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NL West Power Rankings and Preview for 2025
10h · Michael MonrealEven though the Dodgers have won 11 of the last 12 National League West titles, this division has always been exciting, and heading into 2025, it’s shaping up to be the best, most competitive division in the league.
…ended up returning to Arizona as a perfect platoon partner with Jake McCarthy. Alek Thomas is a toolsy left-handed bat that can come off the bench whenever needed and…
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Last Word on Sports
Steady Growth for Jake McCarthy
Mar 17 · Jim Marshallcontinues to improve as he enters his fifth season.
…McCarthy has a guaranteed spot on the Opening Day roster this season, a healthy Alek Thomas means there’s no guarantee he will be in the lineup at centerfield every day.…
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Sports Illustrated
Eduardo Rodriguez Leadership is Showing in Full Effect
Mar 15 · Jake OliverThe Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander has become a leader in the clubhouse and showcased his ability in Friday's afternoon game.
…and so far, so good. "It's been working so far so good." Ketel Marte drove home Alek Thomas with an RBI single in the second inning after Thomas had walked and reached…
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AZ Central
Arizona Diamondbacks starter, chasing rotation spot, looks crisp; Pavin Smith blasts homer
Mar 13 · Nick PiecoroThe Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics on Wednesday in Mesa, getting a home run from Pavin Smith and a strong 3 2/3 innings from Ryne Nelson.
…Brandon Pfaadt and LHP Jordan Montgomery for the final spot in the rotation. CF Alek Thomas can still go get ‘em: Thomas, the Diamondbacks' defensive whiz, made one of his…
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson Takes the Mound vs Athletics
Mar 12 · Alex D'AgostinoThe D-backs' righty will face off against the Athletics in Mesa.
…will get Corbin Carroll anohter start, batting third behind Ketel Marte and Alek Thomas. Marte will get the day off his feet defensively as the DH, but will take at-…
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AZ Snakepit
Diamondbacks Spring Questions: The Outfield
Mar 11 · Jim McLennanSame as 2024, more or less.
…never be higher. He’s also 33 months older than Thomas. Who should be traded? Alek Thomas Jake McCarthy Neither vote view results 0% Alek Thomas (0 votes) 0% Jake…
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Breaking Down the Rockies’ Spring Breakout Roster
Mar 7 · Gus OswaldThe Colorado Rockies' Spring Breakout roster has been released.
…the game with a groundout of designated hitter Ketel Marte, center fielder Alek Thomas singled. A rare fielding error by second baseman Thairo Estrada on a ground…
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The Mercury News
SF Giants’ Harrison rocked in second outing of spring training
Mar 5 · Justice delos SantosKyle Harrison entered spring training as the on paper favorite to win the fifth spot in the San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation.
…walk, home run, triple. Harrison was pulled after allowing the three-bagger to Alek Thomas, but toed the rubber again in the second inning because of spring training’s re…
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Arizona Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas shared his approach to working through injury this spring training when he sat down with Wolf & Luke.
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FanGraphs
Fletcher, Canzone, Both or Neither?
Mar 4 · Michael BaumannKeeping track of all the Dominics is harder than you'd think.
…player. Am I Fletcher, Canzone, both, or neither? Answer: Neither! That’s Alek Thomas, who was also part of that 2023 Diamondbacks outfield, and while I never got…
Arizona Sports
Diamondbacks perceive depth as strength, which involves development
Mar 3 · Alex WeinerAdversity in baseball in unavoidable, especially with pitching, and the Diamondbacks have assembled and developed a roster with options.
…2024, Arizona had lost starters Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez, outfielder Alek Thomas, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and top prospect Jordan Lawlar to months-long…
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ESPN
'Failure has definitely shaped me': Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever in 2025
Mar 3 · Alden GonzalezAfter a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2023, Carroll struggled for his first time as a pro last season.
…him off center field and back to his more comfortable position in right, but Alek Thomas' hamstring strain made that almost impossible. They often talked about giving…
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Eduardo Rodriguez Set for First Start of Spring Training
Mar 2 · Aaron HughesThe Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon at Surprise Stadium.
…games with a home run. Following him is the club's starting outfield, with Alek Thomas in center field and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in left field. Thomas is still…
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Diamondbacks 3, Reds 3: Fit to be tied
Feb 27 · Jim McLennanMeh.
…sixth on an Ildemaro Vargas double, and Grae Kessinger sacrifice fly. Vargas, Alek Thomas and Josh Naylor each had a hit and a walk. Jake McCarthy had the team’s other…
