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Kennedy, D-backs ready for Opening Day

  Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day starting pitcher Ian Kennedy, looked ready to start the season in a dominant win over the Chicago Cubs Monday afternoon at Salt River Fields. Read | Share

Win against Giants showcases Arizona’s youth

The Arizona Diamondbacks won another spring game, this time 4-3 over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.  There were several young players who made good impressions during the game and fans got a sneak…Read More

Trevor Cahill’s Spring: Annual Rite or Harbinger of Things to Come?

  Yes, I know the games don’t count.  And yes, we shouldn’t be too alarmed if a pitcher can’t find the strike zone or too excited if a pitcher has an ERA of 0.36.  But it is March…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

Diamondbacks Should Look Toward Edgar Renteria as a Back-up Plan at Shortstop

It’s becoming painfully evident that the D-Backs will open the season without their starting shortstop.  Stephen Drew isn’t progressing as quickly as had hoped after the horrendous ankle…Read More

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Keep an Eye on Injury Status of Giants’ Buster Posey

Universally, it seems that Buster Posey is seen as the saviour of the Giants anemic offense.  The Giants…Read More

Top Prospect Trevor Bauer, Justin Upton, Chris Young Shine in Debuts

Trevor Bauer’s spot start for the injured Tyler Skaggs might give Diamondback’s manager Kirk…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

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

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

NL West Gets More Interesting as Rockies Add Scutaro

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet another player in the division to look forward to playing now.  The…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

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

Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Reporting Dates

The Arizona Diamondbacks are only 44 days away from pitchers and catchers from reporting for spring…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

Dbacks Receive Decent Playoff Payout

The Arizona Diamondbacks received their playoff shares for making it to the 2011 postseason.  It is…Read More