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NL West Predictions Sure To Go Wrong

Predictions are sure to go wrong. They are some of the most useless things bloggers do but it’s also some of the most enjoyable things we do. It gives us a source of embarrassment after the assuredly…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Stat Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

The Diamondbacks made a statement in Los Angeles this week and the timing couldn’t have been any better. Not only did they sweep the [tied for] first place Dodgers on the road but they straight up dominated…Read More

Trade Deadline Recap

The 2012 non-waiver trade deadline came and went with many familiar faces changing teams right before the 4p.m. ET deadline. Numerous moves were made within the division that could effect the race for…Read More

Now is the Time

I know a lot of Arizona baseball fans are tired of people comparing this year’s ball club to last year’s NL West title team. Many are focused on how the club is doing this year, today, now.…Read More

With Division Title Hopes Toast, D-Back Fans Need to Focus on Winning a Wild Card

      They are now 10.5 games out of first place.  Their #2 pitcher has been missing since week two of the season.  And if you read the comments by fans on mlb.com, their best player…Read More

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Dodgers Threatening to Make NL West a One-Team Race

I thought the Dodgers would be good, I didnt’ know they’d be this good.  However, their…Read More

D-Backs on Life Support? Arizona’s Next 4 Weeks May Provide the Answer

      This season, which started out with such promise and great expectations is in danger…Read More

D-Backs’ Justin Upton Needs to Carry His Young Squad

      Let’s face it, the Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling.   Since opening…Read More

D-Backs Seeing Massive Jump in TV Ratings for FOX Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2011 run to the playoffs is paying dividends for them this year. Not…Read More

NL West Competition Looks to be Better Overall in 2012

The 2011 NL West Standings weren’t much to look at overall. Read | Share

Venom Strikes Staff Predictions: NL MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year

In the 4th installment of the Venom Strikes staff predictions we’ll look at the NL award show. …Read More

Jason Kubel Finally Flashes Power While Finding His Place

Free agent addition Jason Kubel had his first significant contribution for the Diamondbacks Saturday. …Read More

Venom Strikes Staff Predictions: NL Division Champs and Wildcards

The NL lost quite a bit of talent this season as superstars such as Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder…Read More

Arizona Loses? A Different View of the 2012 D-Backs

      Most, if not all of us here at Venomstrikes think the Arizona Diamondbacks will…Read More

D-Backs Proving that With Talent Comes Lack of Headlines

As Tom Lynch noted, the D-Backs appear to have become the Rodney Dangerfields of MLB. No respect. Read…Read More

Where is the Love for the D-Backs?

  Throughout much of this offseason and now into the early days of Spring Training, the chatter…Read More

For D-Backs and Their Fans, Spring Training Couldn’t Get Here Fast Enough

    It is here. Finally, FINALLY Spring Training has arrived.  And for the Arizona Diamondbacks…Read More

Dbacks Upton Finishes Fourth in MVP Voting

Apparently the Arizona Diamondbacks have three of the top 21 players in the National League.  Justin…Read More

Dbacks Gerardo Parra Wins NL Gold Glove in Left Field

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gerardo Parra has won his first career Gold Glove.  It is a well deserved…Read More

Dbacks Get Rolled By Dodgers 9-5

It was the Los Angeles Dodgers.  It was Ted Lilly.  Josh Collmenter was on the bump.  The San…Read More