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Jake Oliver

Jake Oliver

Joined: Aug 2, 2023

Jake Oliver is a Baseball Reporter for Arizona Diamondbacks On SI. He is the site's prospects writer and an editor. He is the former site expert of Venom Strikes and has been featured on numerous websites and podcasts. Jake has been a reporter for four years. He holds a degree from Paradise Valley Community College and lives in Arizona. Follow him on X for breaking news and more coverage @DarthDbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson throws to the Athletics in the first inning during a spring training game at Hohokam Stadium on March 12, 2025, in Mesa.

Ryne Nelson Does Well Out of Bullpen, D-backs Beat White Sox

In the final road game of the Cactus League, the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the White Sox 8-4 behind good offense and great pitching

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on March 5, 2025, in Scottsdale.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Brandon Pfaadt Makes Final Push for No. 5 Starter's Job

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Padres in split-squad action on the final day of the Cactus League with Pfaadt looking to take rein of the fifth spot in the rotation

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Adrian Del Castillo hits a double against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 28, 2025, in Scottsdale.
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What Adrian Del Castillo Needs to Do to Get Back to MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo goes in-depth on what Del Castillo has to do to get back to Chase Field in 2025

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson throws to the Athletics in the first inning during a spring training game at Hohokam Stadium on March 12, 2025, in Mesa.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Ryne Nelson Looking to Push the Throttle in Rotation Competition

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Surprise to take on the Kansas City Royals and Nelson is on the mound as he looks to make his own statement in the rotation race

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Gino Groover gives an interview during the Arizona Fall League media day at Scottsdale Stadium on Oct. 4, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

LuJames Groover Walks Through His Spring Training Mindset

One of the top Arizona Diamondbacks prospects spoke about his development in Spring Training, his focus for the season, and more

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields on March 5, 2025, in Scottsdale.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Brandon Pfaadt Continues His Fight for a Rotation Spot

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Peoria to take on the Padres and have a solid lineup and pitching staff set to appear in another classic Spring game

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Apr. 14, 2008; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson (1) during the 5th inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA. The Giants defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Orlando Hudson Discloses What Makes Arizona's Culture Unique

The Arizona Diamondbacks Player Development Assistant has high praise for two prospects and the Diamondbacks culture in general

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Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Demetrio Crisantes poses for a picture prior to the Spring Breakout game against the Kansas City Royals prospect at Salt River Fields, March 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

Top D-backs Prospect Demetrio Crisantes: "I Expect It"

Crisantes is taking full advantage of learning from Arizona Diamondbacks players and has the confidence and ability to continue to develop at an elite level and rate

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Gino Groover gives an interview during the Arizona Fall League media day at Scottsdale Stadium on Oct. 4, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

These Spring Breakout Prospects Excelled Friday Evening

Find out below which Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Breakout prospects performed excellently and showcased their potential

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Game Day

Eduardo Rodriguez Leadership is Showing in Full Effect

The Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander has become a leader in the clubhouse and showcased his ability in Friday's afternoon game

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Gino Groover gives an interview during the Arizona Fall League media day at Scottsdale Stadium on Oct. 4, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

Previewing the Stars of the Diamondbacks Spring Breakout Game

The Minor Leagues become the stars Friday night as they take on the Royals' top prospects at Salt River Fields

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Grae Kessinger (16) rounds third base before scoring against the Texas Rangers during Cactus League play at Salt River Fields on March 9, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Option Three Players to Triple-A Reno

The Diamondbacks re-assigned five other players to the minors as they form their Opening Day roster

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