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Cahill exits one inning after hit in hip by liner

The D-backs' already-depleted rotation took another hit when starter Trevor Cahill was forced to leave Wednesday's game in the second inning.

 

Feeling better, Chavez could start rehab stint soon

Third baseman Eric Chavez has recovered at a faster than expected pace from a strained right oblique injury and could begin a rehab stint as soon as next week.

 

Gibson not ready to name starter for Sunday's game

The D-backs have not announced a starter for Sunday's series finale with the Reds, but Randall Delgado would seem to be the natural choice given his performance Tuesday night.

 

Heating up at plate, Montero doesn't want day off

After struggling to find his hitting stroke during the first two months of the season, catcher Miguel Montero has been swinging the bat well and he doesn't want any time off to get in the way.

 

Goldschmidt's ninth-inning homer wins it for D-backs

When he hit the ball, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a pretty good idea he had just won the game for his team. The ball struck the batter's eye in center field, well over the yellow line, as the D-backs walked off with a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Chase Field.

 

Brewer made strong impression with Gibson, Nagy

When he got the news that he was headed back to Triple-A Reno, right-hander Charles Brewer shook hands with manager Kirk Gibson and pitching coach Charles Nagy.

 

Collmenter a commodity out of bullpen

D-backs right-hander Josh Collmenter seemed to be the perfect choice to start in place of Tyler Skaggs on Tuesday night, but manager Kirk Gibson felt he was too valuable in his current role.

 

Putz getting ready to start rehab assignment

D-backs reliever J.J. Putz left the team to join Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. Putz, who has been on the disabled list with a strained elbow since May 8, is scheduled to pitch for Reno on Thursday and Saturday.

 

D-backs agree to deal with first-rounder Shipley

Right-hander Braden Shipley, the D-backs' No. 1 pick in this month's First-Year Player Draft officially signed on Tuesday and will fly out to Hillsboro, Ore., to join the Class A Hops on Wednesday to begin his professional career.

 

Kennedy drops appeal, begins serving suspension

D-backs right-hander Ian Kennedy dropped his appeal and began serving his 10-game suspension Monday night.