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Love CP3 and what he did for the Suns, but no. He was only here for three seasons. The Finals run was incredible, but they didn’t finish it. Just not enough time or accomplishments in Phoenix to retire No. 3, in my opinion.

[ThePhoenixSuns.Com (Not The NBA Team) @ThePhoenixSuns2]

Would you like to see the Phoenix Suns retire Chris Paul's jersey?

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Interesting note from ESPN’s @JFowlerESPN:

Jacoby Brissett could become a trade candidate midseason if he plays well but the Cardinals struggle to win.

I think Arizona needs to get an extended look at Beck this season. Ideally, I’d like to see him start at least 10 games.

[Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN]

Week 1 buzz file:

-Comebacks
-Sleepers
-Breakouts
-QB outlooks to watch
-Dallas’ plan for Pickens
-Baker
-Aging 49ers ‘swing for fences’
-Puka plans for Yr 4
-TE market

With @DanGrazianoESPN

https://t.co/40PfbZUquN

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Something to chew on.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the league is in contact with TWO prospective ownership groups in Phoenix interested in bringing NHL hockey back to Arizona.

Hockey belongs in the desert. 🏒🌵

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On the other side of it:

2-4 vs Brewers
2-4 vs Cubs
0-3 vs Rays
1-2 vs White Sox
1-2 vs Red Sox
2-1 vs Guardians

That’s 8-16 (.333) against the rest of the current playoff field they’ve faced.

Yankees are still ahead on the schedule.

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The D-backs are 29-34 (.460) against teams currently in a playoff spot.

A big chunk of their success has come against these five:

7-6 vs Dodgers
4-3 vs Braves
5-5 vs Padres
3-3 vs Phillies
2-1 vs Astros

That’s 21-18 against those five.

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The D-backs wake up a half-game out of the final NL Wild Card spot.

They’re off today before a 9-game homestand against the Rangers, Marlins and Yankees.

15 games left.

Pretty simple now. Win baseball games.

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FINAL: Royals 5, D-backs 2.

Arizona leaves 9 runners on base and sees its 4-game winning streak come to an end.

The D-backs are now a half-game out of the final NL Wild Card spot.

They’re off tomorrow before getting back at it Friday.

Thoughts on tonight’s game.

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Bobby Witt Jr. takes Michael Soroka deep for a 3-run homer.

Soroka shaky so far in his return.

Royals lead 5-2 in the 5th.

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Zac Gallen’s first start back:

3⅓ IP
4 H
2 R
1 ER
2 BB
1 K
1 HR
68 pitches, 42 strikes.

Only threw 9 fastballs all night, something to keep an eye on.

Royals 2-1, Top 5th

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Arenado homers for his 23rd of the season.

D-backs cut it to 2-1.

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Zac Gallen gives up a solo shot to start the 3rd.

Not exactly the return he was hoping for, but this is his first MLB start since July 7.

Royals lead 2-0. Bottom 3rd , 0 outs

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Runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out and the D-backs come away with nothing.

Can’t waste opportunities like that.

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@dicemon095_ We all are, hope is a hell of a drug

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Some good news for the Cardinals.

Will Johnson is ready to go, according to Mike LaFleur.

Jeremiyah Love is also practicing without limitations as he works his way back.

Getting both of these guys on the field Sunday would be a pretty big deal.

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UPDATE: D-backs and Royals are now scheduled to get underway at 5:30 PM Arizona time.

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Of course the night Zac Gallen is finally back on the mound, we get a weather delay.

D-backs and Royals are officially in a rain delay.

Now we wait…

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@SleeperAZCards Assuming Love is active: 9 carries, 47 yards, 3 catches, 24 yards.

Wouldn’t be shocked if he breaks one and makes that line look way better though.

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@joshweinfuss Man, hopefully this is minor. The secondary really doesn’t need this right before Week 1.

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Jeremiyah Love being back at practice was already encouraging.

Mike LaFleur saying there’s “no limit” on him in practice is even better.

Love is currently listed as RB2 behind Tyler Allgeier, but all signs are pointing toward the rookie having a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Chargers.👀