Ian Desmond

Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues

By DAVID BRANDTJune 30, 2020 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — A small group of players, including Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman and Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, have announced they plan to sit out this season...

Machado, Myers homer to back Lucchesi in Padres’ 3-0 win

By BERNIE WILSONSeptember 8, 2019 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley came out for a mound visit after Joey Lucchesi walked Nolan Arenado and Ian Desmond to open the sixth inning, and pointed at Craig Stammen warming up in the bullpen...

Marquez strikes out 11, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 6-2

By JOHN MARSHALLSeptember 22, 2018 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Colorado's bid to gain ground in the NL West appeared to be in jeopardy when German Marquez gave up a leadoff double and a two-run homer in the opening inning...

Sean Doolittle, Nationals look for answers

David Driver — Special to The Washington Times The Washington TimesApril 15, 2018 GMT

Sean Doolittle stood barefooted by his locker, wearing blue shorts and a red T-shirt late Sunday afternoon.

The Nationals left-handed closer remained calm but was upset mostly with himself.

Less than an hour earlier, Doolittle was ahead 0-2 in the count to Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond, a former shortstop for the Nationals.

A capsule look at the Rockies-Diamondbacks playoff game

By The Associated PressOctober 3, 2017 GMT