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6/18/2013 |
Goldschmidt's ninth-inning homer wins it for D-backs
When he hit the ball, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a pretty good idea he had just won the game for his team. The ball struck the batter's eye in center field, well over the yellow line, as the D-backs walked off with a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Chase Field.
6/18/2013 |
Brewer made strong impression with Gibson, Nagy
When he got the news that he was headed back to Triple-A Reno, right-hander Charles Brewer shook hands with manager Kirk Gibson and pitching coach Charles Nagy.
6/18/2013 |
Collmenter a commodity out of bullpen
D-backs right-hander Josh Collmenter seemed to be the perfect choice to start in place of Tyler Skaggs on Tuesday night, but manager Kirk Gibson felt he was too valuable in his current role.
6/18/2013 |
Putz getting ready to start rehab assignment
D-backs reliever J.J. Putz left the team to join Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. Putz, who has been on the disabled list with a strained elbow since May 8, is scheduled to pitch for Reno on Thursday and Saturday.
6/18/2013 |
D-backs agree to deal with first-rounder Shipley
Right-hander Braden Shipley, the D-backs' No. 1 pick in this month's First-Year Player Draft officially signed on Tuesday and will fly out to Hillsboro, Ore., to join the Class A Hops on Wednesday to begin his professional career.
6/17/2013 |
Kennedy drops appeal, begins serving suspension
D-backs right-hander Ian Kennedy dropped his appeal and began serving his 10-game suspension Monday night.
6/17/2013 |
Eaton progressing well in extended spring training
D-backs outfielder Adam Eaton served as the designated hitter in extended spring training games last weekend as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury.
6/17/2013 |
Gibson tabs Delgado to make Tuesday's start
Right-hander Randall Delgado will get another chance to make a lasting impression when he gets the start Tuesday against the Marlins.
6/17/2013 |
Reynolds hopes rehab prevents Tommy John surgery
D-backs reliever Matt Reynolds never had arm trouble before, so when his left elbow started feeling achy he did not think much of it.
6/17/2013 |
Eovaldi, Delgado making simultaneous returns
The middle game of the Marlins-D-backs series features a pair of young right-handers making returns to their team's starting rotations. Nathan Eovaldi is coming back from a Spring Training injury for Miami, while Randall Delgado gets his first start after inconsistent play for the D-backs.
6/17/2013 |
Corbin denied 10th win, D-backs drop fourth straight
Patrick Corbin took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but a Giancarlo Stanton homer tied the score and then Stanton untied it in the ninth with a second homer. Corbin went eight strong, but took a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 loss at Chase Field.
6/17/2013 |
Spruill's development could help D-backs' rotation
It usually takes a good amount of time to evaluate a trade. Any trade. When prospects are involved, patience and time are requirements for an accurate and fair trade evaluation.
6/16/2013 |
Goldschmidt can use boost in All-Star vote
D-backs first baseman Paul Goldschmidt still trails the Reds' Joey Votto in the voting to start the All-Star Game on July 16 at Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets.
6/16/2013 |
D-backs' high-contact hitters bring mixed results
The D-backs offense is swinging and missing less and putting the ball in play more, which is something D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is happy about. However, the D-backs find themselves hitting into more double plays.
6/16/2013 |
Montero feels like he's starting to heat up
After a two-run home run on Saturday against the Padres, D-backs catcher Miguel Montero feels like he is finally starting to get into a groove at the plate.
6/16/2013 |
McCarthy's injured shoulder continues to progress
Brandon McCarthy is taking the next step in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day disabled list on June 2.
6/16/2013 |
Kennedy strong, but homer stings bullpen
Kyle Blanks' three-run home run in the eighth inning proved the difference as the Padres defeated the D-backs, 4-1, on Sunday in front of 27,943 at Petco Park.
6/16/2013 |
Corbin aims to become Majors' first 10-0 pitcher
Patrick Corbin has a chance to become the first 10-0 pitcher in the Majors when he takes the mound on Monday as the D-backs begin a three-game series against Jacob Turner and the Marlins.
6/15/2013 |
D-backs lose ground to Padres
After the D-backs were defeated by the Padres, 6-4, on Saturday night, Arizona's division lead is dwindling, and just three games separate the D-backs from the fourth-place Padres.
6/15/2013 |
Kennedy faces Padres in first start since fracas
The Padres aim to go above .500 on Sunday for the first time since they finished the 2010 season with a 90-72 record. Clayton Richard faces Ian Kennedy in Kennedy's first start since he was given a 10-game suspension.
6/15/2013 |
D-backs weigh options for Tuesday's starter
The D-backs are still weighing their options for a starting pitcher to take Brandon McCarthy's place Tuesday against the Marlins. Manager Kirk Gibson said he wanted to see what the team used from the bullpen this weekend before making a final decision.
6/15/2013 |
D-backs await suspensions and their effects
As Ian Kennedy and Eric Hinske wait for their suspensions appeal to be heard, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is wondering what his team's roster will look like should they miss time.
6/15/2013 |
Eaton hits for first time in rehab
D-backs outfielder Adam Eaton hit in extended spring training Saturday for the first time during his rehab. He is expected to begin throwing Sunday.
6/15/2013 |
Offense held in check by Padres' Stults
It seemed like everything the D-backs hit just went right back to Padres left-hander Eric Stults, who stifled Arizona on Friday night in the series opener at Petco Park.
6/14/2013 |
Putz faces hitters; Hill set for rehab games
D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said J.J. Putz threw the ball well on Friday, the first time Putz has faced hitters since he strained his right elbow on May 7. More Results > |
