Diamondbacks Slump: Can They Turn It Around?

0:00It's May 4th. From daily matchups to big moments, this is MLB news today, powered by AI. The Arizona Diamondbacks just got swept in three games by the Chicago Cubs, dropping their record to 16 wins and 17 losses right back. Under 500, they're not playing sharp baseball lately, outscored 16-9 in the series, including a shutout in game 2. Now they head home to Chase Field after a day off on Monday. The offense is ice cold at the top, where it matters most. Keto Marte wins 0-10 with five strikeouts, Corbin Carroll won for 12, even though they've been hitting the ball hard. Gerardo Perdomo chipped in four hits in a homer, but the D-Backs can't lean on role players forever when the stars aren't producing. Pitching showed some cracks, but also glimmers of hope. Merrill Kelly and Zach Gallon got roughed up early, giving up six runs each in short outings. Ryan Nelson bounced back strong, though, going five and two-thirds innings with just one run, and Kelly flashes old command before Bad Luck hit.

1:02This slump has folks wondering if this is the real Diamondbacks team. They've lost nine of their last 12, outscored 44-18 over the past two series, way beyond a typical streak for this streaky squad. Early season promise feels distant after nearly half a month of struggles. The homestay in the head against the surging pirates and shaky mits will tell the tale. Blit it at least three and three at home, and maybe it's just regression. Falter there, and this could drag on, testing if they can flip the script before it's too late.