4 Diamondbacks most to blame for disappointing start to 2024 season

Nothing is guaranteed in sports, and the Arizona Diamondbacks — which reached the World Series in 2023 — have realized that ugly reality in 2024. The NL Champs are just 12-14 to begin the year in the tough NL West as they build on last season's playoff success. The club is second in MLB in runs scored per game but below average in ERA and 27th in save rate. Given these early struggles, here are the four Diamondbacks players most to blame for the team's sluggish start.