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MLB: Padres
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Last season's best pitch could have a lot riding on it in ‘21. With apologies to Devin Williams’ “Airbender” changeup, we’re referring to Dinelson Lamet’s high-octane, shape-shifting slider. It’s a pitch that Lamet rode (to a historic degree) to...
... s -- an upper-90s fastball and that slide piece. Overlay of Lamet's SL/FB to Christian Walker w/ and w/out echo — Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) That pedal-to-the-metal approach ...
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Jim McLennan
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SB Nation: AZ Snakepit
27 Feb
If the starting eight seems relatively settled, the bench still largely has to be decided.
... tion players, though this is not 100% certain. The certs C. Carson Kelly 1B. Christian Walker 2B. ??? SS. Nick Ahmed 3B. Eduardo Escobar LF. David Peralta CF. Ketel Marte ...
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Athlon Sports
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Athlon Sports
26 Feb
A miserable start in the miserable year of 2020 led to another trade deadline selloff, and the moves committed the D-backs to a retooling around core......
... F Ketel Marte (S) 2B Eduardo Escobar (S) LF David Peralta (L) 1B Christian Walker (R) RF Kole Calhoun (L) 3B Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS Nick Ahmed (R) C ...
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Arizona Sports
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Arizona Sports
26 Feb
The hosts of the Ain’t No Fang podcast on ArizonaSports.com take a swing at their predictions on what this year’s roster will look like come Opening Day.
... ar’s roster will look like come Opening Day. First base (AP Photo/Matt York) Christian Walker Asdrubal Cabrera First base was pretty easy for us. Since Paul Goldschmidt w ...
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Yahoo Sports
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Yahoo Sports: Big League Stew
24 Feb
The first edition of Scott Pianowski's Shuffle Up series for the 2021 fantasy baseball draft season is live, starting with the corner infield.
... nny Urshela $12 Tommy Edman $12 Ian Happ $11 C.J. Cron $11 Dominic Smith $11 Christian Walker The hope is that the Albert Pujols victory lap won’t keep Walsh off the fiel ...
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Jake Anderson
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Arizona Sports
24 Feb
Despite only being able to play intrasquad games last year, Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Seth Beer used 2020 to fine-tune his skills at first base.
... l be where I want to be at the end of the day.” Barring significant changes, Christian Walker will be the starting first baseman for the 2021 D-backs come Opening Day. Th ...
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Ethan Semendinger
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Start Spreading the News
23 Feb
Last week we finishing running through each of the positions around the diamond from The Determinator , and as we did last year let’s compare my evaluations with MLB Network’s The Shredder . Let’s continue around the diamond and head off to First...
... t catchers to each list, of which the omissions per list were: The Shredder: Christian Walker (ARI) Yuli Gurriel (HOU) The Determinator: Luke Voit (NYY) Max Muncy (LAD) B ...
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Clint Manry
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Sports Talk ATL
22 Feb
Braves: Chances of Jake Lamb returning to his All-Star form Braves As MLB.com's Mark Bowman first reported, with details of the deal confirmed by The New York Post's Joel Sherman on Sunday, the Braves bolstered their 2021 mlb season, Atlanta Braves,...
... d 144 games while hitting .269 with 35 home runs. And with the late-blooming Christian Walker breaking out as Arizona’s first baseman, Lamb had nowhere to play anymore. A ...
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Steve Gilbert
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MLB: Diamondbacks
18 Feb
The D-backs are no different than most of the country in that 2020 is a year they'd just as soon forget. After finishing last in the National League West with a 25-35 record, which included a 2-18 stretch at the midway point, the D-backs are eager...
... nteresting to see how the D-backs sort out their infield after first baseman Christian Walker and shortstop Nick Ahmed. If Ketel Marte , then the D-backs would be looking ...
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Yahoo Sports
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Yahoo Sports: Big League Stew
18 Feb
It might not be the hot corner, but first base comes with its share of values in fantasy baseball drafts. Scott Pianowski previews the position.
... e the Yahoo Top 200, this is one of the cheapest 25-85 seasons you can grab. Christian Walker represents a late-round value at first base. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) — I ...
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David Hall
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Daily Press
18 Feb
The Norfolk Tides announced Thursday that the 2021 season is scheduled to begin April 6, with a road series against the Nashville Sounds. The home opener is scheduled for April 13 against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Those opponents' presence on...
... an begin in April By The Virginian-Pilot | Feb 18, 2021 at 1:13 PM Norfolk's Christian Walker, left, and L.J. Hoes talk in the dugout before taking the field in a game ag ...
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Shawn Childs
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Sports Illustrated
16 Feb
Get the inside scoop! 2021 fantasy baseball player profiles, team analysis and stat projections for Arizona Diamondbacks hitters and pitchers
... (273) puts him at the backend of the outfield pool in 12-team leagues. 6. 1B Christian Walker Walker has a respectable seven-season resume in the minors (.285 with 125 ho ...
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Makakilo
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SB Nation: AZ Snakepit
16 Feb
Make your prediction known!
... second base], and to top it off, a 4th place finish in the MVP race.” — Like Christian Walker, he could be a double threat. In 2019, he was an All-Star at second base. In ...
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The SnakePit Staff
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SB Nation: AZ Snakepit
15 Feb
Pitchers and catchers report this week!
... f the D-Backs infield starters (Eduardo Escobar, Nick Ahmed, Ketel Marte and Christian Walker) perform as can be expected of them, I think Asdrubal will be all over the d ...