The Arizona Diamondbacks have been carving out a competitive niche in Major League Baseball over the past few seasons, showcasing a blend of youthful talent and strategic play. On this breakdown page, you’ll dive into some of the most intense moments that defined their recent matchups, from a fiery Dodgers showdown where a check swing and a controversial hit-by-pitch call ignited tempers, to a chaotic late-inning spectacle against the Brewers that turned the bases into a battleground. We’ll also revisit the drama-filled encounters with the Cardinals, where missed calls by the umpire sparked a heated exchange, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as frustrations boiled over. Whether you’re a die-hard D-backs supporter or just here for the drama, this page promises to serve up all the gripping highlights and analysis you crave!
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The Diamondbacks and Dodgers yell at eachother
Things got heated late in a Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks game after a weird sequence involving a check swing and a disputed hit-by-pitch call. A ball appeared to either graze the knob of the bat or clip the batter’s hand.
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Dbacks let injured runner limp home to score
The late stages of the Brewers vs. Diamondbacks game spiraled into chaos on the bases. It started with a pickoff and throwout to get the first out, but things heated up fast.
View count: 1,257,232 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Manager tells umpire he needs to retire
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol got tossed after a brutal series of missed calls by CB Bucknor. Frustrations built throughout the game as both dugouts reacted visibly to Bucknor’s inconsistent strike zone. Things boiled over during a Paul Goldschmidt at-bat, followed by a questionable strike call against Nolan Arenado.
View count: 1,120,225 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Fans storm as refs get Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham to continue game vs. BYU
BYU and Arizona State played a wild one that ended in chaos. ASU had a chance to slam the door on BYU with a fourth-and-one conversion late, but BYU’s defense stuffed the run and gave the offense a shot. With just over a minute left, BYU’s quarterback threw a potential pick-six, but chased down the defender to save the game.
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Todd Frazier and his son both hit home runs today
Todd Frazier took Zack Greinke deep in Arizona, launching a two-run homer in the fourth inning. The veteran third baseman has been on a tear over the last two weeks, hitting. 417 on-base percentage during that stretch.
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The Latest Arizona Diamondbacks Breakdown Videos
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- Umpire Laz Diaz’s attention span has Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo crashing out, a breakdown
- Runner tagged out while stepping on the wrong base, a breakdown
- The Greatest 4th Quarter in College Playoff History, a breakdown
- Fans storm as refs get Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham to continue game vs. BYU, a breakdown
- Recreating the MLB review system, a breakdown
- Evan Longoria’s rare bunt helps Diamondbacks, a breakdown
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- Bad umpiring before Diamondbacks walk off Phillies, a breakdown
- Two plays from Evan Longoria’s ridiculous game at third base, a breakdown
- Diamondbacks pimp back-to-back home runs, a breakdown
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