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
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





















