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No Favors From Schedule-Makers

I’m not really a believer in “strength of schedule” before the season begins argument because, well, let’s face it, no one really knows how good any particular team is going to…Read More

The Justin Upton Saga Continues With Patience Being the Operative Word

With the Winter Meetings coming to a close this week, some are surprised that Justin Upton is still a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rumor mill was afloat this entire week with the names of possible…Read More

Where the Market Could be for AZ D’Backs’ Justin Upton

Let me be clear:  I do not want to see star right fielder Justin Upton traded.  I feel it would be a big mistake for the Arizona Diamondbacks to trade a 25-year old player with bundles of talent and…Read More

D-Backs About to Get Hotter Than a Desert Afternoon in June

  Go ahead, D-Back  fans, think about this for a moment.   If I had told you April 1st that on June 26th, (A) Justin Upton would be the fourth-best home run hitter on the team, (B) Daniel Hudson…Read More

D-Backs Still World Series Contenders? YES! YES! YES!

      I am a wrestling fan.  Not as big as I used to be, but I watch enough to keep up with current happenings.   One of the big stars in WWE  right now is Daniel Bryan.  What does…Read More

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D-Backs About to Step up a Notch in Competition

  Wow.  It is hard to believe that we are already 60 games into the 2012 season.  It seemed like…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 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

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

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

In 2011 Detroit ace Justin Verlander had one of the greatest seasons in the modern era of baseball by…Read More

Venom Strikes Staff Predictions: AL Division Champs and Wildcards

You know that they say about opinions…everyone’s got one.  Well there’s more to the…Read More

Miguel Montero and D-Backs Halt Contract Talks; Should Fans be Worried?

  Talks broke off earlier this week between Miguel Montero and the Arizona Diamondbacks  regarding…Read More

D-backs and MLB Should Take Josh Hamilton Relapse to Heart

When I heard the news last night that Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton had a relapse in his fight…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

60 Lines About 30 Teams

The first half of the baseball season has ended.  We are about 90 or so games into a 72 game season…Read More

Tragedy in Arlington at Rangers-A’s Game

I was stunned and shocked to learn of a fan’s passing this evening after injuring himself in a…Read More

Branyan Thrives, Hudson Dives in Dbacks Win

Spring is almost over. Get ready for a lot of runs on both ends of Arizona Diamondbacks games.  The…Read More

Brandon Webb Finally Finds a Home

Brandon Webb will get another chance after all.  Not that it was much of a debate.  The former Arizona…Read More

Call it a Case of March Madness

When the Arizona Diamondbacks came out of the gates a week and a half ago, it seemed to be more of the…Read More