PHOENIX – There has been plenty of talk about the Arizona Diamondbacks improved play on the field this season. However, not much has been made about the improved chemistry within the clubhouse. Closer J.J. Putz was a guest on Intentional Talk this week and described a funny scene where during a drill manager Kirk Gibson […]
When a team finds success it would be well served not to mess with what led to it. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a roll since the middle of May, with largely the same group of players getting the majority of at bats. Does that mean they found a set lineup? Not quite, but […]
The San Francisco Giants remain focused on the Buster Posey injury and appear to be distracted just enough to allow the Arizona Diamondbacks to become a threat to San Francisco’s playoff hopes. “I think the comments of Brian Sabean immediately make the Arizona Diamondbacks, for the first time, a legitimate division contender,” Doug Franz said […]
Justin Upton was on the trade block for a bit last winter, but just how close were the Diamondbacks to actually trading the former number one pick? We’ll probably never know. However, as ESPN’s Jayson Stark notes, a couple of American League teams made a strong push for the 23-year-old right fielder. Between the November […]
If the Diamondbacks are going to trade for a pitcher, they need to go big or go back to the dugout. At least that’s what John Gambadoro says. “This team is done with the John Garlands and the Doug Davises of the world,” Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambadoro said on Thursday’s Gambo and Ash. “They don’t […]
Willie Bloomquist hasn’t started scoreboard watching – yet. “It’s great that the fans are behind us and watching and keeping up,” Diamondbacks’ utility player Willie Bloomquist said in a Thursday interview with Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash. “I think that’s what it’s all about. But on the players’ side we just have to stay […]
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 June 2, 2011: Nationals 6, Diamondbacks 1 The Good: The D-backs rally showed signs of life, but sometimes signs are wrong. Despite losing, the D-backs managed seven hits. Gerardo Parra […]
Thursday morning Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported that sources were telling him the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to add a ‘dominant reliever’ to their bullpen. We may now know who those sources likely were. The team themselves. During an Internet chat with fans on Dbacks.com Thursday afternoon, team president Derrick Hall made it clear that […]
It sounds like the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to make a trade before the deadline . It just may not be for the type of player most people expect them to acquire. Everyone’s favorite bow tie wearing baseball sideline reporter, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, is reporting that Kevin Towers and the D-backs are looking for […]
For the first time since 2007, the Arizona Diamondbacks will likely be buyers, rather than sellers, at the trade deadline. The Diamondbacks, who have won eight of their last 10 and are in first place, are coming off a 19-win month a May, their most successful May in franchise history. Former Diamondback and current special […]
For the first time all season Arizona Diamondback J.J. Putz entered the game with a lead and didn’t close it out. He gave up a home run to Florida Marlin John Buck that tied the game at five. Putz has been spectacular for the D-backs this season, entering Wednesday’s game a perfect 16 for 16 […]
Earlier this week ESPN analyst Buster Olney suggested the Arizona Diamondbacks might be looking to make a deal. Now someone within the organization’s front office acknowledges they could benefit from making a trade before the deadline. Former D-back great and current special assistant to the President & CEO Luis Gonzalez made it clear Thursday morning […]
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 June 1, 2011: Diamondbacks 6, Marlins 5 The Good: Starter Daniel Hudson was knocked around for four runs over the first three innings, then went the next four without allowing […]
In the middle of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ successful road trip, manager Kirk Gibson decided to give his right fielder a day off. Sometimes that’s all one needs. It has seemed to work out quite well for Justin Upton. He is 8-for-12 with two home runs and four RBI since being given that day off in […]
Spanish philosopher George Santayana once said ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’. That is why, while the Arizona Diamondbacks’ May was great, fans should realize last month’s amazing run doesn’t guarantee future success. The D-backs’ May was the second best in franchise history, finishing the month with a .655 winning […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have taken the baseball world by storm the last few weeks as they have won 15 of their last 17 games and vaulted all the way to first place in the NL West. However, the question still seems to remain, “Can the D-backs sustain their high level of play?” or […]
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 May 31, 2011: Marlins 5, Diamondbacks 2 The Arizona Diamondbacks’ seven-game winning streak came to an end in the team’s 5-2 defeat to the Florida Marlins on Tuesday. Probably most […]
PHOENIX – When Kevin Towers took over as general manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks, one of his first moves was sending out fan favorite third baseman Mark Reynolds for relievers David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio. The move wasn’t popular with the fans at the time considering Reynolds had been one of the team’s biggest run […]
PHOENIX – The 2011 MLB All-Star game will be played at Chase Field in July and it’s possible the local team could have some of its players in the game. In the first release of the fan voting, shortstop Stephen Drew is currently in fifth place with 303,811 votes. Drew trails leader Troy Tulowitzki of […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeing renewed interest as they’ve climbed to first place in the NL West. Winners of seven in a row and 15 of their last 17, the Diamondbacks are being watched by more people now than they have been in a while. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, the 5.1 rating the […]
When you make a bet and lose, you have to pay the price. That’s a lesson Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf have learned the hard way. Thanks to their annual March Madness bet with Gambo and Ash, and their subsequent annual loss, the hosts and Fun Katy have to dress up and participate in […]
If you are the type of person who places a bet on their favorite team to win its respective championship before the season regardless of how good they are supposed to be, you are in a good spot right now with regards to the Diamondbacks. Last week, Arizona was 100/1 to win World Series. After […]
It sure has been one hell of a ride. The Arizona Diamondbacks, who began the month of May 6.5 games out of first in the NL West, entered the month’s final day with a half game lead over the San Francisco Giants. Winning — a lot — will do that for you. Victorious in their […]
Thanks to manager Kirk Gibson the Arizona Diamondbacks have been more aggressive on the field this season and it’s paying off in the standings. They may also become more aggressive than they have been in years off it this season too, thanks to general manager Kevin Towers. ESPN’s Buster Olney, via Twitter, said that he […]
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 May 30, 2011: Diamondbacks 15, Marlins 4 The Good: We would hate to pitch against the D-backs tonight. Thankfully, the Marlins took that beating for us. The D-backs hauled in […]
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 May 29, 2011: Diamondbacks 4, Astros 2 The Arizona Diamondbacks completed a sweep of the Houston Astros on Sunday with a 4-2 win. The D-backs have now won 14 of […]
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 April 27, 2011: Diamondbacks 11, Astros 3 The Good: Zach Duke has his first start coming off the DL with a broken hand and proved why he is a starting […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are the talk of Major League Baseball as nobody thought they were capable of playing this well. However, the question is, can they keep it up? “We’re over a quarter of the season in and at this point to still have momentum and belief in themselves, I do believe it’s […]
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 May 27, 2011: Diamondbacks 7, Astros 6 Don’t ever count out these Diamondbacks. Trailing 6-0 against the Houston Astros, Arizona simply buckled down and rallied all the way back for […]
