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May 27, 2013Over the weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks eagerly welcomed the lowly San Diego Padres to Chase Field and proceeded to take two of three games from the Padres. After defeating the hapless Friars on both Friday and Sunday, the Diamondbacks (28-22) are now tied for first place in the National League W ... More >>
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May 15, 2013A four-run fifth inning bailed out Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ian Kennedy as the D-backs beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Wednesday at Chase Field. The D-backs took two out of three from Atlanta in former D-back star Justin Upton's return to Chase, where he'd spent his entire career until b ... More >>
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October 24, 2012Ben "Macklemore" Haggerty has quickly become an unlikely and conscious voice in hip-hop. His name may seem new, but this is really Haggerty's second wind, and he's using his newfound platform to speak out -- but also to have some fun. Speaking by phone from his native Seattle, Haggerty picks up in a ... More >>
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July 19, 2012Blogs
July 16, 2012The Arizona Diamondbacks lost all three games in a series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field last weekend. With the starting pitchers struggling defensively and a dismal offensive performance, the D'backs managed to put up a mere three runs the entire series.
Fresh off the All-Star break the ... More >>
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June 14, 2012Blogs
May 10, 2012The St. Louis Cardinals may have lost Albert Pujols to the Los Angeles Angels through free agency (i.e. "taking care of his family"), but this team surely should contend for a repeat World Series The Cards massacred the Arizona Diamondbacks last night at Chase Field, a 7-2 win over the locals t ... More >>
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March 8, 2012Blogs
February 27, 2012Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals: Surprise Stadium
All week long we're sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments.
Go west, baseball fans, waaaay west. The ... More >>
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February 24, 2012Bakerella.comHang in there, motion picture fans, the wait is nearly over. Hollywood's orgy of self-congratulation and promotion, otherwise known as the Academy Awards, is this Sunday, February 26. And what better way to celebrate than with a Valley dining experience or two best-suited to the ... More >>
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July 8, 2011As baseball fans from around the nation and, indeed, the world, trickle into the Valley of the Sauna for the All-Star festivities, we thought this would be a fine time to shout out a few lists.
Jennie Finch could really bring it!
We've literally been on hand since the first pitch (by righ ... More >>
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July 5, 2011Justin Upton is going to the All-Star Game.The Arizona Diamondbacks' one legitimate superstar-in-the-making was rightfully named to the National League All-Star team as a reserve on Sunday, the same day his team salvaged a win against the Oakland Athletics in the D-Backs' final interleague ga ... More >>
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March 10, 2011Sports IllustratedKiss away the future if the Diamondbacks trade for his massive contract and empty bat.Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to trade for Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young.
There are more problems with that potential trade than there ... More >>
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March 7, 2011
Seattle Times
Branyan can swing the bat -- which should be good enough for the Diamondbacks."Defense" will be a "key" factor in determining who will play first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, which means the Diamondbacks are asking the wrong question of their candidates.
Th ... More >>
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March 2, 2011In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.
Today's entries:
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July 29, 2010Joe Saunders: Makes his D-Backs debut tonight.Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay made it look easy Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Phils won 6-1. Halladay threw a six-hit complete game, striking out nine D-Backs yet throwing only 109 pitches. The only blemish on his ev ... More >>
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July 28, 2010nydailynews.comDon MattinglyDon Mattingly is finally getting his chance to manage a baseball team, although the major leagues are still a step away.
The Dodgers' bench coach will manage the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League, a hopeful step in the right direction for Mattingly.
Mat ... More >>
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July 26, 2010doin-work.comSee ya later, Dan Haren.
Welcome to a playoff race, Dan Haren.
The D-Backs ace was traded to the Angels on Sunday in exchange for Joe Saunders and minor leaguers Rafael Rodriguez and southpaw Patrick Corbin. They also get a player to be named later, rumored to be pitching prospect ... More >>
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June 15, 2010www.deepleagues.comConor JacksonConor Jackson has been shipped out of town, just not to the team we expected.
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, the D-Backs front office said changes were on the way -- Jackson is simply the first to go.
Rumors swirled yesterday that Jackson would soon be on his ... More >>
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March 23, 2010Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look
at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually
care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless
your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the
Cubs):Ar ... More >>
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March 18, 2010Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look
at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually
care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless
your boys in blue happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the
Diamondbacks):If a ... More >>
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March 17, 2010Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look
at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually
care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless
your boys in blue happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the
Diamondbacks):Ariz ... More >>
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March 15, 2010
www.allaroundphilly.com
Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, seen here while still with the Cleveland Indians.Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee is a punk.In the third inning of today's spring training game with Arizona Diamondbacks, Lee threw two pitches at the head of D-backs catcher Chris Snyder ... More >>
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March 11, 2010"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll
tell you what I do: I stare out the window and wait for spring." --
Rogers HornsbySpring has sprung, so here is your guide to today's spring training games:
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March 11, 2010Ever notice how the best culinary events are all in the East Valley or downtown Phoenix? Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Devoured, Taste...I could go on and on. For years, foodies on the forgotten side of town have been wondering when they'll finally get their turn.
www.int ... More >>
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July 9, 2009D-Backs’ Dan Haren, Cardinals’ DRC meet the fans
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June 25, 2009D-Backs battle L.A.’s other team in interleague throwdown
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March 6, 2008Sweet home away from home
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February 28, 2008Snakes come out of hibernation
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February 21, 2008Dining
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