Arizona Diamondbacks

Mailbag: Young D-backs playoff ready?

2007-04-05T16:12:00.001-07:00

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?

2007-04-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

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)

2007-04-04T19:34:00.003-07:00

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)

2007-04-04T19:34:00.002-07:00

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

2007-04-04T19:34:00.001-07:00

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

2007-04-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

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

2007-04-04T10:59:00.001-07:00

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)

2007-04-04T10:59:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-17T17:19:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-09T17:51:00.001-07:00

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

2006-09-09T17:51:00.000-07:00

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

2006-09-01T09:03:00.001-07:00

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.

D-Backs pull out opener in extras

2006-09-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

Johnny Estrada's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning scored Luis Gonzalez with the go-ahead run as the Diamondbacks beat the Astros, 8-7, on Friday night in a see-saw affair in front of a sellout crowd at Minute Maid Park.

Notes: DaVanon injures ankle

2006-08-31T18:07:00.002-07:00

With their ace Brandon Webb sidelined for the next couple of days with elbow inflammation, the Diamondbacks have decided to take it one day at a time.

Hernandez reinforces D-Backs rotation

2006-08-31T18:07:00.001-07:00

The Diamondbacks made a move to strengthen their starting rotation Monday when they acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Livan Hernandez from the Washington Nationals for two Minor League pitchers.

Giants 5, Diamondbacks 0 (AP)

2006-08-31T18:07:00.000-07:00

Noah Lowry already realized he had found a nice groove, then Barry Bonds splashed a home run into McCovey Cove to give the lefty a lead. Bonds hit his 725th career home run on Monday night, moving the San Francisco slugger within 30 of tying home run king Hank Aaron's record of 755 and leading the Giants to a 5-0 win over Arizona.

D-Backs keep the runs coming

2006-07-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

The Diamondbacks scored three runs in the seventh inning en route to a 6-4 win over the A's on Friday night in front of 16,756 at McAfee Coliseum.

Bullpen spoils great Gonzalez start

2006-06-30T14:41:00.001-07:00

Enrique Gonzalez might just be able to do it all, as he led the Diamondbacks to a 2-1 win over the visiting Mariners in front of 20,564 at Chase Field.

Notes: D-Backs' bullpen blues

2006-06-30T14:41:00.000-07:00

The Arizona bullpen has been particularly ineffective in the D-Backs' current slide, in which they have lost 19 times in the last 22 games entering Thursday's game.

D-Backs' early hole too much vs. Rays

2006-06-24T10:38:00.001-07:00

Once again, the Diamondbacks dug themselves an early hole that they weren't able to completely escape from as they fell, 3-2, to the Devil Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.

Melvin ejected for arguing balls and strikes (AP)

2006-06-24T10:38:00.000-07:00

Arizona manager Bob Melvin was ejected for arguing balls and strikes during the fifth inning of the Diamondbacks' game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Wednesday night. Melvin was tossed by plate umpire Angel Hernandez when he bolted from the dugout after Tampa Bay's Aubrey Huff lined a one-out double into the gap in right field with the Devil Rays' leading 3-2.

Notes: Roster shuffle continues

2006-06-23T10:24:00.001-07:00

The Diamondbacks roster shuffling continued on Wednesday as they placed veteran pitchers Russ Ortiz and Terry Mulholland on unconditional release waivers and recalled reliever Casey Daigle.