Bullpen’s Blown Saves Biggest Culprit in Diamondbacks’ Rocky First Half Performance

Bullpen’s blown saves biggest culprit in Diamondbacks’ rocky first half performance

PHOENIX — Elite hitters, a manageable rotation even without former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Corbin Burnes and a solid defense are not enough right now for the Diamondbacks.

Bullpen Is Biggest Culprit In Diamondbacks’ Rocky First Half Performance

By Chris Schaller Elite hitters, a manageable rotation even without former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Corbin Burnes and a solid defense are not enough right now for the Diamondbacks. The main issue plaguing the team this season: the bullpen. “It’s unacceptable and embarrassing,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said before Monday’s game the Giants. “Our starters...