Christopher CzarChristopher Czar

I'm a die hard Sports Fan. Particulary of the Detroit Teams, but with a growing appreciation of the Arizona Diamondbacks. I enjoy entertaining people through my writing and am happy to be a member of the Fansided staff. I currently serve as the editor at www.venomstrikes.com and I also write for the Tigers at www.motorcitybengals.com, the Lions at www.sidelionreport.com and am a featured columnist for the Detroit Tigers on www.bleacherreport.com. You can follow me on twitter @detsportsczar and on my site at www.thesportsczar.com.

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Matt Kemp’s Injury, Soft Schedule, Gives the D-Backs a Chance to Make Up Some Ground

The D-Backs had a good start in their return to contention in the NL West yesterday by beating the first place Dodgers 5-1 yesterday to avoid a sweep–and a double digit deficit in the division. …Read More

Former D-Backs Jarrod Parker and Ryan Cook Shining for the Oakland A’s

Before the current Trevor Bauer, Jarrod Parker was the Diamondbacks Trevor Bauer.  After Tommy John surgery and as crowed bevy of minor starters emerged– included Bauer, Barry Enright, Tyler Skaggs…Read More

With Ryan Roberts Struggling, Kirk Gibson Has Another Option at Third Base

The Diamondbacks haven’t had the greatest start, but it could be a lot worse if it weren’t for a few surprising contributors. Read | Share

Patrick Corbin Settles in While Trevor Bauer Shines Again

Two of the D-Backs top pitching prospects were on center stage Friday in a great day for the Diamondbacks.  Phenom Trevor Bauer shined in a 6-1 win for the Mobile Baybears Friday night–striking…Read More

Tyler Bauer and Patrick Corbin are Intertwined Again Tonight

Patrick Corbin might be getting his final shot at holding onto the rotation spot vacated by the injured Daniel Hudson tonight.  While it’s only his third start of the season–he’s had…Read More

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Chris Young and Stephen Drew Take First Step Back Today

Outfielder Chris Young and shortstop Stephen Drew will appear in an extended spring game today at…Read More

Trevor Bauer Back on Track for Double-A Mobile but D-Backs Offense is What’s Sputtering

Let the Trevor Bauer chants begin again.  After Patrick Corbin struggled through his second start…Read More

Patrick Corbin Stumbles, Trevor Bauer Starts Today for Double-A Mobile

Out of the D-Backs talented trio of pitching prospects close to the big leagues, Patrick Corbin was the…Read More

D-Backs Seeing Massive Jump in TV Ratings for FOX Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2011 run to the playoffs is paying dividends for them this year. Not…Read More

Bryce Harper Proves He Belongs in Win Over D-Backs

  For at least one game, the most hyped prospect in decades proved that he belongs with the big…Read More

D-Back’s Prospect Trevor Bauer Struggles in Double-A Loss

It didn’t start all that bad for Bauer. He allowed a leadoff double to start the game, but then retired nine consecutive batters–striking out five of them. Read | Share

Trevor Bauer Scheduled to Start for Double-A, Patrick Corbin Throws 99 Pitches in Debut

With all eyes on call-up Patrick Corbin yesterday, the D-Backs most prized prospect gets the nod tonight–for Double-A Mobile. Read | Share

Wade Miley is Stepping Up, Patrick Corbin Gets His Shot Today

During the D-Backs recent skid, there’s been no shortage of opinion here that someone needed to step and carry the D-Backs when they were down. Read | Share

Paul Goldsmidt’s Struggles Putting Kirk Gibson on the Spot

An under the radar move that has been paying some dividends for the D-Backs is the one-year deal they gave to veteran first baseman Lyle Overbay. Read | Share

Vague D-Backs Tweet Hints at Starter Call-Up but Trevor Bauer Probably Not a Candidate

You might be closer to getting your wish D-Back fans. Unfortunately, no one’s sure that the outcome will be exactly what you want–a Trevor Bauer start. Read | Share

Joe Saunders Delivers a Badly Needed Gem

In a battle of two teams off to somewhat disappointing starts, the D-Backs were the team to havea player and carry them to a win. Read | Share

Is Rebounding Barry Enright in Trevor Bauer and Patrick Corbin’s Major League Path?

No doubt Trevor Bauer is on a collision course with the major leagues. Read | Share

Cody Ransom is Pushing Ryan Roberts at Third Base

Cody Ransom was a quiet call up this past week by the D-Backs.  He sure is making noise in his brief opportunity. Read | Share

How Surprising Were Moves for Young Pitchers Like Trevor Cahill and Michael Pineda?

When a team is willing to deal a young starter, buyer beware. Read | Share

Hash Madness! Does #GoDbacks Twitter Tag Plug Into the Chase Field Scoreboard?

Rumor has it that a silly rumor is flying around.  One that is so ridiculous that it actually has me wondering. Read | Share

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