On October 15, 2024, MLB announced the finalists for the 2024 Gold Glove Awards, showcasing exceptional defensive talent across the league. Notable nominees include Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies and Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs.

Finalists were selected based on votes from MLB managers and coaches, alongside the Society for American Baseball Research's Defensive Index. The winners will be revealed on November 3, 2024.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled with catching this season, rotating through four catchers: Gabriel Moreno, Adrian Del Castillo, Jose Herrera, and Tucker Barnhart.

Moreno has emerged as the most effective, boasting the lowest catcher ERA at 4.39, while Del Castillo has the worst at 5.46. These stats highlight significant variances in how pitchers perform with different catchers.

The team is facing potential issues with their bullpen's effectiveness linked to the inconsistent catching situation, which could impact their playoff aspirations.

Zac Gallen delivered a stellar performance with 11 strikeouts in six innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

This win broke a three-game losing streak for Arizona, who had recently suffered an embarrassing loss to the Giants and a blown lead against Milwaukee.

Gavin Smith's three-run homer in the eighth further solidified the Diamondbacks' strong offensive display, ranking them closely in the National League wild card race.

San Francisco Giants showcased a dominant performance as they secured an 11-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking their fifth straight win against playoff contenders.

In a pivotal third inning, Michael Conforto and Brett Wisely each contributed three-run homers, complementing a scoring frenzy that included five home runs overall. Logan Webb's six scoreless innings further cemented the Giants' status as formidable spoilers in the postseason race.