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Diamondbacks Become Sandwich Artists?

On Saturday February 11 the Arizona Diamondbacks will host their annual FanFest at Chase Field. This open house features several activities for the whole family. From going down onto the actual Chase Field playing surface to wiffleball games featuring your ...

Diamondbacks Season Ticket Holders Should Hold No Grudge on Single Gamers

Sep. 25, 2011; Phoenix AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks fans hold up a poster before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-US PRESSWIRE I was scouring the sports section of the Arizona Republic today ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks: So Much Success in So Little Time

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Diamondbacks Win DREAMR Award

When Major League Baseball awarded a franchise to Arizona on March 9, 1995 it set the ball in motion (no pun intended) that would have lasting effects on the city of Phoenix and the downtown area. In a rundown part ...

Baseball and the Passage of Time

I recently chronicled the departure of former Diamondbacks that have now found their way with new teams. While writing that piece I became just a little nostalgic reminiscing about the players who have come and gone during the history of ...

D-backs Outfield Should Make A Lot of Noise in 2012

Oct 5, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielders Gerardo Parra (left), Chris Young (center) and Justin Upton celebrate following the game against the Milwaukee Brewers during game four of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks defeated the ...

Now On Deck – Baseball

Let me begin this by saying that I am absolutely, positively not a football fan. I probably couldn’t name more than three players from each team that is playing today. To me football is a television filler to give the ...

Former Diamondbacks Finding Homes

With Spring Training just over two weeks away teams are frantically making final adjustments to their roster. Players who have been free agents are now starting to be concerned if teams have not been calling with contract offers. This is ...

D-backs and MLB Should Take Josh Hamilton Relapse to Heart

July 12, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; American League outfielder Josh Hamilton (32) of the Texas Rangers before the 2011 All Star game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE When I heard the news last night that Texas ...

Towers Chats With Fans

When Derrick Hall took over as President of the Arizona Diamondbacks he began to hold monthly online chats with the fans to allow them to ask questions of the front office. This has become a widely popular outlet where fans ...

D-backs Pitcher Takashi Saito Could Be the Seventh Inning Gem

Oct 12, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Takashi Saito throws a pitch during game three of the 2011 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE ...

Groundhog Day

One of my favorite non-baseball movies of all time is Groundhog Day. I know what you are thinking; yes I do sometimes watch something that is not baseball related. In most of those cases I am either in route to ...

Former D-back Craig Counsell Was a Winning Player

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Craig Counsell against the Arizona Diamondbacks during game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE   Craig Counsell retired on January 17th, marking the ...

D-backs Manager Kirk Gibson Has Tougher Job in 2012

Sep. 25, 2011; Phoenix AZ, USA; Arizona DIamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson shakes hands with catcher Miguel Montero (26) after a against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-US PRESSWIRE As tough as ...

Micah Owings, San Diego Is Your Padre

The last time the Arizona Diamondbacks went to the post season in 2007 they did so with a lot of help from rookie starting pitcher Micah Owings who was an important part of the team not just with his throwing ...

D-backs Passing Time on Twitterverse

Feb 27, 2011; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; A detailed view of an Arizona Diamondbacks glasses and hat and glove at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE The Arizona Diamondbacks will back on the field in full ...

Turn the Calendar, 21 Days Till the D-backs Hit the Field

Oct 7, 2011; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ian Kennedy throws a pitch in the second inning of game five of the 2011 NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE At least ...

Diamondbacks Come to Agreements With Montero and Roberts

Jul. 15 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks batter Xavier Nady (right) is congratulated by teammates Miguel Montero (26) and Ryan Roberts (14) after hitting a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at ...

Daniel Hudson Throws First 2012 Bullpen, Giving Away Gear on Twitter

Although the coveted pitcher/catcher official reporting day for the Arizona Diamondbacks isn’t until February 19th, several pitchers from the big league staff and 40-man roster are throwing their first bullpens of the new year this week. 2011 16-...

D-Backs Brad Ziegler May Hold the Key to Another Arizona October

Sep 02, 2011; San Francisco CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler (29) pitches the ball during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT The trade for Brad Zielger last season represents one of those “under the ...

Miguel Montero Headed to Arbitration With Diamondbacks

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero against the Milwaukee Brewers during game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE Tomorrow Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero will be headed ...

Shortstop Currently an Unknown Position for the 2012 Diamondbacks

Jul. 17 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Stephen Drew (6) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-US PRESSWIRE Word is Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen ...

Aaron Hill Brings Balance Back to Second Base for Diamondbacks

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Aaron Hill (right) after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers base runner Prince Fielder in the ninth inning of game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks defeated the Brewers ...

Dbacks Paul Goldschmidt Amongst New Power First Baseman in the NL

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Paul Goldschmidt (44) hits a grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning in game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE ...

Diamondbacks Pitching Trio Highlight MLB Top 100 Prospect List

Tyler Skaggs, who started 27 games in the Diamondbacks minor league system last season, is rated as one of the top southpaw prospects in the MLB. Mandatory Credit: Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE MLB.com released their first Top 100 Prospects list this mor...

Season Ticket Holder Spring Training Event

Last year the Arizona Diamondbacks moved into their new Spring Training home Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. This state-of-the-art facility was the talk of the Cactus League bringing first class fan experience to the Phoenix valley after 12 years ...

Dbacks FanFest Gets Full Player Participation, Brewers Not So Much

Oct 10, 2011; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun hits a single in the first inning of game two of the 2011 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE The ...

Dbacks See Another NL Rival Big Bat Leave for the AL

Oct 13, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder hits a double in the fourth inning of game four of the 2011 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE ...

D-backs Avoid Arbitration with Ziegler

D-backs andThe Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Brad Ziegler to avoid arbitration.D-backs Avoid Arbitration with Ziegler - Venom Strikes - Venom Strikes - An Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Site - ...

Diamondbacks Top Prospects Have a Small Window in 2012

Third overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, Trevor Bauer, will likely spend 2012 down on the farm. It’s rare for a Major League Baseball team to find themselves in the unique position the Arizona Diamondbacks enter the 2012 campaign ...

Dbacks Players and Staff Keeping Busy During Off-Season

As many of us do, I follow some Arizona Diamondbacks players on Twitter.  Some of them have been busy recently.  I should go out and first give congrats to pitcher Barry Enright.  Enright, who will be a long shot ...

NL West Gets More Interesting as Rockies Add Scutaro

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet another player in the division to look forward to playing now.  The Colorado Rockies have made yet another move to bolster their offense as they picked up shortstop Marco Scutaro in a trade with ...

2012 Diamondbacks Have Room for Improvement

  Much has been and will continue to be documented just how good the 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks were and how good the 2012 Dbacks are expected to be and rightfully so.  However, that does not mean there isn’t room for ...

Arizona Diamondbacks to Hold Annual FanFest

For the eighth consecutive year, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be hosting FanFest at Chase Field on Saturday February 11th.  It is a chance for fans to mingle with players, coaches, and alums of the Dbacks.  Most of the current roster ...

Most Valuable Partner Celebration

Earlier this week the Arizona Diamondbacks announced plans for a unique event. The Most Valuable Partner event. For the first time in franchise history they are going to recognize the efforts of the team’s corporate partners. I’m not sure what ...

Saunders Re-Signing Brings Stablitity to Diamondbacks Rotation

It was just about a forgone conclusion that lefty pitcher Joe Saunders was headed elsewhere after he could not come to an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks once he became arbitration eligible.  The Dbacks wanted him, but not at ...

Diamondbacks Finalize Rotation

Ever have one of those days that you feel like you are completely in touch with your psychic powers and that you are a pair of tights and a cape away from declaring yourself as a super hero? That’s kind ...

D-backs Re-Sign Joe Saunders to One-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a one-year deal worth $6 million with free-agent starting pitcher Joe Saunders, according to Steve Henson of Yahoo! Sports. Saunders was non-tendered by the Diamondbacks last month but both sides worked ...

Diamondbacks Still in Market for Starting Pitching

Over the weekend the Arizona Diamondbacks were linked to right-handed starting pitcher Bartolo Colon. After making the trade on December 9th bringing left-handed relief pitcher Craig Breslow and right-handed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill there were many who thought the Diamondbacks ...

Dbacks Not Only NL West Team Making Big Moves in Off-Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks are just one team in the NL West that has looked to improve itself in the off-season.  All the others have made moves to try to do the same.  Even after winning the division, there is ...

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