Category Archives: Arizona Diamondbacks
Sox Win ‘The Humber Game’, and Plenty of Pitchers Head to the DL
There have only been 21 perfect games in the history of Major League Baseball, but the Chicago White Sox have three of them. Yesterday afternoon, Philip Humber defied his humble resume and blanked the Seattle Mariners, 4 – 0, without … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Fenway Park! (And Goodbye, Pudge!)
Today, the Boston Red Sox are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Fenway Park with any number of pre-game festivities followed by what should be a four and a half hour game against the New York Yankees. In … Continue reading
First Trade of 2012… Who had Jason Frasor in that pool?
(Edited to correct three spelling errors. I should have done a better job editing my stuff last night. Sorry…) The Chicago White Sox have been active shedding salary in a remaking of the 2012 roster. Carlos Quentin Going Home to … Continue reading
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MLB Has Ten Golden Era Hall of Fame Candidates
Ron Santo, Jim Kaat and Minnie Minoso are among ten players whose careers will be reviewed by a special committee for enshrinement in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The complete list includes Ken Boyer, Buzzie Bavasi, Gil Hodges, Tony Oliva, Allie … Continue reading
Volquez Gets PED Suspension; Hoodie is “OKAY!” – MLB
Edinson Volquez, the injured Reds ace, apparently tested positive for PEDs during a spring training test. He claims that he had taken a fertility drug in the Dominican Republic as he and his wife are trying to start a family. … Continue reading
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Look Who is Contending! And, Notes From the Training Room…
I was looking at the standings and there it was… Pittsburgh is 7 – 5, and with a win last night the Nationals are 7 – 6. San Diego matches that – good enough for second in the NL West. … Continue reading
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Jimenez Tosses First Rocky No Hitter; Mets top Cards in 20 innings (and lots of old news)
Until last night, no Colorado Rockies pitcher had brought a no-hitter into the eighth inning – but Ubaldo Jimenez not only did that, he finished the job – cruising the last four innings and beating the Atlanta Braves. Jimenez battled … Continue reading
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Season Forecast: Arizona Diamondbacks
Last Five Years: 2009: 70 – 92 (5th in NL West) 2008: 82 – 80 2007: 90 – 72 2006: 76 – 86 2005: 77 – 85 Runs Scored: 720 (8th, NL) Runs Allowed: 782 (14th, NL) The Diamondbacks play … Continue reading
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