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Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks walks off the field after the first inning against the Texas...
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Bickley: It’s a time for mourning and a time for grief for the Diamondbacks. The good kind.

Yes, there is sadness and anger after a 5-0 loss to the Rangers in Game 5 of the World Series. But there is also gratitude and hope.
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Video: Bickley Blast: How a bullpen game may have cost the Arizona Diamondbacks a World Series title

Without a strong option for the fourth starting pitcher role, the Arizona Diamondbacks turned to B-grade pitchers for Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Dan Bickley explains why this plan may have cost the D-backs the championship title as Arizona dropped to 3-1 in the series. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy […]
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Manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks relieves Joe Mantiply #35 in the second inning ag...
Dan Bickley

Diamondbacks play the victim in their own horror show in Game 4 against Rangers

It was the night of the living dead. Unfortunately, we’re talking about the Arizona Diamondbacks and not Halloween.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona Diamondbacks are at their best after showing us their worst

Bickley Blast: Arizona Diamondbacks are at their best after showing us their worst. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Diamondbacks turn in Game 3 clunker in home loss to Rangers

We know the Diamondbacks will bounce back. They are a resilient bunch that knows how to take a punch. But this was a massive disappointment.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona Diamondbacks fans can flex homefield advantage in Game 3 of the World Series

Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks walks off the field after the seventh inning against ...
Dan Bickley

Bickley: Merrill Kelly is the Diamondbacks’ real ace

Merrill Kelly is the Diamondbacks' ace. Anything less would be shortchanging the pitcher who is coming into his own on the biggest stage.
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D-backs staring adversity in the face after heartbreaking Game 1 loss

Sickeningly, the Diamondbacks snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in Game 1of the World Series on Friday night, writes Dan Bickley.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Could 2nd championship title bump Arizona Diamondbacks in the Valley’s pecking order?

The Arizona Diamondbacks in recent history have played second fiddle to the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals and sometimes even to the Arizona Coyotes. Dan Bickley explains how a second World Championship title could force the D-backs up the Valley’s sports pecking order. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Photos: Getty Images
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Dan Bickley

Arizona Diamondbacks 4 wins away from being kings of Valley

The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to taking a permanent hold on the Valley as their No. 1 team, if another World Series is won.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Legends are born in the World Series. Can the Diamondbacks become October stars?

Legends are born in the World Series. Dan Bickley ponders if the Arizona Diamondbacks and their July All-Stars have what it takes to become October stars in Wednesday’s Bickley Blast. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Video: Bickley Blast: The young and fearless Arizona Diamondbacks are World Series-bound

Bickley Blast: The young and fearless Arizona Diamondbacks are World Series-bound Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Picture: Rich Schultz/Getty Images
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Manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after beating the Philadelphia Phi...
Dan Bickley

Diamondbacks’ World Series run is something that couldn’t be expected

Pinch yourself in disbelief. No matter what you do, a stunning reality remains: The Diamondbacks are going to the World Series.
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Video: Bickley Blast: You can feel the anxiety of Phillies’ fans from Arizona

Bickley Blast: You can feel the anxiety of Phillies’ fans from Arizona. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Picture: Elsa/Getty Images Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen live to Arizona Sports: […]
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Video: Bickley Blast: Why the Diamondbacks should hold onto October feeling no matter how NLCS plays out

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the NLCS on Monday afternoon. Dan Bickley breaks down the lasting impact of October 2023 postseason baseball, regardless of how the rest of the series unfolds at Citizens Bank Park. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: […]
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo in the NLCS vs. the Phillies...
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Torey Lovullo deservingly getting his flowers this Diamondbacks playoff run

Torey Lovullo is all fingers. His team is all buttons. The Arizona Diamondbacks manager is one of the breakout stars of the 2023 postseason.
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J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Bryce Harper #3 after hitting a two ...
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Phillies’ power puts Diamondbacks on the brink of elimination heading back Philadelphia

After seven months, 172 games and a magical romp through the postseason, the Diamondbacks are on the brink of extinction.
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Home-field advantage swinging NLCS in D-backs’ favor vs. Phillies

The difference in two tight, intense wins for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS has been their home-field advantage.
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Ketel Marte, walkoff vs. Phillies in Diamondbacks' Game 3 win in 2023 NLCS...
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Snakes alive! D-backs thrilling win over Phillies is a dose of redemption

The Diamondbacks' 2-1 triumph in Game 3 of the NLCS was a testament to their mettle, their pitching staff, and their October resiliency.
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Video: Bickley Blast: It’s Diamondbacks fans’ time to match Phillies’ home field advantage

Bickley Blast: It’s Diamondbacks fans’ time to match Phillies’ home field advantage. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports
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Dan Bickley

In a season of extremes for the Diamondbacks, they’re losing their identity at the wrong time

It has been a season of extremes for Arizona. There have been exhilarating peaks, there have been sobering lows. But now they need to focus.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Why NLCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks showed some fight in the NLCS Game 1 loss to the Phillies in Philadelphia, but Dan Bickley breaks down why tonight is a must-win for this young team now that they’re acclimated to Citizens Bank Park. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read […]
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Diamondbacks didn’t win Game 1 of NLCS, but picked up a ton of respect

The Diamondbacks may have lost 5-3 on Monday to the Phillies. But in Game 1, they went down fighting. The city of Philadelphia respects that.
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Video: Bickley Blast: Arizona Diamondbacks’ young players will get valuable experience in NLCS vs. Phillies

Bickley Blast: Arizona Diamondbacks’ young players will get valuable experience in NLCS vs. Phillies. Video: Felisa Cárdenas and Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports Subscribe to the Arizona Sports daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QWcj1x Read articles from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/ Download the Arizona Sports app: https://arizonasports.com/the-arizona-sports-98-7-fm-app/ Sign up for texts from Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/text-alerts/ Listen live to Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/listen-live/ […]
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