All eyes are on former D-backs outfielder Justin Upton, who is off to a scorching hot start in Atlanta. Upton has hit .353 with a major league-leading six home runs and nine RBI in nine games for the Braves. He’s also ranked first in the National League with a .971 slugging percentage and a 1.365 […]
When the Arizona Diamondbacks finally traded outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves following three straight offseasons of rumors, many fans of the team threw their arms up in disbelief. “How could you trade a guy who was an All-Star twice and is only 25?” “How could you give up on a guy with such […]
Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock had a career day at the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, ending an 0-for-14 skid by going 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and four RBI. But despite the D-backs’ outfielder’s eye-opening performance, Pollock knows he has to continue to play well if he hopes to […]
Cody Ross has yet to take a meaningful at-bat for the Arizona Diamondbacks. One of the team’s big offseason acquisitions, the outfielder has been out since early March with a left leg strain. Combined with center fielder Adam Eaton’s injury, Ross’ absence has left the team rather thin in the outfield. But that may soon […]
Pencilled in as the Diamondbacks’ two-hole hitter for Wednesday’s series finale versus the Pirates, A.J. Pollock was in the throes of an 0-for-14 slump. Two hours, 52 minutes, and a manager’s vote of confidence later, the 25-year-old outfielder was 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, a double, four RBI, a stolen base and a […]
A lot of “experts” thought the Arizona Diamondbacks sacrificed offense in the name of “grit” in the offseason. The season is only nine games old, but that’s hardly been the case. The Diamondbacks have scored 55 runs on the season — just over six per game — which ranks second in the Majors behind St. […]
The man’s name is Wade Miley. Twice this year, the middle of the rotation of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been a letdown. Trevor Cahill and Brandon McCarthy aren’t getting it done. That sentence doesn’t mean they never will, but through two starts this year, they aren’t. Both times through the rotation, Miley has stepped up […]
There are many times a big league pitcher will work under stressful situations that allow a very small margin for error. Wednesday was not one of those days for Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Wade Miley. The 26-year-old got early and plentiful run support and cruised to his second victory of the season in a 10-2 decision […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided the series sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, coming away with a blowout 10-2 win at Chase Field. The D-backs scored early and often with three runs in the first, three in the second and four in the fourth. Every D-back in the starting lineup reached […]
Brandon McCarthy was pleased with how he threw the baseball in his second start as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. “That was as well as I’ve thrown a baseball in my professional career without a doubt,” he said. “I absolutely felt like I could do whatever I wanted to do.” So why, then, did […]
Heading into the 2013 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks were relying on starter Brandon McCarthy to be a solid addition to their rotation. However, the right-hander can’t seem to find his groove after two starts with his new club. Tuesday, McCarthy made his second start of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he certainly had […]
For a second consecutive night, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t put a complete game together and suffered another loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. The 6-5 defeat puts the D-backs at 5-3 on the season, and they’ve now lost two straight after winning four in a row. Arizona starter Brandon McCarthy […]
I decided to call this the D-backs Daily Injury Update on Tuesday, because it feels like every single day since the middle of spring training the Arizona Diamondbacks have been dealing with injured players. Now some of those players are trying to work themselves off the disabled list. Manager Kirk Gibson started his media availability […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped to 5-2 on the season after losing the first game of a three-game series to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 at Chase Field. The D-backs returned home after a successful road trip in which they swept the Milwaukee Brewers. However, they couldn’t keep the momentum going on Monday night. Coming into the […]
Honestly, Trevor Cahill makes me want to gouge my eyes out. He has excellent stuff and you wonder how anybody could put any crooked numbers up on this guy, let alone in the first inning! But that’s exactly what the Pirates did in the first game of their three-game series with the Diamondbacks. The Pirates […]
Eric Hinske hasn’t wasted any time fitting in during his first season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s got the relaxed personality and makeup of a savvy veteran. He knows when to focus and when to keep it light, and he can get the job done when called upon. “He brings a different element,” said manager […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks returned to Phoenix Sunday night after a series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. For just the third time in franchise history, the D-backs have started 5-1 and they’re finding a way to win while still missing some key pieces to their lineup. Monday, before game one of a three-game series with the […]
While Tyler Skaggs didn’t crack the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 25-man roster to start 2013, the 21-year-old left-hander seems to be making the most of his time down in Triple-A Reno. In his first start of the season for the Aces Sunday, Skaggs pitched six scoreless innings, while giving up four hits and striking out four. The […]
It’s early. Very early, in fact. But for the second straight season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have started 5-1, and given the amount of skepticism going into 2013, that start is worthy of some recognition. Here’s a look back at the team’s first week of the season by the numbers: 1: Team defense has been a […]
In a game that had plenty of twists and turns, the D-backs got the final laugh in the top of the 11th inning, as Eric Hinske’s two-run home run gave Arizona an 8-7 win over the Brewers Sunday. The D-backs have started the season 5-1 for the second straight year. The Good: Blowing a two-run […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks offense stole the show in their 9-2 win in Milwaukee on Saturday. The D-backs have now won three straight, including the first two against the Brewers. The Good: The D-backs offense exploded for 16 hits, including three home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers. Jason Kubel, Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Hill all went […]
When the 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks were constructed this off-season, they were done so with Friday’s game in mind. The D-backs won their road opener 3-1 in Milwaukee with quality starting pitching, timely offense and solid relief in the closing innings. The Good: Friday’s starter, Wade Miley, was forced to sit out a portion of spring […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks came away 10-9 victors Wednesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals in the longest game (five hours and 32 minutes) ever played at Chase Field. But it turns out the D-backs weren’t the only winners. According to team president Derrick Hall, upper-level tickets for the D-backs’ upcoming home series against the Pittsburgh […]
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ian Kennedy surprised some folks when he first stepped into the batter’s box on Opening Day. The song being played over the Chase Field speakers was Taylor Swift’s “Trouble,” and it is the type of tune generally listened to by young girls. A guest of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf […]
What’s the buzzword this year? Grit? Yeah, let’s hope that pans out better than the trendy catchphrase we all bought into last year: ‘Gibby Ball’. Sarcasm aside, there is legitimate reason for optimism when looking at the 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s easy to argue that every part of the team — starting pitching, position players, […]
I’m really scared that it’s coming. With so much Interleague play, it won’t be avoided — too many people will scream for symmetry between the leagues. Our worst nightmare will be here in the next two years. The Arizona Diamondbacks will have a designated hitter. With the Houston Astros now in the American League, there […]
You’ll have to excuse Patrick Corbin and JJ Putz if they do not watch their teams in the NCAA Final Four this weekend. The first basketball game in Atlanta tips off an hour before the Diamondbacks are to play in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. The issue, though, is not the first game from the Georgia Dome, […]
Game three of the Diamondbacks’ opening series turned into the paragon example of why Kevin Towers and the D-backs believe they will be contenders in 2013. Many baseball pundits and sabermetricians scoffed at the Justin Upton trade and believed the Diamondbacks were foolish for making it. Well, grinders unite! Moneyball may prove Kevin Towers wrong […]
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon McCarthy made his much-anticipated debut against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday night, but his return to the mound was a special sight to see for more than one reason. McCarthy, who signed a two-year deal with the D-backs in December 2012, last pitched in a meaningful game on September 5, 2012 […]
Wearing their Sedona red jerseys for the first time in 2013, the Diamondbacks treated the 26,896 fans in attendance to free baseball. An extra seven innings were played before Cliff Pennington at 12:12 a.m. singled with one out in the 16th inning to score Jason Kubel with the game-winning run for a 10-9 victory in […]
