Drew Continues to Support Teammates
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By Josh Greene
Still on the mend following July’s season-ending ankle surgery, Stephen Drew had plenty to smile about Friday. Continue reading
D-backs beat Giants in series finale to earn sweep
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By Greg Dillard
The Force was with Josh Collmenter and the D-backs.
It was Star Wars Day at Chase Field on Sunday, and the variety of Darth Vaders, Princess Leias and Yodas in attendance saw the 2011 National League West champion D-backs cap the magical weekend off with a 5-2 win over San Francisco in the series finale.
Owings thrilled to be back in postseason
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By Greg Dillard
Micah Owings gets chills just thinking about it.
The right-hander was a rookie in 2007. He appeared in 29 games for the D-backs that season, posting an 8-8 record with a 4.30 ERA.
Owings’ rookie campaign was anything but typical as he helped propel the D-backs to 90 wins and the franchise’s fourth National League Western Division Championship.
D-backs Win the West
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By Greg Dillard
The D-backs have continually fought and clawed their way back from deficits all season long. It’s only fitting that it was a comeback victory that helped Arizona clinch the National League West crown. Continue reading
Gibson preps for Giants series
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By Greg Dillard
When two arch division rivals are playing meaningful September baseball, it makes for plenty of exciting series late in the summer.
The D-backs and Giants have been locked in a compelling battle for the division crown since late May. Arizona holds a six-game lead with six games to play in the regular season. With the magic number at one, San Francisco comes to the Valley of the Sun for a three-game series.
Marquis on Baseball’s Post 9-11 Return to New York
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By Josh Greene
Ten years ago this week, the Major League Baseball season had officially resumed following a week-long moratorium after 9-11. Continue reading
Playoff Tickets Go on Sale at 9 a.m. Friday at Chase Field
By Greg Dillard
After a thrilling regular season, the 2011 Major League Baseball playoffs are right around the corner.
The D-backs are one win or one Giants loss away from clinching the franchise’s fifth National League Western Division championship. Arizona hosts San Francisco in a three-game series this weekend before closing out the regular season schedule next week with a three-game set against the Dodgers. Continue reading
Bradley embarks on professional career
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By Greg Dillard
He was faced with a daunting decision.
Archie Bradley, a two-sport star at Broken Arrow High School, needed to decide between football and baseball. Bradley committed to the University of Oklahoma football team as a quarterback, and was drafted seventh overall by Arizona in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. Presented with a pair of attractive offers, he had to choose between joining a supremely talented Sooner squad or embarking on a journey to the Major Leagues.
Kennedy One-Hits Bucs en Route to His 20th Win
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By Josh Greene
Under a cloudless sky at Chase Field, Ian Kennedy rained down on the Pirates to become the National League’s first 20-game winner Monday. Continue reading
Ziegler Ready for Guest Spot at Monday’s Tweetup
By Josh Greene
As part of Monday’s first-ever D-backs & Fox Sports Arizona Tweetup, a special guest has been added to the Sports and Social Media forum hosted by D-backs President and CEO Derrick Hall.
Reliever Brad Ziegler will stop by to talk about his foray into the social media arena, which consists mainly of driving support to his foundation, Pastime for Patriots. Continue reading
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