PHOENIX – Most of the so-called experts are picking the Milwaukee Brewers to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. ESPN insider Keith Law is one of them as he predicts the Brewers to hold off the D-backs in five games. “This just looks to me like the wrong match-up and not the most ideal […]
After winning 94 games this season, many of which included late inning comebacks, the Arizona Diamondbacks still aren’t getting any love from MLB analysts. Forty-five out of 47 national experts have picked the Milwaukee Brewers to win the NLDS, which begins Saturday. Pedro Gomez and Howard Bryant both of ESPN are the only two that […]
It has been a season ripped right out of the pages of a Hollywood script for the Diamondbacks. Coming off two consecutive seasons in which they lost more than 90 games, with a starting rotation that featured relatively unknown starters and a lineup that lacked a big bat, most experts picked the D-backs to finish […]
Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Don Baylor was taken to a hospital Friday in Milwaukee. Diamondbacks Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers, in a statement, said, “Don Baylor was lightheaded and fainted earlier this morning. He was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons and further tests.” Baylor is in his first season as […]
The Diamondbacks won 94 games this season, and needless to say there were plenty of exciting moments along the way. However, we could not narrow it down to five on our own, so we took the vote to the fans. So, without further ado, we submit to you the top five moments in the 2011 […]
Though the move may have been expected, now it is official: Daniel Hudson will start Game 2 for the Diamondbacks against the Brewers Sunday. Manager Kirk Gibson made the announcement, according to the D-backs’ Twitter page, meaning the 16-game winner will take the hill for the first time in a playoff game. Hudson, as you […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have surprised a lot of people this season and the president and CEO of the team is one of them. “This season turned out better than I thought,” Derrick Hall said on Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show. The regular season may have turned out well, but a match-up with the […]
The first inning has been a struggle for Daniel Hudson this season. So far this season, Hudson has posted a 6.00 ERA in the first inning, allowing 22 earned runs in 33 innings. From innings two to nine, he has only allowed 66 earned runs in 189 innings, an ERA of 3.14. Hudson cannot afford […]
The 2001 World Series pitted the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the New York Yankees. Ten years later, could it happen again? CBSSports.com’s Danny Knobler thinks so. In his postseason predictions story, Knobler has the Diamondbacks knocking off the Brewers in five games before dispatching the NL-favorite Phillies in seven. From there they would play the Yankees, […]
Diamondbacks, meet the Brewers. Brewers, the Diamondbacks. The teams begin their NL Divisional round series Saturday and, when they do, will see themselves when looking across the diamond. The host Brewers won 96 games this year, the Diamondbacks 94. Arizona took the season series 4-3, and the teams battled until the season’s final day to […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for September 27, 2011: Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 5 The Good: What a rally. After Ryan Roberts’ walk-off grand slam on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks almost took down the Dodgers again with a […]
None of the so-called experts picked the Diamondbacks to makes the playoffs this season. And now that they’ve crashed the party, none of them are picking the NL West champions to win the World Series. The favorites are considered to be the Phillies, Tigers and Yankees. So that would make the D-backs the underdogs, right? […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 94 games and the NL West, ready for their first playoff series since 2007. And, as great as it all is, Arizona Sports 620’s John Gambadoro is even more excited about the team’s future. “I think that this team will win a World Series in the next five years with […]
With Vin Scully in the booth — once again, Kirk Gibson’s famous fist pump as he trotted around the bases in the 1988 World Series resurfaced Tuesday night at Chase Field. Ryan Roberts liked the first pitch he saw from Javy Guerra and laced it into the seats in left field for a grand slam, […]
PHOENIX – For Jarrod Parker, it was a long wait to make his Major League debut, but the D-backs right-hander took full advantage of his opportunity Tuesday night. “They were flowing,” he said of his nerves as he walked out to the mound to start the game. “I just tried to keep as calm as […]
With a great season comes great reward, and the Diamondbacks have the potential to clean up in the coming weeks. There is a chance Justin Upton could win the NL MVP, Ian Kennedy the NL Cy Young and Kirk Gibson the Manager of the Year award. According to FoxSports.com, two of the three should happen. […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are headed for the postseason, this much we know, but what scenario would be the most favorable in the first round of the playoffs? One ESPN insider believes the answer is obvious. “If they can start at home, that’s the way to go and if they can start at home […]
Manager Kirk Gibson made it clear, “If he’s not totally okay, then I’ll switch the lineup.” The Diamondbacks are not taking any chances with All-Star outfielder Justin Upton. A day after he was hit in the head by a Tim Lincecum fastball, Upton is not in Monday’s lineup against the L.A. Dodgers. “I mean I […]
Since the night of August 11th, when the Diamondbacks took control of the NL West lead for the final time, there was one question that was left to be answered. When would Arizonans start to believe in the D-backs? Through the month of August and into September, more and more fans were showing up at […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won the NL West and will play in the postseason for the first time since 2007. Having put the San Francisco Giants in the rear-view mirror, the Diamondbacks are now focused on the Milwaukee Brewers and the NL’s second seed. Pass the Brew-Crew and Arizona will have homefield advantage in the […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for September 25, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Giants 2 The Good: The Diamondbacks got out the brooms and completed a three game sweep of the San Francisco Giants. Josh Collmenter out-dueled Tim […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for September 24, 2011: Diamondbacks 15, Giants 2 The Good: The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t take their foot off the gas after clinching the NL West Friday night. The D-backs pounded the […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks added another arm to their bullpen Friday, acquiring left-handed pitcher Mike Zagurski from the Philadelphia Phillies. In a corresponding move the D-backs designated Esmerling Vasquez for assignment. The 28-year-old Zagurski has posted a 5.40 ERA with three walks and four strikeouts in four games with the Phillies, but went 4-0 with 11 […]
The Diamondbacks were off and running early against the Pirates Wednesday. The team stole four bases in the first inning. “It’s just us playing our game,” said centerfielder Chris Young, who along with Willie Bloomquist, Aaron Hill and Lyle Overbay each swiped a bag in helping set a new club record for most stolen bases […]
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson has had a phenomenal year in his first full season in the Major Leagues, but he’s still learning how to stay even-keeled on the mound. Hudson struggled to find his command against the Pirates on Tuesday and was noticeably flustered. “He does get frustrated. He’s a perfectionist. […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for September 21, 2011: Diamondbacks 8, Pirates 5 The Good: The offense returned for the Diamondbacks in a big way, as Aaron Hill, Justin Upton, Miguel Montero, Chris Young and Ryan […]
The Diamondbacks can’t force you to attend a game, but they’ll welcome you to use the force when you watch them play the Giants at Chase Field Sunday afternoon. The team announced plans for “Star Wars Day” at the ballpark. Tickets for the promotion start at $33, with a portion of sales going to benefit […]
