Ouch. The Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton is well on his way to setting career-best marks in may categories this season, but none are more painful than the one that got a boost Wednesday night: hit by pitch. Upton was hit in the first inning by Rockies pitcher Esmil Rogers, giving the right fielder his 16th painful […]
The Diamondbacks will enter September with a substantial lead on the San Francisco Giants, one that seems almost insurmountable with the way the defending champs have been playing. A division title firmly in their sights, third base coach Matt Williams said the division race is far from over. “These guys know that this team in […]
A 0.56 ERA. That is the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitchers earned run average over the past 48 innings. Ian Kennedy, Joe Saunders, Daniel Hudson, Wade Miley and Josh Collmenter have only given up 3 runs in the stretch. Wednesday on Arizona Sports 620’s Gambo and Burns, John Gambadoro asked Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson if this […]
August 31st, 2011 should be the date etched into the gravestone for the San Francisco Giants. They are, after all, done, according to Arizona Sports 620’s Doug Franz. “Historic collapses have happened, but now the math is working in our favor to the point where you should not be concerned about the Giants,” he said. […]
The deadline for players to be eligible for Major League post-season rosters is Thursday, which means if the Arizona Diamondbacks are to add another player the move better come fast. The way it works is a player has to be on a team’s major league roster before September 1st in order for that player to […]
Gerardo Parra got a promotion Tuesday night. With Ryan Roberts and Chris Young getting the day off, manager Kirk Gibson shuffled his lineup penciling in Parra’s name in the two-hole. Parra rewarded his manager’s confidence with a career-high tying four hits and two RBIs. “He’s playing exceptional for us. He’s got a lot of ability,” […]
Miguel Montero is doing everything right. He’s fielding his position, throwing runners out and now has hit safely in a season-high nine straight games (.352, 12-for-34). After a strikeout in the 2nd and a groundout in the 3rd, the Diamondbacks’ catcher laced a line drive over the fence in right field for a three-run home […]
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 August 30, 2011: Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 4 The Good: Gerardo Parra had a fantastic game going 4-5 with two RBI’s and three runs scored. Miguel Montero belted a huge three-run […]
On Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson sat in front of the media like he does every day before batting practice, but this day was different. This day Gibson decided to reveal some of his secrets to his team’s success. Gibson not only emphasized the importance of fundamentals in the game but also […]
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Justin Upton has been hit 15 times this season prompting people to wonder why doesn’t he charge the mound and send a message. It’s not so easy when your team is in the middle of a pennant race and charging the mound would cost Upton a definite suspension by […]
The Diamondbacks are in first place largely because of the way both Ian Kennedy and Daniel Hudson have pitched this season. Kennedy, of course, leads the NL with 17 wins, while Hudson has picked up 14 victories of his own. Both have been dominant at times, and Arizona Sports 620’s Ron Wolfley feels much of […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks currently have a five game lead in the NL West over the San Francisco Giants. It has led some to believe the division is now Arizona’s to lose over the final month of the season. “I’m not going to say the Giants are done, but I think the D-backs will […]
PHOENIX – Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy has had a fantastic season and others are starting to take notice. ESPN insider Tim Kurkjian joined Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo on Tuesday and said Kennedy is in contention for the Cy Young award in the National League. “Ian Kennedy has a chance, but he’s going […]
When the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Trevor Bauer there was a thought that the UCLA star could pitch for the big league club this season. That may still be the case, but you won’t see the right-hander in a D-backs uniform should the team reach the postseason. The Arizona Diamondbacks will NOT call up 3rd overall […]
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 August 29, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 The Good: Daniel Hudson threw a shutout as he went on to win his 14th game of the season. In his seven innings, […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks may have only finished 4-6 on their recent road trip, but their closer J.J. Putz took a pretty positive message from their time away from Chase Field. “I think we learned that we can play with anybody,” Putz told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo Monday. “Philly along with Milwaukee are considered […]
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 August 28, 2011: Diamondbacks 6, Padres 1 The Good: In seven innings, D-backs starter Kennedy may have allowed six hits, but he hurt the Padres where it counts – 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 August 27, 2011: Diamondbacks 3, Padres 1 The Good: Chris Young had a big night for the D-backs. His two hits, including a two-run homer in the fourth, put him […]
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 August 26, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Padres 0 The Good: The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped all over the San Diego Padres and Wade LeBlanc early in the game scoring four runs in […]
Just how good is Paul Goldschmidt? That is the question fans and baseball minds alike have been wondering since he was called up to the Majors back at the beginning of August. The first baseman wasn’t really viewed as a legitimate big league prospect by those around baseball until recently despite tearing the cover off […]
The Diamondbacks are looking at a golden opportunity to shut the door on the San Francisco Giants’ season and wrap up an NL West title. With 31 games remaining on the schedule, the Diamondbacks begin a 6-game homestand Friday where they host two teams who are already looking towards next season. The Padres followed by […]
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 August 25, 2011: Diamondbacks 8, Nationals 1 The Good: The D-backs have struggled on offense for their entire road trip, but remembered how to swing the bat on Thursday. Both […]
In hindsight the Arizona Diamondbacks committed armed robbery — pun intended –when they traded Edwin Jackson for Daniel Hudson. The question is, did some in the Chicago White Sox organization know just how good Hudson was before the right-hander was sent to the desert? It looks like at least one executive in the south sider’s […]
It’s not just the national media who is starting to take notice of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The defending world champion San Fransisco Giants are too. According to D-backs president Derrick Hall, the Giants are concerned enough about his team to attempt to stop them from making deals before the August 31 waiver deadline. “Coming off […]
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 August 24, 2011: Diamondbacks 4, Nationals 2 The Good: Daniel Hudson followed Ian Kennedy’s strong performance with one of his own, coming within one out of a complete game. He […]
It’s no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks, particularly their bats, have struggled as of late. Just like fans, a prolonged slump can affect the players’ psyche. It’s manager Kirk Gibson’s job to make sure that a few losses in a row don’t turn into a season ending slide. It’s a challenge he’s up for. “There […]
Riding a six game losing streak, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked to their ace to make it stop. And stop it he did. Ian Kennedy pitched seven innings, allowing just six hits and two walks while striking out eight as the D-backs topped the Nationals 2-0 and, at least for one night, seemed to have righted […]
Two years ago, as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, Aaron Hill hit .286 while collecting 36 home runs and 108 RBI. In one and a half seasons since, the second baseman has combined for just 32 home runs and 113 RBI. His batting average dipped to .205 last year, and was sitting at […]
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 August 23, 2011: Diamondbacks 2, Nationals 0 The Good: Ian Kennedy was dominant throwing seven innings of shutout baseball only giving up six hits. The D-backs have been on a […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a trade sending second baseman Kelly Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays for second baseman Aaron Hill and shortstop John McDonald. The players coming to Arizona are excited to be joining a team in the middle of a pennant chase. “It’s an opportunity I wake up every morning […]
