Cause and Effect: Behind the Bullpen’s Struggles
At this point, no one needs to be told that the Arizona bullpen has been struggling mightily. Aside from the surprising performances of Matt Reynolds and Tony Sipp, things have been a let down. Since the…Read More
Defensive About Defense
I’m confused. That’s not really all that unusual since a good many things confuse me. But as of late, I am more than confused about the direction of the Arizona Diamondbacks. I am especially…Read More
No Favors From Schedule-Makers
I’m not really a believer in “strength of schedule” before the season begins argument because, well, let’s face it, no one really knows how good any particular team is going to…Read More
D’Backs Management Need To Sort Out Outfield Soon to Avoid Distraction
One of the greatest advantages that you can have as a front office/manager is a plethora of talent. It can also be one of the toughest situations to deal with when it comes to playing time and stroking…Read More
D’backs Trade Young; Receive Bell, Pennington
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a busy Saturday morning/afternoon. They announced earlier today Chris Young had been dealt to the Oakland A’s for Cliff Pennington and infield prospect Yordy Cabrera. In…Read More
D-backs Out Of It, But Who Should Their Fans Root For?
Now that the National League playoff spots are all but sewn up, and the D-backs obviously being out of…Read More
Andrew Chafin Struggles In First Full Season
As the second part of a series of updates on some of the Diamondbacks’ top prospect, I’ll…Read More
Overshadowed Bradley Looking To Shine In 2013
With two picks in the top top seven overall draft slots in the 2011 Amateur Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks…Read More
Three Farm-System Championships For The D-backs, What Does It Mean?
As fellow Venom Strikes writer Thomas Lynch wrote here, three of the Diamondbacks’ farm teams won a…Read More
Diamondbacks’ Bullpen X-Factor
It’s been well documented just how bad the D-backs bullpen was in 2010 when it had a 5.74 ERA,…Read More
D-backs Rotation Order Announcement Causes Questions
The D-backs starting rotation composition has long been all-but decided so once it was officially announced…Read More
Collmenter Headed For Rotation
Josh Collmenter will begin the season in the Diamondbacks starting rotation according to FOXSportsArizona.com’s…Read More
David Hernandez Poised to Inherit the Closer Role
As the Arizona Diamondbacks slowly bounce back from an awful start to their spring, the contributions…Read More
Diamondbacks Should Look Toward Edgar Renteria as a Back-up Plan at Shortstop
It’s becoming painfully evident that the D-Backs will open the season without their starting shortstop. …Read More
Ranking the Rattlers #6: LF Gerardo Parra
Continuing in a series of ranking the Arizona Diamondbacks predicted position starters, number six checks…Read More
MLB Network’s Top Ten Then and Now: (Catchers)
At the beginning of the 2011 season, the MLB Network released their top-10 ranking of all MLB catchers…Read More
2012 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview: The Starting Rotation
One of the strengths of the Diamondbacks last year and in previous years has been its starting rotation.…Read More
D-backs Re-Sign Joe Saunders to One-Year Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a one-year deal worth $6 million with free-agent starting…Read More
Top 5 Arizona Diamondbacks Moments of 2011
As 2011 ends, this is a perfect time to look back at some of the amazing moments of the 2011 Arizona…Read More
Let’s Go! The Dback Bullpen
Pitching, pitching, and more pitching! I am a fan of great pitching I love to see sinkers, sliders, unhittable…Read More



















