D-backs Pitchers Protecting Upton
Last season outfielder Justin Upton was hit 19 times by opposing pitchers, tying him for first in the National League, but Arizona pitchers will not tolerate the same kind of treatment of Upton…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 opted for the land of the designated hitter, however the NL is home to the last two World Series Championships…Read More
D-backs beat Padres for Third Spring Win
The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got the pitching outing they were looking for from one of its starters yesterday. That starter was Daniel Hudson, who threw three perfect innings in his second spring…Read More
D-Back GM Kevin Towers Looking to Bring a World Series Title to Arizona
With Spring Training games set to begin this weekend and the focus here at Venomstrikes is giving our readers opinions on the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks and its players, perhaps it is…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 be in for some big things during the upcoming 2012 season. This is not because we write a site dedicated…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
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
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
Diamondbacks Season Ticket Holders Should Hold No Grudge on Single Gamers
I was scouring the sports section of the Arizona Republic today and I came across a Phoenix Suns ticket…Read More
Dbacks Not Only NL West Team Making Big Moves in Off-Season
The Arizona Diamondbacks are just one team in the NL West that has looked to improve itself in the…Read More
Arizona Diamondbacks Get Some National Television Exposure in 2012
Amazing what a NL West title will do for you. The Arizona Diamondbacks, playing in virtual obscurity…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
Dbacks Rely on Their MVP’s to Reduce Magic Number to 4
So, the offense struggled, again. Not good when your opponent is the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team coming…Read More
Dbacks Lose Again, NL West Lead on Verge of Dropping to 5 Games
The Arizona Diamondbacks have found the worst time to find themselves in a rut. They lost their third…Read More
Dbacks Shoutout, Lose Game in Standings to Brewers and Giants
That magic number? Yeah it’s still six and you know what? Continue to play offense like tonight…Read More
With Magic Number at 7, No Time for Dbacks to Let up
It has been suggested by many over the past few days that the NL West race is all but a foregone conclusion. …Read More
Dbacks Magic Number Now 8 After 6-5 Win Over Padres
It happened again. Another Arizona Diamondbacks come from behind victory. This time it happened…Read More
Magic Number Now 10 After Another Dbacks Come From Behind Win
The Arizona Diamondbacks came from behind, again, on Friday night to defeat the San Diego Padres 3-2…Read More
Dbacks Magic Number 12 After 4-1 Win Over Padres
Ian Kennedy went out tonight and did what he’s been doing all year, win. He won his 19th game…Read More












