Their 6-0 loss to right-hander Paul Skenes on Sunday, July 27, meant the Diamondbacks left town having dropped two of three to a subpar Pittsburgh Pirates team. It also meant they lost a second consecutive game started by a pitcher who could be traded in the coming days.

PITTSBURGH — The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Alek Thomas from the bereavement list ahead of their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was no corresponding move; Thomas takes the spot vacated by outfielder Randal Grichuk, who was traded to the Kansas City Royals during the game on July 26.

The Diamondbacks appear to be taking concrete steps towards an eventual Eugenio Suarez trade involving either the Tigers or Yankees.

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Dalton De Micheli, an 8-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks superfan, had an unforgettable night on Chase Field after he got to meet and spend time with players. It was organized by the team and our friends at KPNX 12 News in Phoenix.

Star outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Corbin Carroll was a kid growing up in Seattle during Ichiro Suzuki's time with the Mariners.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have already made two moves before the July 31 deadline. General Manager Mike Hazen says he's going to do what's best for the long-term.