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 biggest…
A buddy of ours from Mobile (Alabama, not that tiny burg tucked into the mountains southeast of Phoenix) has been yapping at us all year about one Paul Goldschmidt, a young first-baseman who has been hitting the crap out of the ball. “He’s the next Mark McGwire,” our friend likes…
National Football League officials will receive Arizona’s official bid to host the 2015 Super Bowl today, which — as we noted in April — means one thing: thousands and thousands of underage hookers will invade the state to cash in on the testosterone of Super Bowl weekend — at least…
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 the bay tonight through Wednesday. And they’ll be doing it with a new starting pitcher in the rotation, Jason Marquis, who’s…
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. The D-Backs led 2-0 before starting pitcher Daniel Hudson imploded with two outs in the sixth and no one on…
The Arizona Cardinals made it official: untested quarterback Kevin Kolb will be the team’s new quarterback.The pick, however, is not necessarily a popular one.Kolb reportedly has agreed to a five-year deal worth up to $63 million, with about $20 million in guarantees. In exchange for Kolb, the Cardinals have sent…
The Arizona Cardinals have apparently found their quarterback: soon-to-be former Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Kevin Kolb.Kolb reportedly has agreed to a five-year deal worth up to $63 million, with about $20 million in guarantees. In exchange for Kolb, the Cardinals have sent Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round…
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton put two in the seats last night, helping the D-Backs to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.Upton’s first jack came in the fourth inning off Padres rookie pitcher Cory Luebke, giving the D-Backs a 1-0 lead heading into the fifth.Luebke, it seems, got…
The Arizona Cardinals are rumored to be considering four quarterbacks to hopefully fill the void left by Kurt Warner.Cardinals brass have discussed trade options with the Philadelphia Eagles for Kevin Kolb and with the Denver Broncos for Kyle Orton. According to Arizona Republic sports writer Kent Somers, the team also…
Orlando “O-Dog” Hudson was one of our favorite Arizona Diamondbacks during his three years in Phoenix (2006-08), an upbeat second-baseman who was an All-Star and won a pair of Gold Gloves awards. But Hudson split for the big money after the 2008 season, and has bounced around since then,…
Joe Saunders needed only 99 pitches to dispatch the lowly San Diego Padres Tuesday night at Petco Park as the Arizona Diamondbacks won their third straight in a 6-1 victory. Saunders, the 30-year-old veteran lefty who wasn’t expected to contribute much for the D-Backs this year, has quietly become a…
Talk about a change of fortunes. 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 first place by three games over the eventual World…
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 against the Colorado Rockies. Besides putting on a virtual hitting…
Ian Kennedy provided a pimp performance on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday night at Chase Field, earning his eleventh win of the season and helping the Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0.The 26-year-old’s arm was in good form as he tossed fastballs and change-ups with gusto, resulting in…
This is what happened at Wednesday night’s D-Backs game. A kid named Ian had a ball tossed to him by Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks. A younger kid — a Brewers fan — was in tears because he almost caught the ball before it was given to Ian. Ian,…
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson threw a rookie reliever, making his major-league debut, to the wolves on Wednesday night. As you might expect, it cost the D-Backs the game and a chance to gain ground in the standings after the first-place San Francisco Giants lost earlier in the day. Poor…
One thing for certain: If Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Ryan Braun played in a larger media market, say New York City, he would be one of baseball’s biggest superstars. Braun hit one of Milwaukee’s five home runs last night as the visitors from Wisconsin put it to the D-Backs by a…
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 at Chase Field, he also walloped a homer and drove in two runs to help his team secure…
the Arizona Cardinals miraculous 2009 NFL playoff run — and Super Bowl loss — the team had only one playoff win in 60 years. However, the team’s tradition of losing aside, the franchise is still worth some serious coin.According to Forbes’ list of the 50 most-valuable sports franchises released Tuesday,…
Phoenix survived Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, but not everyone’s satisfied with the level of entertainment provided by baseball’s best.Arizona Republic columnist Paola Boivin is among those not thrilled with the festivities.Boivin penned a column arguing that All-Star festivities need a “facelift,” claiming the events surrounding the game are “fun…
At three games out of first place in the National League West, the Arizona Diamondbacks would have home field advantage in the World Series — should they miraculously make it — thanks to the performances of Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, and the rest of the NL’s best in…
Big ups to Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista — for showing a little class in a game that means almost nothing.Lest we forget, that’s more than we can say about baseball’s No. 1 reject, Pete Rose.In the top of the fourth inning during tonight’s Midsummer Classic at Chase…
