Michael Garaffa

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Diamondbacks sign Mark Melancon to a two-year deal

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic announced Wednesday that the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon. Jeff Passan of ESPN later reported that the deal is two years and worth $14 million. The University of Arizona...

Arizona Diamondbacks hire Joe Mather as next hitting coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently hired Joe Mather to be their next hitting coach, marking his second stint with the club. He spent five years in the organization as a coach in the minor leagues prior to his...

Jeff Banister added to Diamondbacks coaching staff as Bench Coach

The Arizona Diamondbacks have hired former Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister to be their bench coach in 2022. Banister, 57, was the manager of the Rangers from 2015-2018 and won the American League Manager of the Year Award...

OPINION: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks Team MVP: Ketel Marte

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) The 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks left much to be desired. They finished 52-110, and after walking off the Colorado Rockies in the final game of the season, they won’t have the no. 1 overall...

OPINION: Diamondbacks extend Lovullo and hire Mather as next hitting coach

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Major League Baseball's regular season has come and gone, and many of the non-postseason teams are facing lots of questions this winter. One of which concerns the managerial position and who will fill...

Evaluating Madison Bumgarner through two seasons in Arizona

(Photo by Matt York/AP Photo) Madison Bumgarner is a name that tends to strike fear into the hearts of hitters. Not only is he one of the most dominant pitchers of this generation, but he is also one of...