To focus on one pitch at a time is one of the most challenging things for any baseball player from a mental perspective. It’s simple, but not easy. The inability to do it can lead to innings spiraling out of control,

Merrill Kelly of the Arizona Diamondbacks struck out 11 on May 18 against the Colorado Rockies. It's a season high for him, and on top of that, he allowed just one hit across seven innings.

Merrill Kelly extended his string of dominant outings, firing 7 innings of 1-hit ball to lead the Diamondbacks to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Merrill Kelly delivered a masterful performance, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Arizona Diamondbacks fans are doing everything they can to assist standout pitcher Merrill Kelly with his ongoing cramping issues. Kelly has had a

The Rockies had a huge chance in the ninth against reliever Shelby Miller, loading the bases on a single by Kyle Farmer, a double by Hunter Goodman and an intentional walk to Ryan McMahon. But Miller got the slumping Brenton Doyle to pop out, and Michael Toglia lined out sharply to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to end the game.

What if pickles can solve the pickle that Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly continually finds himself in?

Corbin Burnes and Zac Gallen get the majority of attention when it comes to the Diamondbacks’ rotation. That’s understandable, as Burnes has won a Cy Young Award and Gallen has been a finalist. So it’s easy to overlook Merrill Kelly.