Sixteen of their hitters reached base on Saturday, but the Arizona Diamondbacks managed just three runs in their second straight loss to the San Francisco Giants, 4-3. At their home park, the Giants took a first-inning lead that they never lost grip of, although the Diamondbacks seemingly had men on base every inning, including the […]
One general feeling surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks these days is that the they’re in desperate need of pitching — both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen. Only Patrick Corbin, who represented the franchise in last Tuesday’s All-Star Game, has been a reliable starter this season. The bullpen? That’s been a disaster as well, […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks began the final 67-game portion of their schedule Friday night much the same way they went into the All-Star break five days earlier. A rough first inning by right-hander Ian Kennedy, a lack of run support from the offense and ultimately a loss. The scripts could have been identical, well almost. Kennedy, […]
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has done his part to keep the team on top of the NL West throughout the better part of the season. Going into Friday's game, he is first in the National League in RBI, fourth in home runs and ninth in batting average and doubles.
With 67 games to go, the Arizona Diamondbacks could certainly use an upgrade in their bullpen — a unit that has blown an MLB-high 19 saves. Friday, the team made a minor move with an eye towards improving its beleaguered relief staff. According to the Pacific Coast League’s transactions page, the D-backs acquired 37-year-old Shawn […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks return from the All-Star break and travel to San Francisco for a three-game series against the Giants from July 19-21. The D-backs currently sit atop the National League West with a 2.5 game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants trail the Snakes by 6.5 games. With the trade deadline just […]
Riddle me this, Diamondback fans. How can the team acquire starting pitching help for the pennant race without having to trade a single prospect? The answer: Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Aroldis Chapman, Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig, Dayan Viciedo, Alexei Ramirez, Jose Contreras: the infusion of Cuban talent into Major League Baseball has not only picked up […]
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy has spent significant time on the disabled list this season with a recurring shoulder issue, but on Friday said he’s ready to head to Triple-A Reno and make a rehab start. “Yeah, I’m gonna leave (Saturday) and play Sunday,” he said. McCarthy, who has a 2-4 record with a […]
Call me Dr. Frankenchuck. I now know the joy of giving life and the pain of having to destroy my creation for the betterment of mankind… or at least the Diamondbacks. Ian Kennedy has shaved his beard. And for good or bad, I can’t help but feel responsible. It all began in the summer of […]
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ian Kennedy will look a little bit different when he takes the mound Friday night at AT&T Park against the San Francisco Giants. According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the former 21-game winner shaved off his scruffy, red beard during the All-Star break in the hopes that a new look […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Thursday the addition of a new official mascot to be featured alongside D. Baxter the Bobcat. And it just so happens, he’s a familiar face. The Luchador. Last season, the team’s Lucha Libre mask giveaway and Lucha Libre wrestling match were met with positive reviews, so much so that it inspired […]
Eric Hinske’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks has officially come to an end. Hinske, who was designated for assignment by the D-backs back on June 28, was released by the organization Thursday following a brief five-game stint for Triple-A Reno in which he went 1-for-18 with five strikeouts at the plate. The 35-year-old infielder, who […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks are now heading into the unofficial second half of the season and, through 95 games, lead the National League West by 2.5 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They’re in first place due in large part to the offensive prowess of All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. The unassuming infielder is hitting .313 […]
The Archie Bradley train is picking up steam. Already arguably the top pitching prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ farm system, the 20-year-old tossed a clean inning in MLB’s Futures Game over the weekend and, with a 2.37 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 76.0 Double-A innings, some are wondering if he’ll soon don a D-backs uniform. […]
If the Arizona Diamondbacks hope to stay atop the National League West in the second half of the season, there are a few scenarios that must play out. Don’t trade Skaggs, Bradley or Holmberg The D-backs are clearly in position to win the NL West. The key to success in the postseason is to have […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks would not be in first place at the All-Star break without the emergence of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. The first-time All-Star entered the break hitting .313 with a career-high 21 home runs and an NL-best 77 RBI. The D-backs’ slugger may lead the National League in RBI at the midway point of […]
If only we had a crystal (base)ball to forecast the future. Thing is, to date, the pocket protector dorks, err dudes in R&D, are still working on that. However, we do have the recent Futures Game at our disposal. And based on that glimpse, a pair of baseball’s brightest projected stars is currently property of […]
Analysts, oddsmakers, Alyssa Milano, practically everyone has tabbed the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team to beat in the National League West. It’s not hard to see why. • Puig Mania • A red-hot Hanley Ramirez • A 17-5 record to close the first half • Kershaw & Greinke • Owners who show no financial […]
An Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher would need to be having a great, if not spectacular season, to be mentioned in the same breath as Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling or even Brandon Webb. Patrick Corbin, who appeared in his first All-Star Game Tuesday, had a first half that was comparable to all of them, thus putting his […]
First-time All-Star and New York native Patrick Corbin got to fulfill a lifelong dream when he took the mound in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Unfortunately for Corbin, his All-Star experience didn’t end the way he anticipated. Corbin, who went 11-1 with a 2.35 ERA in the season’s first half for Arizona, entered a scoreless game in […]
In recent years, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been lauded for grooming talented young arms in their minor league system. From Jarrod Parker to Patrick Corbin to Tyler Skaggs to Archie Bradley (Double-A Mobile), the D-backs have not been shy of late when it comes to focusing their attention on developing pitching depth down on the […]
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt made his debut in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Goldschmidt entered the game in the fifth inning to replace Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto and played the remainder of the game. In two at-bats, Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a double. Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman Manny Machado […]
With MLB on hold until Friday because of the All-Star break, we here at Arizona Sports thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at the first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. We’ve given one number for each of the 38 players that suited up in the Sedona […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks, in need of starting pitcher help, reportedly have interest in Chicago Cubs hurler Matt Garza. According to CBS Sports.com’s Jon Heyman, the D-backs are an interesting entry into the race due to their farm system’s pitching depth. Arizona’s pitching has been surprisingly inconsistent this year, and its reported plan to concentrate on […]
At 50-45, the Arizona Diamondbacks sit atop the National League West with a slim 2.5 game lead at the All-Star break. But while Kirk Gibson and Co. are top dog in the division for now, with 67 games to go, plenty of people within the baseball community believe they might not be the team driving […]
Despite what you hear, the Major League Baseball All-Star break does not mark the midway point of the season. Heck, the Midsummer Classic is held three weeks shy of midsummer. But the break does provide baseball fans the opportunity to look ahead and to reflect. You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting some analyst […]
To say it’s been a pretty good couple days for Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Matt Davidson would be a tremendous understatement. Sunday, Davidson clubbed a two-run homer helping the U.S. Team to a 4-2 win over the World Team at the MLB All-Star Futures Game at Citi Field. Monday night, Davidson showed off his […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks were well represented at the Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game Sunday. From Triple-A Reno, the D-backs sent third baseman Matt Davidson and shortstop Chris Owings, and pitcher Archie Bradley was there from Double-A Mobile. Davidson, especially, made an impact, hitting a two-run homer and coming away with the game’s MVP award. […]
In the spirit of lending a hand in time of need, the Arizona Diamondbacks did so in a big way for the families of the 19 firefighters who died fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire June 30, as well community members who were affected or displaced by the fire. The D-backs, through various fundraising efforts spanning […]
Ian Kennedy no longer deserves a spot in the Arizona Diamonbacks’ starting rotation. The right-hander’s fall from Cy Young candidacy in 2011 to also-ran in 2013 has been more quick than surprising. It has also been disappointing. Perhaps that is why the team is not yet willing to take the necessary action and remove him […]
