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Towers believes D-backs roster will remain mostly intact

PHOENIX – After the Arizona Diamondbacks digest that their season is over, the focus will then shift to what needs to be done for next year. General manager Kevin Towers believes only slight changes need to be made. “We really don’t have a lot of holes. Most of this team will probably be back next […]
13 years ago
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ESPN Insider says D-backs ‘better tinker’

Nobody will deny that 2011 was a magical season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. After finishing in the cellar of the National League West two straight years, the D-backs turned things around in ’11 behind skipper Kirk Gibson, winning a division title and coming within a run of advancing to the National League Championship Series. And […]
13 years ago
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Young core has D-backs looking forward to next season

Despite the first round exit in the playoffs, the Diamondbacks at least showed they belonged there. The young core of players played the underdog role and surprised the entire league this season. That’s probably why they are excited to get back at it next season. “When we show up next year we’ll be ready to […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: D-backs season ends in extra innings loss

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 October 7, 2011: Brewers 3, Diamondbacks 2 The Good: Arizona rallied once again in the ninth inning as Willie Bloomquist’s safety squeeze bunt brought in the tying run to force […]
13 years ago
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Game 5 brings back good memories for D-backs

Game 5 sound familiar? For Diamondbacks fans, Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers could bring up some old memories. Ten year old memories, to be exact. The last time the Diamondbacks played a Game 5 in the National League Division Series came in 2001, when they went on to win the World Series. That game […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks ride momentum into Milwaukee

Back in Milwaukee, after two games in Arizona, the Diamondbacks are playing like a different team since they left. Riding a two game winning streak and playing in the final game of the series, the Diamondbacks feel confident they can steal one against the Brewers in their own park. “It’s obvious that in the first […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

D-backs not changing approach to Gallardo in Game 5

The Arizona Diamondbacks will square off in Game 5 of the NLDS in the exact same scenario that they entered the playoffs with: an important game, played in Milwaukee, against one of the team’s top pitchers, Yovani Gallardo. And the game plan will not be altered from that of Game 1. “Everybody has their own […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

No matter what happened, pulling Saunders was smart

When Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson decided to pull starting pitcher Joe Saunders in the third inning on Wednesday, he made a smart decision. “Joe Saunders is not needed as much as runs were. Great job, Kirk Gibson,” said Doug Franz, co-host of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show. When Gibson made the decision […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks staring history in the face in Game 5

The Diamondbacks have an opportunity to shatter expectations and stare history in the face come Friday night. “The Diamondbacks are standing on the precipice of greatness,” said Ron Wolfley, co-host of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show. Going into the 2011 NLDS Game 5 in Milwaukee, the D-backs have a shot to do what […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

Paul Goldschmidt, the next great first baseman?

Albert Pujols is the standard by which most elite first baseman are judged, as the career .328 hitter with exceptional power has been a force for the last decade. Pujols has never hit fewer than 32 home runs in any of his 11 seasons, and has collected MVP awards and a World Series ring along […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Inside the Box: D-backs rain in the runs

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 October 5, 2011: Diamondbacks 10, Brewers 6 The Good: Bombs away! The Diamondbacks hit their groove on Wednesday. They smacked four home runs, including a Ryan Roberts grand slam that […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Chris Young goes off in NLDS

Chris Young has found his swing so far in the NLDS. In the first four games of the series against the Brewers, Young has pounded the ball for five total postseason homers. He set a franchise record Wednesday for hitting two home runs in the same postseason game. Young is the first D-back to ever […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Game 4 NLDS starters for D-backs, Brewers don’t last long

PHOENIX — Both Joe Saunders and Randy Wolf, starting pitchers for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers, respectively, in Game 4 of the NLDS lasted only three innings Wednesday. In those three innings, 10 runs were scored on 13 hits and five walks. Saunders gave up three runs, five hits and two walks. “It was […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks coming up big with two outs

PHOENIX — After struggling to score runs in Milwaukee in the first two games of the series, the Arizona Diamondbacks returned home and had an offensive explosion. A two-out explosion at that. The Diamondbacks scored 14 of their 18 runs at home with two outs. In Game 3, the big inning was the fifth. Paul […]
13 years ago
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Rookies step up in post-season play

The 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks have matched the team record for most RBI for rookies with a total of eight hit so far in the division series. With Collin Cowgill’s two RBI in the third inning of game four and Paul Goldschmidt’s six total, the team is one shy from breaking the record. Goldschmidt hit a […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Long ball goes far for D-backs in postseason

Heads up in the outfield. The Diamondbacks have relied on the long ball, much like they have all season, to create their offense in the postseason. After the seventh inning on Wednesday night, the D-backs had scored 16 of their last 22 postseason runs via home runs. Going back to Sept. 27 during the regular […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

D-backs claim highest number of stolen bases in postseason

It happened in the third inning on Wednesday night. Paul Goldschmidt managed the 90 feet between first and second base and put the Diamondbacks into the postseason leader’s spot for stolen bases as a team. At the start of play Wednesday, the D-backs were tied with the Cardinals and Rangers with four stolen bases in […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks home runs spark wins, team records

The Arizona Diamondbacks are out to take the series back to Milwaukee and apparently set some regular and postseason franchise records along the way. When Paul Goldschmidt crushed a grand slam Tuesday, fans couldn’t believe it. When Ryan Robert smacked another one Wednesday, the stadium went wild and the D-backs entered the record books. Goldschmidt […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

D-backs, Gibson excited to be where they’re at

The Arizona Diamondbacks trail the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1, and manager Kirk Gibson said the team is excited to be exactly where they are at. “Everybody felt like we were out of it, like I wasn’t sure why we were playing [Tuesday],” Gibson told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo. “But we don’t look at it […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks plan Blackout for Game 4

The Diamondbacks players and coaches have decided to wear their black uniforms tonight in Game 4, and they want their fans to do the same. The team has scheduled a Blackout for tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and all fans are encouraged to wear their black D-Backs gear as well. “It was awesome,” first […]
13 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Montero starts D-backs strong offensive Game 3 performance against Brewers

PHOENIX — Rookie Paul Goldschmidt hit the grand slam and had a club tying record five RBI in the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. If it wasn’t for the success early in the game by Miguel Montero those situations likely wouldn’t have came to fruition. Montero started the scoring in the bottom […]
13 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Diamondbacks rookie Collmenter able to shut down Brewers’ Braun, Fielder

PHOENIX — In the first two games of the National League Division Series Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder led the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Going into Game 3 they were a combined 9 for 16 at the plate with six RBI, six runs scored and a home run each. Tuesday night Diamondbacks rookie […]
13 years ago
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Saunders ready for D-backs in Game 4

Joe Saunders is ready to pitch. The Diamondbacks forced a Game 4 Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, leaving Saunders the one on the mound in another do-or-die game on Wednesday. Regardless, Saunders is anxious to throw. He hasn’t pitched since September 28th. “I haven’t done really anything different,” he said referring to his routine. “It’s […]
13 years ago
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Collmenter comes through for Diamondbacks in must-win situation

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks returned home from Milwaukee with their backs against the wall as they faced elimination for their first — and what could have been only — home playoff game. The team with no expectations all season turned to a rookie — Josh Collmenter. The rookie delivered. Was the rookie nervous going […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Diamondbacks ‘more focused’ than ever before

The Arizona Diamondbacks know what they have to do: Win. Trailing their best of five series 2-0, their season would end with a loss Tuesday night at Chase Field. Winning three straight is a daunting task, but for now the focus is just on winning one. “There’s a little bit of tension there,” D-backs pitcher […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Diamondbacks vs. Brewers sold out

Chase Field will be full Tuesday as the Diamondbacks try to avoid elimination. On his twitter, team president and CEO Derrick Hall said all tickets have been sold. “We are ecstatic about the support our fans have shown as we embark on our most difficult challenge yet,” said Hall in a press release. “We anticipate […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

ESPN Insider says heat shouldn’t be on Gibson

Kirk Gibson, who seemed to press all the right buttons in the regular season, is 0-for-the-playoffs. Whether it was starting Lyle Overbay over Paul Goldshmidt in Game 1 or letting Ian Kennedy pitch to Prince Fielder with a runner on and first base open, the manager’s moves just haven’t worked out. However, that doesn’t mean […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks’ season rides on Josh Collmenter

An offseason of building, months of spring training and a grueling regular season have all come down to this moment for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 in their best of five series, Arizona will send rookie Josh Collmenter to the mound, needing the guy with the funky delivery to save their season. […]
13 years ago
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Gibson: Our backs are against the wall

The Diamondbacks face a tough challenge after losing the first two games of the division series in Milwaukee, but coming home to Arizona gives them an advantage for once. “We’re in our home field so it will be different for us,” said manager Kirk Gibson. “We’re going to be much more comfortable.” The two teams […]
13 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Bad, bad inning leads to D-backs loss to Brewers in Game 2 of NLDS

The Arizona Diamondbacks can look to the bottom of the sixth inning of their 9-4 Game 2 National League Division Series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. In the inning before Justin Upton hit a deep shot to the left field seats to tie the game 4-4. Starting pitcher Daniel Hudson started the inning and after […]
13 years ago