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Jack Sommers
Joined: Oct 7, 2022
Jack Sommers is the Publisher for FanNation Inside the Diamondbacks, part of the Sports Illustrated network. Formerly a baseball operations department analyst for the D-backs, Jack also covered the team as a credentialed beat writer for SB Nation and has written for MLB.com and The Associated Press. Follow Jack on Twitter @shoewizard59
![Jul 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Jul 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4438,h_2496,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_diamondbacks/01j47nt3gde8qf15bg81.jpg)
![Jul 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (53) watches his two-run single against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Jul 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (53) watches his two-run single against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_84/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_diamondbacks/01j47exefk6ccfky5bnv.jpg)
Arizona Diamondbacks News
Christian Walker named the Diamondbacks Heart & Hustle Award Winner
![Jul 31, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) is pulled from the game in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Jul 31, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) is pulled from the game in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3646,h_2050,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_diamondbacks/01j45ke18zyk8tnp7r9v.jpg)
Arizona Diamondbacks News
Paul Sewald Struggles Again but D-backs Hang on to Beat Nationals 5-4
![Jul 24, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) stands on the field during the national anthem prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Jul 24, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) stands on the field during the national anthem prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7608,h_4279,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_diamondbacks/01j4322xm2qebadag9q1.jpg)
Arizona Diamondbacks News
Torey Lovullo Blames Self for Christian Walker's Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks News
Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez are Throwing Simulation Games
Diamondbacks' manager Torey Lovullo gave health updates and spoke about newly acquired reliever A.J. Puk and the impact of being buyers at the deadline
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
A Deep Dive Into A.J. Puk's Splits Reveals an Encouraging Development
Puk could be a very big left-hand weapon for Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo late in games, especially with a change that has been paying off in 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks News
Breaking News: D-backs Acquire A.J. Puk for Deyvison De Los Santos
Arizona fills a need for a left-hand reliever. Infielder Andrew Pintar was also part of the deal.
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
D-backs and Pirates Home and Road Matchup Info Reveals Team Styles
We take a deeper dive into how the two NL Wild Card contenders match up home and away, at the plate, on defense, and running the bases.