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D-Backs’ bats quiet in 2-1 loss to Rangers
Dan Haren was solid again.
But again, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense couldn’t supply enough firepower for their ace right hander as they fell to the Texas Rangers 2-1 Wednesday at Chase Field.
Haren was touched up for one run in the 2nd inning when Taylor Teagarden singled in Marlon Byrd. The Rangers tacked on another run [...]
Diamondbacks should let Webb walk if injury is serious enough
Just a matter of months ago the Diamondbacks and Brandon Webb were discussing a contract extension. Now they are talking about surgery that could significantly change the direction of Webb’s career.
According to numerous sources Diamondbacks’ ace Brandon Webb may be heading for surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery could [...]
Haren goes for third straight vs. Texas
Dan Haren, who has won his last two starts, goes for his third straight victory tonight vs. the Texas Rangers at Chase Field.
Haren has been masterful all season for Arizona, and leads the National League with a sterling 2.23 ERA. Yet his record doesn’t reflect his dominance. Haren is only 6-4 on the [...]
D-backs win in homecoming behind Scherzer, Upton and Lopez
The Arizona Diamondbacks got off to a fast start in their return home tonight against the Texas Rangers. In the bottom of the first inning Stephen Drew singled with one out and Justin Upton followed with his 14th homer of the season giving the D-backs a quick 2-0 lead.
In the second inning Eric Byrnes lead [...]
D-Backs welcome Rangers to town
After another nightmarish road trip (starting to sound like a broken record, isn’t it?), the Arizona Diamondbacks return home to Chase Field to begin a 3-game Interleague series against the Texas Rangers, who lead the American League West.
The Diamondbacks’ frustrations have to be at an all-time high as their bullpen continues to struggle. On [...]
Was Sunday Clark’s last stand?
Bases loaded. Two outs. Ninth inning. Tie game. Chad Qualls, the Diamondbacks’ closer, had just entered the game with one set of instructions. Get Franklin Gutierrez out. It doesn’t matter how–a strikeout, a ground ball, a fly ball to warning track–it didn’t matter.
Gutierrez hit a bouncing ball to third base, where [...]
Heartbreaking loss for D-backs
It didn’t take long for the Arizona Diamondbacks to find out why Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez is called “The King.” After a leadoff single in the first by Felipe Lopez, Hernandez cruised right through the next three batters.
In the second inning the D-backs looked like they had a chance to break it open, but [...]
D-Backs look to continue winning ways in Seattle
The Arizona Diamondbacks take their modest 2-game winning streak to the northwest to visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game weekend series at Safeco Field.
The D-Backs are coming off arguably their two best performances of the year, back-to-back 12- victories over the Kansas City Royals. Wednesday night, the Diamondbacks beat K.C. ace Zack Greinke, [...]
Even the good days have bad elements for D-Backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks scored 24 runs in their last two victories over the Kansas City Royals. They won a series for the first time in nearly a month. So, why the long faces?
Brandon Webb, who hasn’t pitched since opening day, had a bullpen session scheduled for today scrapped. He has left the [...]
D-backs Make Royals See Double
Dan Haren tries to take matters into his own hands once again by pulling off another victory for the Diamondbacks. This time he had plenty of offensive help. The Diamondbacks would win the game by the same score as the evening before as they provided plenty of offense once again.
Both Parra and Byrnes would provide [...]
Three parks, three days, three parts – part three
The third day of the trip had us back in Chicago. We saved the best for last – a day game at Wrigley Field, to see the Cubbies take on the Minnesota Twins. The other two games were really a perk of the trip, Wrigley was the true reason for the trip. We did cheat [...]
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Deja Vu in Kansas City for Diamondbacks
Photo: Ed Zurga/AP
24 runs.
31 hits.
Most importantly, 2 wins.
The Diamondbacks lit up Kansas City starter Luke Hochevar for 9 hits and 7 runs in just 4 innings on their way to their second consecutive 12-5 win over the Royals.
Gerardo Parra homered and drove in 3 runs, while Eric Byrnes homered and knocked in 2 for Arizona.
Dan [...]
Top Ten Things overheard at Diamondbacks’ closed-door team meeting in Kansas City
10. “We know Scherzer’s eyes are weird, but we still have to score runs for him.”
9. “Byrnesie, can you get me a deal on a quad at RideNow Motorsports?”
8. “My name is A.J. Hinch, and I’m your new manager.”
7. “Who here thinks Artie Lange was out of line on ‘Joe Buck Live’?”
6. [...]
Team meeting lights fire under D-Backs
Yesterday, after being shut out by Kansas City’s Gil Meche, and a date with Zack Greinke looming, I wrote about the prospects of the Arizona Diamondbacks being blanked in two straight games for the first time in 5 years.
Quite the opposite happened.
A.J. Hinch called a closed-door team meeting for his players in the bowels of [...]
Offensive Showcase Snaps Skid
The Diamondbacks would put an end to a three game losing streak with an excellent display of offense. Four players would have two or more hits in the 12-5 victory over the Royals. The team would begin the game by trailing by one run only to tie the game up in the second inning. The [...]
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