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D-backs Bullpen Quietly Struggling

The D-backs have already endured their fair share of injuries this year including DL stints by star outfielder Chris Young and starter Daniel Hudson. Plus, Justin Upton has been battling a sore thumb for…Read More

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

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

Saunders will need more support versus Marlins

The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) will look to bounce back on the road, starting with a four-game series against the Miami Marlins (7-11), a four-game series against the Washington Nationals (14-4),…Read More

Miley’s Dominating Win Comes With Encouraging Signs For D-backs

The D-backs came off a five game losing streak looking to Ian Kennedy to be the ace he is and stop the slide. He was up to the task and pitched a good game and the D-backs got a much-needed win. But,…Read More

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Is Gerardo Parra the Player to Lead the D-Backs Offense?

Not bad for a guy that was squeezed out of the everyday lineup. Read | Share

Time for Ian Kennedy to Pitch Like an Ace

      If there was ever a time for Ian Kennedy to pitch like the ace he was in 2011, tonight would…Read More

Could Jason Kubel’s Slow Start Open the Door Up for Gerardo Parra?

Gerrardo Parra did nothing to lose his job last year.  Despite a Gold Glove award complimented by a…Read More

Patrick Corbin shines in Double-A debut, Josh Collmenter struggles for D-Backs

While I’ll maintain that Kirk Gibson has to stick with fifth starter Josh Collmenter for at least…Read More

A Poem for the 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks

    Attention fans, come one, come all Opening Day is here, it’s time to play ball. The…Read More

Venom Strikes Staff Predictions: World Series Matchup and Champions

In the final round of MLB predictions we’ll look at who our staff at Venom Strikes thinks will…Read More

D-Backs Bench a Real Strength for 2012

      All good teams need a sufficient bench in order to have playoff dreams and the…Read More

Diamondbacks Set Opening Day Roster

The Diamondbacks roster has been set. Read | Share

Lyle Overbay is a nice option if Paul Goldschmidt struggles

The Arizona Diamondbacks are expecting big things from Paul Goldschmidt. Read | Share

Diamondbacks to get Tested Right out of the Gate

Probably the worst time to catch the San Francisco Giants would be the very start of the season. Read…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

Josh Collmenter Struggles Through Brutal Start

Diamondbacks’ starter Josh Collmenter withstood a challenge from rookie prospect Trevor Bauer to retain…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

Meet Patrick Corbin: Another D-backs Pitching Phenom

There has been much said about the Diamondbacks and the quality of their pitching prospects, but one…Read More

Kennedy, D-backs ready for Opening Day

  Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day starting pitcher Ian Kennedy, looked ready to start the season…Read More