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Hernandez excelling as D-backs closer
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By Greg Dillard
When J.J. Putz went down with an elbow injury earlier this season, the D-backs’ bullpen was suddenly without its reliable closer. Before the injury, Putz locked down 21 saves with a 3.12 ERA in 34 appearances.
Someone was immediately needed to fill the role of closer, and David Hernandez has done just that. In his first season with the D-backs, Hernandez has been nearly unhittable in the late innings. He previously served primarily as the eighth inning setup man ahead of Putz.
D-backs recall Allen, reinstate Blum
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By Greg Dillard
The D-backs made a pair of roster moves just prior to the start of the second half of the season. First baseman Brandon Allen has been summoned from Triple-A Reno and veteran infielder Geoff Blum was activated off the disabled list.
D-backs recharged after All-Star break
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By Greg Dillard
The All-Star break afforded many D-backs players the chance to travel and spend some time away from the diamond. The break gave them a breather from the intense grind of a 162-game season.
They now return for the final 70 games of the 2011 regular season recharged and anxious to compete for a division title.
Kershaw anticipates tough D-backs squad
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By Greg Dillard
The All-Star break has come and gone, which means the second half of the 2011 regular season is set to get underway on Friday.
After a strong first-half performance, the D-backs will resume play at 49-43 and just three games behind the first-place Giants. The team posted a winning record in both May and June to climb toward the top of the National League West.
Upton, Montero relish N.L. All-Star win
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By Greg Dillard
There had been much anticipation heading into the 2011 MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field. On Tuesday, baseball’s Midsummer Classic finally arrived. Continue reading
Midsummer Classic features many new All-Stars
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By Greg Dillard
There’s nothing quite like your first All-Star Game.
The 2011 MLB All-Star Game featured a record 35 players who headed to their first Midsummer Classic. The previous mark was established last season when 33 first-timers were selected for the Anaheim game.
All-Stars enjoy Chase Field experience
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By Greg Dillard
On April 10, 2007, outfielder Josh Hamilton and his former Cincinnati Reds club were taking on the D-backs at Chase Field. The now-Rangers slugger crushed his first-career home run that night. He then homered and drilled a double the very next night, as well.
Montero, Upton share All-Star experience
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By Greg Dillard
For the first time since 2009, the D-backs have not one, but two All-Star representatives at the Midsummer Classic.
Right fielder Justin Upton and catcher Miguel Montero were both selected as reserves on Bruce Bochy’s National League squad.
Lincecum knows exactly where Bauer’s coming from
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By Josh Greene
Even a two-time Cy Young winner like Tim Lincecum was an unproven prospect at one time in his career, so the four-time Giants All-Star is well aware of what D-backs first-round draft pick Trevor Bauer has in store for himself as part of a much-anticipated rise through the Minor League ranks. Continue reading
Gonzo talks strategy on his 2001 HR Derby win
By Josh Greene
2011 not only marks the D-backs’ 10-year anniversary of their 2001 World Championship club, it’s also the 10th anniversary of the franchise’s first-ever Home Run Derby win.
Thank you, Luis Gonzalez. Continue reading
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