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D-backs miss opportunities in 2-0 loss to Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks limped into the All-Star break with a record of 34-55 after Sunday’s 2-0 loss to the Florida Marlins in front of 21, 034 fans at Chase Field. But it’s not like the Diamondbacks didn’t have opportunities. Chris [...]

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11 Jul 10 Written by
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More bad news for D-backs, Loux fails physical

The forgettable 2010 season for the Arizona Diamondbacks continued on Saturday night, and it had nothing to do with what happened on the field. First round draft pick Barret Loux, a right handed pitcher out of Texas A&M, failed his [...]

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D-backs’ Young added to State Farm Home Run Derby in Anaheim

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that Major League Baseball added first-time All-Star outfielder Chris Young to the list of participants in the 2010 State Farm® Home Run Derby on Monday at Angel Stadium [...]

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June 20, 2010: Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Chris Young (24) during the MLB baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.4 Comments

When things hit rock bottom…call in the ‘Human Calculator’

“Losing is a disease. As contagious as syphillis.” – The Natural You remember the scene in the 1984 baseball flick “The Natural”. The New York Knights were floundering in the National League standings, and their manager Pop Fisher brought in [...]

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9 Jul 10 Written by
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Trade Rumor: Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t looking to trade long term contracts

Not surprising at all. The Diamondbacks obviously have a measure of confidence in Dipoto, whom they’ll consider for their permanent GM position. But unless they plan to dramatically reduce payroll — something they say is not necessary — their likely [...]

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7 Jul 10 Written by
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The “Curse of Valverde” continues

In 2007, Jose Valverde was a lights out closer for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The demonstrative Dominican right hander converted 47 of 54 save opportunities for the upstart D-backs, a team that won the National League West and played in the [...]

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Diamondback closer Jose Valverde replaces Tony Pena and shuts out the side in the bottom of the ninth inning in Baltimore. The Diamondbacks defeated Baltimore 7-3 Photo via NewscomNo Comments

D-backs’ Young named to first All-Star team

(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that outfielder Chris Young has been selected as a reserve for the National League in the All-Star Game to be played July 13 in Anaheim, Calif. The All-Star selection is Young’s first and [...]

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4 Jul 10 Written by
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One game in and things are looking o.k. under Gibson

It was a long, hectic 36 hours for everyone still involved with the Arizona Diamondbacks. “I’m pretty exhausted right now to be honest,” interim manager Kirk Gibson said after his “era” got off to a good start with a 12-5 [...]

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3 Jul 10 Written by
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Gibson, Dipoto give good first impressions

“I was a prick, and I was very intense.” Those words spoken by Arizona Diamondbacks’ interim manager Kirk Gibson on Friday resonated during his introductory press conference. Gibson was telling a story about his transition to playing in Detroit for [...]

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2 Jul 10 Written by
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Video: Kendrick and Hall discuss D-backs’ changes

When the calendar reads July 2nd, and your team’s Managing General Partner and President and CEO are holding a press conference the morning of the series opener against the Dodgers, it’s never a good thing. But that’s what unfolded Friday [...]

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