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Corbin Carroll now has four multi-home run games and three multi-triple games this season, making the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder the only player in MLB history to achieve both feats.

Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson talks about his day on the mound and the team's performance against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 19, 2025.

The utility infielder inked a major-league contract with Arizona on Friday to provide some depth with Ketel Marte (personal) on the restricted list, but Marte rejoined the active roster Sunday. Alcantara didn't see action during his brief time on the Diamondbacks' active roster,

Their top pick, prep shortstop Kayson Cunningham, fits the archetype of several who have come before him. He is left-handed and athletic. He makes a lot of contact, plays an up-the-middle position and runs well. And, of course, he is undersized. The same could be said of Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas and Slade Caldwell in their draft years.

PHOENIX — After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton Gordon (3-2, 4.67 ERA) gets the start for the Astros against Diamondbacks veteran righty Zac Gallen (7-10, 5.40).

Similarly to Gallen, left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez showed flashes of a turnaround before falling back down to earth. After pitching to a 1.98 ERA in the month of June, Rodriguez has been knocked around for 13 runs in his last 8.1 innings.