Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings last time out, making it five consecutive starts allowing two runs or fewer.

The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate the Fourth of July by hosting the Kansas City Royals Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Chase Field.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte got the most votes at second base from fans in MLB All-Star Game voting, and on July 2 was named a NL starter.

Ketel Marte is one step away from separating himself in Arizona Diamondbacks history. On Wednesday, Marte was named the starting second baseman for the National League All-Star team. That marks the third All-Star appearance in his 11-year career,

After leading NL second basemen in votes in Phase One of All-Star Game voting, Marte has now been named a starter for the Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.