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More Patio Parties Planned at Asia de Cuba

Just got that word that last week's three-day Spring Training BBQ, held on the patio at Asia de Cuba, went over so well that the restaurant has decided to continue hosting the parties through the rest of the Spring Training Season. They'll be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on the day of every San Francisco G ... More >>

D=Backs to the Wall

Just got that word that last week's three-day Spring Training BBQ, held on the patio at Asia de Cuba, went over so well that the restaurant has decided to continue hosting the parties through the rest of the Spring Training Season. They'll be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on the day of every San Francisco G ... More >>

Fields of Dreams

Think your kid could be the next Shea Hillenbrand or Curt Schilling? Hook him up with the major leaguers in metro Phoenix youth baseball.

Valley Metro's Great Bike Chase

Think your kid could be the next Shea Hillenbrand or Curt Schilling? Hook him up with the major leaguers in metro Phoenix youth baseball.

American Idle

Shiftless D-Backs plod toward the finish line

Strike Out

Major League Baseball is poised to strike once again. It's time for the fans to give baseball their own preemptive strike.

GOOD BOOK, GREAT BOOKSSHORTSTOP TURNED PRINCIPAL CHRIS SPEIER STILL BELIEVES IN FUNDAMENTALS

Major League Baseball is poised to strike once again. It's time for the fans to give baseball their own preemptive strike.

Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants Battle to Stay Out of the Cellar Tonight Through Sunday

www.mlb.com Randy Johnson: Come on, baby, don't fear the Reaper. The Diamondbacks sucking wind with the bottom-feeders? The Padres in the clouds? What in the name of collective mediocrity is going on in the National League West? Thankfully, there's one constant that NL West watchers can depe ... More >>

San Francisco Giants Trump Arizona Diamondbacks in a Battle of NL West Basement Dwellers. Next Up: Colorado Rockies, Tonight Through Wednesday.

mlb.comD-Backs Pitcher (and tantrum case) Dan HarenThere's one word to sum up the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2009 season thus far: Exasperation. While the emotion has been brewing amongst players and fans since the second game of the year against the Colorado Rockies -- when the Snakes began their inf ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Show a Little Fight in Dramatic 12th Inning Win Over San Francisco Giants. Next Up: Chicago Cubs, Tonight Through Wednesday.

After a couple of truly dismal games on Friday and Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks showed Sunday why we can't quite write them off and why there's still reason to believe (though they'll probably continue to drive us crazy all season long) in a team loaded with some of the best youn ... More >>

Buckner Blows It As D-Backs Get Squashed By San Francisco 9-4

www.dbacks.comOur faces would look like that too if we'd given up 13 hits like Billy Buckner did last night. Billy Buckner probably wishes he could take back a few pitches from last night's 9-4 loss to San Francisco, with an 89 M.P.H. four-seamer to Pablo Sandoval during the fifth inning being chie ... More >>

On the Night They Honor Randy Johnson, the D-Backs Make Us Long for the Days When They Could Hit and Catch the Ball

Doug Davis: The D-Backs' defense did him in early.By the time the Arizona Diamondbacks caught up to San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito on Wednesday night, the little things had all but done the D-Backs in. And by the "little things," we mean putting down a sacrifice bunt, throwing accurately to ... More >>

Upton, Scherzer Step-Up in Arizona Diamondbacks' Win Over the San Francisco Giants

No doubt: Justin Upton played like an All-Star Thursday afternoon. Granted, the Arizona Diamondbacks are not a well-oiled machine. We're just not sure why. (Bad coaching? Poor team chemistry? Dodgy bullpen? Take your pick.) But there is one thing we know for certain: Thank goodness for Justin Upto ... More >>

Hot Links: FLDS Land for Sale, D-Backs, and the Shaggy Bandit

​A judge in Utah has ordered the sale of Arizona land belonging to a property trust established by followers of polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs. The trust has about $3 million in debt. The 400-acre parcel of land in northern Arizona will be sold to the highest bidder, but the Fundamentalist Ch ... More >>

D-Backs' Spoiler Role Falls Short in San Francisco

This unknown dude's blast in the eighth inning sunk the D-Backs.​ To boil down the Arizona Diamondbacks' series in San Francisco (which commenced last night), it's basically this: The Giants have mucho to play for and the D-Backs ain't got jack to compete for. Because SF is chasing Colorado ... More >>

Diamondbacks Live Postgame Show: D-Backs/Giants

This unknown dude's blast in the eighth inning sunk the D-Backs.​ To boil down the Arizona Diamondbacks' series in San Francisco (which commenced last night), it's basically this: The Giants have mucho to play for and the D-Backs ain't got jack to compete for. Because SF is chasing Colorado ... More >>

Chad Qualls Bungles Away Lead in 4-3 D-Backs Loss to San Francisco

It took just three pitches from Chad Qualls to sink the D-Backs last night versus the Giants.Rumors have been swirling about the Interweb over the past few days that Chad Qualls might soon find himself hurling the ball for another team, especially after the Arizona Diamondbacks closer was placed on ... More >>

Diamondbacks Live Postgame Show: D-Backs/Giants

It took just three pitches from Chad Qualls to sink the D-Backs last night versus the Giants.Rumors have been swirling about the Interweb over the past few days that Chad Qualls might soon find himself hurling the ball for another team, especially after the Arizona Diamondbacks closer was placed on ... More >>

Play Ball Already

Oh, we waited so long

Cactus League Baseball: San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants (split squad)

Oh, we waited so long

Spring Training Schedule for This Weekend's Games

​"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 this weekend's spring training games:

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​"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:

Cactus League Baseball: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics

​"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:

Cactus League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

​"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:

Little Giants

D-backs host surprisingly successful divisional foe

Arizona Diamondbacks' Bullpen Doesn't Blow it as Snakes Eek Out Win Against San Francisco Giants

www.d-backs.com Conor Jackson scored the game-winning run by stealing home in the eighth inning of last night's win.​Ready for a shocker: The Arizona Diamondbacks often-pitiful bullpen actually played decent in the D-Backs 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants last night. The D-Backs start ... More >>

Spoiled Rotten

D-backs try to mess it all up for the other team

Arizona Diamondbacks Could Open Next Season in Taiwan Against San Francisco Giants

talimetals.com The D-Backs could open next season in Taiwan​The Diamondbacks open up a four-game series tonight at home against the San Francisco Giants. The D-Backs are trying to win their fourth game in a row while the Giants are trying to stay in the playoff race. It's pretty much just ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose Another One--Please Don't Stop the Presses

The D-Backs' shutout loss to the scrappy San Francisco Giants should have come as little surprise to anyone even with half-an-eye on the last-place homeboys.   ​The 3-0 defeat at Chase Field ended Arizona's three-game winning streak (which had come at the expense of the ... More >>

Arizona Cardinals Single-Game Tickets On Sale Saturday

ssur.org​Fear not, Cardinals fans. Your time is almost here. With the D-Backs not turning any heads lately and the Suns and Coyotes not generating much news, it's time to focus on football again. Even if it's just the announcement that single-game tickets for the 2010 season go on sale this Satu ... More >>

Revenge Pranks

Losing four in a row is all part of the scheme

Major League Pitcher Brian Wilson: A Cross Between A Pirate And Bret Michaels?

DeadspinIs that Captain Jack Sparrow or a washed up 80s rocker?​San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is coming to town this weekend for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. But maybe he'll take time between games to visit The Venue in Scottsdale. Judging by recently released ... More >>

A Giant Confrontation

DeadspinIs that Captain Jack Sparrow or a washed up 80s rocker?​San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is coming to town this weekend for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. But maybe he'll take time between games to visit The Venue in Scottsdale. Judging by recently released ... More >>

Bat Company

DeadspinIs that Captain Jack Sparrow or a washed up 80s rocker?​San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is coming to town this weekend for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. But maybe he'll take time between games to visit The Venue in Scottsdale. Judging by recently released ... 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 >>

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 >>

Paul Goldschmidt Debut With D-Backs A Success: D-Backs Beat SF 5-2 In Big Series Opener

Talk about throwing a rookie into the pot of boiling water, just like that little bunny in the creepy Michael Douglas vehicle, "Fatal Attraction." Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson took no time in seeing what newly arrived first-baseman Paul Goldschmidt could bring to the table in what is the ... 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 Reclaim Lead in NL West with 6-3 Win Over Astros

Associated PressWillie Bloomquist: Led off the game with a solo home run.​Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Josh Collmenter got a much-needed bounce-back performance Wednesday night as the D-Backs won their second straight against the lowly Houston Astros at the woefully underattended Chas ... 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 >>

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. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose 5-3, But Magic Number Drops to Three

David Hernandez: Coughed up a two-run homer to Derrek Lee in the eighth.​Are the Arizona Diamondbacks stumbling, rather than charging, into the playoffs? After losing 5-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Chase Field -- the D-Backs' fourth loss in their past six games -- it appea ... 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 >>

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 >>

Passing the Buccos

​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 >>

Diamondbacks' September Glory #2--Division Clinching 3-1 Thriller Over Midgets

Paul Goldschmidt​We were there for this one, the Arizona Diamondbacks' NL West division-clinching 3-1 win over the defending World Champion San Francisco Giants. It happened to be one of the more exciting games of the year, and not just because of the momentous occasion of the icing on the home te ... More >>