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Tommy Troy, called up from Triple-A Reno on May 23, was set for his major league debut on Sunday, May 24. He's in the Diamondbacks' lineup batting ninth and playing left field.Three rookies Troy, Ryan Waldschmidt and Jos Fernandez were in the Diamondbacks' lineup as the team played the final game of a four-game series against the Rockies.Manager Torey Lovullo said Troy got a late call-up while the team was awaiting medical test results on outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s hamstring."I feel very good about putting him in left field," Lovullo said of Troy. "I feel very good about his ability to go out there and have quality at-bats. That's what he's done his whole career. That's what he's been learning to and refine even more as he's progressed through the system. Great opportunity for him to go out there and just be himself."Waldschmidt, batting .340, moved up from the ninth spot in the order, where he's been hitting, to sixth on May 24.Why Diamondbacks keep Garcia in organization Aramis Garcia is the Diamondbacks' third catcher but essentially has been sharing the backup spot behind Gabriel Moreno with Adrian Del Castillo, because Del Castillo is often used as the DH.On Sunday, Garcia was appearing in his fourth game of the season for Arizona. He was called up from Reno on May 19 and has been brought up, sent down and designated for assignment this season.But the Diamondbacks have kept him in the organization because they like his baseball IQ and awareness, Lovullo said. Garcia developed his swing over the past year, and when he was designated for assignment earlier this season, Lovullo encouraged him to stay with the Diamondbacks and go to Reno rather than sign with a new team and have to learn a different system."He knows our playbook. That's part of it," Lovullo said. "But he's just a good baseball player and a good human being. We like that type of character."Rockies at Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-3, 5.19) vs. Rockies LHP Jose Quintana (2-2, 4.08).At Chase Field: Nelson is set to make his 11th start of the season. He leads the Diamondbacks' pitching staff in home runs allowed with 11, but opponents are hitting only .224 against him. Nelson has been pitching fairly well of late, with his past three starts lasting seven, seven and 6 innings. All three were no-decisions, but Nelson had 18 strikeouts to three walks in those three outings. He is 1-1 with an 8.80 ERA in three career starts against Colorado. ... Quintana is a seemingly ageless wonder who at 37 is in his 15th season in Major League Baseball. His 115 career regular-season wins are the most for a native of Colombia in MLB history. He has a career ERA of 3.76, but is 1-3 with a 6.85 ERA in nine career starts against Arizona.Coming upMonday, May 25:At San Francisco, 2:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (4-3, 5.71) vs. Giants RHP Landen Roupp (5-4, 3.27).Tuesday, May 26:At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.24) vs. Giants RHP Tyler Mahle (1-6, 6.10).Wednesday, May 27: At San Francisco, 12:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (6-2, 3.27 ) vs. Giants RHP Trevor McDonald (2-1, 4.76).This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Rockies at Diamondbacks. Tommy Troy set for major league debut

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With billionaire owner Stan Kroenke watching on, Arsenals players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy as they lifted the biggest prize in English soccer to the backdrop of tickertape and fireworks on Sunday.Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard looked up to the sky and back down at the trophy, shaking his head in disbelief, before walking in front of his celebrating teammates and lifting it aloft inside Selhurst Park after a campaign-ending 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.Arsenal clinched a first English league title since 2004 with a game to spare in midweek, after three straight runner-up finishes.Kroenke made his way to London for the trophy lift and watched the game against Palace next to his son, Josh. About an hour after the game finished, they walked out onto the field with the trophy ahead of the ceremony.It marked the latest success in Kroenkes sporting empire. The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Championship in 2023, a year after the LA Rams won the Super Bowl and Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in NHL. All three of those teams are in the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment portfolio that also now includes the best soccer team in England.Josh Kroenke, Arsenal's co-chairman, said his family is invested emotionally, financially, everything. This club means the world to us, he told Sky Sports. "I think it took a few people a few years to understand what that meant but now weve some great people, great players and great coaches.Weve just got to continue providing them the resources to go out and do magical things like they did this season.He described the Premier League as a slower burn than our championships in the United States.Here, the cumulative points it's a grind and you start to feel it in December, he said. Credit to our players, the staff, and Mikel for keeping their heads on. They deserve it.For Sunday's big occasion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his players wore the teams classic red-and-white jersey with Champions 2026 on the back. Arteta was thrown up in the air by the squad in joyous scenes.The season could get even better for Arsenal, which also has reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Paris Saint-Germain will be the opponent in Budapest, Hungary, next Saturday.Weve achieved one of our goals but we have several others as well," Josh Kroenke said. "There is still one to be played for next weekend. Today is about enjoying today tomorrow, we will get back to work because there is still one more to play.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Pep Guardiola fought back tears on the sideline as he brought 10 years at Manchester City to an end on Sunday. His final game ended in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on a day charged with emotion as he said goodbye to the fans he gave so much joy during a decade of dominance in English soccer. I never could have imagined the amount of love I've found, said Guardiola, standing in the center of the field at the Etihad Stadium and addressing the crowd. It is an incredible, tremendous honor to be your manager, to be here 10 years.The tears started long before the final whistle, with Guardiola welling up and rubbing his eyes as two of his most loyal servants, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, also said farewell and were given guards of honor when substituted in the second half. Then it was his turn to receive a guard of honor of his own. This is the man who changed everything, the stadium announcer said as Guardiola ran onto the field wearing khakis and a cream T-shirt, with fans cheering wildly. 10 more years," they chanted, prompting Guardiola to shake his head in defiance. After 17 major trophies and records galore, on Friday he confirmed he could do no more. After turning City into the most dominant Premier League team of its generation and a champion of Europe for the first time, he said the time was right to hand over the reins. I will not miss it for a while, he said Sunday. I feel deeply... it is the right decision.Guardiola's dayFormer Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, who won the Club World Cup last year, is favorite to take over with an announcement possibly this week. Guardiola did not confirm his replacement, but said he would call his successor to offer advice.Be yourself... be free with your ideas and work a lot. Everything will be fine, he said.That is for another day. This day was about Guardiola and the chance for supporters to show their appreciation. He means everything to me and this club. Its absolutely brilliant what hes done for it, City fan Fred Taylor, 82, told The Associated Press. I cant think of another manager thats done what hes done in the 10-year period hes been here.Guardiola joined City in the summer of 2016 and has led the Abu Dhabi-owned team to six Premier League titles and a first Champions League crown in 2023.That's what we always wanted that ... wed never done it, said Taylor. That was probably the highlight of his tenure.Guardiola's trophy haul included a domestic double this season of the English League Cup and the FA Cup. He led City to the treble in 2023, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup matching Manchester Uniteds feat from more than 20 years earlier in 1999.First to 100 pointsThere were other benchmarks. City became the first team to win four straight English leagues and the first to amass 100 points in a single season in 2018. The following year City was the first team to win the domestic treble of the league, FA Cup and League Cup in the same season.Those are big shoes to fill, but Guardiola said expectations of his successor should be realistic. Fans dont forget that winning the treble, doubles is exceptional, he said. It is so difficult, this business is so complicated. Thats why when you come here, you win one game, here in the Etihad - enjoy it. Celebrate it.More than just trophies, Guardiola has connected with City fans, telling them Sunday to hug him if they ever see him in the future, saying I will need it.Its hard to describe, its someone you dont actually know, but you feel like you do know, City fan Richard Wilbourn said. "When I heard the news (he was leaving) I got a bit emotional. What hes done for the club has been absolutely unreal, and its something that weve never seen in our lifetime.Growing up through my mid-20s to mid-30s (he's been) a massive part of my life. City has honored Guardiola by naming its newly developed north stand after him. He will also take up a role as global ambassador.Im sad hes leaving, but I think hes leaving at the right time, said Taylor. Hes done everything and he cant go any further in this club, but I think hes done brilliant and I wish him all the best.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Pep Guardiola gave an emotional speech to Manchester City fans as he said goodbye to the Premier League.The legendary manager, who won 20 trophies during his 10 years with the Citizens, was in tears as he stood on the pitch of the Etihad Stadium and addressed the supporters.Starting his speech, the Spaniard said: "A minute of silence please."I'm so nervous. Terrified right now. Why do you love me so much? Why do you do that to me?TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"I never could imagine the amount of love. It has been an incredible, tremendous honour to be your manager and to be here during these 10 years."The video was so long because of the amount of trophies and incredible emotions. Please, I would love you not to just remember the trophies that we won."That's the reason why I could stay 10 years; nobody can sustain so many years here."Hopefully, through these unbelievable players, we provided emotions that made people come here and feel maybe we are going to have fun. That is the reason why we are here."LATEST SPORTS NEWSAlex Scott fights back tears as Football Focus ends amid 'woke' rowFrench Open rocked by bizarre scenes as debutant begs umpire for emergency exitGabby Logan set to be given historic BBC role for World CupAddressing the impact it has had on him and his family, Guardiola said: "My dad is here in the stands, 94 years old. Maybe he doesn't realise it, but I'm pretty sure my wife and my kids realise that for many, many years our family name will be here [in the new stand]."That is the huge honour I could receive from this club."That's why I want to say thank you so much, of course, to Sheikh Mansour, but especially Khaldoon Al Mubarak for delivering this immense honour that I will have for the rest of my life."My family, represented by my dad here and maybe others watching from above, our name will be here forever."Turning his attention to his players, Guardiola said: "The players don't know it, but I will be there controlling them!"They have to continue making the performances and maintaining the standards that legends like Fernandinho, Gundogan, Ederson, John Stones and Bernardo Silva created here."Congratulations to John and Bernie for their incredible careers and for the unbelievable number of games they played in our shirt."They have a huge responsibility to maintain these standards."Concluding his speech, the Spaniard said: "I never expected to be here for 10 years. Manchester became my home."One more thing before you all go home for beers or wine or whatever if in the next few years you see me in the streets anywhere around the world, if you are a Manchester City fan, come and hug me. I will need it."It has been a huge honour to represent this club. Every decision I took, even with all the mistakes, I always thought about what was best for this club. I love you so much."And let me finish with what I wanted to say a few days ago, that they didn't allow me to say. It has been f******g fun."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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