The Latest Breaking News from Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — The more pessimistic Pirates fans in Pittsburgh might argue the team phoned it in a while ago this season. Even if one doesn’t subscribe to that theory, the evidence in Wednesday night’s 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks was a little on the nose.

The 34-year-old Keuchel hoped to resurrect his career with the D-backs after signing on June 7 but struggled with an 0-2 record and 9.64 ERA, giving up 20 earned runs over 18 2⁄3 innings.

PHOENIX — If body language was any indication, Friday's starting pitchers had a good idea how the Arizona Diamondbacks' 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins would go.

PITTSBURGH — When the Pirates reported to Bradenton, Fla., back in February, Jack Suwinski was a well-regarded prospect new to the 40-man roster — but still seemingly a year or so away. Josh VanMeter played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pirates didn’t acquire him until the end of spring.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will meet the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their four-game series on Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field.

PHOENIX — Elieser Hernandez appeared to have settled into the game.

Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner was ejected after the first inning Wednesday right after his hand was checked for a foreign substance

The Miami Marlins rallied in the seventh but fell a run short.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t hit a ball out of the infield in Wednesday’s eighth inning.