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Manager provides insight on plans for Bloomquist after Drew returns

When news broke that shortstop Stephen Drew would be missing an extended period of time to begin the season, fans were left wondering how the team would perform in his absence. With his replacement, Willie Bloomquist, emerging as a threat at the plate and on the basepaths it’s left many people asking ‘Stephen who?’. With […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: D-backs solid in beating sloppy Cubs

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 6, 2011: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 4 The Arizona Diamondbacks had not won a game since the season opener on April 1. Having dropped the first two games of a […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Missed opportunities cost Diamondbacks versus Cubs

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 5, 2011: Cubs 6, Diamondbacks 5 The Arizona Diamondbacks may have gotten another L in the loss column but the box score reveals some interesting things the team did […]
13 years ago
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Hemond to throw out Opening Night first pitch

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today Roland Hemond will throw out the ceremonial Opening Night first pitch prior to Friday’s 6:40 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Reds in recognition of him receiving the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year. Hemond, 81, begins his 61st year […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks open season in the cold

The Diamondbacks opened their 2011 season with a three game series in Colorado against the Rockies. They played two of them. Sunday’s game was postponed due to snow, and upon leaving the cold of Colorado the team headed even further north to Chicago for a series with the Cubs. Uhh, what? “I don’t know if […]
13 years ago
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First base unsettled for Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks attempted to do away with their strikeout problem over the offseason by making significant changes to their corner spots. The team sent third baseman Mark Reynolds to Baltimore and declined an option on first baseman Adam LaRoche, getting rid of 383 combined strike outs in the process. However, if the 2011 revolving door […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Diamondbacks stranded against Cubs

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 4, 2011: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 1 There may be more zeros in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ box score from Monday than there were in my limo at prom, but that […]
13 years ago
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D-backs feature lowest Fan Cost Index for 2011 season

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that their organization features the lowest Fan Cost Index in the MLB for the fifth consecutive season. The D-backs’ Fan Cost Index for this season is $120.96, more than $70 below the industry average of $197.35. The Fan Cost Index is a representative look at the cost of a family […]
13 years ago
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Bullpen biggest bright spot in D-backs Opening Day win

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks opened their 2011 season in grand fashion winning a wild 7-6 nail-biter against the Colorado Rockies in 11 innings. There were many positive signs to take away from the D-backs’ perspective. Maybe seeing Ian Kennedy pitch better than All-Star Ubaldo Jimenez or marveling at the power display put on by […]
13 years ago
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D-backs add Krause as special assistant in scouting, player development

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have hired Jerry Krause as Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Scouting & Player Development after serving as the Chicago White Sox’s Director of International Scouting. Krause will evaluate players on all levels, including Major and minor league players, amateur players for the First-Year Player Draft […]
13 years ago
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Gibson says it’s Juan Miranda’s time

For pretty much their entire existence the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to find a first baseman. From Travis Lee and Erubiel Durazo to Mark Grace, Greg Colbrunn, Tony Clark and Adam LaRoche, the D-backs have gone through 10 different opening day starters at first in 13 years. Number 11 is set to be Juan Miranda, […]
13 years ago
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Allen still waiting for his chance to shine

PHOENIX – When Brandon Allen was acquired from the Chicago White Sox in 2009, he was expected to one day become the Diamondbacks starting first baseman. He is still waiting for his chance. Arizona finalized its 25-man roster on Wednesday with Allen being one of the last cuts despite having a solid spring training. He […]
13 years ago
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At 0-0 it’s time for Diamondbacks to go to work

The theme was obvious. The Arizona Diamondbacks, following their final tune-up game before the regular season begins, tended to share a similar outlook when it came to judging what Spring Training meant in regards to their season’s prospects. “It doesn’t really matter what happened before [Wednesday], starting Friday it’s a clean slate and everybody’s very […]
13 years ago
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D-backs shouldn’t expect much from Branyan

PHOENIX – Maybe the best player for the Arizona Diamondbacks in spring training has been new addition Russell Branyan. One of the team’s biggest holes is first base, so naturally many have gotten excited that Branyan, after swinging such a hot bat, could be the answer at that position or at least used in a […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks finalize 25-man roster

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a number of roster moves today to complete their 25-man roster prior to Friday’s Opening Day game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. To complete the Opening Day roster, the D-backs outrighted infielder Tony Abreu to Triple-A Reno and optioned infielder Brandon Allen and right-handed pitcher Esmerling Vasquez to […]
13 years ago
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Bullpen concerns D-backs heading into season opener

After a dismal spring training, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves with more concerns than anticipated going into Opening Day. The biggest one hasn’t changed since last season. It’s still pitching. “My concern is the bullpen,” said D-backs color analyst Tom Candiotti on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf. “The back of the bullpen is what […]
13 years ago
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How long until the Arizona Diamondbacks are good?

“That is not a good big league club.” That was the assessment of the Arizona Diamondbacks offered up by ESPN’s Keith Law as a guest on with Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf Monday. It’s a point of view that D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is aware exists and one that he doesn’t seem to completely […]
13 years ago
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D-backs pitching still a huge question mark

The Diamondbacks have officially settled on their pitching rotation for this season, but settled is completely relative to a group that underwhelmed during spring training. Right-hander Ian Kennedy is expected to start Opening Day for the D-backs and will be followed in the rotation by Daniel Hudson, Joe Saunders, Barry Enright and Armando Galarraga. Galarraga […]
13 years ago
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Chase Field upgraded for 2011 baseball season

The Diamondbacks announced several additional cosmetic changes to Chase Field Monday to prepare for the 2011 MLB season along with the All-Star events coming to Phoenix this summer. The retractable roof of the stadium was resurfaced over the spring and two 170-by-45 foot Chase Field logos will be applied to the roof panels over the […]
13 years ago
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D-backs look to impress early to avoid fan disappointment

With spring training wrapping up and an important season on the horizon, the Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to bounce back on the field and in the hearts of fans. It’s apparent that, with the crop of new players as well as the coaching and organizational changes, last season is in the rearview mirror. “I really […]
13 years ago
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Saunders, Galarraga to round out D-backs rotation

According to Fox Sports Arizona’s Jack Magruder, the Arizona Diamondbacks have settled on the back end of their starting rotation (emphasis on settled). Righty Armando Galarraga will be the fifth starter for the D-backs while right hander Aaron Heilman will return to the bullpen. Galarraga didn’t exactly shutdown opponents this spring posting a 7.36 ERA […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks add Branyan to 40-man roster

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have selected the contract of infielder Russell Branyan, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. The move brings the D-backs’ roster to 40 players. The Diamondbacks had to add Branyan to the 40-man roster on Friday, otherwise, he had the right to ask […]
13 years ago
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D-backs’ Roberts moonlights as tattoo artist

Ryan Roberts may be tattooing the ball with his bat this spring for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hitting at a .512 clip in Cactus League play, but it’s the work he’s doing with a needle off the field that he may be most proud of. The D-backs infielder joined Sports 620 KTAR’s Gambo and Ash and […]
13 years ago
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D-backs’ bullpen catcher will eat anything, literally.

It’s no secret that the sport of baseball and those that play or coach it have some very, very odd superstitions and habits. We just didn’t realize things could get this odd. According to the Wall Street Journal, Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen catcher Jeff Motuzas, who’s been with the team since it’s inception in 1998, possibly […]
13 years ago
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Saunders belongs in Diamondbacks rotation

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are still trying to fill out their starting rotation, but they should only be looking for one more pitcher. Despite his Spring Training struggles, Joe Saunders should be named to Arizona’s starting rotation. He is the only proven veteran commodity in the mix for a rotation spot. Surprisingly, manager Kirk […]
13 years ago
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D-backs, Dodgers play for Tucson shooting victims

Friday's spring training game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Tucson Electric Park will raise money for victims of the January mass shooting in Tucson.
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks position battles still up for grabs

PHOENIX – With only ten days left in Spring Training, the Arizona Diamondbacks are still trying to decide who the team will trot out on the field for Opening Day. Probably the position most up for grabs remains first base with Brandon Allen, non-roster invitee Russell Branyan and offseason addition Juan Miranda all still in […]
13 years ago
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Defense and pitching costing Diamondbacks

At the beginning of Cactus League play Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson laid out in simple terms the most important factors in whether his team will succeed or fail this season. “Our team is going to have to pitch and defend,” Gibson said. “That’s going to be our key.” With only 10 days left in […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks rotation starting to take shape

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks starting rotation became a little clearer on Tuesday. Manager Kirk Gibson named Barry Enright as the team’s number three starter to start the season. “He’s pitched great and done everything we’ve asked. He’s earned a spot to start the season,” said Gibson. For Enright, being named to the rotation was […]
13 years ago
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D-backs make spring roster moves

The Diamondbacks made several roster moves Monday as the team continues getting ready for the regular season. Catchers Konrad Schmidt and John Hester were sent to the D-backs’ Triple-A affiliate in Reno while pitchers Micah Owings and Brian Sweeney were assigned to minor league camp, according to a release from the team. Outfielder Wily Mo […]
13 years ago