That element is their defense. The Arizona Diamondbacks represent one of the best teams in baseball with their gloves. And it’s done wonders for a pitching staff that has been much improved over the past few seasons. A rotation with high upside and a bullpen that has been among the league’s best couldn’t do it without the defense behind them.
In terms of the bullpen, the Snakes sport one of the best in baseball. In addition to some solid middle relief help, their late-inning combination of Archie Bradley, Yoshihisa Hirano, and Brad Boxberger is the envy of a number of clubs.