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Preview of D’backs-Yankees

This past Sunday evening, J Levi Burnfin and I were privileged to appear on the yanksgoyard preview show hosted by Ricky Keeler.  The three of us talked for close to an hour about the impending visit…Read More

Angry Dodgers vs. Arizona. Game 1 Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (6-3) have arrived in Arizona for a three-game series starting tonight. Their plane was probably delayed because Matt Kemp was too busy trying to hunt down Carlos Quentin in the…Read More

This Has Been A Very Frustrating Series

I have two pet peeves. One is the music with loud bass that the kids are listening to nowadays, and the other is when the Diamondbacks trail a game in the top of the 1st inning. That seems to be the status…Read More

A Wil Nieves Sighting in Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks  dropped their second game of the season last night, a 5-3 decision to the Pittsburgh Pirates.  One may choose to point out that the D’backs are 5-0 in games not pitched…Read More

Game 1 Preview From Milwaukee

It’s time to break out the winter jackets and grab a big plate of squeaky cheese curds, because the Arizona Diamondbacks are in Milwaukee. After the 16-inning game on Wednesday night/Thursday morning,…Read More

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Cliff Pennington Hero of Marathon Game

Arizona Diamondbacks short stop Cliff Pennington was one of the key players in their marathon win against…Read More

Montero Hot, Cahill Not for the D’backs

To me, there were two storylines coming out of the Arizona Diamondbacks’  6-1 loss last night…Read More

The Debut For Heath Bell Went Horribly Wrong

I’m sure Heath Bell is wishing last night’s game against St. Louis has a “re-do”…Read More

D’backs’ Opening Day Observations

Here is an easy question to answer.  Isn’t it great to have baseball back?   The Arizona Diamondbacks…Read More

Comparing Opening Day Lineups in Arizona

Things are looking up in 2013 aren’t they? Opening Day is actually upon us and the anticipation around…Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks Lock Up Paul Goldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed their slugging first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a five year deal,…Read More

Vague Game 1 Preview

Well, it’s here. Almost. Hang on with me for three more days and then we will have baseball. The…Read More

Injury Bug Continues to Rear its Head on Diamondbacks Stars

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Sometimes you have to work with unexpected tools that…Read More

Improved D’backs Will Fall Short of NL West Title

These are the fun times for those of us lucky enough to blog about the Arizona Diamondbacks at venomstrikes.com. …Read More

Arizona Will Win The Division In 2013

How about that straight-forward title, huh? Although some of my colleagues at Venom Strikes may disagree…Read More

One Spot Still Undecided in D’backs’ Camp

Opening Day is offically less than one week away but most postions for the Arizona Diamondbacks were…Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton out With Elbow Sprain

The Arizona Diamondbacks were depending on Adam Eaton to be their starting center fielder on opening…Read More

Skaggs Showing Scabs

Proving once again the unpredictability of premier pitching prospects, Tyler Skaggs, with a spot in the…Read More

John McDonald Out While SS Carousel Continues in Arizona

The Diamondbacks have said all along that the shortstop position will see a few different faces during…Read More

Will Nelson Figueroa Have a Chance with the D’backs?

He pitched one of the best games of his life this past Friday.  It was arguably the biggest stage…Read More