Arizona Diamondbacks

Mailbag: Young D-backs playoff ready?

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:12:19 +0000

Will a plethora of young talent be able to propel Arizona to the postseason in 2007? Where does Juan Cruz fit into the D-backs' pitching plans? What will Chip Hale's role be next year? Beat writer Steve Gilbert answers these questions and more in the mailbag.

Is Otsuka en route to Arizona?

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:12:19 +0000

In the latest installment of the mailbag, Diamondbacks beat reporter Steve Gilbert addresses the rumors surrounding Akinori Otsuka and Randy Johnson and discusses what baseball's ever-escalating salaries mean for the future of the game.

Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 4 (AP)

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:34:12 +0000

One thing the Washington Nationals do very well is beat the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson's two-base throwing error cleared the way for Nook Logan's RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The Nationals franchise is 15-2 against Arizona since the start of the 2004 season, including 5-0 this season.

Arizona gives Gonzalez an emotional farewell (AP)

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:34:12 +0000

Luis Gonzalez had a surprise waiting for him when he pulled into the Chase Field players' parking lot Sunday morning. His parking space had a "For Rent" sign on it. That's how the ballpark grounds crew decided to welcome Gonzalez, an accomplished practical joker, on the last day of his eight-year run with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Hochevar to miss AFL duel with Pelfrey

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:34:11 +0000

Luke Hochevar, scheduled to start for the West team in Friday night's inaugural Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Showcase at Surprise Stadium, was scratched Thursday because of discomfort in his right shoulder.

D'Antona to play in AFL's All-Star Game

Brandon Capiro — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:34:11 +0000

Coming off a successful year at Double-A Tennessee, infielder James D'Antona will show fans, scouts and teammates at the Arizona Fall League 's annual All-Star Game why the D-backs consider him to be one of the top prospects in their organization.

All walks of life drawn to baseball

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:59:08 +0000

Diamondbacks beat reporter Steve Gilbert, who is participating in the team's second annual Fantasy Camp, writes about overcoming his personal baseball demons and the experience of playing with some of the camp's quirky and interesting participants.

Padres 3, Diamondbacks 1 (AP)

Brandon Capiro — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:59:06 +0000

The Padres are in the postseason for the second year in a row, thanks to David Wells' first victory since he was traded to San Diego a month ago. The 43-year-old left-hander, who missed his previous start with gout in his right foot, threw six scoreless innings and Mike Cameron hit a two-run homer to power San Diego past the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Saturday.

Gonzo waiting on D-Backs' decision

Brandon Capiro — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:35:15 +0000

Luis Gonzalez has been the face of the D-Backs franchise for eight years. But given the current direction of the team to youth and its financial condition, Gonzalez's tenure in Arizona might be coming to a close.

Notes: Callaspo called up from Minors

Brandon Capiro — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:19:12 +0000

With quite a few of their infielders at less than 100 percent, the Diamondbacks opted to call up utility infielder Alberto Callaspo from Triple-A Tucson prior to Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Webb dominant in win over Rockies

Brandon Capiro — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:03:13 +0000

Arizona ace Brandon Webb threw another seemingly effortless game on Friday night against the Rockies, propelling the Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win before 22,017 at Chase Field.

Notes: Red Sox highlight '07 home sked

Brandon Capiro — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:43:17 +0000

The Diamondbacks will play the American League East during Interleague Play in 2007, with the Red Sox headlining the AL teams that will come to Chase Field.

D-Backs can't crawl out of early hole

Brandon Capiro — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:51:23 +0000

The Diamondbacks could not overcome a three-run first-inning deficit, ultimately falling to the visiting Cardinals, 6-2, on Thursday in front of 29,998 at Chase Field.

Notes: DaVanon's surgery successful

Brandon Capiro — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:51:22 +0000

Diamondbacks utility outfielder Jeff DaVanon underwent successful surgery to repair a split ligament in his left ankle on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

D-Backs drop third straight game

Brandon Capiro — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:03:43 +0000

Dustin Nippert may have let his nerves get the best of him on Saturday night as he allowed three home runs in the Diamondbacks 9-2 loss to the Astros at Chase Field in front of 33,069.