The Arizona Diamondbacks have landed in The Big Apple, as they begin their first road trip of the 2025 season against the New York Yankees.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The D-Backs are coming off splitting the opening weekend series at Chase Field with the Chicago Cubs. In Sunday’s game, the last one of the series, the Snakes had a miraculous comeback, and they are looking to bring some of that momentum to New York with them.
Arizona Diamondbacks Josh Naylor (22) celebrates his RBI double against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Pitching matchups:
The D-Backs are projected to roll out their big three for the first time in 2025. Corbin Burnes will take the reigns in today’s matchup, Zac Gallen will seemingly follow his lead in Wednesday’s meeting, with Merrill Kelly rounding it out in Thursday’s game. They are going to need all hands on deck, as this New York Yankees club just put up a total of 36 runs in their first three games of the season.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws against the Texas Rangers during Cactus League play at Salt River Fields on March 9, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
New York will be starting Will Warren on Tuesday’s matchup, projected behind him to start are pitchers Carlos Rodón and Carlos Carrasco. They are hoping for a bounce back season from Warren, and hopefully starting today, as his 2024 season wasn’t too pretty. Warren had a 10.32 ERA and ended up with an 0-3 record over seven games.
The D-Backs will be excited to see their bats stay alive in this stadium, whether it be the likes of stars Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll, or clutch hitters such as Alek Thomas and Geraldo Perdomo. Waiting on the other side is a stacked Yankees lineup that spotlights their captain Aaron Judge. Judge last season hit 58 home runs along with 144 runs batted in last season, with a batting average of .322 in his MVP campaign.
Mar 30, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) celebrates his two run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to cool down the red hot New York Yankees ball club, with the first meeting of the 2025 season being today at Yankee Stadium at 4:05 p.m. MST.
D-Backs projected lineup:
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
