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World Series Manager Not Best In D’backs History

One of the downsides in being a fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks is the lack of history with the team. Sure, we have our own legends of the game, Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez, Curt Schilling, but there…Read More

Dbacks Gibson Wins NL Manager of the Year

Kirk Gibson has won the National League Manager of the Year.  It is well deserved.  In his first full season as the Arizona Diamondbacks skipper, he took a team from 65-97 to 94-68 in a one season 29-game…Read More

60 Lines About 30 Teams

The first half of the baseball season has ended.  We are about 90 or so games into a 72 game season as we’ve reached the All-Star break.  Here is my rant of 60 lines about the 30 MLB teams. Read…Read More

Micah Owings Part Deux

He's back.  Pitcher Micah Owings makes his return this evening for the Arizona Diamondbacks after his release a three seasons ago.  He takes the mound against the Minnesota Twins in a game he hopes…Read More

Gibby Brings Much Needed Fire

Quick, name one thing Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson brings to the bench and the field that A.J. Hinch and Bob Melvin didn't?  Yeah, that's right, a fiery attitude.  It was only a matter of…Read More

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Why The Hinch Experiment Didn’t Work

When A.J. Hinch was fired this evening, it was only a matter of time, so not completely unexpected. …Read More

BREAKING: Manager A.J. Hinch and GM Josh Byrnes Fired

It’s time to rejoice in Arizona Diamondbacks land people! The Arizona Diamondbacks have fired…Read More

The 1st Diamondback “Snakes” Awards

I figured I should do something interesting to generate at least some interest in a team that clearly…Read More

Dbacks Take Fight Off Field Into the Dugout

Well this was bound to happen.  It was only a matter of time before the Dbacks started to turn on their…Read More

Report: Melvin To Go By Morning

The Arizona Diamondbacks, who lost yet another road game this afternoon 4-3 in 10 innings to the San…Read More

Finally Hitting the Road

It is true.  Major League Baseball has scheduled road games for the Arizona Diamondbacks this season. …Read More

Dbacks Offense Needs Wake Up Call

For the third straight outing for Dan Haren last night, he was above average yet failed to receive any…Read More

MRI on Webb is Clean

Manager Bob Melvin indicated in his post game press conference tonight that pitcher Brandon Webb,  scratched…Read More

Reynolds, Upton to Sit Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin announced his starting lineup for tomorrow’s opener against…Read More

2009 Arizona Diamondbacks Season Preview

If you take one look at results of the Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training, you will see a lot that…Read More