Ketel Marte says he 'failed' Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo with absence; Lovullo declines to guarantee Marte won't go AWOL again

Marte declined to shed much light on his absence or offer a message to fans. Lovullo remains in his corner but confirmed this wasn't the first time Marte had an unexcused absence.

Alex McFarlane, who 'doesn't really pitch like a rookie,' helps preserve a 2-1 Phillies win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — As the Diamondbacks’ next hitter stepped into the batter’s box, catcher Garrett Stubbs studied Alex McFarlane. Looking across the mound, he could see no hint of fear or nerves in the rookie reliever.

Diamondbacks players meet with officials, set stage for Marte's return

A group of veteran players met with Arizona Diamondbacks officials to chart a path forward from the drama surrounding star second baseman Ketel Marte.

Diamondbacks earn 40th comeback win to stay in playoff race

Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Cubs 5-4. It was Arizona's major-league-leading 40th comeback win of the season.

Diamondbacks Give New Injury Update on Gurriel, Burnes, Gallen & More

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/onsi as Diamondbacks Give New Injury Update on Gurriel, Burnes, Gallen & More.

Phillies edge Diamondbacks, remain tied atop NL wild-card race

By Field Level Media Sep 01 (Field Level Media) - Bryson Stott hit a 464-foot homer, Aaron Nola won for the third time in four starts, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in Phoenix on Monday to remain tied for the top National League wild-card spot.