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

The Diamondbacks were again only able to steal one game from a division rival- this time the San Francisco Giants. The teams are 5-4 in head to head matchups this season with the Giants winning four of…Read More

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

The Diamondbacks won their final two games against the Milwaukee Brewers to take their first home series since opening weekend- snapping a span of six consecutive series losses. They improved their record…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

Diamondbacks vs N.L. West Wrap-up: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Diamondbacks are coming off a pair of two game series against the L.A. Dodgers and Colorado Rockies to start off the week. They split each series on the road winning on Tuesday against the Dodgers…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 only is attendance at Chase Field up for the NL West preseason favorites, but their TV ratings have…Read More

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D-Backs with the most to prove shine in win

In the grand scheme of things, it’s just one win.  A division win against the rival’s…Read More

Aaron Hill Hoping to Make Arizona His Home

  Aaron Hill  is probably used to being overlooked.  While playing Second Base for the Toronto…Read More

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

30 Clubs in 30 Days: D-Backs to be Featured on MLB Network March 15th

      The 30 Clubs in 30 Days series shown on MLB Network ranks as one of my favorite…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

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

2012 Early Schedule Sets Up Nicely for the Arizona Diamondbacks

There is nothing like a quick start—in any walk of life—to get your confidence up and your mind…Read More

D-Backs’ J.J. Putz Hoping For Another Dominant Season

  Question:  How does a person miss a 6-5, 250 pound closer with over a 150 career saves?  …Read More

D-Backs FanFest a Hopeful Sign for Fan Resurgence

    The Arizona Diamondbacks held their annual FanFest this past weekend and the turnout was…Read More

Kirk Gibson Trying to Achieve Rare Combo of Great Career, Great Manager

There is a saying in baseball that, for the most part, great players do not make for a successful manager.…Read More

Dbacks Fans, the 2011 Season is Now Officially Over for Everyone

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, the season ended three weeks ago, however for everyone it ended last night…Read More

Dbacks Start Off-Season, Looking Forward to 2012

As Arizona Diamondbacks players were cleaning out their lockers on Saturday, many of us couldn’t…Read More

Dbacks Better 10 Years Later and So Am I

Ten years ago today, 35,000 of you attended my wedding.  Some of you probably remember that day too. …Read More

Dbacks Division Title Proves Predictions Mean Nothing

So, this morning I decided to go back and look at ESPN and see who predicted who just before the season…Read More

The Day After the Clinch: No Time to Take Foot Off Pedal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won the National League West.  This much we know now.  However, the Dbacks…Read More