henry and Bryce Jarvis Both Sharp Against Rockies

By Jack Sommers
Tommy Henry and Tucker Barnhart 3/14 vs Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Critical Test for Tommy Henry and Bryce Jarvis vs. Rockies

By Jack Sommers
Randall Grichuk
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Randall Grichuk Injury Creates Tough Decisions for D-backs

By Jack Sommers
Eduardo Rodriguez throws a pitch on Feb 27th, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Eduardo Rodriguez Removed From Start With Apparent Injury

By Jack Sommers
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo starts the celebration in the clubhouse after his team clinched a Wild Card berth on September 29, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

MLB Composite Win Projections Blowout

By Jack Sommers
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) in the dugout against the Dodgers at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale on March 23, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Merrill Kelly Sharp in Penultimate Spring Training Start

By Jack Sommers
Gabriel Moreno speaking to media on 10/18/2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Gabriel Moreno Back in Lineup for D-backs vs. A's

By Jack Sommers
Slade Cecconi smiles for a photo on picture day at Salt River Fields
Arizona Diamondbacks News

D-backs Option Slade Cecconi, Blake Walston and Corbin Martin

By Jack Sommers
Zac Gallen laboring through five rough innings against Mets in Citi Field September 13, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Zac Gallen Headlines D-Backs Sunday Split Squad Schedule

By Jack Sommers
Yu-Min Lin, Diamondbacks Pitching Prospect from Taiwan
Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

Yu-Min Lin Shines for D-backs in Spring Breakout Game

By Jack Sommers
Ryne Nelson throws a pitch vs. Giants June 25, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Diamondbacks at Rangers Game Preview March 16th

By Jack Sommers
Tommy Henry pitching in Chase Field May 6, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Tommy Henry Takes on Royals in Quest for 5th Starter Role

By Jack Sommers
Torey Lovullo walks to the mound during a pitching change World Series game 4, Oct 31, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Diamondbacks 5th Starter, Bullpen Roles Still in Flux

By Jack Sommers
Merrill Kelly speaks to the media ahead of his Game 1 start at Dodger Stadium
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Merrill Kelly Uses All His Pitches in Spring Outing vs. Rockies

By Jack Sommers
Merrill Kelly pitches against Cubs March 8, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Merrill Kelly Aims to Continue Momentum Toward Season

By Jack Sommers and Michael McDermott
Paul Sewald celebrates a win in NLCS Game 6 with Gabriel Moreno
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Should the D-backs be Concerned About Paul Sewald's Velocity Drop?

By Jack Sommers
Ryne Nelson greeted in dugout in Anaheim on July 1st, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Ryne Nelson Solid in Fourth Spring Outing versus A's

By Jack Sommers
Gabriel Moreno hitting a ball on September 26th, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Diamondbacks Preview Opening Day Lineup Monday versus A's

By Jack Sommers
Brandon Pfaadt Press Conference October 10, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Brandon Pfaadt Faces the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Sunday

By Jack Sommers
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar (10) bats against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II.
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Jordan Lawlar Optioned to Triple-A Reno

By Jack Sommers
Torey Lovullo Watches Spring Workouts
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

How Much Do the Diamondbacks Weight Spring Results

By Jack Sommers
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (57) throws a bullpen session at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Two Split Squad Games on Tap for Diamondbacks Saturday

By Jack Sommers
Merrill Kelly pitches against Cubs March 8, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Merrill Kelly Continues His Journey With Sharp Spring Outing

By Jack Sommers
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) watches his team work out at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks News

A Firmer Torey Lovullo is Instilling a Sense of Urgency

By Jack Sommers
Zac Gallen
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Zac Gallen Doesn't Feel Behind in Spring Training

By Jack Sommers
Mike Hazen and Torey Lovullo Have Difficult Decisions
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Handicapping the Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster

By Jack Sommers
Alek Thomas points to sky after game tying homer in 8th inning against Phillies October 20, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Alek Thomas and Eugenio Suárez Return to Lineup for Diamondbacks

By Jack Sommers
Paul Sewald poses for a photo, with a four-seam fastball grip, on Photo Day at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Sewald Looking to Change Up Arsenal

By Jack Sommers and Michael McDermott
Ketel Marte batting
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Diamondbacks Fall to Angels 4-1 in Spring Training

By Jack Sommers
Christian Walker flips ball , February 27th, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Christian Walker Near Miss Exposes D-backs Depth Issue

By Jack Sommers
Slade Cecconi pitching at Oracle Park, August 2nd 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Cecconi Has a Learning Experience in Cactus League Start

By Jack Sommers
Eugenio Suarez February 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Eugenio Suarez Scratched, Alek Thomas' Return Pushed Out

By Jack Sommers
Tommy Henry
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Tommy Henry Shines Vs. Guardians in Goodyear

By Jack Sommers
Jake McCarthy, February 21, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Jake McCarthy Looking to Rediscover True Self at the Plate

By Jack Sommers
Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Rangers at Salt River Fields, February 27th, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Another Sloppy Day on Mound, In Field Perturbs Torey Lovullo

By Jack Sommers
Alek Thomas reacts to a ball put in play against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Alek Thomas Heads Growing List of D-backs Infirmities

By Jack Sommers
Eduardo Rodriguez
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Eduardo Rodriguez Makes Spring Training Debut vs. Texas Rangers

By Jack Sommers
Blake Walston participates in the Minor League portion of Spring Training
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Young D-backs Hurlers Struggle with Control in Loss to A's

By Jack Sommers
Blake Walston
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Blake Walston Takes a Turn for D-backs against the A's

By Jack Sommers
Slade Cecconi throws a bullpen session at Salt River Fields
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Spring Training Game 3 Preview: White Sox at Diamondbacks

By Jack Sommers and Michael McDermott
Ryne Nelson throws a pitch vs. Giants June 25, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Spring Training Game 2 Preview: Rockies at Diamondbacks

By Jack Sommers
Tommy Henry throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

D-backs-Rockies Spring Training Game Preview

By Jack Sommers
Yu Min Lin pitches at Salt River Fields Spring Training 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Yu-Min Lin Throws "Nasty" Live BP Today for D-backs

By Jack Sommers
Diamondbacks Catcher Gabriel Moreno Unleashes a Throw
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Exploring a Gabriel Moreno Extension for the Diamondbacks

By Jack Sommers
Ken Kendrick and Derrick Hall address media
Arizona Diamondbacks News

D-backs Still Far Away from a Stadium Deal

By Jack Sommers
Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (15) bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on April 30, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Report: Diamondbacks Land Randal Grichuk on Team Friendly Deal

By Jack Sommers
Kevin Ginkel
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Kevin Ginkel Has Fluid Buildup and Inflammation in Elbow

By Jack Sommers
Torey Lovullo gestures after defeating Dodgers 4-2 in game 2 of the NLDS
Arizona Diamondbacks News

Torey Lovullo Discusses Rotation and 5th Starter Competition

By Jack Sommers
Mike Hazen during the 2024 World Series
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Did the Diamondbacks Outsmart the Giants this Offseason?

By Jack Sommers
D-backs players work out February 20th 2023 Salt River Fields
Arizona Diamondbacks News

D-backs Spring Training Workouts Open to Public Tomorrow

By Jack Sommers
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