D-backs manager Torey Lovullo turns to his 92-year-old mom for advice amid team’s slump
May 30, 2025
A season of sky-high expectations is off to a slow start for the Arizona Diamondbacks.. They have lost seven of their past eight games heading into Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The skid has dropped Arizona to 27-29 despite the highest projected payroll in team history. There’s more than one reason the D-backs are struggling but the bullpen has caused the most heartburn. Arizona’s relievers have blown multiple big leads and their combined 5.49 ERA is among the worst in the big leagues. There are reasons to believe that things could turn around. Outfielder Corbin Carroll, second baseman Ketel Marte and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo lead a lineup that’s been one of the most productive in the big leagues.
