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Diamondbacks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After the Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin met with shortstop Stephen Drew about possibly moving down in the batting order.
Drew had hit leadoff since July 12, but Melvin also wanted to get the pesky, productive Eckstein at the top of the lineup.
"I told Stephen we could make some changes, but he said he was really comfortable there," Melvin said.
So Drew stayed at leadoff—he was 5-for-5 and hit for the cycle the first game after his chat with Melvin—and Eckstein moved into the No. 2 spot in the order, with Chris Young dropping into a spot more conducive to driving in runs. The D-backs have won two of three games since Eckstein arrived. Drew has put together a career year in his second full season...
Arizona looking to take command of NL West (AP)
For the second weekend in a row, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a chance to take command of the NL West. They missed an opportunity last week in Chase Field, where they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 4 1/2 -game lead with aces Dan Haren and Brandon Webb pitching the next two days. The Diamondbacks dropped both of those games, and now they take a slim 1 1/2 -game advantage into the opener of...
Andruw Jones declares self out for season five months late (Yahoo! Sports)
At some point this week, Andruw Jones came to the same conclusion most of us did about him in May April spring...
Diamondbacks defeat Cardinals 4-3 (AP)
With his slumping team down three runs in the sixth inning, Arizona manager Bob Melvin started making notes for a postgame pep talk. "It didn't look good early on," Melvin said. "As a matter of fact, I was drawing up a little speech for after the game." The Diamondbacks spared him the trouble, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Adam Dunn's winning double in the ninth.
Could it be a 'Rock-tember' to remember? (Yahoo! Sports)
A year ago the Rockies embarked on a historic winning streak. A pitiable NL West presents another opportunity in the land of booms and busts.
Wainwright, home runs lead Cardinals over Arizona (AP)
Adam Wainwright refuses to count St. Louis out of the playoff race. If he hadn't missed 2 1/2 months of the season, his Cardinals might be a whole lot closer. Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks recall 6 players (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks expanded their roster on Tuesday, recalling six players, including three pitchers. Right-handers Billy Buckner and Leo Rosales joined left-hander Doug Slaten as roster additions. All three spent time with the Diamondbacks earlier this season. Arizona also added infielders Jamie D'Antona and Josh Whitesell and outfielder Alex Romero.
Playoff Pulse: No excuses for the Cubs (Yahoo! Sports)
The pursuit of a first World Series title in 100 years could begin with the Cubs as the favorite. Is that fair?
Diamondbacks SS Drew hits for cycle (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew became the fourth major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, accomplishing the feat Monday in the team's 8-6 triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Newly acquired David Eckstein joins Diamondbacks (AP)
David Eckstein introduced himself to his new team with a flair. In his first game with Arizona, Eckstein singled in the winning run and had a hand in three late double plays as the Diamondbacks rallied to beat St. Louis 8-6 on Monday. "When you come to a new club, you just want to help them and try to do something," said Eckstein, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
Drew hits for cycle, D-backs beat Cardinals 8-6 (AP)
In black magic marker, a scuffed baseball told the details of the biggest game of Stephen Drew's career. Five hits and a cycle -- the first in Chase Field history. The Arizona Diamondbacks needed every hit in an 8-6 comeback victory over St. Louis on Monday. "I'm kind of in shock right now," said Drew, who carried his keepsake baseball into the postgame interview room.
Diamondbacks RF Upton leaves game (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton left Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning after he was hit in the head during a pickoff attempt at first base.
Arizona's Stephen Drew hits for cycle (AP)
Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew became the first player to hit for the cycle in Chase Field on Monday. Batting leadoff, Drew singled in the first, tripled in the third and homered in the fifth against St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro. He added a ground-rule double in the seventh against reliever Kyle McClellan and the Chase Field crowd rose for a standing ovation.
August review begins with Ramirez, Sabathia (Yahoo! Sports)
A month synonymous with nobility gave us hot Brewers and Red Sox, hotter Cubs and Rays, Manny in blue and CC seeing red.
Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-1 (AP)
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat a pair of Arizona aces to stay in the playoff race. Sparked by first-inning homers from Andre Ethier and Casey Blake, the Dodgers roughed up Brandon Webb and Arizona 8-1 on Sunday, climbing within 2 1/2 games of the staggering Diamondbacks in the NL West. Derek Lowe (11-11) tossed six shutout innings as the Dodgers took the final two games of a three-game series from...
David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona (AP)
David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates. The scrappy infielder always hustles, but this was a little different. Rushing to get back in a pennant race, Eckstein packed up Sunday and headed for Arizona after the NL West-leading Diamondbacks acquired him from Toronto for a minor league pitcher.
Diamondbacks acquire Eckstein from Blue Jays (PA SportsTicker)
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, adding depth to their infield as they battle for a playoff spot.
Ramirez homers twice to help Dodgers end skid (AP)
Manny Ramirez is trying to get the Los Angeles Dodgers into the playoffs, and looking forward to his future at the same time. Ramirez homered twice and the Dodgers ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. "I play the game, go have fun," said Ramirez, who could become a free agent after this season.
Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 9-3 (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers limped into their big series after being embarrassed by last-place teams, neither club showing they have what it takes to assume control of the NL West. "Somebody's got to win tonight," Arizona manager Bob Melvin said before the game. It turned out to be the Diamondbacks, who rallied for a 9-3 victory that snapped a four-game slide and widened their...
Diamondbacks manager Melvin ejected (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers by first base umpire Wally Bell in the fifth inning for arguing.
Diamondbacks reinstate Upton, claim Ledezma (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right fielder Justin Upton from the 15-day disabled list and claimed left-hander Wil Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday. The Diamondbacks also recalled righty Max Scherzer from Triple-A Tucson to bolster their bullpen before the NL West leaders hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Diamondbacks claim LHP Ledezma (PA SportsTicker)
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed lefthander Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday.
Qualls the latest to fail out of D-Backs bullpen (Yahoo! Sports)
When the Arizona Diamondbacks arrived here on Monday, the bullpen chatter centered around Brandon Lyon's grip on...
Gerut lifts Padres past Diamondbacks 5-4 (AP)
Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona. The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. It was Arizona's fourth straight loss and fifth in six games. The Diamondbacks remained three games in front of the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost 5-4 at...
Giles hits 3-run HR as Padres deny Webb 20th win (AP)
One bad start down, six more chances for Brandon Webb to get 20 wins. Webb got knocked around in one of his worst starts of the season as the San Diego Padres denied him becoming the majors' first 20-game winner with a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Webb (19-5) lost in his first bid to become the NL's first 20-game winner since 2005 with one of his few bad outings,...
Padres snap 7-game skid on Gerut's homer in 9th (AP)
Jody Gerut is having a month to remember. Gerut hit a two-run homer off Jon Rauch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Monday night. It was Gerut's 14th home run of the season and seventh in August. He also has 17 RBIs in 21 games this month, tops on the team.
Playoff Pulse: Control freaks (Yahoo! Sports)
The secret to the Twins' success is calculable – their pitchers throw more strikes than anybody else.
Willingham, Nolasco lead Marlins over Arizona (AP)
Ricky Nolasco has been nearly untouchable lately, and he's not talking about it. "I don't say anything," the Florida pitcher said after a 5-2 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I let my actions speak." Nolasco allowed three hits and struck out 10 over 7 1-3 innings, and Josh Willingham went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs to help the Marlins take two of three from the NL West leaders.
Petit pitches Diamondbacks over Marlins 7-1 (AP)
Yusmeiro Petit is excelling in whatever role he's asked to fill for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Petit pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks padded their NL West lead Saturday night, getting home runs from Chris Young and Miguel Montero in a 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins. Petit (3-3) allowed two hits and struck out six against his former team.
Homer by Ross lifts Marlins over Diamondbacks, 5-4 (AP)
The struggling Florida Marlins broke out of their slump in a most unexpected way, victimizing ageless wonder Randy Johnson. Cody Ross hit a solo homer and Wes Helms added a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins, losers of eight of their previous 11 games, rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday night.
Diamondbacks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After the Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin met with shortstop Stephen Drew about possibly moving down in the batting order.
Drew had hit leadoff since July 12, but Melvin also wanted to get the pesky, productive Eckstein at the top of the lineup.
"I told Stephen we could make some changes, but he said he was really comfortable there," Melvin said.
So Drew stayed at leadoff—he was 5-for-5 and hit for the cycle the first game after his chat with Melvin—and Eckstein moved into the No. 2 spot in the order, with Chris Young dropping into a spot more conducive to driving in runs. The D-backs have won two of three games since Eckstein arrived. Drew has put together a career year in his second full season...
Arizona looking to take command of NL West (AP)
For the second weekend in a row, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a chance to take command of the NL West. They missed an opportunity last week in Chase Field, where they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 4 1/2 -game lead with aces Dan Haren and Brandon Webb pitching the next two days. The Diamondbacks dropped both of those games, and now they take a slim 1 1/2 -game advantage into the opener of...
Andruw Jones declares self out for season five months late (Yahoo! Sports)
At some point this week, Andruw Jones came to the same conclusion most of us did about him in May April spring...
Diamondbacks defeat Cardinals 4-3 (AP)
With his slumping team down three runs in the sixth inning, Arizona manager Bob Melvin started making notes for a postgame pep talk. "It didn't look good early on," Melvin said. "As a matter of fact, I was drawing up a little speech for after the game." The Diamondbacks spared him the trouble, rallying for a 4-3 victory on Adam Dunn's winning double in the ninth.
Could it be a 'Rock-tember' to remember? (Yahoo! Sports)
A year ago the Rockies embarked on a historic winning streak. A pitiable NL West presents another opportunity in the land of booms and busts.
Wainwright, home runs lead Cardinals over Arizona (AP)
Adam Wainwright refuses to count St. Louis out of the playoff race. If he hadn't missed 2 1/2 months of the season, his Cardinals might be a whole lot closer. Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks recall 6 players (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks expanded their roster on Tuesday, recalling six players, including three pitchers. Right-handers Billy Buckner and Leo Rosales joined left-hander Doug Slaten as roster additions. All three spent time with the Diamondbacks earlier this season. Arizona also added infielders Jamie D'Antona and Josh Whitesell and outfielder Alex Romero.
Playoff Pulse: No excuses for the Cubs (Yahoo! Sports)
The pursuit of a first World Series title in 100 years could begin with the Cubs as the favorite. Is that fair?
Diamondbacks SS Drew hits for cycle (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew became the fourth major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, accomplishing the feat Monday in the team's 8-6 triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Newly acquired David Eckstein joins Diamondbacks (AP)
David Eckstein introduced himself to his new team with a flair. In his first game with Arizona, Eckstein singled in the winning run and had a hand in three late double plays as the Diamondbacks rallied to beat St. Louis 8-6 on Monday. "When you come to a new club, you just want to help them and try to do something," said Eckstein, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
Drew hits for cycle, D-backs beat Cardinals 8-6 (AP)
In black magic marker, a scuffed baseball told the details of the biggest game of Stephen Drew's career. Five hits and a cycle -- the first in Chase Field history. The Arizona Diamondbacks needed every hit in an 8-6 comeback victory over St. Louis on Monday. "I'm kind of in shock right now," said Drew, who carried his keepsake baseball into the postgame interview room.
Diamondbacks RF Upton leaves game (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton left Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning after he was hit in the head during a pickoff attempt at first base.
Arizona's Stephen Drew hits for cycle (AP)
Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew became the first player to hit for the cycle in Chase Field on Monday. Batting leadoff, Drew singled in the first, tripled in the third and homered in the fifth against St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro. He added a ground-rule double in the seventh against reliever Kyle McClellan and the Chase Field crowd rose for a standing ovation.
August review begins with Ramirez, Sabathia (Yahoo! Sports)
A month synonymous with nobility gave us hot Brewers and Red Sox, hotter Cubs and Rays, Manny in blue and CC seeing red.
Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-1 (AP)
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat a pair of Arizona aces to stay in the playoff race. Sparked by first-inning homers from Andre Ethier and Casey Blake, the Dodgers roughed up Brandon Webb and Arizona 8-1 on Sunday, climbing within 2 1/2 games of the staggering Diamondbacks in the NL West. Derek Lowe (11-11) tossed six shutout innings as the Dodgers took the final two games of a three-game series from...
David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona (AP)
David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates. The scrappy infielder always hustles, but this was a little different. Rushing to get back in a pennant race, Eckstein packed up Sunday and headed for Arizona after the NL West-leading Diamondbacks acquired him from Toronto for a minor league pitcher.
Diamondbacks acquire Eckstein from Blue Jays (PA SportsTicker)
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, adding depth to their infield as they battle for a playoff spot.
Ramirez homers twice to help Dodgers end skid (AP)
Manny Ramirez is trying to get the Los Angeles Dodgers into the playoffs, and looking forward to his future at the same time. Ramirez homered twice and the Dodgers ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. "I play the game, go have fun," said Ramirez, who could become a free agent after this season.
Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 9-3 (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers limped into their big series after being embarrassed by last-place teams, neither club showing they have what it takes to assume control of the NL West. "Somebody's got to win tonight," Arizona manager Bob Melvin said before the game. It turned out to be the Diamondbacks, who rallied for a 9-3 victory that snapped a four-game slide and widened their...
Diamondbacks manager Melvin ejected (PA SportsTicker)
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers by first base umpire Wally Bell in the fifth inning for arguing.
Diamondbacks reinstate Upton, claim Ledezma (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right fielder Justin Upton from the 15-day disabled list and claimed left-hander Wil Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday. The Diamondbacks also recalled righty Max Scherzer from Triple-A Tucson to bolster their bullpen before the NL West leaders hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Diamondbacks claim LHP Ledezma (PA SportsTicker)
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed lefthander Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday.
Qualls the latest to fail out of D-Backs bullpen (Yahoo! Sports)
When the Arizona Diamondbacks arrived here on Monday, the bullpen chatter centered around Brandon Lyon's grip on...
Gerut lifts Padres past Diamondbacks 5-4 (AP)
Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona. The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. It was Arizona's fourth straight loss and fifth in six games. The Diamondbacks remained three games in front of the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost 5-4 at...
Giles hits 3-run HR as Padres deny Webb 20th win (AP)
One bad start down, six more chances for Brandon Webb to get 20 wins. Webb got knocked around in one of his worst starts of the season as the San Diego Padres denied him becoming the majors' first 20-game winner with a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Webb (19-5) lost in his first bid to become the NL's first 20-game winner since 2005 with one of his few bad outings,...
Padres snap 7-game skid on Gerut's homer in 9th (AP)
Jody Gerut is having a month to remember. Gerut hit a two-run homer off Jon Rauch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Monday night. It was Gerut's 14th home run of the season and seventh in August. He also has 17 RBIs in 21 games this month, tops on the team.
Playoff Pulse: Control freaks (Yahoo! Sports)
The secret to the Twins' success is calculable – their pitchers throw more strikes than anybody else.
Willingham, Nolasco lead Marlins over Arizona (AP)
Ricky Nolasco has been nearly untouchable lately, and he's not talking about it. "I don't say anything," the Florida pitcher said after a 5-2 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I let my actions speak." Nolasco allowed three hits and struck out 10 over 7 1-3 innings, and Josh Willingham went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs to help the Marlins take two of three from the NL West leaders.
Petit pitches Diamondbacks over Marlins 7-1 (AP)
Yusmeiro Petit is excelling in whatever role he's asked to fill for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Petit pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks padded their NL West lead Saturday night, getting home runs from Chris Young and Miguel Montero in a 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins. Petit (3-3) allowed two hits and struck out six against his former team.
Homer by Ross lifts Marlins over Diamondbacks, 5-4 (AP)
The struggling Florida Marlins broke out of their slump in a most unexpected way, victimizing ageless wonder Randy Johnson. Cody Ross hit a solo homer and Wes Helms added a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins, losers of eight of their previous 11 games, rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday night.
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