The two-run shot gave the Reds a lead they would never relinquish as they beat the Diamondbacks, 6-2. It also served as a microcosm for an issue that has plagued Cecconi all season. In five starts ...

When Slade Cecconi toes the rubber at Petco Park for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Padres tonight, it will be his 19th major league appearance, 15th as a starter. He's still young ...

The Diamondbacks' young right-handed starter ... Merrill Kelly went down with a shoulder injury early in the year, Cecconi was recalled from Triple-A Reno on April 21. He made six starts, his ...

So at this point it seems likely that with the role shift for Diaz in AAA, coupled with Cecconi's struggles, a change in the bullpen mix is imminent. Stay tuned to Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI for ...

Slade Cecconi could help the Diamondbacks post better pitching results in the second half of the season. The 25 year-old features a solid four-pitch mix, which holds a Stuff+ rating of 99 and ...

The D-backs exercised their one-year, $7 million option on right-hander Merrill Kelly, a move that was considered a foregone ...