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Arizona Diamondbacks Can't Score, Get Swept By San Diego Over the Weekend

The Arizona Diamondbacks and their nonexistent offense lost three straight games to the San Diego Padres over Father's Day weekend. In Friday night's low-scoring affair, the Padres' Eric Stults (6-5, 3.28 ERA) dazzled Arizona hitters with his blazing 86 mile-per-hour fastball. He went the distance ... More >>

MLB Announces Bogus Punishments for Diamondbacks-Dodgers Brawl

Major League Baseball announced its lopsided punishments for the brawl involving the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers.Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy is suspended for 10 games for throwing a pitch at Zack Greinke's head, and the D-backs' Eric Hinske was suspended for five games for "agg ... More >>

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Diamondbacks Get Revenge Against Ronald Belisario and the Dodgers With 12-Inning Win

The Arizona Diamondbacks once again found themselves fighting against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday -- albeit more in the metaphorical sense instead of the sort of mortal combat that ensued earlier this week -- as they battled against their NL West rivals at Chavez Ravine into the 12th inning ... More >>

Massive Brawl Erupts During Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Loss to the L.A. Dodgers

While Ian Kennedy hasn't delivered many wins this year with his pitches, the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher certainly sparked off the most unforgettable moments of the season and made headlines across the sports world with a certain 92 m.p.h. fastball he tossed last night against the Los Ange ... More >>

Heath Bell Can't Make D-backs Lose This Time

After trailing for most of Monday night's game, the Arizona Diamondbacks' clutch, four-run rally overcame a two-run deficit and Heath Bell's horrendous pitching to seal a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heading into the ninth inning, the D-backs trailed 3-1 with little hope of winning; y ... More >>

The 10 Best Things To Eat and Drink at Chase Field

With the crack of a bat and the crunch of a roasted peanut, baseball season has returned and in Phoenix that means thousands of fans packing into Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Besides being a great stadium to catch a game, Chase has plenty to offer Valley's bas ... More >>

Paul Goldschmidt's Boss Grand Slam Fuels 10-3 Diamondbacks Win Over St. Louis Cardinals

If there hasn't been a major boost in All-Star voting for Paul Goldschmidt after his epic hitting exploits this past week alone, it's something of a minor tragedy. The first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been on an absolute tear during the last five games, including blasting a grand slam ... More >>

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Paul Goldschmidt's 14th-Inning RBI Lifts Diamondbacks Over Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit an RBI single in the top of the 14th inning last night in St. Louis, which proved to be the game-winner in the second game of a four-game series against the Cardinals.There's not much room to complain in a victory, but this game may have had an ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Hammered By the St. Louis Cardinals in 7-1 Rout

The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't catch a break last night against the best team in baseball as they were trampled 7-1 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday evening at Busch Stadium. Inning by inning, members of the D-backs roster weren't able to get much going against Redbirds ace Lance Lynn (8-1, 2 ... More >>

Diamondbacks Take Two of Three Against Chicago Cubs at Wrigley

After being spanked by the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Thursday, the Diamondbacks (32-24) travelled to historic Wrigley field to take on the hapless Chicago Cubs (23-32). Wade Miley (3-5, 5.01 ERA) added to the D-backs' woes Friday by giving up all seven of the Cubs runs in Arizona's 7-2 loss. This marked ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Take Both Games of Doubleheader Against the Texas Rangers

The Arizona Diamondbacks spent their Memorial Day holiday defeating the Texas Rangers in back-to-back games of a day-night doubleheader at Chase Field on Monday. It was the second-ever twin bill in team history at the stadium and the consecutive victories raised Arizona's record to 30-22 and gave ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Win Memorial Day Weekend Series Against San Diego Padres

Over 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 >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose to Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Extra Innings

The Arizona Diamondbacks scored a quartet of runs in a single inning to rally back from an 0-4 deficit last night, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Colorado Rockies. The D-backs fell to their National League West foes 5-4 in the 10th inning after Rox catcher Wilin Rosario's base hit plated outfiel ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Drop Rubber Game in Colorado

After losing a tough game Tuesday in extra innings, the Arizona Diamondbacks could muster very little offense the Colorado Rockies' Jorge de la Rosa, losing 4-1 Wednesday afternoon and dropping two of three in the series. The loss gives the D-backs and Rockies the same 26-21 record heading into wee ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Win Two of Three Against Miami Marlins Over the Weekend

Like many of their fellow National League teams have done in abundance this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Florida over the weekend and handily won a series against the long-suffering Miami Marlins. Although the D-backs weren't able to complete the weekend sweep of The Fish, falling ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Take Two of Three from Atlanta Braves

A 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 >>

Justin Upton Returns to Chase Field to Punish the Arizona Diamondbacks During 10-1 Rout to Atlanta

Justin Upton couldn't have picked a better time and place to end his home-run drought than last night inside his old stomping grounds. Last night, the former Arizona Diamondbacks all-star got sweet, sweet revenge against his former team when he made a triumphant return to Chase Field since being tr ... More >>

Patrick Corbin's Ace Pitching Helps the Arizona Diamondbacks Down Philadelphia 2-1

Undefeated Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin earned his fifth win of 2013 last night with a phenomenal performance on the mound at Chase Field, doing his part to help the Snakes defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. The 25-year-old southpaw made it looked effortless as he went m ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Sweep Los Angeles Dodgers

Paul Goldschmidt hit his eighth and ninth home runs of the year as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2, completing a three-game sweep. The D-backs first baseman wound up with four homers and nine RBI in the series. Starting pitcher Wade Miley (3-1) outdueled the Dodgers' Clayt ... More >>

Paul Goldschmidt's Two-Run Homer Gives the Arizona Diamondbacks Another Win Over L.A.

Paul Goldschmidt was once again the hero of the Arizona Diamondbacks as he rocketed a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning of last night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers to secure a 5-3 win for his team. It was Goldy's seventh home run this season and came off a 3-2 slider from L. ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Crush Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-2

Paul Goldschmidt and the rest of the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers last night in L.A., 9-2.Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBI, as Trevor Cahill pitched seven full innings, giving up both of the Dodgers' runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose Two of Three to the San Diego Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed an opportunity over the weekend to keep pace with the suddenly surging San Francisco Giants in the National League West. As the Giants won their sixth-straight game Sunday, the D-backs lost their second of three to the San Diego Padres, the presumptive division doorma ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Swept By San Francisco Giants After the Bullpen Blows It...Again

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been living and dying by their bullpen this season, moreso the latter than the former as of late. And last night's 9-6 thumping by the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field was a pretty agonizing demise. "This will probably be one of the toughest defeats to take," stat ... More >>

Diamondbacks Tied for Lead of NL West After Winning Three of Four Games Against Colorado

By defeating the National League West-leading Colorado Rockies three times in a four-game series, the Arizona Diamondbacks now share the lead of the division, 25 games into the season.After a 3-2 victory on Thursday, the Diamondbacks lost on Friday after yet another poor performance by starting pitc ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Topple First Place Colorado Rockies For 3-2 Win

Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz got his mojo working again last night at Chase Field, pitching three solid strikeouts in the ninth inning to help his team nail down a close 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Thursday's win moved the D-backs (13-9) into a tie with the San Francisco Giants ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Split First Two Games With San Francisco

Arizona Diamondbacks fans watching their team's battle against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday evening may have felt a nagging sense of déjà vu sometime around the ninth inning. It's probably because the game was shaping up to be an exact repeat of how the defending World Series champs beat th ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Edge San Francisco Giants in 10 Innings to Win Series

Pinch-hitter Wil Nieves drove home Paul Goldschmidt in the top of the 10th inning today at AT&T Park in San Francisco to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the Giants. The victory gave the D-backs the series win and pushed them to 5-0 in extra innings on the season. The nip-and-tuck serie ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Win Series Against Los Angeles Dodgers With Paul Goldschmidt's Walk-Off Hit

Paul Goldschmidt's walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning yesterday secured a series victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Diamondbacks took two of three in the series, including yesterday's 1-0 victory.

Arizona Diamondbacks Avoid Sweep in 10-2 Blowout of Pittsburgh Pirates

With his two home runs this afternoon, outfielder A.J. Pollock doubled his career total and drove in four runs to power the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-2 drubbing of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. The D-backs struck quickly, scoring three runs in each of the first two innings. The early l ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Beat St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 in 16 Innings

It took a couple minutes short of forever for the Arizona Diamondbacks to beat the St. Louis Cardinals last night/this morning at Chase Field.D-backs shortstop Cliff Pennington, who was acquired in the trade that shipped Chris Young off to Oakland, got the walk-off hit that scored Jason Kubel in the ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Still Have the Cheapest Beer in Major League Baseball

There's no ballpark in Major League Baseball where you can get intoxicated for less money than at Phoenix's own Chase Field.Fourteen ounces of beer at a Diamondbacks game is $4, which makes the Diamondbacks the cheap-beer champs, according to an annual report on baseball-game costs produced by a com ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Drop 15 Hits in 6-2 Opening Day Victory Against St. Louis Cardinals

The 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks have won game one of 162.The D-backs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 at Chase Field last night, in the team's first game in the post-Justin Upton era.See also:-Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers' "Moneyball" Strategy Isn't Madness

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Arizona Diamondbacks in Reality TV Show Involving Doug Flutie Throwing Knuckleballs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to be part of an incredibly strange reality television show, in which old, former college quarterbacks compete to see who can throw the best knuckleball, and earn the chance to pitch for the D-backs in spring training.Imagine one of the contestants, 50-year-old Dou ... More >>

San Francisco Giants Are World Series Champions*, and Kirk Gibson Was Right

The best hitter in baseball watched a 2-2 fastball go right down the middle with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning last night, as the San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series.For fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and perhaps any other team in ... More >>

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Arizona Diamondbacks Beat Colorado Rockies in Penultimate Game of Their Dismal Season

Aaron Hill proved once again why he's one of the best sluggers on the Arizona Diamondbacks' roster last night as he smacked a walk-off homer to give his team the 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. His 385-foot, three-run dinger came in the bottom of the ninth inning during the second-to-last game o ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

It's nearing the end of Phoenix's six-month summer season, and the beginning of fall brings with it the first round of food festivals. Whether you're longing for a little more summer or welcoming the (relatively) cool autumn temperatures, we've got something for you to consume this weekend. See als ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Pummeled By San Francisco Giants

One week from today, the San Francisco Giants will be going all out during the National League Division Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks, however, will be going on vacation until the spring. The playoff-bound Giants pummeled the D-backs -- who are one game away from being eliminated from postseason ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Blanked by San Francisco Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks are now two games away from playoff elimination, after getting blanked 6-0 by the San Francisco Giants last night in the Bay Area.Starting pitcher Wade Miley didn't quite make a great case for himself in his bid for rookie of the year, as he gave up four runs -- three of the ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Drop Series Finale to Colorado Rockies

During their three games with the Colorado Rockies this past weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks produced a whopping 33 runs off a total of 48 hits. Turns out they should've saved some juice for the series' finale last night with the Rox as the D-backs most certainly could've used the hits during th ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Sweep Colorado Rockies Over the Weekend to Inch Towards Playoffs

The Arizona Diamondbacks kept up their quest for a spot in the upcoming MLB playoffs by running roughshod over the Colorado Rockies during the past three days. The Snakes swept the Mile High City squad over the weekend by winning three straight against the Rox at Coors Field in Denver. Admittedly, ... More >>