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Arizona Diamondbacks Sweep Chicago Cubs as Wade Miley Continues to Shine

There were a slew of scowling faces populating the stands at Chase Field this past weekend, but -- for once -- none of 'em were belonged to Arizona Diamondbacks fans. Nope, it was members of the Chicago Cubs nation who were glowering as they watched their team get swept by the D-Backs during their w ... More >>

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Daron Sutton, What Are You Listening To?

Daron Sutton Sutton is a broadcaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His 7th Annual Sutton's Strokes for Little Folks will be held on Thursday, May 10, at Arizona Grand Resort. Proceeds benefit the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Find more info at Suttongolf.org. When you put your ke ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Fillet the Miami Marlins 9-5 in the Finale of Four-Game Series

Fresh-faced rookie pitcher Patrick Corbin made his major league debut this afternoon for the Arizona Diamondbacks during the finale of their four-game series with the Miami Marlins. And the 23-year-old, who was called up from Double-A Mobile last week, was a little shaky at first. During the open ... More >>

Diamondbacks Won't Go Season Undefeated, Lose Late To Padres 2-1

Southpaws Joe Saunders and Cory Luebke went toe-to-toe yesterday afternoon at San Diego's sprawling Petco Park, giving up but one run between them in 12 combined innings of work.Saunders, who was starting his first game of the new season for the Arizona Diamondbacks', turned things over to set-up ma ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Foe Paul Penzone Scores Endorsements of Paul Charlton, Others

Ex-Phoenix Police Sergeant Paul Penzone, the man running as a Democrat against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, recently announced a slew of new endorsements via his campaign website, the most prominent of which comes from former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Paul Charlton, a Republican and stalwart ... More >>

Opening Day Poll: Will the Arizona Diamondbacks Be a World Series Contender?

It's officially baseball season for the Arizona Diamondbacks starting at 4 p.m. today, as the Snakes start a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field.The D'Backs won the National League West division title last year, but lost in five games against the Milwaukee Brewers in th ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Lose An Extra-Innings Nailbiter to Milwaukee Brewers in Game Five to End Their Dream Season

​The Cinderella season of the Arizona Diamondbacks has sadly come to an end. The clock has finally struck midnight as the Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 in 10 innings during the deciding Game Five of the NLDS this afternoon.The D-Backs didn't go quietly as it was a wild roller coaster of a game. They b ... More >>

Diamondbacks Force Deciding Game By Bashing Brewers 10-6 At Chase!

So it's come down to this--a fifth and deciding game tomorrow afternoon for the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks in what has become a humdinger of a a first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Brewers.​Last night's 10-6 win seemed closer than the final score indicates, with neither team able to ... More >>

Five Songs To Inspire A Diamondbacks Rally

Well the Diamondbacks extended their postseason dreams with an 8-1 drubbing of the Milwaukee Brewers last night at Chase Field. After dropping the first two games in this best of five playoff series, the D'backs find themselves in quite the predicament knowing that they can't lose another game if th ... More >>

Arizona's Wacky Ride to Playoffs #7--June 1 Come From Behind Win Over Florida Marlins

By this point in the season, it was beginning to become ever more clear to Arizona fans that this team might just be a little bit special.​The exciting come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins at Chase Field was a case in point, the D-Backs' 17th such win from a deficit already in 2011.

D-Backs Ride To the Playoffs #8--Wily Mo Peña Bomb Bests Tigers in Detroit, June 24

​Yeah, we know that the 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks are but one game from extinction at the hands of the formidable Milwaukee Brewers. But it ain't over yet--and, besides, it was a blast getting here. Back on June 24, in a seesaw battle up in Detroit, the D-Backs somehow snuck past the Tigers by a s ... More >>

Diamondbacks Ride To the Top Continues With #10, Tough Road Win Over Formidable St. Louis, July 8

The St. Louis Cardinals long have been an upper-echelon franchise with perhaps the greatest fan base in all of Major League Baseball. For sure, they are a passionate bunch, as we found out one night some time ago when we almost found ourselves in a bar fight with Cards fan. Okay, we started it. A pa ... More >>

D-Backs Odyssey to NL Playoffs #12, Crazy Comeback Win (Number Two) Vs Astros

Arizona was playing poorly on this homestand, and against the team with the worst record in baseball, the lowly Houston Astros. Just like that, the home boys fell behind 7-1, and the relatively small crowd at Chase Field (announced attendance was 17,814, but it seemed about half that to those of us ... More >>

D-Backs Wacky Ride To 2011 Playoffs Continues: May 17 Win Over Padres Jump-Starts Long Winning Streak

Going into this game at San Diego's Petco Park, the Diamondbacks were six games below .500 and a half-game out of last place in the not-so-great NL West division.​Another one-run loss on the previous evening had hurt. Big relief pitcher Chad Qualls, whom had been a disaster zone when he was with A ... More >>

D-Backs Wacky Ride To 2011 Playoffs: #6--May 20 Win Over Twins Breaks One-Run Loss Streak

Good teams win more than their share of close games, but the Arizona Diamondbacks weren't doing much of that in April and into May of the regular season.As the D-Backs entered a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Chase Field, they had lost six straight one-run games in a row.These kind ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks' Wacky Ride to the Playoffs #2: Comeback Win Over SF Giants, April 17.

We don't have video highlights for this one, but the D-Backs' early-season come-from-behind win over the Giants to salvage the final game of a three-game series at Chase Field was a beaut.More celebrations in store? We'll see....​We were there as Arizona squandered an early three-run lead to the w ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks' Wacky Ride to the Playoffs--We're Taking A Break For Now But More Coming Soon As Series Vs Brewers Looms

We'll take a break now from our paean to the Arizona Diamondbacks successes in the 2011 season to get back to our regular gig digging up dirt and what-have-you.​Will add five more tomorrow as the D-Backs open their best-of-five series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Force Game Four Against the Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose 4-2 to Los Angeles Dodgers as Justin Upton Takes the Night Off

mlb.com/dbacksDaniel Hudson got roughed up by the Los Angeles Dodgers for three runs last night.​If the Arizona Diamondbacks have any hope of surviving the upcoming postseason, they're got to be firing on all cylinders. That includes displaying the sort of stellar pitching that got them to th ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Win National League West Title

​It's official: The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to the playoffs. Kirk Gibson's squad grabbed ahold of the National League West crown tonight after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. And, in what has become the norm for Arizona this season, it was a come-fr ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Playoff Tickets Available Starting Tomorrow Morning

​Attention all fair-weather sports fans, Johnny-come-latelys, and bandwagon riders: Arizona Diamondbacks playoff tickets are up for sale starting tomorrow morning. Even though you probably didn't start following the team until they began dominating their division in June, now's your chance to ... More >>

D-Backs Magic Number at Two With Afternoon Home Win Over Pirates

The Arizona Diamondbacks' recently dormant bats finally came alive this afternoon, and it couldn't have been at a better time. Kirk Gibson's gotta be NL Manager of the YearThe locals held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 at Chase Field in front of a lively crowd of about 25,000, all of who ... More >>

Ian Kennedy Wins Historic 20th Against Pittsburgh Pirates to Put Arizona Diamondbacks' Magic Number at Four to Win NL West

Arizona Diamondbacks Ian Kennedy reaches a lofty plateau with his 20th win.​Arizona Diamondbacks ace Ian Kennedy pitched a one-hit masterpiece through eight innings last night at Chase Field to win his 20th game -- a milestone only reached by three other Diamondbacks pitcher ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Stomp Los Angeles Dodgers in 7-2 Win. Magic Number Is Now at Only Seven Games

mlb.com/dbacksThere were plenty of high-fives all around during the Arizona Diamondbacks win on Monday.​The Arizona Diamondbacks used their offensive mojo to turn the tide once again during another of their patented come-from-behind victories last night against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Solidify Grasp on NL West in Series Win Over San Diego Padres

Daniel Hudson: Complete game victory Friday against the Padres.​With the 2001 world champs looking on, the Arizona Diamondbacks took care of business yet again this weekend on their unlikely march toward the National League West title. This time, their victims were the lowly San Diego Padres, ... More >>

D-Backs Take Another Improbable Step To NL West Crown

So, it's come to this:If the Arizona Diamondbacks end up losing the NL West crown in the final three weeks of the 2011 season it will go down as one of the biggest folds of all-time.D-Backs manager Kirk Gibson​Who woulda thunk it?Not us, that's for sure. 

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Arizona Diamondbacks Drop One to Colorado Rockies Via Late-Game Pitching Collapse

ZimbioReliever David Hernandez gave up five runs last night, which allowed the Colorado Rockies to win.​The Arizona Diamondbacks were cruising to yet another win last night against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver when the unthinkable happened: Their bullpen fell apart late in the gam ... More >>

Philadelphia Phillies Take Two of Three from Arizona Diamondbacks With 4-1 Rainy-Night Win. Today: Braves in Atlanta

​There's good news about the Diamondbacks vs. Major League Baseball's best team, the Phillies -- Arizona's 3-3 this season against Philadelphia. The other good news is that while the Diamondbacks were losing 4-1 to the Phillies before and after a more-than-two-hour rain delay in the City of Brothe ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Absolutely Destroyed By Houston Astros in Lopsided Loss

mlb.com/dbacksDaniel Hudson gave up a whopping 11 hits and seven runs in last night's travesty of a baseball game.​Embarrassing doesn't even begin to describe the Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-1 loss to the Houston Astros last night. The D-Backs, currently one of the better squads in baseball, got their ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Thump The San Francisco Giants and Tie For First Place as Paul Goldschmidt Scores His First-Ever Home Run

Paul Goldschmidt, the Arizona Diamondbacks' newest hero.​It's safe to say that the past two days have been the biggest in Paul Goldschmidt's young life. On Monday, the 23-year-old made his major league debut after getting called up from the minors by the Arizona Diamondbacks for their current seri ... More >>

Diamondbacks Get Squashed by Giants In Afternoon Contest--Still Win Series

The San Francisco Giants have just beaten the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 8-1 to move back into first place in the NL West.   We love running this graphic--good memories! ​But the resurgent D-Backs proved in winning two of three games in the critical Bay Area series that they a ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Move Within Two Games of San Francisco Giants After Taking Two of Three from Dodgers. Tonight: Giants in S.F.

Washington Nationals Starting pitcher Jason Marquis is acquired by D-Backs for stretch run.​It's a race in the National League West, as the Arizona Diamondbacks -- after winning two of three against the Dodgers over the weekend -- play the division-leading San Francisco Giants by ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose Battle, But Win War as San Diego Series Ends

A three-game sweep would have been nice, and it was there for the taking, but the Arizona Diamondbacks faltered midway through yesterday's 4-3 road loss to the San Diego Padres.Daniel Hudson​The D-Backs led 2-0 before starting pitcher Daniel Hudson imploded with two outs in the sixth and no one on ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Open Series Tonight Over In San Diego

Talk about a change of fortunes.   D-Backs out on Left Coast tonight for series against Padres​On this date (July 26) last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks at this point in the season were buried in the NL West cellar with a dismal 37-62 record, while the San Diego Padres were in ... More >>

Justin Upton and Miguel Montero Power Arizona Diamondbacks to Series Win Over Colorado Rockies This Past Weekend

J-Up came up big versus the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.Both Miguel Montero and Justin Upton justified their All-Star status and secured their place in the hearts of Valley sports fans this past weekend as the pair totaled 12 hits, all of which fueled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a series win a ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Start Second Half With Series Win Over Los Angeles Dodgers

mlb.com/dbacksDaniel Hudson was truly pimp against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.​Daniel Hudson most certainly earned his pay yesterday, and then some. The 24-year-old right-hander for the Arizona Diamondbacks not only pitched a complete game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon ... More >>

When Crowds Attack: Concert Edition

Local and national sports pundits are still somewhat befuddled by the degree of ferocity with which Arizona fans brought the hate on Monday and Tuesday nights. But don't let this uproar fool you. Unruly crowds can appear anywhere. And not just in sports.

Arizona Diamondbacks Take 2 of 3 from Florida Marlins Over Weekend; Have One More Game on Road Trip

Yahoo! SportsRyan Roberts and Justin Upton, celebrating a Roberts homer Sunday.​Whether the Arizona Diamondbacks can come home Tuesday with a winning record on their latest road trip won't be determined until after tonight's game against the Florida Marlins in South Beach. But the team was ab ... More >>

Ian Kennedy Can't Keep Arizona Diamondbacks' Momentum Going Against Florida Marlins

Yahoo! SportsFirst loss since April 13 for Ian Kennedy.​Ian Kennedy had a three-game winning streak snapped last night and the Arizona Diamondbacks lost for the first time in seven games in a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Florida Marlins last night at Chase Field. Kennedy had been outstanding ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Sweep Houston Astros, Take First in National League West

Yahoo! SportsRyan Roberts directs traffic from home after scoring Sunday.​The Arizona Diamondbacks have won nine of their last ten and swept the Houston Astros over the weekend to take first place in the National League West. Not bad for a team no one expected to be any good. Success did not ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Topple Colorado Rockies in 11th Inning; Take Two out of Three in Home Series

APDiamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton delivered the game-winning hit last night in a 3-2 win over the Colrado Rockies.​For eight innings, Arizona Diamondbacks hitters looked like they were swinging at golf balls with tooth picks -- seemingly en route to being shut out by the Colorado Rockies i ... More >>

Tight Games at Chase Field as Arizona Diamondbacks Drop Two of Three to Chicago Cubs

Yahoo! SportsThe Diamondbacks' only win, courtesy of a comedy of errors on the Cubs' part Sunday.​The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't keep the momentum going from their Thursday night demolition of the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, losing tight games 4-2 and 5-3 on Friday and Saturday before ta ... More >>

Major League Baseball and Arizona Diamondbacks Unveil Plans for All-Star Game Collector Cacti, Ballot Candidates, Glee and Whoopi Goldberg

Photo by Matthew Hendley From left to right, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, MLB Executive Vice President Tim Brosnan, Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, right fielder Justin Upton, Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick, team CEO Derrick Hall, and play-by-play TV announcer Darin Sutton in front of ... More >>