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 […]
Single-game tickets for all potential NLDS games at Chase Field go on sale starting Friday at 9 a.m. For those wishing to purchase tickets at the ballpark, numbered wristbands will be distributed in the plaza are near Gate A beginning at 8 a.m. A lottery drawing around 8:40 a.m. will determine the order of the […]
PHOENIX – It’s hard to argue that the Philadelphia Phillies aren’t the best or most formidable team in the National League heading towards the postseason. However, one baseball analyst believes the Arizona Diamondbacks should hope to face the Phillies in the first round because it would be their best chance to beat them. “Maybe the […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Tuesday that team president and ceo Derrick Hall has prostate cancer. In a press release, the team says a recent PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test resulted in elevated numbers, and a prostate biopsy performed on September 14 confirmed the diagnosis of cancer. “I was informed by my doctor while in San Diego […]
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy gave a dominating performance in grabbing his 20th win of the season. Pitching eight innings and giving up only one hit — to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens –, Kennedy became the National League’s first 20-game winner this season. “It was a fastball right down the middle, I’m […]
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 19, 2011: Diamondbacks 1, Pirates 0 The Good: Ian Kennedy was simply brilliant. The ace pitched 8 innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out a […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks called up pitcher Jarrod Parker from Double-A Mobile. Parker, the team’s top pick in 2007, has been rated the top overall prospect for the D-backs the past three years. This is Parker’s first season since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2009, and in 26 games has an 11-8 record with a 3.79 […]
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 18, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Padres 1 The Good: Starter Joe Saunders went out with a mission on Sunday. His team was on a three-game slide and is working 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 17, 2011: Padres 3, Diamondbacks 1 The Good: The Diamondbacks didn’t do much right on Saturday, but they didn’t do much wrong either. In their third consecutive loss, 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 16, 2011: Padres 2, Diamondbacks 0 The Good: After giving up two runs in the first inning D-backs starter Wade Miley settled down, allowing just those two in six […]
Barring an unprecedented collapse, the Arizona Diamondbacks will make the playoffs. Once in the postseason, though, they’ll have some decisions to make, especially with the starting rotation. Ian Kennedy and Daniel Hudson are locks, and Joe Saunders figures to be the number three. If the team needs a fourth starter, who do they turn to? […]
The Atlanta Braves dominated the 90s with a starting rotation featuring Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz, among others. That trio, along with Steve Avery, led the team to the playoffs every year they were together, proving good great pitching can carry a team. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping to follow a similar path. […]
Ever feel the need to pump some iron while watching a Diamondbacks game? How about while at a Diamondbacks game? According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Mountainside Fitness Centers is opening a new location inside Chase Field. The fitness center will be located in the former Peter Piper Pizza Playhouse area in the outfield section […]
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 14, 2011: Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 2 The Good: The Diamondbacks proved they could be the classier team on Wednesday night. Gerardo Parra was at the center of a potential […]
Arizona Sports 620’s Ron Wolfley asked Arizona Diamondback Chris Young to finish the sentence: The Arizona Diamondbacks are _______. “NL West champs,” the center fielder responded. If you know anything about what manager Kirk Gibson has been preaching all season, that is a pretty big statement coming from Young. “I’ve believed in it all year […]
Gerardo Parra took an inside pitch from Dodger Hong-Chih Kuo in the 7th inning for a ball. He also took it personally. Parra hit the game-tying home run in the same at bat, making sure to spend time admiring his work before rounding the bases. The Dodgers took exception to his theatrics, and choice words […]
Provided nothing crazy happens, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be heading to the playoffs. And, as first reported by Arizona Sports 620’s John Gambadoro, you can too for less than it cost in 2007. Prices for games will range from $12-$140 this year, with the lowest ticket price being a full $8 cheaper than any other […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced their 2012 regular-season schedule, which opens at Chase Field against the San Francisco Giants on April 6. The season includes three 10-game homestands and a pair of weekend visits to the Valley by the Chicago Cubs. The Diamondbacks will also be at home on Mother’s Day and the Fourth 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 September 13, 2011: Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 4 The Good: Arizona was down 4-2 after the first inning, but rallied to send the game to extra innings where a bases loaded […]
PHOENIX – When Kevin Towers took over as general manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks, he inherited a club coming off one of its worst seasons in franchise history and was in complete turmoil. Less than one year later, Towers has quickly revamped the organization into a team headed for the playoffs. “Whatever the perception was […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks pretty much have the NL West division locked up and heading for the playoffs. Now the attention has turned to whether or not Arizona can finish with a better record than the Brewers which would mean the D-backs wouldn’t have to face the vaunted Philadelphia Phillies in the first round […]
Ian Kennedy is in the conversation. The Diamondbacks righty is a contender for the NL Cy Young award, given to the league’s best pitcher as voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America. But if he wants to win the award over guys like Clayton Kershaw, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee, according to ESPN […]
Justin Upton was not traded. Kevin Towers did not ship the right fielder out of town last winter, choosing instead to hold onto the man who has arguably become the team’s most important player. That doesn’t mean Upton was able to ignore the rumors. “It was a tough time,” Upton told USA Today. “I didn’t […]
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 12, 2011: Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 2 The Good: Gerardo Parra led the Arizona offense with two hits that led to four RBI’s for the D-backs. Ryan Roberts and Paul […]
