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Diamondbacks acquire pitcher Starlin Peralta in Rule 5 Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their busy off-season today, acquiring right-handed pitcher Starlin Peralta from the Chicago Cubs in today’s Rule 5 Draft. The Rule 5 Draft creates the possibility…Read More

D-Backs Smack in the Middle of the Dog Days

  Man, it feels good to be back. I originally wanted to start writing earlier this week. However, after my long vacation ended, a stomach bug, my wife’s birthday and a Big Time Rush concert had…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

D-Backs Not Alone in Their Poor Start

After enduring a difficult loss that dropped them 11.5 games behind the LA Dodgers, D-Backs fans no doubt are feeling the sting of unfulfilled expectations over a quarter of the way through the season. …Read More

Diamondbacks to keep Miley in Rotation, Saunders looking like an Ace

The Diamondbacks are going to stick with Wade Miley in the starting rotation for the foreseeable future or at least until Daniel Hudson comes off the 15-day disabled list. Miley has been impressive…Read More

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D-Backs Get Much-Needed Win, Limpin’ Phils Come into Town

    Boy that opening three game sweep against the San Francisco Giants seems like it was two…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

ESPN Panelists like D-Backs in 2012, but it’s not Unanimous

ESPN Released their annual 2012 MLB Predictions, and while the Diamndbacks are heavily favored to return…Read More

After Wild Start to Career, Brad Ziegler Settling in

Diamondback’s reliever Brad Ziegler has settled into an unassuming role in the Diamondback’s…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

MLB Set to Announce Expanded Playoff Teams for 2012 Season

In the “not quite as surprising as a weird French movie winning Best Picture” news category, the…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

The Arizona Diamondbacks: So Much Success in So Little Time

As we chug toward Spring Training, it is worth noting that the Arizona Diamondbacks are entering their…Read More

D-backs Passing Time on Twitterverse

The Arizona Diamondbacks will back on the field in full force by the end of February.  For now, they…Read More

Dbacks Paul Goldschmidt Amongst New Power First Baseman in the NL

When Prince Fielder bolted for the Detroit Tigers this week and after Albert Pujols left for the Los…Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks Key Home Dates in 2012

The Arizona Diamondbacks will have a target on their backs in 2012.  That will not come as much of…Read More

Top 5 Arizona Diamondbacks Games of 2011

As we wind down 2011, here are my top five Arizona Diamondbacks games of 2011. 1. April 27th vs. Philadelphia…Read More

Dodgers Kershaw Beats Out Dbacks Kennedy For Cy Young Award

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy did not win the Cy Young Award on Thursday.  As expected,…Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Review: Ian Kennedy

So the mourning period for the Arizona Diamondbacks 2011 season is over.  Ok, so we haven’t finished…Read More

Breaking Down Dbacks Playoff Possibilities

There has been a lot of info on the net today about who the Arizona Diamondbacks could or could not play…Read More