<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Dbackszone News</title><link>http://www.Dbackszone.com</link><description>Arizona Diamondbacks Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2488.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren will start the D-backs' series opener in Florida on Monday. The D-backs juggled their rotation after Sunday's rainout in Atlanta. RHP Jon Garland, the scheduled starter in Atlanta, will pitch the second game of the Florida series on Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2489.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gerardo Parra, 22, has hit safely in all three of his major league games since being purchased from Class AA Mobile last Wednesday. Parra is 5-for-13 with a home run and two triples while hitting second in the order and has started all three games, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2490.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former pitching coach Bryan Price does not believe the Diamondbacks should have fired manager Bob Melvin or hired inexperienced A.J. Hinch to replace him. "The hiring of A.J., I thought, was a poor decision," Price told the Marin (Calif.) Independent Jour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-deck-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-2492.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't provided Dan Haren with much run support this season. The right-hander, though, probably wouldn't mind a repeat of his team's most recent offensive effort in his next start.The two-time All-Star looks to help the Diamondba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs-Braves game postponed by rain]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-braves-game-postponed-by-rain.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks will have to wait to see if their lopsided win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night was a momentum builder.The Braves will have to wait to move past their most lopsided loss in almost three years.The Diamondbacks' game agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2494.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' sluggish offense is starting to show some signs of life.The Diamondbacks look to build off their highest scoring game of the season and win two in a row for the first time in two weeks when they wrap up their weekend series again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyder slam highlights Arizona rout 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/snyder-slam-highlights-arizona-rout-2495.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings for his first major league win and Chris Snyder hit a grand slam in the ninth, capping the Arizona Diamondbacks' 12-0 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.Snyder matched his career high with five RBIs, in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2480.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' sluggish offense is starting to show some signs of life.The Diamondbacks look to build off their highest scoring game of the season and win two in a row for the first time in two weeks when they wrap up their weekend series again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 12, Braves 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-12-braves-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer may remember the best throw in his first major league win as one he made to first base.Scherzer used momentum from a first-inning pickoff play to pitch six scoreless innings and Chris Snyder hit a grand slam in the ninth, capping the Arizona ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyder slam highlights Arizona rout]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/snyder-slam-highlights-arizona-rout.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings for his first major league win and Chris Snyder hit a grand slam in the ninth, capping the Arizona Diamondbacks' 12-0 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.Snyder matched his career high with five RBIs, in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL &t]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/2-minute-drill-t.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLOSING NUMBERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2484.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Minor league 3B Agustin Murillo was suspended 50 games after testing positive for Clenbuterol, a performance enhancing drug. Murillo, 27, was hitting .317 with 11 doubles and one home run at Class AAA Reno. He spent most of the last two seasons on loan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2485.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gerardo Parra made his second start in his second game in the major leagues and played a big part in the D-backs' two-run first inning, tripling in 2B Felipe Lopez and scoring on a groundout by OF Justin Upton. Parra has a triple and a homer -- both ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2486.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most obvious change during new manager A.J. Hinch's week-long reign is in his deployment of the catchers. Miguel Montero, the D-backs' backup catcher last season, has been in the lineup almost as much as 2008 starter Chris Snyder in Hinch's seven game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2487.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a winning road trip, the Atlanta Braves appear poised to carry over that success at home against one of the major league's worst teams.The surging Braves look for a third straight victory Saturday in the continuation of a three-game set against the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2473.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Minor league 3B Agustin Murillo was suspended 50 games after testing positive for Clenbuterol, a performance enhancing drug. Murillo, 27, was hitting .317 with 11 doubles and one home run at Class AAA Reno. He spent most of the last two seasons on loan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2474.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gerardo Parra made his second start in his second game in the major leagues and played a big part in the D-backs' two-run first inning, tripling in 2B Felipe Lopez and scoring on a groundout by OF Justin Upton. Parra has a triple and a homer -- both ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2475.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The most obvious change during new manager A.J. Hinch's week-long reign is in his deployment of the catchers. Miguel Montero, the D-backs' backup catcher last season, has been in the lineup almost as much as 2008 starter Chris Snyder in Hinch's seven game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez blows save]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/gonzalez-blows-save.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona was just the kind of opponent theBraves needed to welcome them home Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2477.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a winning road trip, the Atlanta Braves appear poised to carry over that success at home against one of the major league's worst teams.The surging Braves look for a third straight victory Saturday in the continuation of a three-game set against the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves respond to Chipper's pregame urging]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-respond-to-chipper-s-pregame-urging.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones used a pregame meeting to ask his Atlanta Braves teammates for an intense start to a long homestand.The ninth inning may have provided more tension than Jones had expected.Yunel Escobar hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the bottom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Rangers collapse is no sure bet]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-rangers-collapse-is-no-sure-bet.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers look good, but we know what you're thinking: When will they collapse? Ken Rosenthal's answer may surprise you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton doubled, tripled and scored Wednesday to raise his batting average to .306, a day after losing a career-high 18-game hitting streak. Since being installed to the No. 3 spot in the batting order May 6 in San Diego, Upton is hitting .387 w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2466.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks will stay in rotation after their off day Thursday, giving all five starters an extra day's rest. LHP Doug Davis (2-5, 3.25 ERA), RHP Max Scherzer (0-3, 3.98) and RHP Jon Garland (3-2, 5.18) will start the Atlanta series, with RHP Dan H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2467.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Hinch conceded his first homestand as a major league manager was disappointing. The Diamondbacks lost five of six games to Washington and Cincinnati and were swept by the Reds, who are managed by Dusty Baker, a good friend of deposed D-backs manager ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managerial switch fails to ignite Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/managerial-switch-fails-to-ignite-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks hoped a managerial switch would change their fortunes.It has - for the worse.Picked by many to contend this season, the Diamondbacks are 1-5 since they replaced Bob Melvin with A.J. Hinch, a front office executive with no manageri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilly, Cubs outlast rain, Padres ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lilly-cubs-outlast-rain-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some things are old hat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooks crush Riders ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hooks-crush-riders-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi pounded out 18 hits - three for home runs - and routed the Frisco RoughRiders, 13-6, on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back at Turner Field following a successful road trip, the Atlanta Braves look to continue that resurgence where they've struggled this season.Javier Vazquez and his team's lineup hope to avoid another poor effort at Turner Field when Atlanta opens a 10-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sweep Diamondbacks 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-sweep-diamondbacks-2472.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody has won more on the road than Cincinnati. No one has lost more at home than Arizona.So the Reds' trip to the desert was true to form - a three-game sweep for Cincinnati.Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Reds finished off the series Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2457.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gerardo Parra needed only three pitches to record his first major league home run Wednesday, when he drove a 1-1 pitch over the fence in right field as the second batter in the D-backs' first inning. "I'm the happiest any person could be to be here i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2458.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since April 24, when he re-injured his left hamstring while making a defensive play behind second base. Drew singled home a run while hitting fourth in the order for the first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2459.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Gerardo Parra and right-hander Bryan Augenstein looked at home in their major league debuts Wednesday, a good sign for a Diamobdbacks team that can use all the help it can get these days. Parra, recalled from Class AA Mobile on Wednesday, becam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sweep Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-sweep-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody has won more on the road than Cincinnati. No one has lost more at home than Arizona.So the Reds' trip to the desert was true to form - a three-game sweep for Cincinnati.Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Reds finished off the series Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Gerardo Parra homers in first at-bat]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-gerardo-parra-homers-in-first-at-bat.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerardo Parra has homered in his first major league at-bat for the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the 100th player to accomplish the feat, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.The left-handed hitting Parra, a 21-year-old Venezuelan called up from Double-A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Arizona recalls OF Parra from Double-A]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/struggling-arizona-recalls-of-parra-from-double-a.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks called up outfielder Gerardo Parra from Double-A Mobile and placed him in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.The 21-year-old Venezuelan hit .361 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2463.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Confidence and aggressiveness appear to have played a major part in Johnny Cueto's impressive development this season.The second-year right-hander looks to win a career-best fourth consecutive decision Wednesday night while helping the Cincinnati Reds swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Owings dominates former team 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-owings-dominates-former-team-2464.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Phillips homered and drove in two runs, and Micah Owings dominated his former teammates as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Tuesday night.Owings (3-3), traded by the Diamondbacks last September, went seven sharp innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2448.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/1B Conor Jackson has been unable to shake a sore throat and flu-like symptoms that have bothered him the last week, so the D-backs placed him on the disabled list to give him time to recover. Jackson, who hit a career-high .300 last season, had only ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2449.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got younger when they promoted A.J. Hinch to manager Friday, and they have gotten even younger since. Left-hander Clay Zavada, 24, was recalled from Class AA Mobile to add an arm to a thin bullpen Tuesday, and two more fresh faces will jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Josh Wilson became the fifth position player in team history to pitch for the D-backs when he threw a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 13-5 loss to Cincinnati. He got a flyout and a double-play grounder using a fastball that registered 88 mph on th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2451.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Confidence and aggressiveness appear to have played a major part in Johnny Cueto's impressive development this season.The second-year right-hander looks to win a career-best fourth consecutive decision Wednesday night while helping the Cincinnati Reds swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings beat Arizona with his bat last September.On Tuesday night, he beat his former team with his arm.With Brandon Phillips homering and driving in two runs, Owings pitched the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.Owings said it i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Owings dominates former team]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-owings-dominates-former-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Phillips homered and drove in two runs, and Micah Owings dominated his former teammates as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Tuesday night.Owings (3-3), traded by the Diamondbacks last September, went seven sharp innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona puts Jackson on DL with illness]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-puts-jackson-on-dl-with-illness.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed slumping outfielder Conor Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a "general illness."Jackson has had a prolonged fever and cough, and the club plans to put him through a battery of tests, manager A.J. Hinch said before th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona place OF Jackson on DL with illness]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-place-of-jackson-on-dl-with-illness.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed slumping outfielder Conor Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a "general illness."Jackson has had a prolonged fever and cough, and the club plans to put him through a battery of tests, manager A.J. Hinch said befo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touch 'em all - heartstrings]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/touch-em-all-heartstrings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.D. Drew just loved the story line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2439.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/1B Conor Jackson (flu) was held out of the starting lineup for the third straight game, although he popped out in a pinch-hit appearance. "He's still under the weather," manager A.J. Hinch said. "We're getting tests done to make sure we know exactly ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2440.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Esmerling Vasquez recorded his first major league victory Sunday in the D-backs' 10-8 victory over Washington, as did manager A.J. Hinch. It was the 19th time in modern major league history that a manager and a pitcher recorded their first victories]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2441.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes is showing signs of breaking out of his season-long slump. Byrnes has nine hits in his last 16 at-bats over the last four games to raise his batting average to .194 after his first three-hit game of the season Monday. He had two singles and a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2442.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been more than two years since the Cincinnati Reds were five games over .500. The way they've been hitting lately, they have to like their chances of ending that drought.The Reds look to ride a surging offense to their fifth win in six games as they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds bounce back to beat D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-bounce-back-to-beat-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker wondered if his team would be sluggish after playing 10 innings Sunday and then flying across three time zones.He needn't have worried.With Willy Taveras matching a career high with five hits, the Reds opened a six-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how easy it would be to replace Big Papi]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/here-s-how-easy-it-would-be-to-replace-big-papi.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although his arctic start won't cause the Red Sox to panic, replacing David Ortiz would be easier than you think, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News, thoughts and observations ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-thoughts-and-observations-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hopefully, Manny Ramirez will be the tipping point.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats survive in Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nats-survive-in-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The ball jumped off Josh Whitesell's bat, made a beeline for shallow right field and had everyone at Chase Field thinking the same thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'backs' offense should be D'valued ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-offense-should-be-d-valued-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yeah, Bob Melvin got a raw deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer left with a 5-4 lead after five innings Sunday but the bullpen was unable to hold his lead, leaving him winless in his 13 major league starts, six this season. Scherzer gave up three home runs in a game for the first time in his major l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton, now a fixture in the No. 3 spot in the order, extended his career-best hitting streak to 17 games with a three-hit game Sunday. Upton is hitting .393 in his streak. --OF Eric Byrnes had two hits in each of the D-backs' three games again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2433.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At his first official pre-game press meeting Saturday, new D-backs manager A.J. Hinch opened with a joke. "Well, I now have experience," said Hinch, 34, after managing his first game at any level the night before, a 5-4 loss to Washington.Hinch, 34, was p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2434.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got the offensive production they'd been seeking their last time out. They got to the opposing pitcher early, delivered with runners on and gave manager A.J. Hinch his first victory.The Diamondbacks look to build off that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinch gets first win as D-backs manager]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hinch-gets-first-win-as-d-backs-manager.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's offense has been awful, and no one has struggled more than Chris Snyder and Eric Byrnes.Both players had shown signs of breaking out lately, and they led the Diamondbacks to a breakthrough performance Sunday.Snyder and Byrnes each drove in three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-2436.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the offense still failing to generate runs, the A.J. Hinch era in Arizona is looking very similar to Bob Melvin's.The Diamondbacks again look to break out of their offensive funk and win their first game for their new manager Sunday in the finale of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmerman extends hit streak in Nats' win 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/zimmerman-extends-hit-streak-in-nats-win-2437.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman homered to extended his hitting streak to 27 games. Adam Dunn hit one out of the park for the second night in a row.And the Arizona Diamondbacks squandered one opportunity after another.The play that everyone was talking about after Washing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Box Score ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/morning-box-score-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-2422.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the offense still failing to generate runs, the A.J. Hinch era in Arizona is looking very similar to Bob Melvin's.The Diamondbacks again look to break out of their offensive funk and win their first game for their new manager Sunday in the finale of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmerman extends hit streak in Nats' win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/zimmerman-extends-hit-streak-in-nats-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Zimmerman homered to extended his hitting streak to 27 games. Adam Dunn hit one out of the park for the second night in a row.And the Arizona Diamondbacks squandered one opportunity after another.The play that everyone was talking about after Washing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Petit on DL with shoulder strain]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-petit-on-dl-with-shoulder-strain.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-hander Yusmeiro Petit on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder.The injury was the reason Petit was lifted after four innings of Arizona's 5-4 loss to Washington on Friday night, new Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez is 'glad' to be with Arizona ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lopez-is-glad-to-be-with-arizona-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Felipe Lopez isn't afraid to say it, no matter how it sounds or who he upsets. The veteran second baseman, dumped by theNationals last July for his miserable performance on the field and miserable attitude off it, believes his career has turned around bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man they call O-Dog]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/the-man-they-call-o-dog.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[jblair@globeandmail.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2427.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton extended his hitting streak to a career-high 15 games with a single to right field in the seventh inning. He is hitting .377 during the streak, and his six homers are tied for second in the majors during that stretch. --OF Chris Young's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2428.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Felipe Lopez had three hits in his first game against Washington, which released him last July when he was hitting .234 with two homers and 25 RBIs in 100 games. Lopez signed with St. Louis and hit .385 in 43 games with the Cardinals. "Being in St. L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2429.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the hiring of A. J. Hinch as manager, the Diamondbacks are breaking new ground. Hinch, who was promoted from director of player development, has never coached or managed at any level, let alone the major leagues. "The lack of experience is overwhelme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flores, Nats spoil Hinch's debut in Arizona 5-4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/flores-nats-spoil-hinch-s-debut-in-arizona-5-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona manager A.J. Hinch wants the Diamondbacks to start believing in themselves.It's an attitude the lowly Washington Nationals seem to already have acquired.Shairon Martis improved to 4-0 and the Nationals spoiled Hinch's debut with a 5-4 victory over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-2414.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks might have a new manager, but it could take some time before they stop producing the same old results.After falling short in A.J. Hinch's managerial debut, the Diamondbacks look to avoid a third straight loss Saturday night in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinch loses first game as D-backs manager]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hinch-loses-first-game-as-d-backs-manager.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new manager, a frustratingly familiar result for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Jesus Flores drove in two runs with a homer and an RBI single, and the Washington Nationals spoiled A.J. Hinch's debut as Arizona manager by beating the Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks make "unconventional" hire in Hinch]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-make-unconventional-hire-in-hinch.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After firing Bob Melvin, the Arizona Diamondbacks have turned their fortunes over to a 34-year-old former catcher with no experience as a manager.A.J. Hinch was introduced as Melvin's replacement as manager Friday at a news conference, where general manag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks hire Hinch to replace Melvin]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-hire-hinch-to-replace-melvin.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After firing Bob Melvin, the Arizona Diamondbacks have turned their fortunes over to a 34-year-old former catcher with no experience as a manager.A.J. Hinch was introduced as Melvin's replacement as manager Friday at a news conference, where general manag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend predictions, a transaction evaluation, a good cause promotion and a salutation - and there's a live chat today ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/weekend-predictions-a-transaction-evaluation-a-good-cause-promotion-and-a-salutation-and-there-s-a-live-chat-today-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats replace Hinckley with veteran Villone ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nats-replace-hinckley-with-veteran-villone-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonNationals' bullpen, already subject to multiple makeovers over the season's first month, underwent another overhaul Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head Hincho ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/head-hincho-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Melvin Finished ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bob-melvin-finished-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2404.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Bob Melvin, fired Thursday night after the Diamondbacks returned from San Diego, is the winningest manager in Arizona history, going 337-340 in four-plus seasons. The D-backs are obligated to pay him through 2010, the final year of a contract that was r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games with a single and a double Thursday. He hit third in the order for the second consecutive day in an attempt to jump-start the feeble offense. Upton has boosted his average from .167 to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2406.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks fired manager Bob Melvin and hitting coach Rick Schu on Thursday night, after which pitching coach Bryan Price resigned. A.J. Hinch will be announced as the manager at a Friday afternoon press conference, a source with knowledge of the hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melvin out as D'backs manager after 12-17 start]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/melvin-out-as-d-backs-manager-after-12-17-start.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bob Melvin's stock rose when he guided the youthful but talented Arizona Diamondbacks to the NL West title two years ago.He was dismissed on Thursday because many of those same players have failed to live up to expectations based on that season, when the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-2408.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bob Melvin was NL Manager of the Year in 2007. Less than two years later, he's out of a job.On Friday night, the reeling Arizona Diamondbacks play their first game after Melvin was fired a day earlier when they take on the Washington Nationals.A.J. Hinch,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-4-diamondbacks-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres will take any win these days, even if they have to work extra to get it.David Eckstein singled in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning and San Diego beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Thursday.Diamondbacks manager Bob Mel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: D'backs to Fire Manager Melvin ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/report-d-backs-to-fire-manager-melvin-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Ed Price  Bob Melvin will not be manager of theArizonaDiamondbacks on Friday, according to a report in the Arizona Republic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'backs should make Chip Hale manager ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-should-make-chip-hale-manager-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (The Arizona Daily Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Wrongs Making a Right ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/two-wrongs-making-a-right-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2396.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks offset four errors with four double plays Wednesday, one short of a single-game franchise record for each. After going eight games without an error, the D-backs have 10 in their last six games. C Miguel Montero has three throwing errors]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2397.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton had his first career two-homer game and also threw out a runner attempting to tag and score on a fly ball in the Diamondbacks' victory over San Diego on Wednesday. "You never look at coming here and hitting homers. It feels pretty good k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2398.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Josh Whitesell was in the starting lineup Wednesday, and that is where he will stay for the immediate future, manager Bob Melvin said. Whitesell, recalled from Class AAA Reno when first baseman Tony Clark went on the disabled list earlier in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-2399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren has been magnificent since the start of the season, and now he's finally getting the wins he deserves.Haren looks to continue his dominance and win his fourth straight start Thursday when the Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their two-game series w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton powers D-backs past Peavy, Padres]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/upton-powers-d-backs-past-peavy-padres.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton made Petco Park look small.Upton drove in all three runs on two home runs, including a two-run shot off Jake Peavy, to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.The spacious outfield in the downto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-2401.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres have cooled off considerably since an impressive start to the season.After snapping a six-game skid, they hope Jake Peavy can help them win two straight for the first time in more than two weeks as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie introduced to pen pals ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ollie-introduced-to-pen-pals-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - TheMets took a risk when they handed the erratic Oliver Perez a three-year, $36 million deal last winter. 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Now, if the rest of the outfielders would follow suit -- Chris Young ended that series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2388.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs' team batting average (.227) entering the game in Los Angeles was the worst in the major leagues by 10 percentage points, and their on-base percentage (.300) was the worst by eight points. Five of their hitters ranked among the lowest 22 in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Exactly a year after right-hander Max Scherzer made his first major league start, he is still looking for his first major league victory, although there is not much more he can do. Scherzer gave up two earned runs in six innings Tuesday while dropping his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers tie ML record with 12-0 start at home]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-tie-ml-record-with-12-0-start-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One more victory will give the Los Angeles Dodgers a longer home winning streak from the start of a season than any major league team since 1900. And the lowly Washington Nationals are coming to town, trying not to be a footnote to history.Tuesday night's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/national-league-2391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson scored, Manny Ramirez scored, Andre Ethier scored and, like that, the Dodgers were on their way to doing something no team had done in 98 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/national-league-2392.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson scored, Manny Ramirez scored, Andre Ethier scored and, like that, theDodgers were on their way to doing something no team had done in 98 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-2393.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres have cooled off considerably since an impressive start to the season.After snapping a six-game skid, they hope Jake Peavy can help them win two straight for the first time in more than two weeks as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers have never felt more comfortable at home in their 48 years at Chavez Ravine.The Dodgers tied the modern major league record for the longest home winning streak to start a season, improving to 12-0 as Jeff Weaver pitched them to a 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers edge D-backs to tie home win streak mark]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-edge-d-backs-to-tie-home-win-streak-mark.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers tied the modern major league record for the longest home winning streak to start a season, improving to 12-0 at Chavez Ravine as Jeff Weaver pitched them to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.The defending]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2378.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The D-backs are beginning to get some production from OF Justin Upton, whose hitting streak reached 10 games after their split of a four-game series in Milwaukee. Now, if the rest of the outfielders would follow suit -- Chris Young ended that series with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2379.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs tied a franchise record for home runs in an inning when 3B Mark Reynolds, OF Justin Upton and C Miguel Montero hit bases-empty homers in the seventh inning of a 4-3 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday. It was the 10th three-homer inning in franchise]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2380.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks turned the second triple play in franchise history in Los Angeles on Monday, and the game situation was made for it. After Dodgers catcher Russell Martin walked and outfielder Matt Kemp reached first on shortstop Josh Wilson's fielding er]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE DODGERS / DODGERS 7, ARIZONA 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-the-dodgers-/-dodgers-7-arizona-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What part of this wasn't expected?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAUN SITS WITH SORE BACK ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braun-sits-with-sore-back-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left fielder Ryan Braun was absent from theMilwaukeeBrewers' starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park because of tightness in his back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST SAY NO AT THE PLATE? BELIEVE IT ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/just-say-no-at-the-plate-believe-it-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dale Sveum appears to be getting through to his hitters, who are laying off bad pitches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-2384.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While teams generally have an advantage on their home field, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of matching a modern major league record for early home dominance.On Tuesday, the Dodgers look to improve to 12-0 at home and tie the longest undefeated ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-7-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things are going so well for the Dodgers in their ballpark, they set a National League record for home wins from the start of a season despite going 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position and hitting into a triple play.Los Angeles became the first NL c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers make it 11 straight home wins]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-make-it-11-straight-home-wins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team since 1900 to win their first 11 home games, overcoming an Arizona triple play to beat the Diamondbacks 7-2 Monday night with a homer and three RBIs from Manny Ramirez.The defending NL West cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2369.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The D-backs are beginning to get some production from OF Justin Upton, whose hitting streak reached 10 games after their split of a four-game series in Milwaukee. Now, if the rest of the outfielders would follow suit -- Chris Young ended that series with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2370.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren hit the daily double Saturday when he beat Milwaukee and won two clubhouse Kentucky Derby pools by randomly drawing Mine That Bird, a 50-1 longshot. Haren, 3-3, won his third straight start and dropped his ERA to 1.47, the third lowest in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2371.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Justin Upton has simplified things at the plate during his current 10-game hitting streak. "I'm taking a lot of the thought process out of it, just relaxing and doing what I'm capable of doing. It's tough when your mind is racing up there. You ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-2372.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Off to the best home start in their franchise's 126 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers will next attempt to make National League history Monday night.In the opener of a two-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers will try to become the first NL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks' Gordon injured on play at plate]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-gordon-injured-on-play-at-plate.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona reliever Tom Gordon strained his left hamstring while making a tag at home plate and left Sunday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee.The 41-year-old Gordon threw a pitch over the head of Mike Cameron in the sixth inning and the Brewers' Rickie Weeks took off ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers earn series split with Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-earn-series-split-with-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prince Fielder has plenty of power - when he gets to show it.Fielder and Mike Cameron hit back-to-back homers, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday to split their four-game series.Fielder went 1 for 1, with three walks com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME REPORT  D'BACKS 4, BREWERS 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/game-report-d-backs-4-brewers-1-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INSIDE PITCH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIAMONDBACKS 4, BREWERS 1  Haren's arm equipped with a silencer ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-brewers-1-haren-s-arm-equipped-with-a-silencer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was mostly silence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good time for a freeze frame. At the end of April, no team had a larger lead in its division than the Dodgers did in the National League West. Playoffs, baby!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2360.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers have struggled to score runs in the last two games of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Having Ryan Braun out of the lineup for a second straight contest likely won't help matters.The Brewers hope to have their slugger back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Brewers 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-brewers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren no longer relies on the dominating fastball he once had. It's the pitches that he's picked up along the way that impress former manager Ken Macha.Haren struck out 11 to win his third straight start, and Justin Upton homered in the Arizona Diamon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren fans 11 as D-backs top Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-fans-11-as-d-backs-top-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren struck out 11 to win his third straight start and Justin Upton hit a homer to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Saturday night.With Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb sidelined with a nagging shoulder strain, Haren (3-3)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME REPORT  DIAMONDBACKS 5, BREWERS 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/game-report-diamondbacks-5-brewers-2-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INSIDE PITCH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIAMONDBACKS 5, BREWERS 2  View from the other side  Disputed call proves costly for Brewers ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-brewers-2-view-from-the-other-side-disputed-call-proves-costly-for-brewers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is why many think instant replay in major-league Baseball for home-run calls only is a joke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2365.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds' throwing error on Milwaukee 2B Rickie Weeks' grounder in the sixth inning snapped the D-backs' streak of errorless games at eight, and was their first error in 86 innings, since 1B Conor Jackson bobbled a grounder April 21. Reynolds ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2366.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, the Diamondbacks miss perennial Cy Young contender right-hander Brandon Webb, who will not be back until June, and their bullpen has been shaky at times. But the main culprit for their just-completed 9-13 April was on the other side of the ball. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer had a solid outing for Arizona in its series opener with Milwaukee. That was followed by one from Jon Garland.Now, Dan Haren looks to give the Diamondbacks another quality start Saturday night as they seek consecutive wins over the Brewers at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2351.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds' throwing error on Milwaukee 2B Rickie Weeks' grounder in the sixth inning snapped the D-backs' streak of errorless games at eight, and was their first error in 86 innings, since 1B Conor Jackson bobbled a grounder April 21. Reynolds ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2352.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2353.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, the Diamondbacks miss perennial Cy Young contender right-hander Brandon Webb, who will not be back until June, and their bullpen has been shaky at times. But the main culprit for their just-completed 9-13 April was on the other side of the ball. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2354.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer had a solid outing for Arizona in its series opener with Milwaukee. That was followed by one from Jon Garland.Now, Dan Haren looks to give the Diamondbacks another quality start Saturday night as they seek consecutive wins over the Brewers at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-run eighth lifts D-backs over Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/4-run-eighth-lifts-d-backs-over-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Clark's drive to left nicked the foul line. That's all the Diamondbacks needed for a comeback win.Clark's two-run, pinch-hit double highlighted a four-run eighth inning, and Arizona rallied for a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs in throes of serious struggle ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-in-throes-of-serious-struggle-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe Doug Davis lulled theCubs to sleep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1  Some reverse psychology  Brewers find answers in seventh ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-4-diamondbacks-1-some-reverse-psychology-brewers-find-answers-in-seventh-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things seemed to be a reversed image of themselves from a game ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 1  Bound and determined  Answers finally found ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-4-diamondbacks-1-bound-and-determined-answers-finally-found-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They knocked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MICHAEL HUNT  IN MY OPINION  Arms lift early gloom ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/michael-hunt-in-my-opinion-arms-lift-early-gloom-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About that starting pitching that was supposed to be the downfall of theMilwaukeeBrewers this season . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2344.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2345.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like any pitcher, Dan Haren cannot control whether he gets in the win column. But he controlled just about everything else in April. Haren was 2-3 with a 1.54 ERA in his five April starts. They were all quality starts, which tied him for the major league ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2346.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Conor Jackson bobbled a grounder in the third inning of a 9-6 loss to Colorado on April 21. The D-backs have not committed an error in eight consecutive games since, a streak that has reached 81 innings. The franchise record for consecutive errorless]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2347.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just about everything is going right lately for the Milwaukee Brewers. Manny Parra's record is a glaring exception.The Brewers will try to win a season-best fifth straight and help their starting pitcher avoid a dubious career high when they continue a fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers wait out D-backs to nab win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-wait-out-d-backs-to-nab-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers couldn't catch up with Max Scherzer's 96-mph fastball. As it turns out, they didn't have to.After flailing mostly at air through six shutout innings by the hard-throwing Arizona starter, the Brewers scored four runs off the Diamondba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME REPORT  BREWERS 1, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/game-report-brewers-1-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INSIDE PITCH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2350.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks spend spring training a few hours outside of Phoenix, and have barely had to leave Chase Field so far in 2009.With the way they've played at home, an eight-game road trip suddenly doesn't seem so unwelcome.A visit to Miller Park m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2335.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2336.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs tied a franchise record when they received five walks in the seventh inning Wednesday, one off Cubs starter Ryan Dempster and four off reliever Carlos Marmol. One was intentional. They received five walks in an inning Oct. 2, 1999, at San Di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2337.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks are the fourth team in modern major league history to play 18 home games in April, for all the good it did them. After taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs in a series that ended Wednesday, the D-backs finished their April home sched]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-2338.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks spend spring training a few hours outside of Phoenix, and have barely had to leave Chase Field so far in 2009.With the way they've played at home, an eight-game road trip suddenly doesn't seem so unwelcome.A visit to Miller Park m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blowout Series ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/blowout-series-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Cubs 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-cubs-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis had his second masterful performance in three starts. This one came against the big bats of the Chicago Cubs.Davis allowed two hits over seven innings while Chad Tracy and Justin Upton each drove in three runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 10-0 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy, Upton each get 3 RBIs in D-backs' win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tracy-upton-each-get-3-rbis-in-d-backs-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis allowed two hits over seven innings while Chad Tracy and Justin Upton each drove in three runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 10-0 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.Davis (2-3) - just the second left-hander to start against the Cubs this seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fowler helps Rockies steal win from Padres LATE MONDAY ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/fowler-helps-rockies-steal-win-from-padres-late-monday-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheRockies' wild and crazy 12-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-2343.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after one key member returned to the Chicago Cubs' lineup, they appear ready to welcome another back.Trying to get healthy, the Cubs look to win consecutive games for the first time in over a week as they conclude their three-game set with the Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-2326.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after one key member returned to the Chicago Cubs' lineup, they appear ready to welcome another back.Trying to get healthy, the Cubs look to win consecutive games for the first time in over a week as they conclude their three-game set with the Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambrano nearly hits for cycle; Cubs down 'Zona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/zambrano-nearly-hits-for-cycle-cubs-down-zona.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella could stop Carlos Zambrano.With Zambrano needing a triple for the cycle, Piniella decided to lift his ace after seven sharp innings and 111 pitches. Zambrano settled for a homer, double and single as the Chicago Cubs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs¿ struggles continue ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs¿-struggles-continue-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The big guns are on their way back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs for Dan ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/runs-for-dan-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fowler runs wild Five thefts from rookie help Rockies steal victory over Padres ROCKIES 12, PADRES 7 ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/fowler-runs-wild-five-thefts-from-rookie-help-rockies-steal-victory-over-padres-rockies-12-padres-7-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheRockies' wild and crazy 12-7 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night went by in a blur.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piniella on Cubs loss: quot]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/piniella-on-cubs-loss-quot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Chicago Tribune delivered byNewstex) --By Paul Sullivan PHOENIX- Perhaps it was understandable theCubs offense got shut down by Dan Haren on Monday in a 6-2 loss to Arizona. Haren, after all, is one of the best in Baseball, and has a 1.54 e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2332.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2333.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs are 6-9 against the N.L. West, a dramatic reversal from their 2008 start, when they built a 20-8 record in April by going 17-5 in division games. The D-backs play only four games in the N.L. West in the next four weeks, when they travel to S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2334.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Chris Young hit leadoff for the first time this season Monday with an eye toward jumpstarting the Diamondbacks' offense against Cubs lefty Ted Lilly. Manager Bob Melvin's adjustment worked just as planned. Young continued his strong history]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2317.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SS Josh Wilson was purchased from Class AAA Reno on Sunday to replace SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) on the 25-man roster. Drew was placed on the disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Saturday. RHP Esmerling Vasquez was recalled from Class AAA Reno on Sunday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2318.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs are 6-9 against the N.L. West, a dramatic reversal from their 2008 start, when they built a 20-8 record in April by going 17-5 in division games. The D-backs play only four games in the N.L. West in the next four weeks, when they travel to S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2319.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Chris Young hit leadoff for the first time this season Monday with an eye toward jumpstarting the Diamondbacks' offense against Cubs lefty Ted Lilly. Manager Bob Melvin's adjustment worked just as planned. Young continued his strong history]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-2320.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After receiving some good news on his team's injury front, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella hopes to see a positive effort from Carlos Zambrano on the mound.Coming off a pair of subpar starts, the All-Star looks to get back on track Tuesday night as the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs give Haren the support to beat Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-give-haren-the-support-to-beat-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren started the game by giving up a mammoth home run to Alfonso Soriano.He finished his three-hitter by blowing a called third strike past Kosuke Fukudome.And it was Haren's two-run double that was the big hit for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants lose another Cain start ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-lose-another-cain-start-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX Matt Cain pitched seven brilliant innings Sunday afternoon and theGiants positioned him for a victory when Pablo Sandoval hit a tiebreaking, three-run home run in the eighth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' statistics tell tale ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/senators-statistics-tell-tale-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Statistically it's not a surprise the Harrisburg Senators, after losing their eighth straight game Saturday, own the worst record among all 32 Class AA Baseball teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Report»By Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post April results can be deceptive ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mlb-report»by-troy-e-renck-the-denver-post-april-results-can-be-deceptive-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April is Baseball's late-night infomercial: intriguing, but misleading.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BillFacts: American League East ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/billfacts-american-league-east-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton rallies D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/upton-rallies-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX -- They are just kids, struggling early to live up to the hype and perhaps unreasonable expectations, and now are showing off their extraordinary talents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen runs out of gas in Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bullpen-runs-out-of-gas-in-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This would have been a nice day to be off.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton, Jackson rally D'backs past Giants in 12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/upton-jackson-rally-d-backs-past-giants-in-12.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks looked like a beaten team after eight innings.Then Justin Upton hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth before Conor Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the 12th to rally the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-2311.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He doesn't possess Carlos Zambrano's flair or Rich Harden's overpowering fastball, but Ted Lilly is quietly becoming the rock of the Chicago Cubs' staff.The veteran left-hander looks for another quality start Monday night at Chase Field as Chicago opens a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants survive bumpy start, win 5th straight ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-survive-bumpy-start-win-5th-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX It was inevitable that Randy Johnson would step into a time machine Saturday night. He had made 126 career starts in Arizona's retractable-roof ballpark. This was his first as a visiting player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Drew goes on DL with hamstring injury]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-drew-goes-on-dl-with-hamstring-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed shortstop Stephen Drew on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained left hamstring.The club filled Drew's roster spot by purchasing the contract of utility infielder Josh Wilson from Triple-A Reno, where he hit .260 w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs get past Giants in extras]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-get-past-giants-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have been waiting for a big hit all season.They got two on Sunday.Justin Upton hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Conor Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the 12th as the Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-4 victory ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs put SS Drew on DL with bad hammy]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-put-ss-drew-on-dl-with-bad-hammy.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed shortstop Stephen Drew on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained left hamstring.The club filled Drew's roster spot by purchasing the contract of utility infielder Josh Wilson from Triple-A Reno, where he hit .260 w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson is wild Giants' victory ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-is-wild-giants-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX It was inevitable that Randy Johnson would step into a time machine Saturday night. He had made 126 career starts in Arizona's retractable-roof ballpark. This was his first as a visiting player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2299.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Matt Cain 14 starts last season to win his third game. The way the San Francisco right-hander has pitched lately, he could reach that total in his fourth start of 2009.Cain looks to improve to 3-0 for the first time on Sunday afternoon at Chase Fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-5-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson fizzled in his return to the desert, and was rescued by Randy Winn.Winn hit a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. Edgar Renteria added a two-run double and Emmanuel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants top D-backs for fifth straight]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-top-d-backs-for-fifth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Winn rescued Randy Johnson's shaky return to Arizona, hitting a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Edgar Renteria added a two-run double and Emmanuel Burriss singled home a run for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum, Giants down D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-giants-down-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX The Arizona Diamondbacks finally bit Tim Lincecum in the butt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb out at least a month]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-out-at-least-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb's pitching shoulder feels fine - until he pitches.A nagging shoulder strain may sideline Arizona's ace for another month.Webb, who hasn't pitched since opening day, will rest for three weeks after a setback on Friday. Then he hopes to ease ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum gets on the board]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-gets-on-the-board.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the House That Randy Johnson Shook, the Little Unit rocked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum gets on the board 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-gets-on-the-board-2305.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the House That Randy Johnson Shook, the Little Unit rocked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2306.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs have struck out 25 times against San Francisco RHP Tim Lincecum in 16 innings this season after fanning 12 times Friday, and he has limited them to one run. They entered Friday's game with the lowest batting average in the major leagues, .22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb was eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday, but he wasn't ready to come back so quickly. He won't return until June. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will be shut down for three weeks, manager Bob Melvin said, likel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2291.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs have struck out 25 times against San Francisco RHP Tim Lincecum in 16 innings this season after fanning 12 times Friday, and he has limited them to one run. They entered Friday's game with the lowest batting average in the major leagues, .22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2292.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb was eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday, but he wasn't ready to come back so quickly. He won't return until June. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Brandon Webb (shoulder) will be shut down for three weeks, manager Bob Melvin said, likel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2293.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will be without right-hander Brandon Webb, their most instrumental piece, until at least June. Webb felt tightness while playing catch and did not throw a scheduled bullpen session Friday afternoon, and manager Bob Melvin said later that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2294.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson insisted it was no big deal to face the team with which he achieved so much success. Perhaps it will be different for him when he does it in the ballpark he called home for many years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Big Unit returns to Cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Lincecum cruises to get 1st win of season]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-lincecum-cruises-to-get-1st-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum shut down the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second time in less than a week. This time, he got enough support to finally earn his first win of the season.The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner struck out 12 in eight innings and the San Francisc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb shut down for 3 weeks with shoulder tightness]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-shut-down-for-3-weeks-with-shoulder-tightness.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will be shut down for three weeks in a significant setback to his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start.Manager Bob Melvin announced the decision after the Diamo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb shut down again, bullpen session scrubbed]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-shut-down-again-bullpen-session-scrubbed.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb has experienced a setback in his attempts to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start.Webb's scheduled bullpen session on Friday was canceled when the right-hander felt tightn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Giants at Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-deck-giants-at-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On deck: at Arizona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2282.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks' 6-9 start, due in part to the absence of opening-day starter and rotation anchor Brandon Webb, is tied for the fourth worst in the 12-year history of the franchise. History suggests it does not have to be fatal. The 2001 D-backs won 92]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2283.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb was eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday, but he wasn't ready to come back so quickly. PLAYER NEWS: --OF Eric Byrnes had his second stolen base of the season Wednesday, stealing third base standing up when he got a terrific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2284.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Roberts found several ways to help his team Wednesday, just part of his job as the Diamondbacks' resident handyman this season. In the headline grabber, Roberts had an RBI single to break up a scoreless tie in the bottom of the seventh inning of a 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina's RBI double lifts Giants ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/molina-s-rbi-double-lifts-giants-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Bengie Molina expected to have the day off, so San Francisco's veteran catcher didn't bother taking pregame batting practice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIAMONDBACKS 2, ROCKIES 0 Many culprits as Rockies limp home from 2-6 trip ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-rockies-0-many-culprits-as-rockies-limp-home-from-2-6-trip-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - TheRockies thought the worst was over. The hazard lights were off, the radiator wasn't smoking. They were racing home Wednesday, only to be reminded that Baseball is less sympathetic than a speeding ticket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-2287.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than a week ago, Tim Lincecum and Doug Davis were locked in a pitchers' duel that resulted in the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner still searching for his first win of 2009.Lincecum will get a fourth chance at victory No. 1 when he starts opposite D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[But It's A Dry .226 Batting Average ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/but-it-s-a-dry-226-batting-average-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Blogcritics.org delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina's hit energizes S.F. in 10th ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/molina-s-hit-energizes-s-f-in-10th-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bengie Molina was too tired to take batting practice Wednesday and was supposed to get his first day off of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molina delivers in a pinch for Giants in 10th ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/molina-delivers-in-a-pinch-for-giants-in-10th-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Bengie Molina had caught every inning of the Giants' first 13 games before getting a well-deserved break Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2275.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb was eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday but he wasn't ready to come back so quickly. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Tom Gordon (elbow) pitched two scoreless innings in his second rehab appearance for Class AAA Reno on Tuesday, giving ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2276.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--By beating Colorado 2-0 on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks won their first series of the season, taking two out of the three from the Rockies in their second meeting at Chase Field this season. Arizona won one of three games in each of its first four series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2277.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For right-hander Dan Haren, it was familiar ground. When Haren was removed for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Wednesday, the Diamondbacks' run count for him stood at one -- for the season. But after three perfectly frustrating outings, the Diamondba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren gets 1st win as D-backs blank Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-gets-1st-win-as-d-backs-blank-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks gave Dan Haren one run in his first three starts.They doubled that production Wednesday, and that was all the hard-luck pitcher needed in a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies.Haren (1-3) pitched seven sharp innings for his firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks post GKLL Major winROUNDUP ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/yanks-post-gkll-major-winroundup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Amato (struck out all 15 batters he faced), Nick Bruno (two-run homer) and Glenn Glennerster (two doubles, two RBI) led theYankees over the Indians 8-0 in Great Kills LL Major play yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2280.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through little fault of his own, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren has a dubious piece of history.Despite three stellar efforts, Haren hasn't earned a victory this season, and his frustrations boiled over in his previous start. The right-hander will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2266.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb is eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday but is unlikely to be ready to pitch by then. PLAYER NEWS: --SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) did not start Tuesday but walked in a pinch-hit appearance and is scheduled to return to the l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2267.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Miguel Montero, who had only 28 at-bats against left-handed pitchers last season, made his first appearance against a lefty Tuesday when he started in place of C Chris Snyder, who has two hits in 23 at-bats. Montero, who hit his first homer of the sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2268.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has spent two full weeks on the disabled list. He has hated every minute of it. Webb, who has not pitched since opening day, took another step toward returning to the active roster with a 33-pitch bullpen session Tuesday. It was the first tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2269.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through little fault of his own, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren has a dubious piece of history.Despite three stellar efforts, Haren hasn't earned a victory this season, and his frustrations boiled over in his previous start. The right-hander will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-9-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Colorado manager Clint Hurdle said Todd Helton "was born to hit."The Arizona Diamondbacks can attest to that.Helton broke out of an early slump with three hits, including his first homer, and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-6 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helton breaks slump; Rockies rally past 'Zona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/helton-breaks-slump-rockies-rally-past-zona.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Helton broke out of a slump with three hits, including his first homer, and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.Helton entered the night hitting .231, 97 points below hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants' Schierholtz waiting for his chance ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-schierholtz-waiting-for-his-chance-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you see Nate Schierholtz's picture on a milk carton, it's not because he signed an endorsement deal with the folks at Berkeley Farms.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2273.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Franklin Morales was wearing a Colorado Springs Sky Sox uniform and pitching in front of 4,027 fans on Wednesday.On Tuesday night, the left-hander will be on the mound in a Colorado Rockies jersey before an expectedly much larger crowd at Chase Field, whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schierholtz waits his turn ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/schierholtz-waits-his-turn-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO If you see Nate Schierholtz's picture on a milk carton, it's not because he signed an endorsement deal with the folks at Berkeley Farms.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2258.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Webb is eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday but is unlikely to be ready to pitch by then. PLAYER NEWS: --SS Stephen Drew (left hamstring) did some pregame running Monday but was held out of the starting lineup for the third str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2259.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs are five games behind NL West-leading Los Angeles, further back in the division than they have been since the final day of the 2006 season. The D-backs led or were tied for the NL West lead from April 6 to Sept. 5 last year and never were mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2260.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Mark Reynolds has a new two-strike approach this season, although he did not let the count get that deep in his pivotal at-bats Monday. Reynolds homered for the third time in six games and also had an RBI double when the Diamondbacks scored ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2261.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Franklin Morales was wearing a Colorado Springs Sky Sox uniform and pitching in front of 4,027 fans on Wednesday.On Tuesday night, the left-hander will be on the mound in a Colorado Rockies jersey before an expectedly much larger crowd at Chase Field, whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montero, Reynolds mash D-backs past Rox]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/montero-reynolds-mash-d-backs-past-rox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After mustering two runs in a three-game trip to San Francisco, the Arizona Diamondbacks needed someone to lift them out of their hitting slump.Enter Mark Reynolds and backup catcher Miguel Montero.Reynolds homered and double and Montero hit a three-run h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson nearly no-hits old team ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-nearly-no-hits-old-team-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Maybe the opponents' uniform jogged some memories for Randy Johnson, who pitched most of his best games for Arizona over the years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren can't catch a break with D-Backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-can-t-catch-a-break-with-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren is pitching his heart out, but he's 0-3 and his D-Backs are flailing. Tracy Ringolsby wonders if they can get it together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson has gem for ages vs. D'backs ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-has-gem-for-ages-vs-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Randy Johnson says he had nothing to prove to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, although the five-time Cy Young Award winner's timing couldn't have much been better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drama? It's just a game]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drama-it-s-just-a-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ballplayers always tell you they have no time to wallow in drama and side stories when they're busy playing Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum sharp for 8, but Giants lose in 9th ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-sharp-for-8-but-giants-lose-in-9th-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum is back in form. Unfortunately for theGiants, so is their offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2252.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their next 16 games against NL West foes, the slumping Colorado Rockies have a chance to make an early-season push up the division standings.Facing a struggling Diamondbacks club that they beat two of three to open the season could be exactly what th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit one-hits D-backs, gets Giants a win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-one-hits-d-backs-gets-giants-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe the opponents' uniform jogged some memories for Randy Johnson, who pitched most of his best games for Arizona over the years.He suggested it's just competitive nature.Johnson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against his former team, and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM HAUDRICOURT  Mariners find harmony ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tom-haudricourt-mariners-find-harmony-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York - During his time as theMilwaukeeBrewers' scouting director, Jack Zduriencik didn't spend a lot of time in the clubhouse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants shut out D'backs for win ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-shut-out-d-backs-for-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After returning home from a nightmare trip, theGiants unloaded some baggage Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lurie: Major league pitching has been unseasonably cold so far this season ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lurie-major-league-pitching-has-been-unseasonably-cold-so-far-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the 2009 Baseball season now concluded have we learned anything from the performance of the teams?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum hot, Giants offense not ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-hot-giants-offense-not-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO Tim Lincecum is back in form. Unfortunately for theGiants, so is their offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2241.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best years of Randy Johnson's remarkable career came with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the towering left-hander became the face of one of baseball's youngest franchises while leading them to their lone World Series title.In Johnson's first two starts ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Giants 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-giants-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Arizona's hitters mired in a slump, Doug Davis didn't expect much offensive support from his teammates.The Diamondbacks left-hander didn't need much and got just enough.Davis pitched eight shutout innings and Chris Young hit a two-run double in the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young helps D-backs win pitcher's duel]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/young-helps-d-backs-win-pitcher-s-duel.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Arizona's hitters mired in a slump, Doug Davis didn't expect much offensive support from his teammates.The Diamondbacks left-hander didn't need much and got just enough.Davis pitched eight shutout innings and Chris Young hit a two-run double in the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How they scored: Giants vs. Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/how-they-scored-giants-vs-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[how they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants happy to be home ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-happy-to-be-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO After returning from a nightmare trip, theGiants unloaded some baggage Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants on deck ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-on-deck-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A little bit of offense is enough]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-little-bit-of-offense-is-enough.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants might be on to something here. If they're not going to score runs in bunches, they simply have to make sure their opponent doesn't score at all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2248.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2249.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs are prepared to face old friend LHP Randy Johnson in San Francisco on Sunday. "We knew it was coming soon. We might as well get it out of the way," manager Bob Melvin said. Johnson, who won four consecutive NL Cy Young awards with the D-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs are prepared to face old friend LHP Randy Johnson in San Francisco on Sunday. "We knew it was coming soon. We might as well get it out of the way," manager Bob Melvin said. Johnson, who won four consecutive NL Cy Young awards with the D-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer did not replace departed free agent Randy Johnson in the Diamondbacks' starting rotation. New free agent acquisition Jon Garland did. But Johnson saw a lot of himself in power pitcher Scherzer, who has a fastball that touches 96-97 mph on a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants snapped a six-game skid thanks to some outstanding pitching in their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.They're hoping their suddenly shaky ace can keep that momentum going.There's been no bigger concern during the Gia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 2, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-2-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez gave the San Francisco Giants exactly what they needed Friday night.Sanchez pitched into the seventh inning, Andres Torres homered and San Francisco beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 to end a six-game losing streak."Sometimes when you get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanchez's gem helps Giants blank D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sanchez-s-gem-helps-giants-blank-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sanchez pitched into the seventh inning, Andres Torres homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.Sanchez (1-1) allowed just two hits and struck out four in 6 2-3 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: MRI confirms Carpenter has muscle tear]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/report-mri-confirms-carpenter-has-muscle-tear.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An MRI on Thursday confirmed that St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has a torn left oblique muscle and he will miss four-eight weeks, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More on Carpenter ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/more-on-carpenter-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 15, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2240.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren has pitched well in two starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks only to come away with a pair of losses. A similarly strong start against the San Francisco Giants should be enough to get him in the win column.Haren has hardly received any run suppor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs lost all three home series to open the season, losing two of three games in each, during a stretch in which they play 18 of their first 21 games at home. Their trip to San Francisco this weekend is their only road foray until an eight-game t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2226.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2227.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks concluded a six-game set against the two best hitters in the National League with acceptable damage, if not great results. Manny Ramirez was 3-for-7 with three singles and one RBI when the Los Angeles Dodgers won two of three games at Cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the air ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Taped event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-2229.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren has pitched well in two starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks only to come away with a pair of losses. A similarly strong start against the San Francisco Giants should be enough to get him in the win column.Haren has hardly received any run suppor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludwick is hoping to play daily Cardinals' manager has been rotating four outfielders into the three starting spots. ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ludwick-is-hoping-to-play-daily-cardinals-manager-has-been-rotating-four-outfielders-into-the-three-starting-spots-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - As he has done several times with players this season because of his constantly shifting lineup,Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pulled outfielder Ryan Ludwick aside to explain why he wouldn't start Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing new for Cards]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nothing-new-for-cards.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa described the latest injury to sack one-time ace Chris Carpenter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludwick extends hit streak as Cards beat D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ludwick-extends-hit-streak-as-cards-beat-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Ludwick has picked up where he left off last year - on a tear.After ending the 2008 season on an 11-game hitting streak, the Cardinals outfielder has opened 2009 by hitting in his first seven games. Ludwick extended the streak with a two-run homer an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpenter is sidelined again Rib injury ¿ Cardinals ace apparently suffers a muscle strain while batting in the fourth inning. ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/carpenter-is-sidelined-again-rib-injury-¿-cardinals-ace-apparently-suffers-a-muscle-strain-while-batting-in-the-fourth-inning-diamondbacks-7-cardinals-6-10-innings-¿-cards-had-rallied-with-two-in-ninth-to-force-extra-innings-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Any buoyancy theCardinals felt from their superb start to the season deflated Tuesday when a familiar scene played out on the mound in the fourth inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2221.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2222.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/1B Conor Jackson's pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning Tuesday was the third pinch homer of his career. 3B Mark Reynolds' pinch homer in the fifth was his second. The D-backs had three pinch homers all of last season -- by OF Jeff Salazar, RHP Micah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2223.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hit home runs by Mark Reynolds and Conor Jackson gave the Diamondbacks offense the jump start it needed Tuesday, and Eric Byrnes and Justin Upton added more big hits that Arizona had been lacking. Byrnes singled home Upton with the winning run in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-2224.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Early this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have only been as good as their lineup.Without consistent hitting in consecutive games, they haven't been very good.A night after the Diamondbacks' bats emerged from a slump to help them end a three-game skid, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/1B Conor Jackson's pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning Tuesday was the third pinch homer of his career. 3B Mark Reynolds' pinch homer in the fifth was his second. The D-backs had three pinch homers all of last season -- by OF Jeff Salazar, RHP Micah]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2212.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pinch-hit home runs by Mark Reynolds and Conor Jackson gave the Diamondbacks offense the jump start it needed Tuesday, and Eric Byrnes and Justin Upton added more big hits that Arizona had been lacking. Byrnes singled home Upton with the winning run in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes' single in 10th lifts D'backs over Cards]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-single-in-10th-lifts-d-backs-over-cards.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After blowing a late lead, the Arizona Diamondbacks needed a big hit.They got it from Eric Byrnes, whose 1-for-17 slump had brought boos from the Chase Field faithful.Byrnes turned the jeers to cheers by lining a two-out RBI single to give the Diamondback]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-2214.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Early this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have only been as good as their lineup.Without consistent hitting in consecutive games, they haven't been very good.A night after the Diamondbacks' bats emerged from a slump to help them end a three-game skid, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, Cardinals 6(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-cardinals-6-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mired in a 1-for-17 slump, Eric Byrnes heard it from the Chase Field crowd as he walked to the plate in the 10th inning.The jeers quickly turned to cheers when Byrnes, once a fan favorite, lined a two-out RBI single to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 7-6 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpenter injured as D-backs edge Cards in 10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/carpenter-injured-as-d-backs-edge-cards-in-10.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes broke out of a slump with a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning that gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.Long after the Cardinals lost starting pitcher Chris Carpenter to a ribcage injury]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona activates Scherzer to face Cardinals]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-activates-scherzer-to-face-cardinals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks activated right-hander Max Scherzer from the 15-day disabled list in time to start against the St. Louis Cardinals.Scherzer had been sidelined with inflammation in his right deltoid.To make room on the roster, the Diamondbacks opt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-2218.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Carpenter has already surpassed his innings total from two seasons ago, and is close to moving past last year's total.He will seek to follow up a spectacular 2009 debut with another strong performance as the St. Louis Cardinals try to push their win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2201.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--D-backs bench coach Kirk Gibson was saddened by the death of former Detroit RHP Mark Fidrych on Monday. Gibson played with Fidrych while he was on rehab assignments at Class A Lakeland and Class AAA Evansville, and Fidrych and Dave Rozema, Gibson's brot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2202.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon Webb (right shoulder bursitis) on the disabled list April 12, and they added RHP Bobby Korecky to the bullpen the next day. RHP Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the disabled list April 14, when he is to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2203.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin has used seven different lineups in the first seven games, and it's a trend that might continue. Melvin has always believed in matching up to give his hitters the best chance to succeed while at the same time riding the hot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-2204.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Carpenter has already surpassed his innings total from two seasons ago, and is close to moving past last year's total.He will seek to follow up a spectacular 2009 debut with another strong performance as the St. Louis Cardinals try to push their win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 2, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-2-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Barden's locker smelled like a fraternity house on homecoming.That was fitting, because it felt like homecoming for the former Arizona Diamondbacks prospect.Barden's teammates doused him in beer to celebrate his first career homer - an eighth-inning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barden's homer lifts Cards over D-backs ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/barden-s-homer-lifts-cards-over-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Barden broke a tie with his first career home run, Albert Pujols also homered and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.With the game tied 1-all in the eighth, the righty-swinging ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona puts Webb on DL, recalls Korecky]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-puts-webb-on-dl-recalls-korecky.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have put Brandon Webb on the 15-day disabled list due to tightness in his pitching shoulder.Monday's move is retroactive to April 7, the day after Webb gave up six runs in four innings on opening day against Colorado.To fill the r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum struggles again]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-struggles-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO (AP) TheSanDiegoPadres are feeling good, even if it's only been one week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad '08 fuels Rockies' hopes for redemption ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bad-08-fuels-rockies-hopes-for-redemption-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in February, before theRockies played their first Cactus League game, manager Clint Hurdle was asked to describe his team's mission after a disappointing 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DYLAN HERNANDEZ / ON THE DODGERS]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dylan-hernandez-/-on-the-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodger Stadium will be turned into a circus of sorts today for theDodgers' home opener, decorated with flags and roamed by stilt walkers and face painters. What is likely to be an over-the-top ceremony will precede the first pitch Chad Billingsley throws ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona ace Webb goes on DL with tight shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-ace-webb-goes-on-dl-with-tight-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona ace Brandon Webb is headed to the 15-day disabled list with tightness in his pitching shoulder.The Diamondbacks decided to make the move, retroactive to Tuesday, after Webb tested his shoulder by playing catch on Sunday morning."I feel like we're ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-2194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals got off to an excellent start in baseball's first week thanks to some outstanding starting pitching from four-fifths of their rotation.Todd Wellemeyer would love to make amends for the staff's one subpar effort.He'll get a chance t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolf's arm, bat helps Dodgers top Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/wolf-s-arm-bat-helps-dodgers-top-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers had two things going for them - Randy Wolf and the trusty "four-out play."Wolf tossed two-hit ball into the eighth inning and drove in the Dodgers' first run on a bizarre double play to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Sunday.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona ace Webb goes on DL with tight shoulder 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-ace-webb-goes-on-dl-with-tight-shoulder-2196.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona ace Brandon Webb is headed to the 15-day disabled list with tightness in his pitching shoulder.The Diamondbacks decided to make the move, retroactive to Tuesday, after Webb tested his shoulder by playing catch on Sunday morning."I feel like we're ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres don't look like cellar-dwellers ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-don-t-look-like-cellar-dwellers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO After his first at-bat Saturday,Padres second baseman David Eckstein walked to the dugout with a mesmerized look on his face. He had just seen six pitches from Giants left-hander Jonathan Sanchez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez still being monitored in hospital ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/martinez-still-being-monitored-in-hospital-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO Giants right-hander Joe Martinez remained in an intensive care unit Saturday as doctors continued to monitor the skull fractures and subdural hematoma he sustained when a line drive hit him on the forehead Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the best and worst in baseball]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/breaking-down-the-best-and-worst-in-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOT CORNER ¿ by Derrick Goold ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hot-corner-¿-by-derrick-goold-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHO'S UP - Royally pitched]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-2184.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks had trouble scoring runs for Dan Haren in his 2009 debut.The Los Angeles Dodgers, meanwhile, didn't have any problems producing at the plate in the latest game between these NL West rivals.Haren could use more run support Sunday w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 11, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-11-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson crashed the Arizona Diamondbacks' All-Star party on Saturday night, putting a damper on a nice day for his former team.Hudson homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 11-2 hours after commi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson leads Dodgers past Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hudson-leads-dodgers-past-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Hudson homered, doubled and drove in three runs against his former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers spoiled Arizona's All-Star selection celebration with an 11-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Hudson hit his first home run of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants pitcher has concussion ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-pitcher-has-concussion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Francisco Giants are optimistic that pitcher Joe Martinez will recover relatively quickly from a concussion and three small fractures sustained when he was hit in the head by a line drive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persistence earns Phoenix 2011 All-Star nod]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/persistence-earns-phoenix-2011-all-star-nod.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Commissioner Bud Selig said the Arizona Diamondbacks earned the right to host the 2011 All-Star game with persistence and an impressive bid.Selig announced the selection Saturday at a news conference at Chase Field, the home of the Diamondbacks."They got ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2189.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2190.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Arizona has been chosen to host the 2011 All-Star Game at Chase Field. It will be the first All-Star game here since the Diamondbacks began play in 1998. "I'm excited. It's a long time coming," D-backs manager Bob Melvin said. "Our building can be shown]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2191.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Brandon Webb expects to be available for his next scheduled start April 17 after missing one turn because of soreness in his right shoulder. The $54 million contract extension that was pulled off the table last summer because the Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Arizona has been chosen to host the 2011 All-Star Game at Chase Field. 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The $54 million contract extension that was pulled off the table last summer because the Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/national-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dream that James McDonald was living on Friday night quickly turned into the nightmare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/national-league-2179.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dream that James McDonald was living on Friday night quickly turned into the nightmare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/national-league-2180.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hiroki Kuroda's goal was to make it through the season without landing on the disabled list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-2181.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the season less than a week old, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are already missing their opening day starting pitchers.The NL West rivals try to adjust Saturday night at Chase Field, where the Diamondbacks will send Yusmeiro Petit ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garland powers Diamondbacks past Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/garland-powers-diamondbacks-past-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland had a nice debut as a National League pitcher, especially since it came against Arizona's biggest NL West rival."You kind of want to prove yourself to a new team," he said.Garland threw seven strong innings and Chris Young went 3-for-3 with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies need Hamels healthy to win another title]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-need-hamels-healthy-to-win-another-title.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Phillies are to win another World Series, Cole Hamels will have to be better than he was in Friday's debut, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Powell in Newark plans ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/colin-powell-in-newark-plans-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Newark Bears won the Atlantic League championship as recently as 2007, but it has been difficult to attract enough people to the downtown Bears &amp; Eagles Riverfront Stadium to keep up with the league's attendance powerhouses of Long Island, NY and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS TONIGHT ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AT ARIZONA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2168.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs lost a series against Colorado for the first time since the final weekend of the 2007 season when the Rockies won the second and third games of the season-opening series that ended Wednesday. Arizona was 15-3 against Colorado and won all six]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2169.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If one man cost the Diamondbacks the 2008 NL West title, it was Manny Ramirez. Here he comes again. The D-backs will open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday with a special eye on Ramirez. The slugger was 20-of-32 (.625) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally past Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-rally-past-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-2172.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks were in prime position to win the NL West last season before their poor play down the stretch against the Los Angeles Dodgers helped cost them the title.The Diamondbacks had plenty of awful starting pitching in those games, and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKIES 9, DIAMONDBACKS 2 Morales' poise, purpose show ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-9-diamondbacks-2-morales-poise-purpose-show-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Franklin Morales stood at his locker, eager to share a story few outside of his family have ever heard. Wednesday's start, he quietly explained, meant everything to him. But not why you might think.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Webb's Health Reportedly Shut Down Contract Extension Discussions ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brandon-webb-s-health-reportedly-shut-down-contract-extension-discussions-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered by Newstex) --by Will Brinson  Brandon Webb and theArizonaDiamondbacks recently said they weren't worried about his shoulder stiffness. Then everyone decided he would be better off missing a start, which seemed a touch ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Diamondbacks 2001 World Series hero Luis Gonzalez was given a nice ovation when he was introduced to the crowd attending the Colorado game Wednesday. Gonzalez, who left the team after the 2006 season, sat between D-backs CEO Derrick Hall and managing pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2159.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Brandon Webb will miss his scheduled start Saturday because ofa recurrence of shoulder soreness he felt in his opening-day start against Colorado on Monday. "For a guy like him, this isn't something that you mess around with," manager Bob Mel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Arm 'red flag' nixed Webb-'Zona deal]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-arm-red-flag-nixed-webb-zona-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Concerns raised by insurance companies over Brandon Webb's arm caused the Diamondbacks to withdraw their offer of a three-year, $54 million contract extension to the right-hander last June, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morales get Rox a win before being sent down]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/morales-get-rox-a-win-before-being-sent-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Franklin Morales was terrific in Colorado's 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His reward: a trip back to the minors.The strong, 23-year-old right-hander threw six sharp innings Wednesday as the Rockies won a series against Arizona for the first t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ailing ace Webb to miss Saturday start]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ailing-ace-webb-to-miss-saturday-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will skip his next start because of shoulder stiffness."For a guy like him, this isn't something you can mess around with," manager Bob Melvin said before the Diamondbacks played Colorado on Wednesday. "I'd hate for h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ailing Arizona ace Webb to miss start]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ailing-arizona-ace-webb-to-miss-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will miss his next start because of right shoulder stiffness. He will have the shoulder examined on Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With season underway, big names still teamless]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/with-season-underway-big-names-still-teamless.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you pair these faces to the places they'll end up? Ken Rosenthal thinks the answers may not reveal themselves until July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2150.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pencil first baseman Tony Clark into the opening-day lineup in 2010. It is the percentage play. The switch-hitting Clark hit two home runs, one from each side of the plate, and drove in three runs in the Diamondbacks' 9-8 victory over Colorado in the 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2151.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When 2B Felipe Lopez and 1B Tony Clark each homered from both sides of the plate in the Diamondbacks' opener Monday, they were the first teammates to accomplish that feat since C Jorge Posada and OF Bernie Williams did it for the Yankees on April 23, 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2152.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Colorado Rockies lost their season opener in a slugfest, but bounced back to shut down the Arizona Diamondbacks with a strong performance from one of their top young pitchers.Trying for their first series win over the Diamondbacks in two seasons, the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimenez pitches Rockies past D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/jimenez-pitches-rockies-past-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ubaldo Jimenez likes pitching in Arizona, and he finally has a victory to show for it.Jimenez threw seven sparkling innings, Troy Tulowitzki homered for the second straight game and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Tuesday night.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Lyon finish games for Tigers?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/can-lyon-finish-games-for-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Brandon Lyon says he can't wait to get the call from the dugout and trot in from the bullpen for the first time as aDetroitTiger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2156.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This wasn't the start Arizona was looking for from its ace. But the Diamondbacks would be thrilled if they could keep up this offensive production.With hard-throwing Dan Haren taking the mound for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, Arizona will try to con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2144.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--KPNX-TV sportscaster Bruce Cooper, the father of Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on opening day at Chase Field. 1B Tony Clark caught the ball, a strike, and hugged Cooper and his wife at the plate. Marquis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2145.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening day turned into a power display for the Diamondbacks. Switch hitters Felipe Lopez and Tony Clark made major league history Monday when each homered from both sides of the plate in the D-backs' 9-8 victory over Colorado, the first time teammates ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2146.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This wasn't the start Arizona was looking for from its ace. But the Diamondbacks would be thrilled if they could keep up this offensive production.With hard-throwing Dan Haren taking the mound for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, Arizona will try to con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANALYSIS Can Rox mimic Rays? Fowler, Stewart may help, but team a longshot in flawed division ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/analysis-can-rox-mimic-rays-fowler-stewart-may-help-but-team-a-longshot-in-flawed-division-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 8]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-9-rockies-8.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong pitching is supposed to make the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender. Big bats made them a winner on opening day.Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks outslugged the Colorado Rocki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark, Lopez homer twice as D-backs edge Rox]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/clark-lopez-homer-twice-as-d-backs-edge-rox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 in a home run derby of an opener Monday.Eight home runs were hit in the game, including the decisive shot by Chad Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks Roster]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/2009-arizona-diamondbacks-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb, Cook meet in season opener at Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-cook-meet-in-season-opener-at-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the fourth straight season, Brandon Webb will be the opening day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks. For once, though, he'll be at home.The Arizona ace takes the mound against Colorado's Aaron Cook on Monday when the Diamondbacks open their season a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-2139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the fourth straight season, Brandon Webb will be the opening day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks. For once, though, he'll be at home.The Arizona ace takes the mound against Colorado's Aaron Cook on Monday when the Diamondbacks open their season a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2140.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2141.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer will open the season on the disabled list after being delayed in spring training because of right shoulder stiffness that began during his offseason throwing program, although he is still expected to make his first start April 14 in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2142.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 2, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-2-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Contreras threw four shutout innings and Bartolo Colon followed with five more, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday at Chase Field.Contreras gave up one single while throwing 55 pitches, and Colon gave up three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks purchase contract of INF-OF Roberts]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-purchase-contract-of-inf-of-roberts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of utilityman Ryan Roberts on Saturday, finalizing their 25-man roster two days before their season opener.The 28-year-old Roberts hit .288 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in spring training after entering as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2134.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2135.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer will open the season on the disabled list after being delayed in spring training because of right shoulder stiffness that began during his offseason throwing program, although he is still expected to make his first start April 14 in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2136.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2126.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all last season and caused him to miss the second half. He will still begin the season as the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2127.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer will open the season on the disabled list after being delayed in spring training because of right shoulder stiffness that began during his offseason throwing program, although he is still expected to make his first start April 14 in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2128.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 6, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-6-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Danks threw five shutout innings and Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Friday night.Paul Konerko was 2-for-4 and drove in a run, Chris Getz was 3-for-5 with a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2131.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2120.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C James Skelton, selected in the Rule 5 draft in December, will remain with the Diamondbacks organization after they worked out a trade with the Tigers, his former team. Detroit received minor league RHP Brooks Brown. After the trade was completed, Ariz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2121.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2122.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 7, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-7-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Huston Street is taking over the closer role for the Colorado Rockies.Street, a right-hander acquired as part of a November trade with the Oakland Athletics involving for Matt Holliday, was named Colorado's closer before the Rockies' 7-4 victory over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helton showing signs of being an elite hitter again]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/helton-showing-signs-of-being-an-elite-hitter-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A bad back cost Todd Helton in more ways than one. 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He had a 7.15 ERA in 11 1/3 innings this spring. --RHP Billy Buckner, who had a 3.31 spring ERA through March 31,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2116.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2117.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 8, Diamondbacks 7]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-8-diamondbacks-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren looks ready to start the season.The same can't be said for the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen, which coughed up a four-run lead as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for an 8-7 victory Wednesday.Making his eighth start of the spring, Haren gave up two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2119.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Billy Buckner, who had a 3.31 spring ERA through March 31, won the final spot in the Diamondbacks bullpen. He edged out RHP Leo Rosales (3.86 ERA) and RHP Bobby Korecky (6.35), both of whom were optioned to Class AAA Reno. --OF Eric Byrnes had seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2111.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 10, Diamondbacks 9]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-10-diamondbacks-9.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expected to be the Los Angeles Dodgers' No. 5 starter, James McDonald was pleased after his longest outing of the spring.The 23-year-old rookie gave up three runs and six hits, while striking out two over 4 1-3 innings in the Dodgers' 10-9 win over the Ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 3 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-10-diamondbacks-3-2113.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Marquis tossed five solid innings, Brad Hawpe hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Monday.Marquis allowed two runs and three hits. He struggled in his previous three starts, allowing 22 earned runs and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2114.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-10-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Marquis hopes this start stops any questions about his abilities.Marquis tossed five solid innings, Brad Hawpe hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Monday.Marquis allowed two runs and three hits. He st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 3 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-10-diamondbacks-3-2103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Marquis tossed five solid innings, Brad Hawpe hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Monday.Marquis allowed two runs and three hits. He struggled in his previous three starts, allowing 22 earned runs and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2104.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2106.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes had seven hits in his first 16 spring at-bats, with two doubles and only one strikeout, after finally getting back on the field March 20. Byrnes seemed to pass his biggest test in recovering from hamstring issues by attempting two stolen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2107.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2108.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 9, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-9-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing in the same game with his younger brother, Chicago White Sox starter John Danks had his best outing of the spring.Danks allowed three runs and six hits while striking out five in 5 2-3 innings of Chicago's 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It could be all or nothing for Red Sox this year]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/it-could-be-all-or-nothing-for-red-sox-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox could win it all ... or be the odd team out in the AL East race. Even Joel Sherman isn't sure which one it will be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2098.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes had seven hits in his first 16 spring at-bats, with two doubles and only one strikeout, after finally getting back on the field March 20. Byrnes seemed to pass his biggest test in recovering from hamstring issues by attempting two stolen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2099.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2100.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-2101.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2090.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes had seven hits in his first 16 spring at-bats, with two doubles and only one strikeout, after finally getting back on the field March 20. Byrnes seemed to pass his biggest test in recovering from hamstring issues by attempting two stolen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2091.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2092.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Indians 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-indians-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer, slowed by shoulder inflammation this spring, pitched five solid innings Saturday as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3.The 23-year-old right-hander allowing four hits, one earned run, struck out three and didn't walk a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training-2094.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite improvements, Nats face a long summer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/despite-improvements-nats-face-a-long-summer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher John Lannan gives the Nats' rotation some hope. But after him, things get dicey. That's why another long summer is coming.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2084.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes had seven hits in his first 16 spring at-bats, with two doubles and only one strikeout, after finally getting back on the field March 20. Byrnes seemed to pass his biggest test in recovering from hamstring issues by attempting two stolen ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2085.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks got good news on one front during spring training when OF Eric Byrnes hit well and showed no signs of the hamstring injuries that bothered him all of last season and caused him to miss the second half. He still will begin the season as th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks entered spring training with a roster that greatly resembled the one that led the NL West or was tied for the division lead for 154 days last season before fading down the stretch. They believed only a few tweaks were in order while again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 9, Angels 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-9-angels-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Lackey is hurting, and his opening-day start for the Los Angeles Angels is in jeopardy.Dan Haren, meanwhile, is looking sharp for Arizona. He struck out 10 in seven innings and drove in two runs with a single in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 9-3 victory ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rockies' Helton in swing at spring training]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/notes-rockies-helton-in-swing-at-spring-training.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark down Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, 35, as an early candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2089.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2079.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew skipped the March 25 game due an abdominal strain. The injury was considered minor. --OF Alex Romero, who was batting .111 (1-for-9) this spring, was outrighted to Class AAA Reno on March 25. Romero hit .230 in 78 big-league games last y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2080.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2081.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, White Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-white-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb pitched six efficient innings in his best outing of the spring, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Thursday.Webb, who entered the game with an 8.18 ERA, gave up a run and five hits in six innings. He struck out four a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2083.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2072.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2073.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2074.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew skipped the March 25 game due an abdominal strain. The injury was considered minor. --OF Alex Romero, who was batting .111 (1-for-9) this spring, was outrighted to Class AAA Reno on March 25. Romero hit .230 in 78 big-league games last y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 8, Diamondbacks 5]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rangers-8-diamondbacks-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Davis hit a seventh-inning grand slam off Arizona pitcher Tony Pena to snap a 4-4 tie and lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.Josh Hamilton drove in one run for Texas and had two hits while Hank Blalock ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2076.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets have to make it happen this year]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-have-to-make-it-happen-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets have studs like David Wright and Jose Reyes, but no playoff trips to show for it. That's what makes this year so critical.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2066.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes improved his spring average to .556 with a two-hit game against the Giants. He is 5-for-9 in three games since returning from a right hamstring injury. However, he misplayed a ball in center field, resulting in a three-run hit. --RHP Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2067.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2068.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-7-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes appears to be fully recovered from the hamstring problems that sidelined him for much of last season - at least at the plate.Byrnes had two more hits Tuesday for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 7-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.The Diamondbac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Random thoughts at a very random time]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/random-thoughts-at-a-very-random-time.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's almost here and there are lots of stories and non-stories circulating. Tracy Ringolsby give his thoughts on them all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schilling retires from baseball after 23 years 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/schilling-retires-from-baseball-after-23-years-2071.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From bloody sock to bum shoulder, Curt Schilling rarely left the Red Sox spotlight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2061.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2062.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb, as expected, will start opening day, manager Bob Melvin confirmed. It will be Webb's fourth consecutive opening-day start. RHP Dan Haren will be No. 2 in the rotation, and he'll be followed by LHP Doug Davis, RHP Jon Garland and RHP Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2063.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shilling for Schilling? He has a Hall case]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/shilling-for-schilling-he-has-a-hall-case.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curt Schilling's career numbers fall short of the Hall threshold. But Ken Rosenthal can make a case based on his postseason ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schilling retires from baseball after 23 years]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/schilling-retires-from-baseball-after-23-years.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From bloody sock to bum shoulder, Curt Schilling rarely left the Red Sox spotlight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 12, Padres 7]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-12-padres-7.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young figures the Arizona Diamondbacks can have a powerful offense all season.Young and Miguel Montero each hit a three-run homers, Ryan Roberts added a solo shot and Arizona rallied from five runs down to beat the San Diego Padres 12-7 on Sunday an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks should be fine when Jeter vacates shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/yanks-should-be-fine-when-jeter-vacates-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter isn't getting any younger. And given what the Yanks have on the farm, Ken Rosenthal says they may make a request.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2057.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2058.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb, as expected, will start opening day, manager Bob Melvin confirmed. It will be Webb's fourth consecutive opening-day start. 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This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs--2060.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 13, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-13-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona ace Brandon Webb had another shaky outing in a 13-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.Webb allowed four runs and seven hits in four innings, walking two and striking out five. His spring training ERA rose to 8.18 after the 80-pitch outing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2051.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2052.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb, as expected, will start opening day, manager Bob Melvin confirmed. It will be Webb's fourth consecutive opening-day start. RHP Dan Haren will be No. 2 in the rotation, and he'll be followed by LHP Doug Davis, RHP Jon Garland and RHP Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2053.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2054.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2045.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2046.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb, as expected, will start opening day, manager Bob Melvin confirmed. It will be Webb's fourth consecutive opening-day start. RHP Dan Haren will be No. 2 in the rotation, and he'll be followed by LHP Doug Davis, RHP Jon Garland and RHP Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2047.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remade Diamondbacks bullpen is still under construction. This much is certain: Chad Qualls will be the closer, Tony Pena and Jon Rauch are penciled in as the primary setup man, and newcomer Scott Schoeneweis will serves as a situational left-handed sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 6, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/angels-6-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Guerrero made his first start of spring training and impressed his manager in the Los Angeles Angels' 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamonbacks.Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes made his first appearance, too.Guerrero, who had offseason knee sur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-2049.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2041.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jailen Peguero, who had a 16.20 ERA this spring over four games, will be released by the Diamondbacks on March 20. Peguero, 28, has a career 7.50 ERA in 25 games for Arizona the past two years. --RHP Max Scherzer, the nominal No. 5 starter, threw to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2042.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2043.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes and left-hander Doug Davis are closer to returning to the field after injuries old and new. Byrnes, returning from a tear in his left hamstring that sidelined him for the second half of 2008, ran the bases at very nearly full speed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2036.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2037.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes and left-hander Doug Davis are closer to returning to the field after injuries old and new. Byrnes, returning from a tear in his left hamstring that sidelined him for the second half of 2008, ran the bases at very nearly full speed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2038.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jailen Peguero, who had a 16.20 ERA this spring over four games, will be released by the Diamondbacks on March 20. Peguero, 28, has a career 7.50 ERA in 25 games for Arizona the past two years. --RHP Max Scherzer, the nominal No. 5 starter, threw to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs to release Peguero, 3 others sent down]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-to-release-peguero-3-others-sent-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have notified right-hander Jailen Peguero that he will be released on Friday.Peguero's contract requires advance notice of his release. He appeared in seven games for the Diamondbacks last season and 18 in 2007. Last year with Ari]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-4-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The loss of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets to free agency might be a little less painful for Milwaukee with the way Yovani Gallardo is pitching this spring.The 23-year-old right-hander held Arizona hitless through five innings Wednesday in the Brewers' 4-1 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 11, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/athletics-11-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona manager Bob Melvin was just happy to have Max Scherzer back on the mound. The young right-hander couldn't stop kicking himself over his costly error.Scherzer recorded just two outs in a rough spring debut Tuesday, allowing five runs, one earned, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, White Sox 6(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-white-sox-6-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren had his strongest outing of the spring for Arizona, even letting loose with a few full-speed fastballs before calling it a day.Haren allowed a run and four hits in 4 2-3 innings, and a Diamondbacks split squad beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6 in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2033.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer, the nominal No. 5 starter, threw to minor league hitters March 10, and he is expected to face hitters at least once more before making his first Cactus League start. Scherzer took a cortisone shot in January to alleviate shoulder infla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2034.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2035.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes and left-hander Doug Davis are closer to returning to the field after injuries old and new. Byrnes, returning from a tear in his left hamstring that sidelined him for the second half of 2008, ran the bases at very nearly full speed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2025.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer, the nominal No. 5 starter, threw to minor league hitters March 10, and he is expected to face hitters at least once more before making his first Cactus League start. Scherzer took a cortisone shot in January to alleviate shoulder infla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-2026.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-2027.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes and left-hander Doug Davis are closer to returning to the field after injuries old and new. Byrnes, returning from a tear in his left hamstring that sidelined him for the second half of 2008, ran the bases at very nearly full speed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn's passion showing through in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-s-passion-showing-through-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The WBC has left no doubt: Adam Dunn is clearly passionate about baseball. Ken Rosenthal says the Nats should be smiling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-8-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jhoulys Chacin isn't quite perfect, just very good.The 21-year-old Venezuelan had not allowed a run, and only one hit, through 7 1-3 innings this spring until Arizona managed three runs off him in the third inning of the Colorado Rockies' 8-3 victory over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes still not ready to return to D-backs lineup]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-still-not-ready-to-return-to-d-backs-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes' return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup has been delayed a few days.Arizona manager Bob Melvin had thought about putting Byrnes in the lineup when the Diamondbacks play Oakland in Phoenix on Tuesday. Instead, the outfielder will play in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 10, Diamondbacks 7]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-10-diamondbacks-7.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb and Rich Harden weren't perfect, just good enough to pronounce themselves on target in preparation for the regular season.Micah Hoffpauir's three-run homer marred Webb's best outing of the spring in the Chicago Cubs' 10-7 victory over Arizona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2022.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer, the nominal No. 5 starter, threw to minor league hitters March 10, and he is expected to face hitters at least once more before making his first Cactus League start. 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They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2014.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. Reynolds will make $422,500 this year after playing for $396,500 last season. 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Ken Rosenthal has the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions that must be made this spring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/decisions-that-must-be-made-this-spring.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rookie-hurler-tempting-tigers-to-keep-him-up-2010.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1999.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-2000.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. 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Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs--2003.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1995.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1996.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. Reynolds will make $422,500 this year after playing for $396,500 last season. He led the D-backs with 28 h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1997.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. Johnson struck out seven of the 12 batters he faced in three scoreless inn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-6-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake is glad there are still a few weeks left in spring training.Slowed by a groin injury early in camp, Blake has had only 10 at-bats and he played the field for just the second time Tuesday. But he's feeling more like himsel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1991.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1992.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 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They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1989.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 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They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1978.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. Reynolds will make $422,500 this year after playing for $396,500 last season. 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They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1975.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. Unfortunately for the team, Scherzer also has started this spring gingerly, as Johnson did in his fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things more important than Manny in L.A.]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/five-things-more-important-than-manny-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they got their Manny, Tracy Ringolsby looks at the real issues facing the Dodgers as they try to defend their division title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico routs Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks 19-4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mexico-routs-brandon-webb-diamondbacks-19-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good thing for the Arizona Diamondbacks that Mexico isn't in the NL West.Fueled by a chanting, flag-waving crowd, Team Mexico roughed up Arizona ace Brandon Webb in a 19-4 rout of the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.Webb allowed six runs, five earned, in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1969.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1970.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes won't play in Cactus League games before the middle of the month, manager Bob Melvin said. Byrnes is trying to bounce back after missing the second half of last season due to hamstring injuries, and Melvin believes Byrnes will have enough]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1971.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. Unfortunately for the team, Scherzer also has started this spring gingerly, as Johnson did in his fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a little relief]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/looking-for-a-little-relief.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first two springs as theWashingtonNationals' manager, Manny Acta rarely faced questions - from the media or from himself - about his bullpen. The Nationals might not have known how many leads they would have or where they would come from, but they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 7, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-7-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson looked like his old self against his old team.Johnson struck out seven batters in three scoreless innings Tuesday in his first start against the Arizona Diamondbacks since leaving for San Francisco as a free agent this offseason.The Giants o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1965.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 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They believe the competition will keep each fresh and focused.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1962.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. 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"There are no elbow issues or anything like that," said Webb, who tied for the major league lead with 22 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1949.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. Unfortunately for the team, Scherzer also has started this spring gingerly, as Johnson did in his fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 6, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rangers-6-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of Tony Pena's problems last year was consistency.He had the same trouble in his spring training debut on Saturday.Pena gave up a walk and three singles in his only inning but escaped without giving up a run in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 6-4 loss to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Royals sign Cruz to 2-year, $6M deal]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/source-royals-sign-cruz-to-2-year-6m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals, intent on competing in 2009, signed free-agent reliever Juan Cruz to a two-year contract Saturday. The deal is worth $6 million, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 10, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-10-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox lefty John Danks struck out two men with cut fastballs.Arizona right-hander Jon Garland is developing a cutter - and one of his ended up on a grassy embankment far beyond the right-center field wall.Danks gave up one hit and struck out t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb scratched with sore forearm]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-scratched-with-sore-forearm.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona ace Brandon Webb was scratched from his first spring start Friday because of a sore right forearm.Webb threw off flat ground Friday morning and said his arm felt better than it had the previous day, and he expects to make his next scheduled start ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1943.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1944.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1945.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-rockies-3-1946.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Cook needed to face only one batter before he felt at ease on the mound in his first start of spring training.Cook retired Felipe Lopez en route to two scoreless innings before the Colorado Rockies lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1935.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. 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Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1937.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 15, Indians 9]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-15-indians-9.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While it seems unlikely that Matt LaPorta will make the Cleveland Indians' opening-day roster, he's already making his presence felt in spring training.LaPorta hit a solo homer off All-Star pitcher Dan Haren in the second inning Thursday before the Arizon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-rockies-3-1939.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Cook needed to face only one batter before he felt at ease on the mound in his first start of spring training.Cook retired Felipe Lopez en route to two scoreless innings before the Colorado Rockies lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-1940.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1929.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1930.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1931.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-rockies-3-1932.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Cook needed to face only one batter before he felt at ease on the mound in his first start of spring training.Cook retired Felipe Lopez en route to two scoreless innings before the Colorado Rockies lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds has much to work on for D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reynolds-has-much-to-work-on-for-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one struck out more in the majors last season, no one committed more errors. Suffice it to say, Mark Reynolds has much to work on in spring training.The young Arizona third baseman became the first player to lead both categories since Zoilo Versalles d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-1934.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Tracy appreciates chance to show worth]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/healthy-tracy-appreciates-chance-to-show-worth.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, Chad Tracy is having a routine spring training.The knee surgery that sidelined him, and the subsequent blood clot that threatened his life, are history.He enters the 2009 season healthy as the Arizona Diamondbacks' projected starter at first base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-1925.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1926.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1927.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1928.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'backs SS Drew looks to pick up where he left off]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-ss-drew-looks-to-pick-up-where-he-left-off.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Probably no shortstop in baseball hit any better than Stephen Drew in the last half of the 2008 season. It's momentum that he intends to ride this spring."Last year I took a step back and tried to make hitting as simple as possible," Drew said after the A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1920.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1921.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1922.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Diamondbacks players sidelined with illness]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/10-diamondbacks-players-sidelined-with-illness.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ten Arizona Diamondbacks players and one coach missed spring training drills Sunday with unspecified stomach illnesses.The team isn't sure if the illness stems from something the players ate, a virus going around the clubhouse or some other factor."I'm no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1916.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1917.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1918.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1913.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1914.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1915.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1910.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Bobby Korecky was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the D-backs released RHP Jailen Peguero. Korecky has an outside chance to make the team out of spring training as a middle-inning reliever. Unl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1911.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Feb. 18, is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster as a middle reliever. Korecky, 29, was 2-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 16 appearances with the Twins last season, his first in the majors. He has 131 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1912.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:15:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks still have not been to an arbitration hearing in general manager Josh Byrnes' four seasons, although they took it to the deadline this year. Outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson, 26, accepted a one-year contract worth $3.05 million Feb.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'backs' outfield is loaded with 4 proven starters]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-outfield-is-loaded-with-4-proven-starters.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have four outfielders who have started and produced in the major leagues.Sound complicated?Not to Conor Jackson, who joins Eric Byrnes, Chris Young and Justin Upton in the Diamondbacks' crowded outfield picture."Bottom line: whoev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1907.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bobby Korecky, designated for assignment by the Twins this week, was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks. 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He has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona signs Jackson to 1-year, $3.05M contract]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-signs-jackson-to-1-year-3-05m-contract.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Jackson avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Arizona Diamondbacks when he agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract worth $3.05 million.The 26-year-old infielder and outfielder hit .300 with 12 homers and 75 RBIs in 144 games last year. He has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1899.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks accomplished the three tasks before them in the offseason, adding a starting second baseman, a starting pitcher and shoring up a depleted bullpen while remaining within the parameters of a tight budget that should be about $75 million thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1900.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks signed RH reliever Tom Gordon earlier this month in the hopes he could shore up a bullpen that lost two veteran free agents, RHPs Brandon Lyon and Juan Cruz, both of whom remain on the market. 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The next question is, when will Gordon be r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1881.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks accomplished the three tasks before them in the offseason, adding a starting second baseman, a starting pitcher and shoring up a depleted bullpen while remaining within the parameters of a tight budget that should be about $75 million thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1882.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks were so thin in the outfield last winter after trading top prospect Carlos Gonzalez and fellow minor-leaguer Aaron Cunningham to Oakland in the deal for right-hander Dan Haren that they signed Trot Nixon after a tryout a day into spring t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos weren't the only inactive AL contender]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/halos-weren-t-the-only-inactive-al-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why weren't the Angels more aggressive this winter? Don't single them out in the AL's inactive offseason, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central  2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/spring-training-nl-central--1884.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1872.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks accomplished the three tasks before them in the offseason, adding a starting second baseman, a starting pitcher and shoring up a depleted bullpen while remaining within the parameters of a tight budget that should be about $75 million thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1873.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks spent 153 days in first place in the NL West last season, and while the final day of the regular season was not among them, they did not feel a major overhaul was in order entering 2009. 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Gordon is 138-125 with 158 career saves and a 3.94 ERA in a 20-year]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1835.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks accomplished the three tasks before them in the offseason, adding a starting second baseman, a starting pitcher and shoring up a depleted bullpen while remaining within the parameters of a tight budget that should be about $75 million thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1836.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks spent 153 days in first place in the NL West last season, and while the final day of the regular season was not among them, they did not feel a major overhaul was in order entering 2009. 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Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. ARRIVALS: C Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-1822.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 7 Colorado, 9:40 p.m.April 8 Colorado, 3:40 p.m.April 10 L.A. Dodgers, 9:40 p.m.April 11 L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.April 12 L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.April 13 St. Louis, 9:40 p.m.Ap]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1823.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Garland is expected to be the No. 4 starter in the D-backs' rotation after signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with a 2010 option that includes a $1 million buyout clause. Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1824.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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The D-backs lost two quality free agent relievers, Brandon Lyon and Juan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Garland and Diamondbacks complete $7.25M deal 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/jon-garland-and-diamondbacks-complete-7-25m-deal-1826.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Garland is bringing his durable arm to the Arizona Diamondbacks.With seven consecutive seasons of at least 32 starts and 190 innings, the right-hander is ready to fill a key role in Arizona's rotation."The way I look at it is, I take pride in it. If I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1818.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Garland is expected to be the No. 4 starter in the D-backs' rotation after signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with a 2010 option that includes a $1 million buyout clause. Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1819.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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If I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1814.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Garland is expected to be the No. 4 starter in the D-backs' rotation after signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with a 2010 option that includes a $1 million buyout clause. Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1815.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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If I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1810.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Garland is expected to be the No. 4 starter in the D-backs' rotation after signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with a 2010 option that includes a $1 million buyout clause. Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1811.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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If I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1807.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Garland is expected to be the No. 4 starter in the D-backs' rotation after signing a one-year, $6.25 million contract with a 2010 option that includes a $1 million buyout clause. Garland, 14-8 with a 4.90 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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The D-backs lost two quality free agent relievers, Brandon Lyon and Juan ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1801.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Qualls agreed to a one-year, $2,535,000 contract with the Diamondbacks, avoiding arbitration for the second consecutive year. He will begin spring training as the closer after converting his final seven save opportunities last season, when he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1802.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. ARRIVALS: C Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1803.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks struck out with Randy Wolf, but they apparently were a hit with Jon Garland. 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If I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Giants Way': Will Clark returns ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/the-giants-way-will-clark-returns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Thrill' to pave 'Giants Way" ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/-the-thrill-to-pave-giants-way-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Managing partner Bill Neukom has hired his unofficial minister of the "Giants Way," and he comes with a thick application of eye black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark connects Giants to winning days of '80s ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/clark-connects-giants-to-winning-days-of-80s-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fifteen years ago, the Giants made a heartbreaking financial decision to let Will Clark go. 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He will begin spring training as the closer after converting his final seven save opportunities last season, when he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1782.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. ARRIVALS: C Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1783.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scratch another possible starter from the Diamondbacks' wish list. 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He will begin spring training as the closer after converting his final seven save opportunities last season, when he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1778.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. ARRIVALS: C Jame]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1779.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scratch another possible starter from the Diamondbacks' wish list. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Qualls avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2,535,000 deal. --The D-backs contacted the representatives of RHP Jon Garland but were unable to reach a contract agreement with him as they continue to fish the wide pool of free agent st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1766.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1754.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Qualls avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2,535,000 deal. --The D-backs contacted the representatives of RHP Jon Garland but were unable to reach a contract agreement with him as they continue to fish the wide pool of free agent st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1755.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs, Qualls agree to 1-year deal worth $2.53M]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-qualls-agree-to-1-year-deal-worth-2-53m.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Relief pitcher Chad Qualls and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed Tuesday on a $2,535,000, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.Qualls went 4-8 with nine saves and a 2.81 ERA in 2008, his first season with the Diamondbacks. He was acquired from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/it-s-not-too-late-to-land-big-free-agent-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. 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Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Diamondbacks rehired veteran baseball executive Roland Hemond in 2007, it was with an eye toward beefing up their presence in Mexico through a man who was one of the pioneers in bringing players from the Mexican Leagues to the United States. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1753.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1744.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs contacted the representatives of RHP Jon Garland but were unable to reach a contract agreement with him as they continue to fish the wide pool of free agent starting pitchers in search of a relative bargain. 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Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1748.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1739.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:16:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-backs contacted the representatives of RHP Jon Garland but were unable to reach a contract agreement with him as they continue to fish the wide pool of free agent starting pitchers in search of a relative bargain. 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Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1743.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:16:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1733.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Diamondbacks rehired veteran baseball executive Roland Hemond in 2007, it was with an eye toward beefing up their presence in Mexico through a man who was one of the pioneers in bringing players from the Mexican Leagues to the United States. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Gil LeBreton column: Ryan has no ax to grind when it comes to Daniels ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/fort-worth-star-telegram-texas-gil-lebreton-column-ryan-has-no-ax-to-grind-when-it-comes-to-daniels-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 16--It apparently will surprise some people, but Nolan Ryan does not report for work at Rangers Ballpark each day with his hangin' rope poised and his six-shooters ready to fire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1736.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1737.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1738.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks have shown interest in RHP Chad Cordero, and they attended his two flat-ground throwing sessions in California on Jan. 7 and Jan. 9. 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And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1611.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. 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And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1607.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New second baseman Felipe Lopez appears to be an awful lot like original Diamondback Jay Bell if statistics from the early stages of their careers can be believed. Lopez and Bell have almost identical production numbers through their first eight pro seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Travis Blackley agreed to a one-year split contract with the Diamondbacks. He'd make $105,000 if he's in the minors, $405,000 if he's in the big leagues. Blackley, 26, has appeared briefly in the majors for Seattle (2004) and San Francisco (2007). H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackley agrees with Diamondbacks 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/blackley-agrees-with-diamondbacks-1609.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Travis Blackley agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.The 26-year-old left-hander would be paid $405,000 if he is in the major leagues - $5,000 over the minimum - and $105,000 if he is in the minors.The native of Melbo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic reality deals sports jarring hit 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/economic-reality-deals-sports-jarring-hit-1610.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leagues have already begun bearing down in the global financial crisis. And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1601.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1602.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New second baseman Felipe Lopez appears to be an awful lot like original Diamondback Jay Bell if statistics from the early stages of their careers can be believed. Lopez and Bell have almost identical production numbers through their first eight pro seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1603.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Travis Blackley agreed to a one-year split contract with the Diamondbacks. He'd make $105,000 if he's in the minors, $405,000 if he's in the big leagues. Blackley, 26, has appeared briefly in the majors for Seattle (2004) and San Francisco (2007). H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackley agrees with Diamondbacks 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/blackley-agrees-with-diamondbacks-1604.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Travis Blackley agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.The 26-year-old left-hander would be paid $405,000 if he is in the major leagues - $5,000 over the minimum - and $105,000 if he is in the minors.The native of Melbo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic reality deals sports jarring hit 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/economic-reality-deals-sports-jarring-hit-1605.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leagues have already begun bearing down in the global financial crisis. And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1597.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1598.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New second baseman Felipe Lopez appears to be an awful lot like original Diamondback Jay Bell if statistics from the early stages of their careers can be believed. 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Lopez and Bell have almost identical production numbers through their first eight pro seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic reality deals sports jarring hit 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/economic-reality-deals-sports-jarring-hit-1596.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leagues have already begun bearing down in the global financial crisis. And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1588.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there has not been much major offseason movement. 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Lopez and Bell have almost identical production numbers through their first eight pro seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[METS: Minaya learns from loss]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-minaya-learns-from-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Omar Minaya's four seasons as a general manager inNewYork, theMets have recorded 83, 97, 88 and 89 victories. The previous four years, 2001-04, their victory totals came in at 82, 75, 66 and 71.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic reality deals sports jarring hit 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/economic-reality-deals-sports-jarring-hit-1592.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leagues have already begun bearing down in the global financial crisis. 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Hey, Frankie, the defending champs play in your new division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers gain Bloom, lose Skelton ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-gain-bloom-lose-skelton-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- TheDetroitTigers took a chance on a left-handed pitcher in Thursday's Rule 5 draft of players left off 40-man major league rosters, and lost a minor league catcher as Baseball's winter meetings concluded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1565.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Lopez, whose one-year, $3.5 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Schoeneweis was acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Mets for RHP Connor Robertson. New York will pay $1.6 million of the $3.6 million Schoeneweis is owed in 2009, the final year of a three-year deal. Schoeneweis' ERA was 2.65 in the season's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1561.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: The D-backs a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1562.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks left the winter meetings after agreeing on a one-year contract with free agent second baseman Felipe Lopez, who has all the specifications they were seeking in a replacement for free agent Orlando Hudson. Lopez, whose one-year, $3.5 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1563.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Schoeneweis was acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Mets for RHP Connor Robertson. New York will pay $1.6 million of the $3.6 million Schoeneweis is owed in 2009, the final year of a three-year deal. Schoeneweis' ERA was 2.65 in the season's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals let Miles, Flores, Johnson go to free agency ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-let-miles-flores-johnson-go-to-free-agency-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals continued reshaping their bullpen and may have cleared a spot on their bench Friday by choosing not to tender contracts to three players on the 40-man roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Backs acquire Schoeneweis from Mets]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-acquire-schoeneweis-from-mets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets traded left-hander Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, cutting loose one of the most maligned members of last season's shaky bullpen.Schoeneweis went 0-3 with a blown save and a 5.40 ERA in September as New York coll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs acquire reliever Schoeneweis from Mets]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-acquire-reliever-schoeneweis-from-mets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets have traded reliever Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Mets received right-hander Connor Robertson in Friday's deal and agreed to pay $1.6 million of Schoeneweis' $3.6 million salary for 2009.Schoeneweis was 2-6 with a 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks finalize deal with INF Felipe Lopez]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-finalize-deal-with-inf-felipe-lopez.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract on Friday."We feel that Felipe fits our club well," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "He is a switch hitter with an ability to impact the game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox hold tight in Vegas Deals on the table, but hit wasn't in the cards ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/red-sox-hold-tight-in-vegas-deals-on-the-table-but-hit-wasn-t-in-the-cards-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein opened his first media session here Monday with the words, "I wouldn't expect anything to come out of these meetings, to be honest."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks confirm signing of INF Felipe Lopez]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-confirm-signing-of-inf-felipe-lopez.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez has signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a reported $3.5 million."We feel that Felipe fits our club well," general manager Josh Byrnes said on Friday. "He is a switch hitter with an ability to impa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the addition of 2B Felipe Lopez, the Diamondbacks have their 2009 starting lineup intact and appear to need only two position players, a proven pinch hitter and a final reserve either in the infield or outfield. A third catcher appears a luxury. Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1558.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Lopez, whose one-year, $3.5 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lopez, Diamondbacks agree to deal]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/report-lopez-diamondbacks-agree-to-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached a preliminary agreement on a $3.5 million, one-year contract.The deal was pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1548.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Dunn and Johnson certainly would have been awarded contracts worth at least $10 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1539.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Dunn and Johnson certainly would have been awarded contracts worth at least $10 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks bring back Ojeda]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-bring-back-ojeda.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a $712,500, one-year contract with Augie Ojeda on Wednesday, keeping the utility infielder in Arizona for a third season.The 33-year-old Ojeda, who was pressed into a greater role when Orlando Hudson injured his wrist, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1533.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was not offered arbitration by the Dec. 1 deadline, but it was not a surprise. The D-backs told Johnson's camp that there would be no offer during the sole free agent negotiating period that ended 15 days after the World Series. Johnso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1534.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: They have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fearful that Adam Dunn would accept salary arbitration and certain that Randy Johnson would, the Diamondbacks did not offer arbitration to either at the Dec. 1 deadline. Dunn and Johnson certainly would have been awarded contracts worth at least $10 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1536.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1537.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1538.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1527.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1529.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was not offered arbitration by the Dec. 1 deadline, but it was not a surprise. The D-backs told Johnson's camp that there would be no offer during the sole free agent negotiating period that ended 15 days after the World Series. Johnso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1530.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much off-season movement. 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Dunn and Johnson certainly would have been awarded contracts worth at least $10 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1532.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1522.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1523.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was not offered arbitration by the Dec. 1 deadline, but it was not a surprise. 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Dunn and Johnson certainly would have been awarded contracts worth at least $10 milli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1526.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1516.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was not offered arbitration by the Dec. 1 deadline, but it was not a surprise. The D-backs told Johnson's camp that there would be no offer during the sole free agent negotiating period that ended 15 days after the World Series. Johnso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1517.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1509.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was not offered arbitration by the Dec. 1 deadline, but it was not a surprise. The D-backs told Johnson's camp that there would be no offer during the sole free agent negotiating period that ended 15 days after the World Series. Johnso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1510.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around their top starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Mr. Dye, please cancel your spring-training reservations with the White Sox and hold for your impending reassignment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1513.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn-1514.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBANEZ GIVEN CHANCE TO STAY\ MARINERS OFFER ARBITRATION, BUT MORE AT STAKE ]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ibanez-given-chance-to-stay-mariners-offer-arbitration-but-more-at-stake-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mariners offered salary arbitration to free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakamatsu hires bench, 1B coaches]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/wakamatsu-hires-bench-1b-coaches.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said he views his coaching hires as an opportunity to "change the culture" of a team that lost 101 games last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1494.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1442.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Vazquez, a free agent, has emerged as a candidate to replace Gold Glove 2B Orlando Hudson, who is expected to be lost via free agency. Vazquez, 32, batted .290 with 18 doubles, six homers and 40 RBIs in only 300 at-bats with Texas in 2008, his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1443.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1435.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Miguel Montero has drawn significant interest in offseason trade talks and appears to be the D-backs' most marketable trade piece as they look to fill a hole at second base, which could be done via trade or free agency. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1441.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1429.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Miguel Montero has drawn significant interest in offseason trade talks and appears to be the D-backs' most marketable trade piece as they look to fill a hole at second base, which could be done via trade or free agency. 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The D-backs offered Johnson a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson becomes free agent, talks with D-Backs end 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-becomes-free-agent-talks-with-d-backs-end-1432.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson filed for free agency on Thursday after failing to reach a contract agreement to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks.The 45-year-old lefty is five wins shy of 300 and "hopes to find a team where he can continue to pitch at a high level and co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With 300th win near, Johnson files for free agency 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/with-300th-win-near-johnson-files-for-free-agency-1433.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, Trevor Hoffman. Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1434.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1424.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Miguel Montero has drawn significant interest in offseason trade talks and appears to be the D-backs' most marketable trade piece as they look to fill a hole at second base, which could be done via trade or free agency. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1428.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1419.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1418.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Now, Randy Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1412.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit's days with D-backs could be numbered 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-s-days-with-d-backs-could-be-numbered-1413.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is only five wins away from 300, but Ken Rosenthal says he might not be accomplishing that feat in a D-backs uniform.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1400.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Joel Sherman say it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1345.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1336.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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Joel Sherman say it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball needs to work on its calendar 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/baseball-needs-to-work-on-its-calendar-1340.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The above scene might look cute to you, but Ken Rosenthal says the fiasco that is baseball's calendar could get even worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1332.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. 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The Diamondbacks led the division for exactly five months, from April 6 to Sept. 6, and seemed to have everything in o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson throws 2-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-throws-2-hitter-as-d-backs-beat-rockies-1174.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson pitched a two-hitter in what might have been his final appearance with the Diamondbacks, leading Arizona to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.The 45-year-old Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award winner whose contract expires a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew's two-run single leads Diamondbacks to victory 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-s-two-run-single-leads-diamondbacks-to-victory-1175.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.Drew's two-out hit with the bases loaded came off Manuel Corpas (3-4).The hit came too late to make a winner of Arizona starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1165.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: The team ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1166.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, in possibly his last start in a Diamondbacks uniform, gave up two singles and struck out nine in a 2-1 victory over Colorado in the season finale. It was his 295th career victory and his first nine-inning complete game since July 16, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1167.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a disappointing season for a team that for five months looked primed to take their second consecutive National League West title. The Diamondbacks led the division for exactly five months, from April 6 to Sept. 6, and seemed to have everything in o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson throws 2-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-throws-2-hitter-as-d-backs-beat-rockies-1168.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson pitched a two-hitter in what might have been his final appearance with the Diamondbacks, leading Arizona to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.The 45-year-old Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award winner whose contract expires a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew's two-run single leads Diamondbacks to victory 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-s-two-run-single-leads-diamondbacks-to-victory-1169.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.Drew's two-out hit with the bases loaded came off Manuel Corpas (3-4).The hit came too late to make a winner of Arizona starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminated D-backs pull out win against Rockies 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/eliminated-d-backs-pull-out-win-against-rockies-1170.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy has added respect for how tough it is to pinch hit, now that it's his usual role."It's the toughest way to make a living in the game, in my opinion," he said.Tracy made the best of his chance on Friday night with a pinch-hit double that drove i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1158.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, in possibly his last start in a Diamondbacks uniform, gave up two singles and struck out nine in a 2-1 victory over Colorado in the season finale. It was his 295th career victory and his first nine-inning complete game since July 16, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1159.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will continue building around top-level starting pitching and a young nucleus of position players. Most of their key players are either under contract or under control, so there may not be much offseason movement. BIGGEST NEEDS: The team ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1160.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a disappointing season for a team that for five months looked primed to take their second consecutive National League West title. The Diamondbacks led the division for exactly five months, from April 6 to Sept. 6, and seemed to have everything in o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-rockies-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson knew this might be his final appearance with the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Big Unit gave fans in the desert something to remember, throwing a two-hitter to lead Arizona to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday for his 295th career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson throws 2-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-throws-2-hitter-as-d-backs-beat-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson pitched a two-hitter in what might have been his final appearance with the Diamondbacks, leading Arizona to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.The 45-year-old Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award winner whose contract expires a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew's two-run single leads Diamondbacks to victory 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-s-two-run-single-leads-diamondbacks-to-victory-1163.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.Drew's two-out hit with the bases loaded came off Manuel Corpas (3-4).The hit came too late to make a winner of Arizona starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminated D-backs pull out win against Rockies 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/eliminated-d-backs-pull-out-win-against-rockies-1164.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy has added respect for how tough it is to pinch hit, now that it's his usual role."It's the toughest way to make a living in the game, in my opinion," he said.Tracy made the best of his chance on Friday night with a pinch-hit double that drove i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-1151.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One year has made a world of difference for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks.Two teams that reached the playoffs in 2007 will close out their respective seasons Sunday at Chase Field as the Diamondbacks look to complete a sweep of the defendi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-6-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb wanted one last victory to fortify his NL Cy Young resume.He'll have to settle for 22, tied for the most in the majors.Stephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew's two-run single leads Diamondbacks to victory]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-s-two-run-single-leads-diamondbacks-to-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew's two-run single in the eighth inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.Drew's two-out hit with the bases loaded came off Manuel Corpas (3-4).The hit came too late to make a winner of Arizona starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1154.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Chris Young (sore knee) sat out of the Sept. 26 game and is day to day. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1155.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren has increased his strikeout total in each of the last four seasons -- 163, 176, 192 and 206 -- after striking out nine Colorado hitters in his last start of the season Friday. He became the third NL pitcher to reach 200 and is tied with Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1156.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Dan Haren was supposed to become a second rotation ace for the Diamondbacks after being acquired for six minor league prospects last December, but he may have exceeded expectations.Haren, 28, set career highs in victories (16) and strikeouts ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminated D-backs pull out win against Rockies 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/eliminated-d-backs-pull-out-win-against-rockies-1157.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy has added respect for how tough it is to pinch hit, now that it's his usual role."It's the toughest way to make a living in the game, in my opinion," he said.Tracy made the best of his chance on Friday night with a pinch-hit double that drove i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-1144.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All that's left for Brandon Webb to do this season is further solidify his case for the NL Cy Young Award.Webb looks for his major league-leading 23rd win as the Diamondbacks continue their final series of the year against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eliminated D-backs pull out win against Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/eliminated-d-backs-pull-out-win-against-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy has added respect for how tough it is to pinch hit, now that it's his usual role."It's the toughest way to make a living in the game, in my opinion," he said.Tracy made the best of his chance on Friday night with a pinch-hit double that drove i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks go from sizzle to fizzle]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-go-from-sizzle-to-fizzle.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks bolted out of the gate like a thoroughbred running away with the NL West title.Instead, the team that spent five months in first place staggered down the stretch to finish as an also-ran in baseball's worst division.The Diamondbac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My picks for all the 2008 awards]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/my-picks-for-all-the-2008-awards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out west, Torre takes the high road]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/out-west-torre-takes-the-high-road.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hank Steinbrenner can have his whine. Joe Torre is just fine sharing his champagne with Manny and the Dodgers, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1149.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1150.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds set the major league record for strikeouts in a season with two, giving him 201 and breaking a tie with Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard, who had 199 strikeouts last season and has 196 this season. Oakland's Jack Cust leads the AL with 192. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1136.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds set the major league record for strikeouts in a season with two, giving him 201 and breaking a tie with Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard, who had 199 strikeouts last season and has 196 this season. Oakland's Jack Cust leads the AL with 192.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1137.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is not the kind of record Mark Reynolds wanted. With two strikeouts Thursday, he set the major league single-season record with 201, two more than Philadelphia's Ryan Howard had last season. "It's obviously something I have to work on for next year," R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-1138.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NL pennant and a trip to the World Series were on the line when Arizona and Colorado played their final series of 2007. A year later, the final set is simply to finish off disappointing seasons for both clubs.Fresh off being eliminated from postseason]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 12, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-12-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their first NL West title since 2004 before taking the field, thanks to three straight disappointing losses by the Arizona Diamondbacks.Arizona was only two games out with six games to play. The defending division champion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs loss clinches NL West title for Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-loss-clinches-nl-west-title-for-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks were eliminated from the NL West race with a 12-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, giving the division title to the Los Angeles Dodgers.The defeat left Arizona 4 1/2 games behind the Dodgers with three games to go. Los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds strikes out 200th time]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reynolds-strikes-out-200th-time.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Mark Reynolds set a major league record when he struck out for the 200th time this season, fanning in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals' Joel Pineiro.Reynolds tried to check his swing and was called out by first base umpire Ed Ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards further deflate D-backs' hopes 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-further-deflate-d-backs-hopes-1142.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright pitched out of two bases-loaded jams and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Arizona 4-2 on Wednesday night to dampen the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes.The Diamondbacks, who stranded 11 runners, entered the night three games behind first-place Los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards drop D-backs further back 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-drop-d-backs-further-back-1143.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lohse won his 15th game and the St. Louis Cardinals clobbered Randy Johnson for the second time this month, putting a dent in the Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason hopes with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night.Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1127.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds tied the major league record with his 199th strikeout in the second inning Wednesday. Philadelphia 1B Ryan Howard had 199 strikeouts in 2007, and he has 196 this season. Jack Cust leads the AL with 192. "I ain't got it yet," Reynolds sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1128.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1129.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young has never stopped working on his approach at the plate this season, and it appears he has settled on one that suits him well. Young, in his second full major league season, is hitting .277 in 63 games after the All-Star break, with 20 of his c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cardinals Preview 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cardinals-preview-1130.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After fighting their way back into the playoff race, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing themselves out of it in the final week of the regular season.The Diamondbacks hope to do their part to avoid being eliminated from postseason contention Thursday aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 4, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-4-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The recipe to reach the posteason, Arizona manager Bob Melvin said, is simple: "We just have to win. We need to win out and hopefully get a lot of help."Adam Wainwright pitched out of two bases-loaded jams and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Arizona 4-2 on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards further deflate D-backs' hopes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-further-deflate-d-backs-hopes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright pitched out of two bases-loaded jams and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Arizona 4-2 on Wednesday night to dampen the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes.The Diamondbacks, who stranded 11 runners, entered the night three games behind first-place Los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards drop D-backs further back 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-drop-d-backs-further-back-1133.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lohse won his 15th game and the St. Louis Cardinals clobbered Randy Johnson for the second time this month, putting a dent in the Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason hopes with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night.Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox have an arm up on Twins this week 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-have-an-arm-up-on-twins-this-week-1134.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1119.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1120.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson has 10 quality starts in his 12 appearances since the All-Star break, his only downers against St. Louis. He gave up five earned runs in each of his two starts against the Cardinals, the latest a 7-3 loss on Tuesday. "It's frustrating.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1121.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie right-hander Max Scherzer will be living a dream in his first start in Busch Stadium on Wednesday. Scherzer was born and raised in St. Louis, and his father has Cardinals season tickets, as did his grandfather. Scherzer attended his first World Ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cardinals Preview 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cardinals-preview-1122.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though losses have been rare of late for the Arizona Diamondbacks, each setback delivers another blow to their postseason chances.Having had their three-game winning streak snapped, the Diamondbacks look to bounce back on Wednesday night when they continu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 7, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-7-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson looked his age against the St. Louis Cardinals, who put a big dent in the Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason aspirations.Kyle Lohse won his 15th game and the Cardinals clobbered the 45-year-old left-hander for the second time this month in a 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards drop D-backs further back]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-drop-d-backs-further-back.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lohse won his 15th game and the St. Louis Cardinals clobbered Randy Johnson for the second time this month, putting a dent in the Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason hopes with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night.Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox have an arm up on Twins this week]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-have-an-arm-up-on-twins-this-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox are limping to the finish line, but Dayn Perry says they have the pitching to survive as baseball's races wind down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb helps D-backs gain on Dodgers  2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-helps-d-backs-gain-on-dodgers--1126.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb won his 22nd game and Stephen Drew homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks creep closer in the NL West with a 4-2 victory on Monday night.Three weeks after hitting for the cycle against St. Louis right-hander Joe Pineiro, Drew came within a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1112.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1113.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb won his NL-high 22nd game Monday, the most victories in the NL since Florida LHP Dontrelle Wills had 22 in 2005. "It's amazing," Webb said. "I would never dare to dream that. It's a big number." No NL pitcher has had more since D-backs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1114.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Stephen Drew made history Monday, not that he wanted to make a big deal about it. Drew joined Robin Yount and Nomar Garciaparra as the only shortstops in major league history with at least 40 doubles, 10 triples and 20 home runs in the same seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cardinals Preview 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cardinals-preview-1115.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After struggling on the road most of the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing well away from home at the right time to stay alive in the NL playoff race.The surging Diamondbacks try for their fourth consecutive road victory and overall as they con]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-cardinals-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb got the best of Albert Pujols in the game's biggest at-bat, Stephen Drew made history and the Arizona Diamondbacks crept closer in the NL West.Webb won his 22nd game while winding up a seven-inning, 121-pitch stint with a big strikeout of Puj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb helps D-backs gain on Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-helps-d-backs-gain-on-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb won his 22nd game and Stephen Drew homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks creep closer in the NL West with a 4-2 victory on Monday night.Three weeks after hitting for the cycle against St. Louis right-hander Joe Pineiro, Drew came within a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs gain ground with big win 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-gain-ground-with-big-win-1118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their postseason push going, beating the Colorado Rockies 13-4 on Sunday.With the victory, the Diamondbacks momentarily pulled to within three games of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1104.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren continued a winning progression Sunday when he recorded his career-high 16th victory in a 13-4 win in Colorado. Haren won 14 games in Oakland in 2005-06 and 15 in 2007, his last season with the A's. "This reminded me a little bit of April,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1105.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1106.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young said he was not feeling particularly "sexy" Sunday, but his numbers said something else. Young scored a career-high four runs, drove in four and finished a double short of the cycle in a 13-4 victory over Colorado. He had a looping single to c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cardinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cardinals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have seven games left to make a playoff push. With each of those contests amounting to must wins, it helps to be able to squeeze two more starts out of Cy Young Award candidate Brandon Webb.Webb looks to become the first NL pitche]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 13, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-13-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Around this time last September, the Arizona Diamondbacks were celebrating an NL West title in Colorado. Things are quite a bit different this season, with the Diamondbacks being on the other side of the chase."We realize every day is a must win for us,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs gain ground with big win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-gain-ground-with-big-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their postseason push going, beating the Colorado Rockies 13-4 on Sunday.With the victory, the Diamondbacks momentarily pulled to within three games of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew lifts D-backs to rare road win 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-lifts-d-backs-to-rare-road-win-1110.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew hit a two-out, two-run homer in the top of the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended their 11-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.The win temporarily moved the Diamondbacks within three ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Rosa pitches Rox past D-backs 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/de-la-rosa-pitches-rox-past-d-backs-1111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the Colorado Rockies derailed Arizona's ride to the World Series. On Friday night, they dealt a serious blow to the Diamondbacks' chances of even making the playoffs this season.Jorge De La Rosa threw six solid innings, Chris Iannetta and Clint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview-1097.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is an ideal time for the Arizona Diamondbacks' Dan Haren to end his September struggles. Facing the Colorado Rockies without Matt Holliday would certainly help his cause.Coming off his best start of the season, Haren leads the Diamondbacks against th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-rockies-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew turned an embarrassing moment into a winning one.One pitch after thinking he had drawn a walk, Drew hit a two-out, two-run homer in the top of the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended their 11-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew lifts D-backs to rare road win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-lifts-d-backs-to-rare-road-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew hit a two-out, two-run homer in the top of the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended their 11-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.The win temporarily moved the Diamondbacks within three ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer struck out eight batters in a 3-2 loss to Colorado on Friday, giving him 28 strikeouts in 17 innings in three starts since being returned to the rotation Sept. 7. Rookie Scherzer is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA. "Obviously, I need to do better t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It must seem like old times for left-hander Randy Johnson, who is pitching well but not getting the results that should follow. Since the All-Star game, Johnson has made 11 starts -- 10 of them quality starts -- with an ERA of 2.28, but is only 4-2. The b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Rosa pitches Rox past D-backs 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/de-la-rosa-pitches-rox-past-d-backs-1103.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the Colorado Rockies derailed Arizona's ride to the World Series. On Friday night, they dealt a serious blow to the Diamondbacks' chances of even making the playoffs this season.Jorge De La Rosa threw six solid innings, Chris Iannetta and Clint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview-1089.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' poor play away from home may ultimately cost them a postseason birth.The Diamondbacks will try to avoid extending their franchise-record road losing streak to 12 games when they continue their set with the Colorado Rockies on Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-3-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the Colorado Rockies derailed Arizona's ride to the World Series. On Friday night, they dealt a serious blow to the Diamondbacks' chances of even making the playoffs this season.Jorge De La Rosa threw six solid innings, Chris Iannetta and Clint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Rosa pitches Rox past D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/de-la-rosa-pitches-rox-past-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the Colorado Rockies derailed Arizona's ride to the World Series. On Friday night, they dealt a serious blow to the Diamondbacks' chances of even making the playoffs this season.Jorge De La Rosa threw six solid innings, Chris Iannetta and Clint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notebook: Yost's firing could have ripple effect]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/notebook-yost-s-firing-could-have-ripple-effect.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The firing of Ned Yost was supposed to get the Brewers going. It might have effects around the league, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1093.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. 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Reynolds leads the D-backs with 27 homers an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1095.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Mark Reynolds was given a day off against NL Cy Young Award candidate Tim Lincecum on Thursday so the Diamondbacks could get another left-handed bat in the lineup against San Francisco, but that will not become a habit, manager Bob Melvin sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs keep hope alive by beating Giants 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-keep-hope-alive-by-beating-giants-1096.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The situation didn't look good for Arizona's already slim playoff hopes.The Los Angeles Dodgers had won in the afternoon, and the Diamondbacks were facing brilliant young Tim Lincecum, who hadn't lost in two months.Arizona defied the odds, though, beating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1080.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the season. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1081.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds was given a day off against San Francisco RHP Tim Lincecum on Thursday but will be back in the lineup Friday at Colorado. "This is a guy we need basically every day," manager Bob Melvin said. Reynolds leads the D-backs with 27 homers an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1082.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Mark Reynolds was given a day off against NL Cy Young Award candidate Tim Lincecum on Thursday so the Diamondbacks could get another left-handed bat in the lineup against San Francisco, but that will not become a habit, manager Bob Melvin sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview-1083.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make a late push toward the postseason, but need to find some success on the road to make it happen.The Diamondbacks try to avoid an 11th consecutive loss away from home as they open their final road trip of the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The situation didn't look good for Arizona's already slim playoff hopes.The Los Angeles Dodgers had won in the afternoon, and the Diamondbacks were facing brilliant young Tim Lincecum, who hadn't lost in two months.Arizona defied the odds, though, beating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs keep hope alive by beating Giants]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-keep-hope-alive-by-beating-giants.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The situation didn't look good for Arizona's already slim playoff hopes.The Los Angeles Dodgers had won in the afternoon, and the Diamondbacks were facing brilliant young Tim Lincecum, who hadn't lost in two months.Arizona defied the odds, though, beating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keys for contenders down the stretch]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/keys-for-contenders-down-the-stretch.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The continued absence of Jeff Kent might actually help the Dodgers' playoff hopes. Randy Hill breaks down all the contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb sharp as D-backs gain ground 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-sharp-as-d-backs-gain-ground-1087.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb pitched seven solid innings Wednesday night and added a key two-run double, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 and gain ground in the NL West.Arizona has won three straight for the first time since August 19-21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal gets answers from Selig]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rosenthal-gets-answers-from-selig.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From hurricanes to instant replay, Ken Rosenthal needed Bud Selig to answer some questions. His replies may surprise you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1072.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb extended his career high with his 21st victory, becoming the winningest NL pitcher since Florida LHP Dontrelle Willis won 22 games in 2005. St. Louis' Chris Carpenter also won 21 games that year. "I felt like I've had some pretty good s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1073.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Chris Young (sore left wrist) didn't start Sept. 16, but he entered as a defensive replacement. He started on Sept. 17. OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, but he didn't p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1074.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks' 2009 schedule, released Wednesday, has a quirky feel to it, mostly because of the team's insistence on opening at home for the first time in four years. The D-backs are scheduled to play 18 of their first 21 games at home as a result of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-1075.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a difficult stretch, the Arizona Diamondbacks finally gained ground in the NL West race.That could come to a halt against Tim Lincecum, who looks to bolster his chances for the NL Cy Young Award when he tries to help the San Francisco Giants avoid a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, Giants 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-giants-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb got the first big hit Wednesday night and the rest of the Arizona Diamondbacks followed their ace right-hander.Webb pitched seven solid innings and added a key two-run double, helping the Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 and gai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb sharp as D-backs gain ground]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-sharp-as-d-backs-gain-ground.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb pitched seven solid innings Wednesday night and added a key two-run double, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 and gain ground in the NL West.Arizona has won three straight for the first time since August 19-21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Arizona Diamondbacks Schedule]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/2009-arizona-diamondbacks-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April 6 ColoradoApril 7 ColoradoApril 8 ColoradoApril 10 L.A. 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DodgersApril 13 St. LouisApril 14 St. LouisApril 15 St.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren keeps D-backs in the hunt 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-keeps-d-backs-in-the-hunt-1079.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for the September struggles of Dan Haren.The right-hander struck out 12 in his first career shutout and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Tuesday night to avoid losing ground in their long shot bid in the NL West.Haren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1065.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew hit a bases-empty home run in the sixth inning Tuesday, his first game back since missing two games to attend funeral services for his grandmother in Georgia. Drew has 37 doubles, 11 triples and 18 home runs, three doubles and two home r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1066.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Chris Young (sore left wrist) didn't start Sept. 16, but he entered as a defensive replacement. OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, but he didn't play Sept. 11-16. He is d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1067.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren celebrated his birthday a few hours before the fact with his first career shutout, a 2-0 victory over San Francisco on Tuesday. Haren, who turns 28 Wednesday, gave up only four singles and tied a career high with 12 strikeouts while returning to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-1068.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that Brandon Webb has achieved his pitching milestone, the Arizona ace hopes to help the Diamondbacks improve their slim postseason chances while trying for a third straight victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.After faili]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren keeps D-backs in the hunt]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-keeps-d-backs-in-the-hunt.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for the September struggles of Dan Haren.The right-hander struck out 12 in his first career shutout and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Tuesday night to avoid losing ground in their long shot bid in the NL West.Haren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn HR allows D-backs to keep pace 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-hr-allows-d-backs-to-keep-pace-1070.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn homered with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night.Justin Upton added his 13th home run for the Diamondbacks, who won for just the second time in 10 games t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds spoil D-backs' chance to gain ground  2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-spoil-d-backs-chance-to-gain-ground--1071.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Patterson homered to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.With one out, the .202-hitting Patterson hit a 3-2 pitch high off the right-field foul pole against Jon Rauch (4-8), sending t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1058.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[---OF Justin Upton, who had a career-high four hits Sunday, had two more extra-base hits Monday and has eight hits in the last three games, including two homers and four doubles. He hit third Monday, the third time he has done that this season, after comi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1059.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, but he missed games from Sept. 11-14. LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He started Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1060.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Justin Upton appears to be back to the early season form that had some making comparisons to players like Ken Griffey Jr.  Upton has eight hits in his last three games and homered in consecutive games for the first time since early April when h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-1061.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Victories have been few and relatively far between for both Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks.With the struggling Haren on the mound, the fading Diamondbacks look to post consecutive wins for the first time in almost a month when they continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks were relieved to finally get a victory.Adam Dunn homered with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead Arizona past the Giants 3-1 on Monday night."The bottom line is we were shaking hands at the end of the game with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn HR allows D-backs to keep pace]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-hr-allows-d-backs-to-keep-pace.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn homered with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night.Justin Upton added his 13th home run for the Diamondbacks, who won for just the second time in 10 games t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds spoil D-backs' chance to gain ground  2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-spoil-d-backs-chance-to-gain-ground--1064.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Patterson homered to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.With one out, the .202-hitting Patterson hit a 3-2 pitch high off the right-field foul pole against Jon Rauch (4-8), sending t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1049.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, but he missed games from Sept. 11-14. LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He started Sept]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1050.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer has made two striking starts since returning to the rotation Sept. 7, the second one Sunday. Although Scherzer has not gotten a decision in either start, he has given up four runs in 11 innings while striking out 20. He struck out the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1051.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Qualls has replaced Brandon Lyon as the Diamondbacks' closer down the stretch. Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin made the decision Saturday, after Lyon gave up two runs on four hits in the ninth inning against Cincinnati on Friday and had to be bailed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-1052.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a tough three weeks for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and that could jeopardize their postseason aspirations.The Diamondbacks will try to keep those playoff hopes alive at Chase Field on Monday night, when they start a four-game series against the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 2, Diamondbacks 1(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-2-diamondbacks-1-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds will spend October at home.They did all they could to make sure the Arizona Diamondbacks will too.Corey Patterson homered to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, sending the Diam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds spoil D-backs' chance to gain ground]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-spoil-d-backs-chance-to-gain-ground-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Patterson homered to give the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.With one out, the .202-hitting Patterson hit a 3-2 pitch high off the right-field foul pole against Jon Rauch (4-8), sending t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's how the Yankees' season went bad]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/here-s-how-the-yankees-season-went-bad.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While A-Rod may be puzzled as to how the Yankees crashed and burned, Joel Sherman knows exactly where N.Y. went wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings doesn't take long to hurt D-backs 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/owings-doesn-t-take-long-to-hurt-d-backs-1056.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going for the Arizona Diamondbacks, of course Micah Owings would come back to haunt them.One day after first putting on his Cincinnati uniform, the former Diamondback doubled in the deciding run in the 10th inning to give the Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualls takes over for Lyon in closer role 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/qualls-takes-over-for-lyon-in-closer-role-1057.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Qualls has replaced struggling Brandon Lyon as the Arizona closer as the Diamondbacks try to stay in the NL West race over the final two weeks of the season.The right-handed Qualls (4-8, 3.11 ERA) has been the best pitcher out of an otherwise shaky b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-1042.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' meltdown has been due largely to their struggles at the plate. Not even a series with the Cincinnati Reds has helped.With their playoff hopes plunging, the Diamondbacks get one last chance to try to take advantage of Reds pitchin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings doesn't take long to hurt D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/owings-doesn-t-take-long-to-hurt-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going for the Arizona Diamondbacks, of course Micah Owings would come back to haunt them.One day after first putting on his Cincinnati uniform, the former Diamondback doubled in the deciding run in the 10th inning to give the Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualls takes over for Lyon in closer role]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/qualls-takes-over-for-lyon-in-closer-role.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Qualls has replaced struggling Brandon Lyon as the Arizona closer as the Diamondbacks try to stay in the NL West race over the final two weeks of the season.The right-handed Qualls (4-8, 3.11 ERA) has been the best pitcher out of an otherwise shaky b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1045.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured on Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, and he may miss a handful of games. LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1046.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first 20-game winner in the National League since Chris Carpenter was 21-5 for St. Louis in 2005. Webb's ERA fell to 3.28 with eight scoreless innings. "It's an incredible feat. Twenty wins doesn't happen any more, with pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1047.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks' 0-6 trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco turned out to be even more costly than it first seemed. Outfielder Conor Jackson underwent an MRI on Friday after being bothered by continued soreness in his right shoulder that he first felt dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb first in NL to 20 wins 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-first-in-nl-to-20-wins-1048.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb tossed eight shutout innings to become the National League's first 20-game winner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.Webb (20-7) outpitched Aaron Harang to earn his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1033.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Conor Jackson (right shoulder soreness) was injured on Sept. 10. An MRI showed no significant damage, and he may miss a handful of games. LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is schedule]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1034.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first 20-game winner in the National League since Chris Carpenter was 21-5 for St. Louis in 2005. Webb's ERA fell to 3.28 with eight scoreless innings. "It's an incredible feat. Twenty wins doesn't happen any more, with pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1035.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks' 0-6 trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco turned out to be even more costly than it first seemed. Outfielder Conor Jackson underwent an MRI on Friday after being bothered by continued soreness in his right shoulder that he first felt dur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-1036.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recent six-game losing streak has left the Arizona Diamondbacks in a hole. Having a healthy and effective Randy Johnson for the stretch run would give them a much better chance of climbing out.After missing his last turn in the rotation, Johnson hopes t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his team on a six-game losing streak, Arizona ace Brandon Webb felt a sense of urgency as he took the mound."Every win right now is a must-win for the whole team," Webb said.Webb tossed eight shutout innings to become the National League's first 20-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb first in NL to 20 wins]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-first-in-nl-to-20-wins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb tossed eight shutout innings to become the National League's first 20-game winner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.Webb (20-7) outpitched Aaron Harang to earn his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks send RHP Owings to Reds]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-send-rhp-owings-to-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks sent pitcher Micah Owings to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to complete the August trade for slugger Adam Dunn.The Diamondbacks said Owings would be in his new Reds uniform Friday night when Cincinnati visits Arizona.Owings did fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs send big-hitting pitcher Owings to Reds]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-send-big-hitting-pitcher-owings-to-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks sent pitcher Micah Owings to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to complete the August trade for slugger Adam Dunn.The Diamondbacks said Owings would be in his new Reds uniform Friday night when Cincinnati visits Arizona.Owings did fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1025.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Chris Young has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games to raise his average to .246, its highest point since May 23. In exactly the same number of at-bats as 2007, Young already has set career highs in hits (140), doubles (41), triples (six), RBIs (74]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1026.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is scheduled to start Sept. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1027.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks lost five games in the NL West standings on their 0-6 trip that concluded Wednesday, and they enter their final 17 games 3 1/2 games behind Los Angeles in the division race. "The way things are going right now, it's to the point where sul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb's superb season has fueled the Arizona Diamondbacks' chase for their second consecutive NL West title. The right-hander's recent struggles, however, have had an equally big impact on the club's flagging playoff chances.Making his fourth attem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-4-diamondbacks-3-1029.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago the Arizona Diamondbacks seemed a lock to make it to the postseason. Now just finishing the year with a .500 record may be a struggle.One day after losing to San Francisco in the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks let another game slip away in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants finish sweep of fading D-backs 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-finish-sweep-of-fading-d-backs-1030.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Velez hit a two-out, two-run triple in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.Bengie Molina started the comeback with a one-out single off Arizona reli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum rising on Cy Young short list]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-rising-on-cy-young-short-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While critics say he's too short, Tim Lincecum keeps piling up wins and strikeouts. Tracy Ringolsby says a Cy Young might be next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spoiler Giants keep D-backs reeling 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/spoiler-giants-keep-d-backs-reeling-1032.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Velez singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants dealt the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks their fifth straight defeat with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.The D-backs' fifth straight loss matched their season h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1017.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/1B Adam Dunn has shown to be a much subtler hitter that his all-or-nothing numbers -- 36 homers, 146 strikeouts, 109 walks -- would suggest, according to manager Bob Melvin. "He is a better (pure) hitter than that. He doesn't take a lot of bad swings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1018.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is scheduled to start Sept. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1019.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks general manager and architect Josh Byrnes still believes, even in trying times. "I think there's a frustration level," Byrnes said after joining the team for the final two games of its three-game series in San Francisco, "but I don't think we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-4-diamondbacks-3-1020.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago the Arizona Diamondbacks seemed a lock to make it to the postseason. Now just finishing the year with a .500 record may be a struggle.One day after losing to San Francisco in the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks let another game slip away in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants finish sweep of fading D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-finish-sweep-of-fading-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Velez hit a two-out, two-run triple in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.Bengie Molina started the comeback with a one-out single off Arizona reli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spoiler Giants keep D-backs reeling 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/spoiler-giants-keep-d-backs-reeling-1022.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Velez singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants dealt the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks their fifth straight defeat with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.The D-backs' fifth straight loss matched their season h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of offense still holding back Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lack-of-offense-still-holding-back-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once a team on the rise, the young Diamondbacks are mired in mediocrity. Dayn Perry tries to make sense of the regression.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum baffles struggling D-backs 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-baffles-struggling-d-backs-1024.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum struck out nine, Bengie Molina hit a three-run homer and San Francisco sent the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks to their fourth straight defeat with a 6-2 victory Monday night.Lincecum had a shot at his first career complete game but loaded the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1009.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Rauch, acquired July 22 with an eye toward taking over the closer's role in 2009, fell to 0-5 with a 6.41 for the Diamondbacks after being charged with a 5-4 loss Tuesday. He gave up a single and a walk to the other two batters he faced in the b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1010.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is scheduled to start Sept. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1011.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie right-hander Max Scherzer earned another start after striking out a career-high 11 in his last outing. Schrezer will face Cincinnati on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin said, a week after he struck out 11 in five innings during a no-decision at Los Angel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-1012.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A five-game losing streak in September leading to a sub-.500 record could very easily end a team's playoff chances. The struggling Arizona Diamondbacks should be thankful they reside in the lackluster NL West.The Diamondbacks hope to avoid a season-high s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-5-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Arizona Diamondbacks still believe they have plenty of time and aren't ready to panic about their playoff push, they know things must get better in a hurry.Eugenio Velez singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth and the San Francisc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spoiler Giants keep D-backs reeling]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/spoiler-giants-keep-d-backs-reeling.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eugenio Velez singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth and the San Francisco Giants dealt the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks their fifth straight defeat with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.The D-backs' fifth straight loss matched their season h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum baffles struggling D-backs 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-baffles-struggling-d-backs-1015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum struck out nine, Bengie Molina hit a three-run homer and San Francisco sent the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks to their fourth straight defeat with a 6-2 victory Monday night.Lincecum had a shot at his first career complete game but loaded the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers pull off sweep of D-backs  2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-pull-off-sweep-of-d-backs--1016.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney had three RBIs and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave them a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West.The Dodgers tied a season best with their eighth straight win,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-1001.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is scheduled to start Sept. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-1002.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren and San Francisco lefty Barry Zito remain as close as they were when they were teammates in Oakland in 2005-06. When Zito struggled earlier this season, Haren was there to offer encouragement. The first text message Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-1003.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer had a career-high 11 strikeouts in five innings Sunday, although he did not get a decision in a 5-3 loss to Los Angeles. Still, he likely earned another start, perhaps as early as Sunday. Scherzer hit 99 mph on the Dodger Stadium radar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-1004.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With just 19 games remaining and a 1 1/2-game deficit in the NL West, the Arizona Diamondbacks aren't ready to panic just yet.After falling below .500 for the first time in over a month, Arizona looks to avoid a fifth straight loss Tuesday when they conti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 6, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-6-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The slumping Arizona Diamondbacks might be playing themselves right out of the NL West race - and Cy Young candidate Tim Lincecum put another dent in their effort to get back on track.Lincecum struck out nine, Bengie Molina hit a three-run homer and San F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincecum baffles struggling D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lincecum-baffles-struggling-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum struck out nine, Bengie Molina hit a three-run homer and San Francisco sent the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks to their fourth straight defeat with a 6-2 victory Monday night.Lincecum had a shot at his first career complete game but loaded the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers pull off sweep of D-backs  2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-pull-off-sweep-of-d-backs--1007.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney had three RBIs and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave them a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West.The Dodgers tied a season best with their eighth straight win,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs still have what it takes to finish the job]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-still-have-what-it-takes-to-finish-the-job.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs aren't inspiring confidence with their recent play. But Dayn Perry isn't ready to jump off the bandwagon quite yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-993.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer, filling in for LHP Randy Johnson, struck out a career-high 11 batters in his fourth start of the season but did not receive a decision in a 5-3 loss. He tossed five innings of one-run ball. Scherzer's fastball registered 99 mph on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-994.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Randy Johnson (left shoulder inflammation) was scratched from his Sept. 7 start. He is scheduled to start Sept. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-995.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Randy Johnson has shown he can still get batters out, but despite that success and a compliant back, he does not want to talk about his future. "I am staying in the now," said Johnson, who was scratched from a Sunday start in Los Angeles becau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-996.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Lincecum might be the last person the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks want to face right now.Looking to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, the Diamondbacks try to finally best one of the major's top pitchers as they open a three-game road series against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-5-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers appear to have the Arizona Diamondbacks on the run, although they won't dare admit it.James Loney had three RBIs and Los Angeles completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave it a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers pull off sweep of D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-pull-off-sweep-of-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney had three RBIs and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave them a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West.The Dodgers tied a season best with their eighth straight win,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny makes D-backs pay with first place 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-makes-d-backs-pay-with-first-place-999.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez had three chances to hurt the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He came through twice, and that was more than enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers.After striking out on three pitches with the bases loaded in the third inning, Ramirez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers alone in first thanks to Manny 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-alone-in-first-thanks-to-manny-1000.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks gave Manny Ramirez three chances to hurt them Saturday. He came through twice, and that was enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers.Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie and added a two-ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-986.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers' current winning streak started with a victory over Arizona. One week and four victories over the struggling Diamondbacks later, the Dodgers are alone atop the NL West standings.The Dodgers look to increase their lead in the divisi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny makes D-backs pay with first place]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-makes-d-backs-pay-with-first-place.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez had three chances to hurt the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He came through twice, and that was more than enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers.After striking out on three pitches with the bases loaded in the third inning, Ramirez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers alone in first thanks to Manny]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-alone-in-first-thanks-to-manny.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks gave Manny Ramirez three chances to hurt them Saturday. He came through twice, and that was enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers.Ramirez hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie and added a two-ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson scratched from start with sore shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-scratched-from-start-with-sore-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Randy Johnson, six wins shy of 300 career victories, was scratched from Sunday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a sore left shoulder.Johnson, who turns 45 on Wednesday, will be replaced by right-hander Max Scherzer.Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-990.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B David Eckstein has made a favorable impression in his week with the D-backs, so much so that he could be candidate to return in 2009 if the D-backs are unable to retain All-Star and Gold Glove 2B Orlando Hudson, who will become a free agent this wint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-991.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (headache) didn't play Sept. 2-5. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-992.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks were not looking to the future when they acquired infielder David Eckstein for the stretch run, but it may turn out that way. Eckstein is among the candidates the D-backs would consider at second base next season if the D-Backs are unable]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-979.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers were the most recent team to stand in the way of Brandon Webb becoming the NL's first 20-game winner since 2005.Webb hopes for a better outing as he again tries to achieve that feat while looking to help the visiting Arizona Diamon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-7-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Torre witnessed a lot during memorable stretch runs managing the New York Yankees. The Dodgers are providing him with some fresh memories."It was a heckuva night," a smiling Torre said after Los Angeles began its crucial three-game set against Arizona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers cut D-backs' lead to half-game]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-cut-d-backs-lead-to-half-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Ethier went 5-for-5 and drove in a career-high five runs, Derek Lowe held Arizona to two hits over eight innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers cut the Diamondbacks' NL West lead to a half-game with a 7-0 victory Friday night.Ethier hit his 20th homer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[You want politics? Just look at NL MVP race]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/you-want-politics-just-look-at-nl-mvp-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want to get into a real political debate? Try figuring out which of the candidates for NL MVP deserves to win, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-983.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (headache) didn't play Sept. 2-3. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-984.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew leads NL shortstops with 37 doubles after collecting four in the past five games. He is hitting .288 on the season, .315 in the leadoff spot, which he has occupied since July 12. "It's been a maturing process for him," third base and inf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-985.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin met with shortstop Stephen Drew about possibly moving down in the batting order. Drew had hit leadoff since July 12, but Melvin also wanted to get the pesky, productive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-972.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (headache) didn't play Sept. 2-3. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-973.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew leads NL shortstops with 37 doubles after collecting four in the past five games. He is hitting .288 on the season, .315 in the leadoff spot, which he has occupied since July 12. "It's been a maturing process for him," third base and inf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-974.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Diamondbacks acquired infielder David Eckstein on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin met with shortstop Stephen Drew about possibly moving down in the batting order. Drew had hit leadoff since July 12, but Melvin also wanted to get the pesky, productive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona looking to take command of NL West]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-looking-to-take-command-of-nl-west.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second weekend in a row, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a chance to take command of the NL West.They missed an opportunity last week in Chase Field, where they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 4 1/2-game lead with aces Dan Haren and Brandon W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-976.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than a week ago, it looked like what was once an intriguing race in the NL West was being decided before September even began.The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't lost since, and now the pressure appears to be back on the Arizona Diamondbacks as the divis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn gets walk-off hit for D-backs in 9th 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-gets-walk-off-hit-for-d-backs-in-9th-977.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn doubled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday.For the second time in three games, the Diamondbacks rallied against the Cardinals' tattered bullpen, whose 29 losses ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards swing for fences on D-backs 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-swing-for-fences-on-d-backs-978.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.Yadier Molina and Felipe Lopez hit back-to-back shots to give Wainwright an early 5-0 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-964.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (headache) didn't play Sept. 2-3. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, and he is out for the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-965.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Adam Dunn's walk-off double in the ninth inning Wednesday was his first game-winner since joining the D-backs on Aug. 11. Dunn, who has 14 RBIs in 21 games with the D-backs, was mobbed as he stood at second base after his hit. "It's huge," Dunn said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-966.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes was encouraged by the results of a Tuesday MRI on his left hamstring that showed significant healing, but he understands time is running out on a return to the Diamondbacks this season. "Practically, I can't look at this year," Byrn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-cardinals-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his slumping team down three runs in the sixth inning, Arizona manager Bob Melvin started making notes for a postgame pep talk."It didn't look good early on," Melvin said. "As a matter of fact, I was drawing up a little speech for after the game."The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn gets walk-off hit for D-backs in 9th]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-gets-walk-off-hit-for-d-backs-in-9th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn doubled home the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday.For the second time in three games, the Diamondbacks rallied against the Cardinals' tattered bullpen, whose 29 losses ar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Lindstrom closing for Fish]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-lindstrom-closing-for-fish.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Labor Day weekend fades into memory, the Closer Hot Seat finds itself rather short on tenants. While many formerly "hot" bullpen situations have resolved themselves nicely over the past few weeks, there are still a few areas of ninth-inning uncerta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards swing for fences on D-backs 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-swing-for-fences-on-d-backs-970.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.Yadier Molina and Felipe Lopez hit back-to-back shots to give Wainwright an early 5-0 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine things to watch in baseball's stretch run]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nine-things-to-watch-in-baseball-s-stretch-run.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Cliff Lee become MLB's first 25-game winner since 1990? It's one of nine things Tracy Ringolsby will be watching for this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-958.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' inconsistency at the plate is a big reason they have been unable to open a comfortable lead in the weak NL West.The division leaders look to bounce back from a lopsided loss when they play the deciding game of their home series w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 8, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-8-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright refuses to count St. Louis out of the playoff race. If he hadn't missed 2 1/2 months of the season, his Cardinals might be a whole lot closer.Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards swing for fences on D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cards-swing-for-fences-on-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Wainwright helped himself by doubling in two runs, and Troy Glaus hit one of St. Louis' three homers Tuesday night in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.Yadier Molina and Felipe Lopez hit back-to-back shots to give Wainwright an early 5-0 l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchers will decide fate of contenders]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pitchers-will-decide-fate-of-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoff berths. Postseason honors. Job security. They're all going to be decided this month. Dayn Perry sizes up September for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-962.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Rauch (right forearm stiffness) was unavailable Aug. 29-31 and was day-to-day. He pitched on Sept. 1. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-963.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew hit for the third cycle in team history, the first at home, while also tying a team record with five hits. Hitting leadoff, Drew singled to left in the first, tripled to right-center in the third, homered to right in the fifth, hit a gro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-950.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Rauch (right forearm stiffness) was unavailable Aug. 29-31 and was day-to-day. He pitched on Sept. 1. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-951.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew hit for the third cycle in team history, the first at home, while also tying a team record with five hits. Hitting leadoff, Drew singled to left in the first, tripled to right-center in the third, homered to right in the fifth, hit a gro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-952.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Stephen Drew joined select company Monday when he became the third Diamondback to hit for the cycle, the first ever to do it at Chase Field. Outfielder Luis Gonzalez was the first, at Houston in 2000, and first baseman Greg Colbrunn had one in S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview-953.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew has been outstanding at home for nearly two months, and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks hope they are finally taking advantage of that.Fresh off hitting for the cycle, Drew looks to continue his stellar play at Chase Field on Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks Cycle Hitters]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cycle-hitters.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks players who have hit for the cycle:Sept. 1, 2008, Stephen Drew vs. St. Louis.Sept. 18, 2002, Greg Colbrunn at San Diego.July 5, 2000, Luis Gonzalez at Houston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly acquired David Eckstein joins Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/newly-acquired-david-eckstein-joins-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein introduced himself to his new team with a flair.In his first game with Arizona, Eckstein singled in the winning run and had a hand in three late double plays as the Diamondbacks rallied to beat St. Louis 8-6 on Monday."When you come to a ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew hits for cycle as D-backs prevail]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/drew-hits-for-cycle-as-d-backs-prevail.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In black magic marker, a scuffed baseball told the details of the biggest game of Stephen Drew's career.Five hits and a cycle - the first in Chase Field history.The Arizona Diamondbacks needed every hit in an 8-6 comeback victory over St. Louis on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Stephen Drew hits for cycle]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-stephen-drew-hits-for-cycle.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona shortstop Stephen Drew became the first player to hit for the cycle in Chase Field on Monday.Batting leadoff, Drew singled in the first, tripled in the third and homered in the fifth against St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro.He added a grou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-941.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B/SS David Eckstein was acquired from Toronto on Sunday, hours before the deadline for postseason eligibility. Eckstein, 33, is expected to play second base and hit at the top of the order. He was hitting .277 in his first season with the Blue Jays, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Rauch (right forearm stiffness) was unavailable Aug. 29-31 and was day-to-day. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-943.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The D-backs added playoff veteran middle infielder David Eckstein on Sunday, beating the deadline for postseason eligibility by a few hours. Eckstein, acquired from Toronto for Class A right-hander Chad Beck, is expected to become the starting second base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cardinals-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losses in seven of their last nine games, including two defeats to their closest pursuer, prevented the Arizona Diamondbacks from pulling away in an NL West race that's there for the taking. Perhaps a diminutive infielder with two World Series rings will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-8-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers beat a pair of Arizona aces to stay in the playoff race.Sparked by first-inning homers from Andre Ethier and Casey Blake, the Dodgers roughed up Brandon Webb and Arizona 8-1 on Sunday, climbing within 2 1/2 games of the staggering]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers rough up Webb, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-rough-up-webb-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers beat a pair of Arizona aces to stay in the playoff race.Sparked by first-inning homers from Andre Ethier and Casey Blake, the Dodgers roughed up Brandon Webb and Arizona 8-1 on Sunday, climbing within 2 1/2 games of the staggering]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/david-eckstein-traded-from-toronto-to-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates.The scrappy infielder always hustles, but this was a little different.Rushing to get back in a pennant race, Eckstein]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing CC makes too much sense for Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/signing-cc-makes-too-much-sense-for-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Yanks start their rebuilding process, signing CC Sabathia will be a perfect place to begin. Joel Sherman explains why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Eckstein traded from Toronto to Arizona 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/david-eckstein-traded-from-toronto-to-arizona-949.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Eckstein has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving the NL West leaders a late-season spark plug with impressive October credentials.The 2006 World Series MVP with St. Louis, Eckstein batted .277 with a homer and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-936.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb stumbled in his first attempt to become the majors' first 20-game winner. Facing the Los Angeles Dodgers might help him reach that coveted mark.The ace right-hander again tries to become the first NL pitcher to win 20 games since 2005 when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez homers twice to lift Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ramirez-homers-twice-to-lift-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez is trying to get the Los Angeles Dodgers into the playoffs, and looking forward to his future at the same time.Ramirez homered twice and the Dodgers ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-938.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Rauch (right forearm stiffness) was unavailable Aug. 29 and was day-to-day. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-939.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Rauch was unavailable for Friday's game because of stiffness in his right forearm. He had been scored upon in four of his last five outings, giving up six runs in 4 2/3 innings, and manager Bob Melvin suggested it was possible Rauch had been pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-940.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Justin Upton from the disabled list and recalled right-hander Max Scherzer from Class AAA Tucson on Friday, adding depth for the stretch run. Upton was the regular right fielder before suffering a left oblique muscle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-929.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Rauch (right forearm stiffness) was unavailable Aug. 29 and was day-to-day. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-930.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Rauch was unavailable for Friday's game because of stiffness in his right forearm. He had been scored upon in four of his last five outings, giving up six runs in 4 2/3 innings, and manager Bob Melvin suggested it was possible Rauch had been pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Justin Upton from the disabled list and recalled right-hander Max Scherzer from Class AAA Tucson on Friday, adding depth for the stretch run. Upton was the regular right fielder before suffering a left oblique muscle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-932.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers were already playing themselves out of contention in the NL West heading into their key series with the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks.After a decisive victory in the series opener, the Diamondbacks look to further distance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-9-dodgers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers limped into their big series after being embarrassed by last-place teams, neither club showing they have what it takes to assume control of the NL West."Somebody's got to win tonight," Arizona manager Bob M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers' losing streak swells to eight]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-losing-streak-swells-to-eight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew, Adam Dunn and Conor Jackson each drove in two runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the nose-diving Dodgers 9-3 on Friday night, dropping Los Angeles 4 1/2 games back in the NL West.Manny Ramirez had four hits for the Dodgers, who lost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres rally past Johnson, D-backs 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-rally-past-johnson-d-backs-935.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona.The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.It was Arizona's fourth st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-922.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, and he could be activated as soon as Aug. 29. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and liga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-923.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Chris Young has a career-high 69 RBIs after doubling in a run Wednesday. He had 68 RBIs as a rookie in 2007. Young has a career-high 38 doubles and is on track to become the third player in franchise history to hit at least 40 doubles in a season. OF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-924.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks will get their first taste of instant replay in their pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts Friday at Chase Field. Manager Bob Melvin has long been a proponent, and a good number of his career ejections have come when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-925.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling through one of their toughest stretches of the season. Luckily for them, their main competitors in the NL West have been playing even worse.In a key series for baseball's weakest division, the Diamondbacks and Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres rally past Johnson, D-backs 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-rally-past-johnson-d-backs-926.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona.The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.It was Arizona's fourth st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox struck gold with Quentin 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-struck-gold-with-quentin-927.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song. Today? Tracy Ringolsby says he's the frontrunner for the AL MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins thrive on affordable home cooking  2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-thrive-on-affordable-home-cooking--928.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to squeezing the most out of bargain basement talent, the A's have nothing on the Minnesota Twins, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-913.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, and he is likely to be recalled when rosters expand Sept. 1. 2B Orlando Hudson (fracture]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-914.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson is 4-2 with a 1.82 ERA in his eight starts -- all quality starts -- since the All-Star break. The bullpen has failed to hold leads in each of his last two starts, however, costing him victories against Florida and San Diego and keeping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-915.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Randy Johnson has pitched well enough to be within whispering distance of the magical 300 career victories, but his bullpen has betrayed him at times this season. Johnson remained stuck on 294 victories when righty Chad Qualls could not hold a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 5, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-5-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona.The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.It was Arizona's fourth st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres rally past Johnson, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-rally-past-johnson-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona.The Padres did it when Jody Gerut's go-ahead single capped a two-run rally in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.It was Arizona's fourth st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Mets' pen a mess]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-mets-pen-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major league bullpens were again abuzz with news last week: Old faces returned, while some new young guns served notice that they were forces to be reckoned with.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox struck gold with Quentin]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/white-sox-struck-gold-with-quentin.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song. Today? Tracy Ringolsby says he's the frontrunner for the AL MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins thrive on affordable home cooking]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-thrive-on-affordable-home-cooking-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to squeezing the most out of bargain basement talent, the A's have nothing on the Minnesota Twins, Dayn Perry says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pads bats deny Webb 20th win  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pads-bats-deny-webb-20th-win--921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Giles and Kevin Kouzmanoff both drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres denied Brandon Webb his 20th victory with a 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.Webb (19-5) lost in his first bid to become the NL's first 20-game winner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-904.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, and he is likely to be recalled when rosters expand Sept. 1. 2B Orlando Hudson (fracture]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-905.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb had his eight-game winning streak stopped Tuesday in San Diego, as well as his streak of nine consecutive quality starts. It was his first start after being struck directly in the lower left ribcage by a line drive by San Diego 3B Kevin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-906.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have not had a save opportunity in a week, but when the next one arises, Brandon Lyon will be manager Bob Melvin's choice finish the game, as he has been all season. "At this point in time, he will close," said Melvin, who will stick with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-907.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following an injury-plagued 2007, the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't know what they would get this season from Randy Johnson.The answer is as much as - and possibly more then - they could have expected.Johnson tries to help the NL West-leading Diamondbacks a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 9, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-9-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One bad start down, six more chances for Brandon Webb to get 20 wins.Webb got knocked around in one of his worst starts of the season as the San Diego Padres denied him becoming the majors' first 20-game winner with a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pads bats deny Webb 20th win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pads-bats-deny-webb-20th-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Giles and Kevin Kouzmanoff both drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres denied Brandon Webb his 20th victory with a 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.Webb (19-5) lost in his first bid to become the NL's first 20-game winner]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerut helps Pads walk off a winner 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/gerut-helps-pads-walk-off-a-winner-910.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jody Gerut is having a month to remember.Gerut hit a two-run homer off Jon Rauch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Monday night.It was Gerut's 14th home r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco pitches Marlins past D-backs 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nolasco-pitches-marlins-past-d-backs-911.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Nolasco has been nearly untouchable lately, and he's not talking about it."I don't say anything," the Florida pitcher said after a 5-2 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I let my actions speak."Nolasco allowed three hits and struck out 10 ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal-912.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says look no further than MLB diamonds for the summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-896.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, but the timetable for his return remained unclear as of Aug. 24. 2B Orlando Hudson (frac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-897.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jon Rauch allowed a two-run homer to Jody Gerut in the bottom of the ninth, sending the Diamondbacks to defeat against the Padres. The Diamondbacks missed out on a chance to extend their N.L. West lead to four games over the Dodgers, who also lost.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-898.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a victory Tuesday, Brandon Webb can reach a height no National League pitcher has gone since 2005 -- 20 wins. Webb (19-4) can be the first N.L. 20-game winner in three seasons when he starts at San Diego, and he appears to have the resume. Webb has m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-899.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb appears headed towards his second NL Cy Young Award. Becoming only the third pitcher in Arizona Diamondbacks' history to win 20 games should help his case.Webb gets his first crack at joining that elite company Tuesday night when the NL West-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerut helps Pads walk off a winner]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/gerut-helps-pads-walk-off-a-winner.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jody Gerut is having a month to remember.Gerut hit a two-run homer off Jon Rauch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Monday night.It was Gerut's 14th home r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco pitches Marlins past D-backs 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nolasco-pitches-marlins-past-d-backs-901.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Nolasco has been nearly untouchable lately, and he's not talking about it."I don't say anything," the Florida pitcher said after a 5-2 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I let my actions speak."Nolasco allowed three hits and struck out 10 ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal-902.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says look no further than MLB diamonds for the summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs extend NL West lead 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-extend-nl-west-lead-903.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yusmeiro Petit is excelling in whatever role he's asked to fill for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Petit pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks padded their NL West lead Saturday night, getting home runs from Chris Young and Miguel Montero in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-887.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres met in Phoenix on Wednesday, both clubs were expecting a pitchers' duel between Dan Haren and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy.That matchup between two of the league's top pitchers didn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco pitches Marlins past D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nolasco-pitches-marlins-past-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Nolasco has been nearly untouchable lately, and he's not talking about it."I don't say anything," the Florida pitcher said after a 5-2 win Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. "I let my actions speak."Nolasco allowed three hits and struck out 10 ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says to look no further than the MLB diamonds for this summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB postseason could have new and refreshing feel]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mlb-postseason-could-have-new-and-refreshing-feel.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks may not make it and the BoSox are far from favored. Randy Hill says there may be something refreshing about the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs extend NL West lead 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-extend-nl-west-lead-891.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yusmeiro Petit is excelling in whatever role he's asked to fill for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Petit pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks padded their NL West lead Saturday night, getting home runs from Chris Young and Miguel Montero in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-892.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson pitched without Chris Snyder behind the plate for the first time since the All-Star break. Johnson was 4-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 40 1/3 innings over that stretch. --Johnson struck out 13 batters in the contest, the most since he struck ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-893.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (bruised chest) was struck by a line drive on Aug. 22. He is not expected to miss any time. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-894.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Montero doesn't necessarily consider himself a power hitter, but he never figured he'd still be homer-less in August. After hitting 26 homers in the minors one year and hitting 10 in just 214 at-bats with the Diamondbacks last season, Montero went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins rally past Big Unit, D-backs 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-rally-past-big-unit-d-backs-895.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggling Florida Marlins broke out of their slump in a most unexpected way, victimizing ageless wonder Randy Johnson.Cody Ross hit a solo homer and Wes Helms added a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins, losers of eight of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-diamondbacks-preview-880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With five weeks to go in the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are getting closer to winning their fifth division title.The NL West-leading Diamondbacks look to build their largest division lead in two months when they wrap up their three-game seri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs extend NL West lead]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-extend-nl-west-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yusmeiro Petit is excelling in whatever role he's asked to fill for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Petit pitched six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks padded their NL West lead Saturday night, getting home runs from Chris Young and Miguel Montero in a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-882.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson pitched without Chris Snyder behind the plate for the first time since the All-Star break. Johnson was 4-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 40 1/3 innings over that stretch. --Johnson struck out 13 batters in the contest, the most since he struck ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-883.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (bruised chest) was struck by a line drive on Aug. 22. He is not expected to miss any time. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-884.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Montero doesn't necessarily consider himself a power hitter, but he never figured he'd still be homer-less in August. After hitting 26 homers in the minors one year and hitting 10 in just 214 at-bats with the Diamondbacks last season, Montero went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins rally past Big Unit, D-backs 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-rally-past-big-unit-d-backs-885.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggling Florida Marlins broke out of their slump in a most unexpected way, victimizing ageless wonder Randy Johnson.Cody Ross hit a solo homer and Wes Helms added a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins, losers of eight of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies underachieving and facing decisions 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-underachieving-and-facing-decisions-886.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. So why are they struggling? Ken Rosenthal found the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-873.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson pitched without Chris Snyder behind the plate for the first time since the All-Star break. Johnson was 4-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 40 1/3 innings over that stretch. --Johnson struck out 13 batters in the contest, the most since he struck ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-874.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (bruised chest) was struck by a line drive on Aug. 22. He is not expected to miss any time. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-875.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Montero doesn't necessarily consider himself a power hitter, but he never figured he'd still be homer-less in August. After hitting 26 homers in the minors one year and hitting 10 in just 214 at-bats with the Diamondbacks last season, Montero went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-diamondbacks-preview-876.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins' inconsistent play in August has been costing them valuable ground in the NL East, as they've gone from a surprise contender to a team that can't string together wins.When they've faced the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, winning has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins rally past Big Unit, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-rally-past-big-unit-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggling Florida Marlins broke out of their slump in a most unexpected way, victimizing ageless wonder Randy Johnson.Cody Ross hit a solo homer and Wes Helms added a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins, losers of eight of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Lovin' these matchups]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/weekly-starters-lovin-these-matchups.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top Two-Start Pitchers of the Week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies underachieving and facing decisions]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-underachieving-and-facing-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. So why are they struggling? Ken Rosenthal found the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-867.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb hasn't given up a run to the Padres in 13 innings this season. He leads the majors with 19 wins, a career high. --1B Chad Tracy was given a day off, replaced in the lineup by Tony Clark. Tracy had microfracture knee surgery last year, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-868.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, but the timetable for his return remained unclear as of Aug. 20. 2B Orlando Hudson (frac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-869.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though Dan Haren sports some of the best numbers in baseball, he's been having trouble lately early in ballgames. In the first innings of Haren's last five starts, he has given up a total of 11 runs, including four Wednesday to the Padres. San Diego had a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anibal Sanchez's only appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks was the most memorable one of his brief major league career.The Florida Marlins right-hander makes his first start against the NL West-leading Diamondbacks since no-hitting them almost two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb wins league-best 19th]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-wins-league-best-19th.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a career night all around for Brandon Webb - the most victories he's ever racked up in a season, plus the hardest shot he's ever absorbed in the majors.Webb pitched seven shutout innings for his career-high and major league-leading 19th victory Thu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn quickly breaks up pitchers duel 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-quickly-breaks-up-pitchers-duel-872.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a pitchers' duel that wasn't, Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Adam Dunn stole the show.Dunn hit his National League-leading 34th home run, his second in as many games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 on Wednesday night.With San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-858.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Stephen Drew (groin) sat out the Aug. 19 game, but he returned Aug. 20. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He began a rehab assignment at Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 11, but the timet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-859.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Critics wondered whether Brandon Lyon would make a good closer. As the closer, he's been fine. It's the non-save situations that have really been giving him trouble. Lyon came into Tuesday night's ninth inning with a four-run lead, coughed up three runs w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-860.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds took infield at second base during batting practice Wednesday. He may be an option there when RF Justin Upton comes off the disabled list. --CF Chris Young was not in the starting lineup for the first time in 107 games, dating back to A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 8, Padres 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-8-padres-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a pitchers' duel that wasn't, Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Adam Dunn stole the show.Dunn hit his National League-leading 34th home run, his second in as many games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 on Wednesday night.With San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview-862.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A career high for victories didn't earn Brandon Webb a second straight NL Cy Young Award last season. It might be good enough this year.The Arizona ace tries for his major league-leading and personal-best 19th win as the first-place Diamondbacks look to s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn quickly breaks up pitchers duel]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-quickly-breaks-up-pitchers-duel.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a pitchers' duel that wasn't, Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Adam Dunn stole the show.Dunn hit his National League-leading 34th home run, his second in as many games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 on Wednesday night.With San]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Wood's back as closer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-wood-s-back-as-closer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been a stormy few weeks for many major league bullpens around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Dodgers make cheap trades]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cash-strapped-dodgers-make-cheap-trades.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is picking up pieces for the stretch run, but he's doing it on the cheap. Tracy Ringolsby explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn powers D-backs in debut 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-powers-d-backs-in-debut-866.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 33rd home run in his Arizona home debut, powering the Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.Conor Jackson had two hits and two RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who have won four of fiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview-850.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres combined for 13 runs in their series opener as Arizona claimed a one-game lead in the tight NL West race.The middle game of the series doesn't figure to be nearly the offensive showcase.Two of the NL's best st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, Padres 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-padres-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn confessed he had some jitters before taking the field for his home debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.But any worries disappeared when Dunn hit his National League-leading 33rd home run, powering the Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the San D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn powers D-backs in debut]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-powers-d-backs-in-debut.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 33rd home run in his Arizona home debut, powering the Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.Conor Jackson had two hits and two RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who have won four of fiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers taking risky approach with Sabathia]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-taking-risky-approach-with-sabathia.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia is near 200 innings, and it's still August. Why isn't Milwaukee concerned? Ken Rosenthal knows, but he isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers making moves, but missed a key one]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-making-moves-but-missed-a-key-one.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers' trade additions are great, but it's the guy they let slip away that might haunt them in the end, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-855.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-856.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Chris Young has played 105 consecutive games, the longest streak on the D-backs, and he would not have it any other way. "I'm young. I can still go every day," Young said. "I'm glad they are giving me the opportunity. The more you play, the better yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-857.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Chris Young has played every inning of the Diamondbacks' last 105 games entering a home series that begins Tuesday against San Diego, and that is just the way he wants it. "It doesn't bother me. I'm young. I can still go every day," said Young,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-845.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-846.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Chris Young has played 105 consecutive games, the longest streak on the D-backs, and he would not have it any other way. "I'm young. I can still go every day," Young said. "I'm glad they are giving me the opportunity. The more you play, the better yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-847.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Chris Young has played every inning of the Diamondbacks' last 105 games entering a home series that begins Tuesday against San Diego, and that is just the way he wants it. "It doesn't bother me. I'm young. I can still go every day," said Young,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview-848.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Arizona Diamondbacks are to gain sole possession of first place in the NL West, they'll need to show some improvement at home. A series against the last-place San Diego Padres should help.The Diamondbacks open a three-game set with the Padres on Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Oswalt limits D-backs to one hit 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-oswalt-limits-d-backs-to-one-hit-849.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros' 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.Ty Wigginton hit a three-run homer off Johnson in the first inning, sending the Astros to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-840.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Miguel Montero has three home runs in his last 16 at-bats after hitting two in an 11-5 victory over Houston on Saturday, including a grand slam for a career-high five RBIs. Montero also doubled, giving him a career-high 10 total bases. He has six star]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-841.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-842.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When outfielder Adam Dunn arrived, the Diamondbacks inserted him in the cleanup spot and have watched their offense take off. The D-backs have scored 38 runs in their six games since obtaining Dunn from Cincinnati on Aug. 11, even after being shut out by]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 3, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-3-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Oswalt downplayed how well he pitched on Sunday. The rest of the Houston Astros couldn't recall him looking any better.Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in Houston's 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' Oswalt limits D-backs to one hit]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-oswalt-limits-d-backs-to-one-hit.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros' 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.Ty Wigginton hit a three-run homer off Johnson in the first inning, sending the Astros to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Astros Preview 2008-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-astros-preview-834.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young is clearly happy to be back in Houston. Randy Johnson might be, too.Young's hometown has been a site of great success for both the center fielder and the Big Unit, who look to continue their respective resurgences and help the Arizona Diamondb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs slam way past Astros]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-slam-way-past-astros.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn still hasn't homered for Arizona, but the rest of the Diamondbacks are hitting plenty since he arrived.Miguel Montero and Chris Young hit grand slams - the first time Arizona has hit two in the same game - and the Diamondbacks beat the Astros 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-836.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb needed about an hour to regain the major league lead in victories, holding Houston to four hits and two runs over eight innings to improve to 18-4 an hour or so after Cleveland LHP Cliff Lee won his 17th. Webb needed only 84 pitches whi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-837.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-838.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching their strength, the Diamondbacks are counting on their top four starters to carry them down the stretch in the NL West. Right-handers Brandon Webb and Dan Haren and left-handers Randy Johnson and Doug Davis will pitch on four days' rest the remai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-839.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-827.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb needed about an hour to regain the major league lead in victories, holding Houston to four hits and two runs over eight innings to improve to 18-4 an hour or so after Cleveland LHP Cliff Lee won his 17th. Webb needed only 84 pitches whi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-828.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-829.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching their strength, the Diamondbacks are counting on their top four starters to carry them down the stretch in the NL West. Right-handers Brandon Webb and Dan Haren and left-handers Randy Johnson and Doug Davis will pitch on four days' rest the remai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Duchscherer keeps rollin']]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/weekly-starters-duchscherer-keeps-rollin-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-Start Pitchers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Astros Preview 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-astros-preview-831.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have held at least a share of first place in the NL West since April 5. Houston natives Chris Snyder and Chris Young helped keep it that way with big nights at the plate in their hometown.After coming through offensively to help k]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb gets league-leading 18th win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-gets-league-leading-18th-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's hitters with ties to Houston helped Brandon Webb and the Diamondbacks end the Astros' eight-game winning streak.Webb struck out six in eight sharp innings and Houston natives Chris Snyder and Chris Young and former Astro Chris Burke homered in A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-819.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) went on the 60-day disabled list Aug. 10. He underwent surgical procedures Aug. 9 andAug. 12, and he is out for the season. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-820.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B/OF Chris Burke had his first home run of the season, his first since Sept. 16, 2007, a span of 166 at-bats. Burke, who will get more time at second base with Orlando Hudson out for the season, has five hits in his last 17 at-bats, although his averag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-821.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bob Melvin became the winningest manager in the Diamondbacks' short history with a 4-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday, the day outfielder Adam Dunn played his first game with the team after a trade and Randy Johnson got his 294th career victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Astros Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-astros-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros have been the hottest team in baseball over the last three weeks. Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb, however, appears to be a prime candidate to cool them off.The Astros look to extend their season-high win streak to nine games Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burke, Snyder go deep as D-backs cruise]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/burke-snyder-go-deep-as-d-backs-cruise.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn felt Chris Burke was due to hit a home run. In fact, the newly acquired Arizona slugger even predicted when it would happen.Chris Snyder and Burke hit consecutive homers in a five-run fifth inning, leading Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers interested in Nats' Belliard]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sources-dodgers-interested-in-nats-belliard.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers, pursuing additional depth for their infield, are interested in the Nationals' Ron Belliard, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies slam the door on D-backs 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-slam-the-door-on-d-backs-826.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retired Adam Dunn on a grounder that preserved the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.The Diamondbacks rall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-810.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he was activated Aug. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-811.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Stephen Drew doubled in the seventh inning to extend his career-high hitting streak to 15 games. He had doubles in each of the first two games of the Colorado series to extend his career high to 30. He already has set career highs for home runs (14)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-812.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Stephen Drew prefers hitting near the top of the batting order, and it shows. Drew, who was moved into the leadoff spot July 12 in Philadelphia, has hit safely in 25 of the 27 games since, helping to get the Diamondbacks offense back on track af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview-813.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks once again have company atop the NL West. They're still hoping that, once again, they'll be able to stay there.The Diamondbacks will look to ensure that they maintain their season-long grip on first place on Thursday, when they pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 5]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-6-diamondbacks-5.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Fuentes wasn't going to lose throwing his second-best pitch. Fortunately for the Colorado Rockies, his best pitch was good enough against Adam Dunn.The closer issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies slam the door on D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-slam-the-door-on-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes issued an intentional walk with two outs in the ninth inning to load the bases, then retired Adam Dunn on a grounder that preserved the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.The Diamondbacks rall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona activates reliever Slaten, option Buckner]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-activates-reliever-slaten-option-buckner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks activated left-hander Doug Slaten from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and optioned right-hander Billy Buckner to Triple-A Tucson.Slaten was placed on the disabled list July 19 with a strained right knee. He made four rehab app]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Suppan pitching well]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-suppan-pitching-well.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: What we've learned in '08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-what-we-ve-learned-in-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Being a so-called "expert," I get invited to participate in more leagues than I probably should be in and certainly more than my wife knows about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-rockies-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona traded for Adam Dunn to boost its offense. With Randy Johnson on the mound Tuesday, the Diamondbacks didn't need many runs.Johnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Dunn had a double in his Arizona debut and the Diamondbacks beat the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview-803.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If not for their dominance over the Colorado Rockies, the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks would be looking up in the standings.The Diamondbacks look to win their fifth straight over the Rockies when they play the second game of their three-game serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs win in Dunn's debut]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-win-in-dunn-s-debut.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson pitched six solid innings and singled in a run, Adam Dunn had a double in his Arizona debut and the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Tuesday night.Dunn went 1-for-3 with a walk and Chad Tracy homered for Arizona, which has won t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn ready for first game with Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-ready-for-first-game-with-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn went from the cellar of the NL Central to the top of the West, and he's going to get every opportunity to help the Arizona Diamondbacks secure a spot in the postseason.Dunn was in the lineup for Arizona's game at Colorado on Tuesday night, batti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Dunn traded to Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-dunn-traded-to-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn in exchange for three prospects Monday, August 11.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-807.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (wrist) suffered a fractured bone and ligament damage on Aug. 9 when an errant throw by RHP Juan Cruz drew Hudson's glove hand into the midsection of base runner Brian McCann. He underwent surgery Aug. 11 and is out for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-808.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now hitting fourth, right fielder Adam Dunn. The Diamondbacks wasted no time inserting Dunn into the cleanup spot for his debut Tuesday at Colorado, adding a power bat to a lineup that, while perking up lately, remained 10th in the National League in runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-809.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Adam Dunn will hit cleanup and play right field in his Diamondbacks debut Tuesday in Coors Field. Tied for the major league lead with 32 home runs, Dunn was acquired to add pop to a lineup that is 10th in the NL in runs and lost 2B Orlando Hudson for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-796.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (wrist) suffered a fractured bone and ligament damage on Aug. 9 when an errant throw by RHP Juan Cruz drew Hudson's glove hand into the midsection of base runner Brian McCann. He underwent surgery Aug. 11 and is out for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-797.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now hitting fourth, right fielder Adam Dunn. The Diamondbacks wasted no time inserting Dunn into the cleanup spot for his debut Tuesday at Colorado, adding a power bat to a lineup that, while perking up lately, remained 10th in the National League in runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-798.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Adam Dunn will hit cleanup and play right field in his Diamondbacks debut Tuesday in Coors Field. Tied for the major league lead with 32 home runs, Dunn was acquired to add pop to a lineup that is 10th in the NL in runs and lost 2B Orlando Hudson for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks acquire OF Adam Dunn from Reds]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-acquire-of-adam-dunn-from-reds.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Dunn had no idea the Cincinnati Reds were about to trade him to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.But with longtime teammate Ken Griffey Jr. already gone and the Reds on a six-game losing streak, Dunn didn't mind packing his bags and heading West."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-rockies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's struggling offense got a very big boost on Monday.The Diamondbacks hope that newly acquired slugger Adam Dunn can spark an anemic offense Tuesday night as they open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.Arizona (60-58) acq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big boost: D-backs land Reds slugger Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-boost-d-backs-land-reds-slugger-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have acquired a big bat for the pennant race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb gets league-leading 17th win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-gets-league-leading-17th-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has been masterful on the mound this season in racking up the most wins in the majors. So for his latest outing he turned his focus toward his performance at the plate.Webb pitched six strong innings for his 17th win and hit a two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks' Hudson out for season after surgery]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-hudson-out-for-season-after-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson underwent surgery late Saturday night to repair a dislocated bone in his left wrist and will miss the remainder of the season.Hudson was placed on the 15-day disabled list before the game and right-handed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten key factors for the stretch run]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ten-key-factors-for-the-stretch-run.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rich Harden's health is just one of several things that could affect baseball's stretch drive. But it's not the most important.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-793.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Alex Romero had his first career three-hit game in an 11-5 loss to Atlanta on Friday, when he finished a home run short of the cycle. Since becoming a platoon starter in right field after an injury to OF Justin Upton (left oblique sprain), Romero is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-794.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he is expected to be activated during the week of Aug. 11-17. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-795.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Chris Snyder is the most efficient run-producer among catchers in the National League. Snyder, whose offense often slips under the radar because of his skill at calling a game and handling a pitching staff, drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-diamondbacks-preview-783.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through three games of their series in Phoenix, it's looked like the Atlanta Braves are the team in first place while the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing for next season.The standings, of course, suggest otherwise.The fourth-place Braves will try to top]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs lose in two ways to Braves]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-lose-in-two-ways-to-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A difficult loss proved even more costly for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Second baseman Orlando Hudson broke his left wrist trying to tag Brian McCann during the sixth inning of the Atlanta Braves' 11-4 win Saturday night and could miss the rest of the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Backs' Hudson leaves game after injuring wrist]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-hudson-leaves-game-after-injuring-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson left the game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night because of an apparent wrist injury.Hudson was attempting to field an errant throw from reliever Juan Cruz when Atlanta catcher Brian McCann coll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson injures wrist fielding errant throw]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hudson-injures-wrist-fielding-errant-throw.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Orlando Hudson left the game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night because of an apparent wrist injury.Hudson was attempting to field an errant throw from reliever Juan Cruz when Atlanta catcher Brian McCann coll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-787.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Alex Romero had his first career three-hit game in an 11-5 loss to Atlanta on Friday, when he finished a home run short of the cycle. Since becoming a platoon starter in right field after an injury to OF Justin Upton (left oblique sprain), Romero is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-788.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he is expected to be activated during the week of Aug. 11-17. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-789.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Chris Snyder is the most efficient run-producer among catchers in the National League. Snyder, whose offense often slips under the radar because of his skill at calling a game and handling a pitching staff, drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-776.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Alex Romero had his first career three-hit game in an 11-5 loss to Atlanta on Friday, when he finished a home run short of the cycle. Since becoming a platoon starter in right field after an injury to OF Justin Upton (left oblique sprain), Romero is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-777.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he is expected to be activated during the week of Aug. 11-17. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-778.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Chris Snyder is the most efficient run-producer among catchers in the National League. Snyder, whose offense often slips under the radar because of his skill at calling a game and handling a pitching staff, drove in runs with a sacrifice fly and a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-diamondbacks-preview-779.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones may have returned too late to help Atlanta's playoff chances, but he and the Braves aren't making the Arizona Diamondbacks' any easier.Atlanta looks to win its fourth straight over the NL West-leading Diamondbacks when the teams continue a f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 11, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-11-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones only needed a handful of at-bats to begin looking like the guy who is leading the major leagues in hitting.Jones returned from the disabled list with a pair of hits, including a home run estimated at 434 feet, powering the Atlanta Braves to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper homers in return to lift Braves]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chipper-homers-in-return-to-lift-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones only needed a handful of at-bats to begin looking like the guy who is leading the major leagues in hitting.Jones returned from the disabled list with a pair of hits, including a home run estimated at 434 feet, powering the Atlanta Braves to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens near-perfect for Pirates 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/karstens-near-perfect-for-pirates-782.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.Almost a perfect game, too.The recently acquired right-hander set down his first 23 batters before Chris Young's two-out double in the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-770.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson is 5-1 with a 1.59 ERA in his last six starts, although Pittsburgh broke his five-game winning streak in a 2-0 victory Wednesday. Johnson did not walk a batter for a third consecutive start, running his walk-less streak to 21 1/3 innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-771.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he is expected to be activated during the week of Aug. 11-17. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-772.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren's new contract is the second largest in team history to the historic deal Randy Johnson signed as a free agent before the 1999 season, when then-managing partner Jerry Colangelo convinced Johnson that the Diamondbacks would contend. Haren will r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-diamondbacks-preview-773.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a frustrating season for the Atlanta Braves, who have been decimated by injuries and are on pace for their worst finish in nearly two decades. The emergence of Jorge Campillo has been one of the few bright spots.Campillo looks to win his fourth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morton baffles D-backs, Braves pick up win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/morton-baffles-d-backs-braves-pick-up-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After dealing with his share of ups and downs since coming up from the minor leagues in June, Braves pitcher Charlie Morton had one of his best games on Thursday night.Morton allowed five hits over seven shutout innings, Mark Kotsay homered and the Atlant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens near-perfect for Pirates 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/karstens-near-perfect-for-pirates-775.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.Almost a perfect game, too.The recently acquired right-hander set down his first 23 batters before Chris Young's two-out double in the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-762.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. He starte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-763.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An older and wiser Mark Reynolds already has exceeded his production numbers this season, in just a few more plate appearances. Reynolds, a second-year man, leads the D-backs with 23 home runs and 73 RBIs in 430 plate appearances this year after hitting 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-764.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson recorded his fifth quality start in his last six outings but had his five-game winning streak broken when Pittsburgh RHP Jeff Karstens came within four outs of a perfect game in a 2-0 victory over Arizona. Johnson did not walk a batter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves' miserable record in close games on the road has been a significant factor in the club's struggles this season. Ending their problems likely won't get easier when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks, whose dominance at home has them on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 2, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-2-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.Almost a perfect game, too.The recently acquired right-hander set down his first 23 batters before Chris Young's two-out double in the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karstens near-perfect for Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/karstens-near-perfect-for-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.Almost a perfect game, too.The recently acquired right-hander set down his first 23 batters before Chris Young's two-out double in the eighth inning and finished with a two-hitter Wednesday in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Heilman replaces Wagner]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-heilman-replaces-wagner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though it wasn't exactly a Day of Infamy, Tuesday was a tough day to be a major league closer. Injuries, numerous meltdowns and a wide variety of player movement dominated the ninth-inning landscape all across the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb wins 16th for D-backs 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-wins-16th-for-d-backs-769.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb became the first 16-game winner in the majors, tossing a nine-hitter for his third complete game in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.Webb (16-4) carried a shutout into the ninth but surrendere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-diamondbacks-preview-754.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have used their two All-Star pitchers to get past the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first two games of their series.Pittsburgh, however, still hasn't seen the Diamondbacks' best starter over the past month.Randy Johnson will look for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Pirates 1 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-pirates-1-755.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb doesn't have a new contract. He does, however, have a major league-best 16 wins and the nastiest sinker in the game.After teammate and fellow All-Star pitcher Dan Haren agreed to a new contract earlier in the day, Webb threw a nine-hitter for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Haren gets 4-year, $44.75 million deal]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-haren-gets-4-year-44-75-million-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star pitcher Dan Haren has agreed to terms on a four-year, $44.75 million contract that runs through the 2012 season with a club option for 2013.Haren, acquired in an offseason trade with the Oakland Athletics, is 12-5 with a 2.75]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb wins 16th for D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-wins-16th-for-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb became the first 16-game winner in the majors, tossing a nine-hitter for his third complete game in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.Webb (16-4) carried a shutout into the ninth but surrendere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs give Haren 4-year, $44.75M extension]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-give-haren-4-year-44-75m-extension.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona right-hander Dan Haren came to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a four-year contract extension on Tuesday.Haren, acquired in an offseason trade with the Oakland Athletics, is 12-5 with a 2.75 ERA, fourth-best in the National League. He is fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-759.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He was activated on Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-760.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren gave up four runs in six innings in a 13-7 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday, although his streak of 11 consecutive quality starts came to an end. Haren still leads the major leagues with 19 quality starts, and his streak had been the long]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-761.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Dan Haren typifies the Diamondbacks' approach to pitching -- he hates walks. Haren entered the season with the lofty goal of having fewer walks than starts, and he remains within range -- 24 walks in 23 starts -- on a strike-throwing staff th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-746.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He was activated on Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-747.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren gave up four runs in six innings in a 13-7 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday, although his streak of 11 consecutive quality starts came to an end. Haren still leads the major leagues with 19 quality starts, and his streak had been the long]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-748.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Dan Haren typifies the Diamondbacks' approach to pitching -- he hates walks. Haren entered the season with the lofty goal of having fewer walks than starts, and he remains within range -- 24 walks in 23 starts -- on a strike-throwing staff th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-diamondbacks-preview-749.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't been much of an obstacle for Brandon Webb during his stellar career.The Arizona ace hopes that remains the case as he tries to become the major's first 16-game winner as the Diamondbacks continue their home series with the P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds belts HR to lead rout of Bucs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reynolds-belts-hr-to-lead-rout-of-bucs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Reynolds homered and drove in three runs Monday night and still wasn't happy."The thing I hate is having a runner on third with less than two outs and not bringing him in," Reynolds said after his Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny leads Dodgers to series split 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-leads-dodgers-to-series-split-751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chavez Ravine is rocking again on a daily basis - this time with Manny-mania.Slugging All-Star Manny Ramirez flourished during his first three games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the balance of power in the NL West appears to have shifted in a dramati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year, wild card is hurting, not helping 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/this-year-wild-card-is-hurting-not-helping-752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dayn Perry freely admits the wild card has improved baseball. But he also points out it's costing us two classic division races this year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny, Blake hit first homers for L.A. 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-blake-hit-first-homers-for-l-a--753.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake hit their first home runs as National Leaguers and Hiroki Kuroda pitched well into the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Kuroda (6-8) allowed a run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-738.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis had his shortest outing of the season Sunday, giving up five runs in 1 2/3 innings, in his first start since retiring the first 20 batters he faced at San Diego last Tuesday. "This game is humbling," Davis said. "It's weird how good you c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-739.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He was activated on Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-740.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems that there is nothing like a visit to the West Coast to get the Diamondbacks back on track on the road. The D-backs were 7-3 on their 10-game road trip to San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles that concluded Sunday, sweeping three games from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently the best team in a mediocre NL West. They'll try to reverse some of their struggles against the NL Central as they open a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday to begin a week-long homestand.The Dia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny leads Dodgers to series split]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-leads-dodgers-to-series-split.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chavez Ravine is rocking again on a daily basis - this time with Manny-mania.Slugging All-Star Manny Ramirez flourished during his first three games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the balance of power in the NL West appears to have shifted in a dramati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year, wild card is hurting, not helping]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/this-year-wild-card-is-hurting-not-helping.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dayn Perry freely admits the wild card has improved baseball. But he also points out it's costing us two classic division races this year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny, Blake hit first homers for L.A. 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-blake-hit-first-homers-for-l-a--744.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake hit their first home runs as National Leaguers and Hiroki Kuroda pitched well into the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Kuroda (6-8) allowed a run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny beginning new chapter in Dodger blue 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-beginning-new-chapter-in-dodger-blue-745.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He has a new number and a new team, but Mark Kriegel wonders if Manny being Manny will be enough to help the Dodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-731.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plenty has happened during the course of this four-game set between the top two teams in the NL West, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are just hoping to get back to where they were when it started.The Dodgers look to salvage a split of this series Sunday when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-4-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers got their first taste of Manny being Manny - from a positive standpoint.Manny Ramirez hit a two-run homer in his second game with his new club, and was mobbed by everyone in the dugout as though he did it in the ninth inning instea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny, Blake hit first homers for L.A.]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-blake-hit-first-homers-for-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake hit their first home runs as National Leaguers and Hiroki Kuroda pitched well into the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Kuroda (6-8) allowed a run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-734.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He was activated on Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-735.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson stretched his streak of not allowing an earned run to 21 innings in a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Friday, the Dodgers' only run scoring after an infield error. Johnson (9-7) won his fifth straight start and has 293 victories in his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-736.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks rediscovered their offense in July, a large reason they were able to not only maintain their lead in the NL West but also feel as if they did not need to make a major play at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The D-backs hit .272 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny beginning new chapter in Dodger blue 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-beginning-new-chapter-in-dodger-blue-737.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He has a new number and a new team, but Mark Kriegel wonders if Manny being Manny will be enough to help the Dodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-722.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He was activated on Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected to th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-723.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson stretched his streak of not allowing an earned run to 21 innings in a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Friday, the Dodgers' only run scoring after an infield error. Johnson (9-7) won his fifth straight start and has 293 victories in his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-724.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks rediscovered their offense in July, a large reason they were able to not only maintain their lead in the NL West but also feel as if they did not need to make a major play at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The D-backs hit .272 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Dodgers 1 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-dodgers-1-725.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez had a chance to make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers one of those special games players and fans dream about.The disgruntled slugger was 2-for-4 Friday night, one day after being part of a three-way trade that sent him from Boston to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-726.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Manny Ramirez has drawn headlines for his arrival to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks have gone about their business to increase their lead in the NL West.The Diamondbacks seek to pad that lead and extend their winning stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit ruins Manny's L.A. debut]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-ruins-manny-s-l-a-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks ruined Manny Ramirez's debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Johnson (9-7) won his fifth straight start and climbed within seven wins of 300, allowing an unearned run and five hits over six innings in Arizona's 2-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny beginning new chapter in Dodger blue]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/manny-beginning-new-chapter-in-dodger-blue.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He has a new number and a new team, but Mark Kriegel wonders if Manny being Manny will be enough to help the Dodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: D-Backs send their best]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/weekly-starters-d-backs-send-their-best.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top Two-Start Pitchers of the Week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Trade deadline breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chin-music-trade-deadline-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a rollercoaster for yours truly of late. After squeezing the life out of the Cards in a four-game sweep at Busch Stadium, my beloved Brewers were just dismantled at Miller Park by the Cubs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-714.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb won his eight consecutive decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, 2-1, while becoming the first pitcher in the major leagues to 15 victories. He is 15-4. Webb has not lost to the Dodgers since Sept. 7, 2004, and in nine start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-715.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He is expected to return Aug. 1. LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He threw off a mound July 28 and 30. He is expected]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-716.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks understand that the final two months of competition in the National League West got a little more interesting when the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez on Thursday, but they are conceding nothing. "(Ramirez) is definitely a great hitter," f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-717.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez has been on the winning team in two of the last four World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the future Hall of Famer hoping he can help them win their first championship in 20 years.Ramirez is expected to make his Dodger debut on Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Dodgers 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-dodgers-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are usually in pretty good shape when Brandon Webb gets the ball. When he pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they're just about unbeatable.Webb scattered six hits in eight innings to win his big league-leading 15th game, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs edge Dodgers, pad West lead]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-edge-dodgers-pad-west-lead.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are usually in pretty good shape when Brandon Webb gets the ball. When he pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they're just about unbeatable.Webb scattered six hits in eight innings to win his big league-leading 15th game, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take your pick: Manny deal produced winners all around]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/take-your-pick-manny-deal-produced-winners-all-around.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers aren't usually deadline winners. That all changed when they got Manny Ramirez, and Ken Rosenthal still can't believe it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren solid after allowing leadoff homer 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-solid-after-allowing-leadoff-homer-721.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren pitched seven solid innings, Chad Tracy and Mark Reynolds each drove in two runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 Wednesday night.Haren (11-5) gave up a leadoff home run to Jody Gerut, but went on to win his third strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-706.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only one game separates the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks and second-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the chase for the NL West crown.With 10 of their 55 remaining games against each other, both red-hot teams will have plenty of chances to take control of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, Padres 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-padres-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a tough start, Dan Haren recovered just in time for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Haren gave up two first-inning runs, but came back to pitch seven solid innings and lead Arizona to a 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night."I was disappoint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren solid after allowing leadoff homer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-solid-after-allowing-leadoff-homer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren pitched seven solid innings, Chad Tracy and Mark Reynolds each drove in two runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 Wednesday night.Haren (11-5) gave up a leadoff home run to Jody Gerut, but went on to win his third strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest news and rumors from around MLB]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/latest-news-and-rumors-from-around-mlb.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal has all the latest MLB chatter as Thursday's trade deadline approaches. Click back here for up-to-the-minute rumors and deals. Note: All times listed are Eastern.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Inge takes over as catcher]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-inge-takes-over-as-catcher.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Fuentes looks to stay]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-fuentes-looks-to-stay.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The MLB trade deadline will arrive less than 24 hours after this report is published, meaning last-minute swaps could alter some of the arrangements you see below. An abundance of questions still exist with almost half the bullpens in the majors, and as u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Borderline pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-borderline-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At this point in the season, you should have a pretty good idea where your fantasy team stands.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-713.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis had a perfect game for 6 2/3 innings before San Diego OF Brian Giles lined a single to center with two outs in the last of the seventh inning in the D-backs' 3-0 victory. Davis struck out eight and walked two, both in the eighth inning, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-697.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One day after Doug Davis nearly completely shut down the lowly San Diego Padres, teammate Dan Haren looks to do the same as the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their three-game series at Petco Park on Wednesday.On Tuesday, Davis gave up a si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Padres 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-padres-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all that Doug Davis has been through this year, a perfect game would have been quite a bonus.Davis, who underwent surgery for cancer this season, was untouchable before allowing Brian Giles' two-out single in the seventh inning of the Arizona Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs near perfect vs. Padres]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-near-perfect-vs-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis gave up a single with two outs in the seventh inning to break up his bid for a perfect game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday night.The Padres had not come close to reaching base against Davis through 6 2-3 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks send Owings to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-send-owings-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Micah Owings to Triple-A Tucson on Tuesday, one day after he extended his winless streak to eight starts.Owings, who was hit hard in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 loss to San Diego on Monday, is 6-9 with a 5.93 ERA i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels add power, nab Teixeira from Braves]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/angels-add-power-nab-teixeira-from-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A big offensive boost is headed Anaheim's way. The Angels acquired slugger Mark Teixeira from the Braves on Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels join D-backs in Teixeira sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/angels-join-d-backs-in-teixeira-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey, Mark Teixeira. Don't get that ticket to Phoenix just yet. Ken Rosenthal says a new team is in the mix for the Braves slugger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-703.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee) threw off a mound July 28, but it still wasn't clear whether he'd be able to come off the disabled list on schedule on Aug. 3. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-704.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Conor Jackson was named the NL Player of the Week on Monday, the second time this season he has won the award, after going 13-for-24 with three home runs, two doubles, nine runs and seven RBI. "This is a good feeling coming out of the break," Jackson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-705.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Conor Jackson's career numbers have skewed higher in the second half during his professional career, but this is getting ridiculous. Jackson has seven multi-hit games in 10 games since play resumed July 18 and is 20-for-42 (.476) with four home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-688.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee) threw off a mound July 28, but it still wasn't clear whether he'd be able to come off the disabled list on schedule on Aug. 3. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-689.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Conor Jackson was named the NL Player of the Week on Monday, the second time this season he has won the award, after going 13-for-24 with three home runs, two doubles, nine runs and seven RBI. "This is a good feeling coming out of the break," Jackson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-690.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Conor Jackson's career numbers have skewed higher in the second half during his professional career, but this is getting ridiculous. Jackson has seven multi-hit games in 10 games since play resumed July 18 and is 20-for-42 (.476) with four home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-691.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Diego Padres were hoping to make a playoff run this season behind a formidable top ofrotation featuring reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and Chris Young. Trips to the disabled list for both, though, have left the Padres near the bottom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 8, Diamondbacks 5]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-8-diamondbacks-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If this was Greg Maddux's last start with the San Diego Padres, he went out with his hard-earned 351st career victory and some love from the fans.Maddux beat Micah Owings and the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on Monday night, snapping a career-worst, 14-start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maddux finally gets win No. 351]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/maddux-finally-gets-win-no-351.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Greg Maddux's brilliant career, no win was harder to get than No. 351.Backed by big home runs by Khalil Greene and rookie Nick Hundley, the 42-year-old Maddux snapped a career-high, 14-start winless streak by beating Micah Owings and the Arizona Diamon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks apparent front-runner for Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-apparent-front-runner-for-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost immediately after the Braves decided to trade Mark Teixeira on Monday, the Diamondbacks emerged as the apparent front-runner to land the switch-hitting first baseman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' struggles have Teixeira on the trade block]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-struggles-have-teixeira-on-the-trade-block.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Chipper back on the DL, the Braves are trying to move Mark Teixeira, Ken Rosenthal says. And there's already a front-runner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline disasters provide good history lesson]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/deadline-disasters-provide-good-history-lesson.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Contenders beware: The trade deadline can be a major trap. Dayn Perry provides a history lesson every GM should heed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-680.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson ran his scoreless streak to 16 innings with seven shutout frames in 7-2 victory over San Francisco on Sunday, his fourth straight victory and the 292nd of his career. Johnson won at AT&T Park for the first time since Aug. 16, 2002, a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-681.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. He is expected to return the week of July 27. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-682.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Chris Young has become more aggressive on the bases, a weapon that could help the Diamondbacks in the final two months. Young became the first rookie in major league history with 30 home runs and 25 stolen bases when he had 32 and 27 last year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' struggles could have Teixeira leaving town]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-struggles-could-have-teixeira-leaving-town.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Chipper back on the DL and the bullpen taking on water, the Braves won't keep Mark Teixeira much longer, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-684.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the midst of the longest winless stretch of his career, future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux can't be too excited about having to face the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks.Maddux looks to win his first game in 2 1/2 months against a team he's never had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 7, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-7-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson threw a pitch to Fred Lewis that the radar gun couldn't get a read on.It was too slow.The suddenly slow tossing strikeout king tossed seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed their first s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs ride Big Unit to sweep of Giants]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-ride-big-unit-to-sweep-of-giants.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson tossed seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed their first sweep in San Francisco in seven years, beating the Giants 7-2 on Sunday.Conor Jackson had three hits, including a home run for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb outduels Giants' Lincecum 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-outduels-giants-lincecum-687.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb struck out eight to pass 1,000 for his career and outpitched Tim Lincecum in a matchup of All-Star right-handers, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-673.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants would love for Barry Zito to regain the form that once made him one of baseball's best pitchers. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping Randy Johnson already has.The 44-year-old Johnson, coming off a dominant start against the NL's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Giants 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-giants-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb enjoys matching up with other major league aces, especially when Arizona gets the win.Webb struck out eight to pass 1,000 for his career and got the win in a matchup with fellow All-Star right-hander Tim Lincecum, leading the Diamondbacks to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb outduels Giants' Lincecum]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-outduels-giants-lincecum.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb struck out eight to pass 1,000 for his career and outpitched Tim Lincecum in a matchup of All-Star right-handers, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-676.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren made his 10th consecutive quality start, giving up two runs in eight innings while taking over the NL ERA lead at 2.56, after Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez, the previous leader, was roughed up by Colorado and saw his ERA rise to 2.77. Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-677.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (sore right shin) left the July 22 game. X-rays were negative, but Hudson sat out July 23. He returned on July 25. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-678.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, published reports have linked the Diamondbacks to Atlanta first baseman Mark Teixeira, but an industry source said such speculation is "rumors without any real basis." Left fielder Conor Jackson and fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies will have clearer outlook after road trip 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-will-have-clearer-outlook-after-road-trip-679.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now the Rockies might be buyers? A recent surge makes it a new game for Colorado. Ken Rosenthal has the latest deadline notes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-665.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren made his 10th consecutive quality start, giving up two runs in eight innings while taking over the NL ERA lead at 2.56, after Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez, the previous leader, was roughed up by Colorado and saw his ERA rise to 2.77. Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-666.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (sore right shin) left the July 22 game. X-rays were negative, but Hudson sat out July 23. He returned on July 25. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-667.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, published reports have linked the Diamondbacks to Atlanta first baseman Mark Teixeira, but an industry source said such speculation is "rumors without any real basis." Left fielder Conor Jackson and fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview-668.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the wide open NL West race, the Arizona Diamondbacks have to like their chances with Brandon Webb fronting their rotation.The San Francisco Giants, meanwhile, can't be written off completely as long as Tim Lincecum continues his remarkable sophomore se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren took the mound knowing he needed to get Arizona off to a strong start in what has shaped up to be a key stretch for the NL West-leading Diamondbacks.Haren did his part and so did the offense.Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer, Conor Jackson and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early burst allows D-backs to coast]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/early-burst-allows-d-backs-to-coast.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer, Conor Jackson and Chad Tracy also connected and the Arizona Diamondbacks gave Dan Haren plenty of early offense in a 10-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.Stephen Drew and Chris Young hit two-run d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies will have clearer outlook after road trip 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-will-have-clearer-outlook-after-road-trip-671.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now the Rockies might be buyers? A recent surge makes it a new game for Colorado. Ken Rosenthal has the latest deadline notes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These teams have a decision on their hands]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/these-teams-have-a-decision-on-their-hands.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Several teams have a dilemma on their hands as the trade deadline approaches. Dugout Central has some suggestions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-658.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Conor Jackson has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 20-for-48 with three doubles, a triple, two homers, 10 runs, six RBIs and a stolen base. Jackson has done most of the damage after being moved to the No. 2 spot in the order the weekend b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-659.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (sore right shin) left the July 22 game. X-rays were negative, but Hudson sat out July 23. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-660.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Johnson is in one of the best hitting stretches of his career, going 20-for-48 (.417) while hitting safely in 10 of his last 11 games, and neither a position change nor a change in the batting order has seemed to affect him. Jackson started the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies will have clearer outlook after road trip]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-will-have-clearer-outlook-after-road-trip.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now the Rockies might be buyers? A recent surge makes it a new game for Colorado. Ken Rosenthal has the latest deadline notes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Giants Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-giants-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are atop the NL West, but that could quickly change.They open a 10-game road trip against division opponents with a three-game set versus the San Francisco Giants on Friday.The Diamondbacks (50-51) have been sputtering along for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Rauch's middle relief now]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-rauch-s-middle-relief-now.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Pick up Hanrahan]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-pick-up-hanrahan.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-650.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson became the first player in major league history to record 2,000 strikeouts with two teams with his first strikeout Monday in a 2-0 victory over Chicago. Johnson has 2,003 strikeouts with the D-backs (1999-2004, 2007-08) after posting 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-651.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (sore right shin) left the July 22 game. X-rays were negative, but Hudson sat out July 23. RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) wen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-652.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks established their bullpen roles Wednesday, with newcomer Jon Rauch slated to be the primary eighth-inning setup man in front of closer Brandon Lyon. Lyon has converted 20 of 25 save opportunities while closing for the first season since 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 10, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-10-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reed Johnson got the big hit for the Chicago Cubs, a grand slam in the eighth inning. It was left-hander Ted Lilly's single, however, that drew praise from manager Lou Piniella.Johnson had three hits, including the homer that broke open a close game, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson slams Cubs past D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-slams-cubs-past-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reed Johnson had three hits, including a grand slam in the eighth, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Wednesday night.Ted Lilly (10-6) drove in the tying run and threw six uneven innings to help Chicago get its second win in six]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves should take good offer for Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-should-take-good-offer-for-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. Still, they'd be wise to look out for their future and trade Mark Teixeira, says Ken Rosenthal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Jenks returns for Sox]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-jenks-returns-for-sox.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As July reaches its wane, and the trade deadline looms, major league teams scramble to tweak and tune their rosters in preparation for the season's stretch run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Rauch traded to Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-rauch-traded-to-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Washington Nationals closer Jon Rauch for infielder Emilio Bonifacio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs are looking for anything - or anyone - to help them break out of their current offensive slump. That may come sooner than expected.All-Star Alfonso Soriano could be activated from the disabled list as early as Wednesday night when the Cub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 9, Cubs 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-9-cubs-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yusmeiro Petit didn't find out until Monday that he'd be Arizona's starting pitcher on Tuesday night.The short notice didn't diminish his effectiveness in five innings against sputtering Chicago, and the Diamondbacks made it two in a row over the Cubs wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs rout reeling Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-rout-reeling-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yusmeiro Petit became the latest starter to shut down sputtering Chicago, and the Diamondbacks made it two in a row over the Cubs with a 9-2 romp on Tuesday night.Conor Jackson drove in three runs with a solo homer and two-run double. Orlando Hudson added]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn too expensive, even for Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/washburn-too-expensive-even-for-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jarrod Washburn donning Yankee pinstripes? Too much expensive baggage makes those chances remote, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks acquire reliever Rauch from Nationals]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-acquire-reliever-rauch-from-nationals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move to shore up their ailing bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for top infield prospect Emilio Bonifacio.Rauch was 4-2 with 17 saves in 22 chances and a 2.98 ERA for the N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats trade Rauch to Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nats-trade-rauch-to-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move to shore up their ailing bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for top infield prospect Emilio Bonifacio.Rauch was 4-2 with 17 saves in 22 chances and a 2.98 ERA for the N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks acquire reliever Rauch from Nationals 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-acquire-reliever-rauch-from-nationals-649.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for prospect Emilio Bonaficio on Tuesday.Rauch was 4-2 with 17 saves in 22 chances and a 2.98 ERA for the Nationals. He has been filling in at closer for most of the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview-634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite an inconsistent offense, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to hold their ground atop the weak NL West. The Chicago Cubs' recent struggles, meanwhile, are having an effect on their lead in the NL Central.After combining for two runs and four hits i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-cubs-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs just can't beat Randy Johnson.Johnson improved to 13-0 in 14 career starts against the Cubs on Monday night, outdueling Rich Harden in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory."There's no rhyme or reason to it," Johnson said of his dominatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit continues mastery of Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-continues-mastery-of-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Cubs just can't beat Randy Johnson.Johnson improved to 13-0 in 14 career starts against the Cubs on Monday night, outdueling Rich Harden in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory."There's no rhyme or reason to it," Johnson said of his dominatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Pettitte continues to throw well]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/short-hops-pettitte-continues-to-throw-well.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers acquired another All-Star over the weekend, bringing second baseman Ray Durham to the squad in exchange for minor leaguers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact analysis: Saito out indefinitely]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/impact-analysis-saito-out-indefinitely.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Entering 2008, many fantasy baseball managers believed it was simply a matter of time before Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton took over as the team's closer from relief pitcher Takashi Saito (elbow).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-639.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Tony Clark made his first start for the D-backs on Sunday, three days after he was acquired from San Diego for minor league RHP Evan Scribner. Clark had an RBI-groundout in four at-bats. He played only once in the field -- he also started nine times]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-640.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. He played catch July 8 and was activated on July 20. RF Justin Upton (sore left obli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-641.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Clark played more games in the field in his first weekend with the Diamondbacks than he did in his 70 games with San Diego this season, and the D-Backs plan to keep him busy. "He needs to get his reps out there," D-backs manager Bob Melvin said. "He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers rally vs. D-backs; square NL West 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-rally-vs-d-backs-square-nl-west-642.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With nothing to lose, Andre Ethier took a chance against Brandon Lyon and helped tie the NL West race for the second time in three days.After Matt Kemp doubled in the tying run, Ethier hit a go-ahead triple to highlight a five-run ninth-inning rally and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:38:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks eliminated the Cubs from last postseason, marking the 99th straight year Chicago failed to win a World Series title.The Cubs are hoping Rich Harden, among others, can help them end that championship drought.The recently-acquired H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers rally vs. D-backs; square NL West]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-rally-vs-d-backs-square-nl-west.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:16:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With nothing to lose, Andre Ethier took a chance against Brandon Lyon and helped tie the NL West race for the second time in three days.After Matt Kemp doubled in the tying run, Ethier hit a go-ahead triple to highlight a five-run ninth-inning rally and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks activate Chris Snyder from 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-activate-chris-snyder-from-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:56:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks activated catcher Chris Snyder from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.Snyder missed 14 games with a left testicular fracture and played one minor-league game on a rehab assignment, going 2-for-5 with a run scored for Class A Visa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillen's remarks set stage for ChiSox-Rangers series]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/guillen-s-remarks-set-stage-for-chisox-rangers-series.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:39:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas closer C.J. Wilson has become Ozzie Guillen's latest target. With no love lost, the Sox-Rangers series this week just got better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-621.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one victory, the Arizona Diamondbacks regained control of the NL West. They appear to have a good chance of increasing their division lead in the series finale.Staff ace Brandon Webb looks to continue his recent dominance of the Los Angeles Dodgers w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-dodgers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren wasn't feeling his best Saturday night.Try convincing the Los Angeles Dodgers of that.Haren threw seven scoreless innings and Conor Jackson homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.Haren (9-5) scattered four hits, str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren helps D-backs snap first-place tie]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-helps-d-backs-snap-first-place-tie.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren threw seven scoreless innings and Conor Jackson homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Saturday night.Chad Tracy and Stephen Drew also drove in runs for the Diamondbacks, who snapped a brief two-game losing skid and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks place LHP Slaten on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-place-lhp-slaten-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a strained right knee.Slaten was the losing pitcher in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing three hits over 1 1-3 innings in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have more than one option to close]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-have-more-than-one-option-to-close.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers are in a bind with closer Takashi Saito sidelined. Joe Torre's way out of the jam could be found in several sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-626.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes opted against surgery on his torn left hamstring muscle, although he admitted Friday that even then there are no guarantees for his return this season. "I'm not going to be crazy. It's something I'm going to be real cautious with," Byrnes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and was placed on the disabled list on July 18 retroactive to July 9. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes will attempt to rehabilitate his torn left hamstring the old-fashioned way, without surgery, although he admitted Friday that he still might not be able to return this season. "I'm not saying I'm rehabbing to come back this year. I']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren helps D-backs snap first-place tie 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-helps-d-backs-snap-first-place-tie-632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:51:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren threw seven scoreless innings and Conor Jackson homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Saturday night.Chad Tracy and Stephen Drew also drove in runs for the Diamondbacks, who snapped a brief two-game losing skid and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-613.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes opted against surgery on his torn left hamstring muscle, although he admitted Friday that even then there are no guarantees for his return this season. "I'm not going to be crazy. It's something I'm going to be real cautious with," Byrnes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-614.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and was placed on the disabled list on July 18 retroactive to July 9. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-615.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes will attempt to rehabilitate his torn left hamstring the old-fashioned way, without surgery, although he admitted Friday that he still might not be able to return this season. "I'm not saying I'm rehabbing to come back this year. I']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview-616.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After pulling into a first-place tie with the Diamondbacks in the NL West with a victory in their series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to move alone atop the division for the first time since the first week of the season Saturday at Arizona.The NL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-8-diamondbacks-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the third time in 11 days, the Los Angeles Dodgers are tied for the lead in the NL West. Nomar Garciaparra, however, knows it's not time to start watching the scoreboard.James Loney homered leading off the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loney lifts Dodgers past D-backs in 11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/loney-lifts-dodgers-past-d-backs-in-11.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney homered leading off the 11th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.Nomar Garciaparra had his first multihomer game in nearly six years and Matt Kemp also homered for the Dodgers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton hits DL to clear room for Clark]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/upton-hits-dl-to-clear-room-for-clark.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right fielder Justin Upton on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained oblique muscle Friday night, making room for newly acquired first baseman Tony Clark.The Diamondbacks sent minor league pitcher Evan Scribner to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aging Manny may be expendable for Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/aging-manny-may-be-expendable-for-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It'll cost Boston big time to keep Manny in Fenway. But the Red Sox know a valuable truth, Ken Rosenthal says: he's replaceable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-605.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chad Tracy finished the first half of the season with four consecutive multi-hit games, going 10-for-21 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBIs to raise his batting average to a season-high .309. He was 4-for-5 with three RBIs against left-hander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10-13. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-607.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks reacquired an integral piece of the 2007 NL West championship team when they obtained first baseman Tony Clark from San Diego for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner on Thursday. Clark, who makes his home in the Phoenix area, waived a $500]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-acquire-tony-clark-from-padres.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said the team was "thrilled" to have Clark back in Arizona, where he spent thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs sign top draft pick Schlereth]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-sign-top-draft-pick-schlereth.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Daniel Schlereth, the team's No. 1 draft pick.The team said Thursday that the 22-year-old former University of Arizona star will join Missoula, its Single-A team in the Pioneer League.Schlereth's father, Mark, p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-acquire-tony-clark-from-padres-610.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said the team was "thrilled" to have Clark back in Arizona, where]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sole possession of first place in the NL West has been an elusive goal for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A three-game road set against the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks could change that.The Dodgers look to pull even with the Diamondbacks in the West r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dissecting baseball's second half]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dissecting-baseball-s-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's buying? Who's selling? Who'll win? Who'll flop? Tracy Ringolsby knows and breaks it all down in this second-half primer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Moves in store for A's?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-moves-in-store-for-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break is a time where most organizations take stock of where their team stands, whether to buy or sell, what is working and where improvements can be made. In this vein, let's take a look at the 30 teams' rotations around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster averted, time to make contingency plan]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/disaster-averted-time-to-make-contingency-plan.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 15-inning All-Star Game nearly gave us a nightmare scenario &#151; no more pitchers. Ken Rosenthal has a plan to avoid a repeat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-602.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson liked the results of his fourth-inning at-bat. How he felt about his technique, well, that's another matter.Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-603.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: Baseball needs its bad guy back 2008-07-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-the-mark-baseball-needs-its-bad-guy-back-604.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball was center stage on Tuesday night. But Mark Kriegel found himself missing the star who wasn't at Yankee Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-593.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson liked the results of his fourth-inning at-bat. How he felt about his technique, well, that's another matter.Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-594.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona RF Upton likely out through All-Star break]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-rf-upton-likely-out-through-all-star-break.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton likely will be sidelined through the All-Star break with a strained oblique muscle.Upton was hurt while swinging during batting practice before Wednesday night's game against Washington."It's a little better th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: Baseball needs its bad guy back]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/on-the-mark-baseball-needs-its-bad-guy-back.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball was center stage on Tuesday night. But Mark Kriegel found himself missing the star who wasn't at Yankee Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-597.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chad Tracy had four consecutive multi-hit games to end the pre-All Star break portion of schedule. Tracy was 10 for 21 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBIs in that stretch, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs against left-handed pitchers. His battin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-598.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10-13. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-599.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson was the first pitcher in major league history to start for both leagues in the All-Star Game, and teammate Dan Haren has a chance to make even more history if he gets the nod for the NL Tuesday.  Haren, 8-5,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-589.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chad Tracy had four consecutive multi-hit games to end the pre-All Star break portion of schedule. Tracy was 10 for 21 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBIs in that stretch, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs against left-handed pitchers. His battin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-590.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10-13. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-591.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson was the first pitcher in major league history to start for both leagues in the All-Star Game, and teammate Dan Haren has a chance to make even more history if he gets the nod for the NL Tuesday.  Haren, 8-5,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stadium has special meaning for Babe's adopted daughter]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/stadium-has-special-meaning-for-babe-s-adopted-daughter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankee Stadium has meant many things to many people. For Babe Ruth's daughter, it has a special meaning that she's sad to see go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-581.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chad Tracy had four consecutive multi-hit games to end the pre-All Star break portion of schedule. Tracy was 10 for 21 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBIs in that stretch, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs against left-handed pitchers. His battin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-582.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10-13. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-583.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson was the first pitcher in major league history to start for both leagues in the All-Star Game, and teammate Dan Haren has a chance to make even more history if he gets the nod for the NL Tuesday.  Haren, 8-5,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod should be participating in Home Run Derby]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-rod-should-be-participating-in-home-run-derby-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He just passed Mantle. The Derby's at his home park. A-Rod needs to drop the excuses and participate, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-6-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now in his ninth season, Pat Burrell would like to someday play in an All-Star game.In the meantime, he plans to keep getting big hits for the Philadelphia Phillies.Burrell hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Phillies held thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burrell powers Phillies past D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/burrell-powers-phillies-past-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held their NL East lead heading into the All-Star break, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 Sunday.The Phillies began the day with a half-game edge over bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest of trading season may not be so easy]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rest-of-trading-season-may-not-be-so-easy.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trades of Rich Harden and CC Sabathia worked out well for all parties. Joel Sherman warns that upcoming deals won't be so easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-588.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson liked the results of his fourth-inning at-bat. How he felt about his technique, well, that's another matter.Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Phillies Preview 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-phillies-preview-573.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their final game before the All-Star break, a pair of NL division leaders will produce a All-Star caliber pitching matchup Sunday.Major league wins leader Brandon Webb takes the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks to face Cole Hamels, the top starter fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson liked the results of his fourth-inning at-bat. 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How he felt about his technique, well, that's another matter.Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Phillies 4 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-phillies-4-576.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Phillies 4 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-phillies-4-577.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Phillies 4 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-phillies-4-578.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Johnson gets big hit to back 290th win 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-johnson-gets-big-hit-to-back-290th-win-579.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 10, Phillies 4 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-10-phillies-4-580.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson helped secure his 290th victory with a two-run double to start an eight-run fourth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 Saturday.Johnson (6-7) struck out three in six innings, but left while warming up in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-566.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left oblique) was scratched from the lineup July 9 and didn't play July 10-11. He is unlikely to play again until after the All-Star break. RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-567.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis made his sixth consecutive start in which he gave up three runs or less -- five of the starts have been at least six innings -- but is only 1-1 with four no-decisions in that stretch. He was deprived of a victory Friday when the bullpen g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-568.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes admitted Friday "there is a good chance I am down for the year" with a torn left hamstring muscle, but he went on to say that he is keeping "a small window open." "The smartest thing would be to write off the season" and undergo sur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 5(12)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-6-diamondbacks-5-12-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks decided to pitch to Jayson Werth with the game on the line Friday night, and Werth was ready.Werth hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies won 6-5 in a matchup of NL division leaders."I was ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Phillies Preview 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-phillies-preview-570.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Randy Johnson doesn't throw as hard as he once did, but he's still capable of dominating a game.Johnson will try to build on his first win in nearly two months as the Diamondbacks continue their three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werth makes D-backs pay in 12th with game-winner]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/werth-makes-d-backs-pay-in-12th-with-game-winner.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks decided to pitch to Jayson Werth with the game on the line Friday night, and Werth was ready.Werth hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies won 6-5 in a matchup of NL division leaders."I was ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Carmona, Soriano to return]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-carmona-soriano-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 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C Ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-559.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's offense took another hit Thursday when outfielder Justin Upton was held out of the lineup for the second consecutive day with a strained left oblique muscle. He suffered the injury on a batting practice swing Wednesday. The Diamondbacks plan to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-560.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren was three outs from his first career shutout but did not even get a victory in his eighth consecutive quality start Thursday. 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Haren (8-5) lowered his E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Phillies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-phillies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard's surge came a little too late for him to make the All-Star team, but as far as the Philadelphia Phillies are concerned, his turnaround at the plate has been perfectly timed.Howard looks to continue his torrid pace and help the Phillies win th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs win on crazy night in D.C.]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-win-on-crazy-night-in-d-c-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Mark Reynolds made two errors in the bottom of the ninth, when the Arizona Diamondbacks blew a two-run lead.The craziness was only just beginning.Reynolds doubled in the 10th to help his team build a three-run lead, and even that wasn't enou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strained oblique will sideline Upton through break]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/strained-oblique-will-sideline-upton-through-break.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton likely will be sidelined through the All-Star break with a strained oblique muscle.Upton was hurt while swinging during batting practice before Wednesday night's game against Washington."It's a little better th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonds' agent: 'I am not talking to any club']]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bonds-agent-i-am-not-talking-to-any-club-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks became the latest team to say "No thanks" to Barry Bonds, and they're not alone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinch hitter Flores rescues Nats  2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pinch-hitter-flores-rescues-nats--565.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jesus Flores' three-run, pinch-hit homer in the sixth inning brought a tedious game out of the doldrums and helped the Washington Nationals to a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.The win ended last-place Washington's six-game lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-549.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb has thrown 15 scoreless innings against Washington this season after six shutout innings in a 2-0 victory on Tuesday, after which U.S. Senator and Hall of Fame RHP Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) congratulated Webb, a constituent from Ashland, Ky.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-550.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Justin Upton (sore left side) was scratched from the lineup July 9. RHP Juan Cruz (left oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 6. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-551.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings has a special feeling about Washington, D.C., and not because it is where he made his first major league start and got his first major league victory last season. "It is a great city. There is a lot of patriotism. I enjoy being h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Nationals Preview 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-nationals-preview-552.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their lineup slumping, the Arizona Diamondbacks have needed nearly flawless starting pitching to have any chance at a victory. No one in baseball has come closer to providing that of late than Dan Haren.Haren will try to compensate for any further Di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-5-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals hadn't won in more than a week. John Lannan hadn't won in nearly eight weeks. Jesus Flores' last extra-base hit? 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Conor Jack]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Kobayashi takes over for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/closer-hot-seat-kobayashi-takes-over-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Independence Day is rapidly fading into our collective memories, and the fireworks we saw on the Fourth were emblematic of what was happening in major league bullpens across the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Nationals Preview 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-nationals-preview-541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't won three consecutive games in almost two months.Looking for a strong outing from struggling Micah Owings, the Diamondbacks hope to accomplish that feat when they continue their road series with the reeling Washington Nati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Nationals 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-nationals-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb liked the result. He wasn't happy with how he achieved it.Webb gave up six hits in six innings to earn his major league-leading 13th win in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night."Once again, it w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb, D-backs bullpen stifle Nats]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-d-backs-bullpen-stifle-nats-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb earned his major league leading 13th win, pitching six scoreless innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.Webb (13-4) struck out six and allowed six hits and two walks in his first start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona RHP Gonzalez decides against surgery]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-rhp-gonzalez-decides-against-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks' pitcher Edgar Gonzalez, currently on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right elbow, has decided against surgery, manager Bob Melvin said on Tuesday.The right-hander had an MRI and doctors recommended that he not have surgery."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Shoppach starring for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-shoppach-starring-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-546.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks went 2-8 on a 10-game road trip to Washington and Philadelphia heading into the All-Star Break last season. They embark on a six-game trip Tuesday to finish up the first half of this season. --RHP Brandon Webb will start on Tuesday at W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-547.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (oblique) was placed on the disabled list July 6. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-548.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Diamondbacks have enough offense? Can the young hitters find some consistency? Will the pitching continue to carry the team? All legitimate questions as the first half of the season comes to a close, but also the same ones directed at the 2007 team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-535.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Diamondbacks went 2-8 on a 10-game road trip to Washington and Philadelphia heading into the All-Star Break last season. They embark on a six-game trip Tuesday to finish up the first half of this season. --RHP Brandon Webb will start on Tuesday at W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-536.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (oblique) was placed on the disabled list July 6. C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-537.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Diamondbacks have enough offense? Can the young hitters find some consistency? Will the pitching continue to carry the team? All legitimate questions as the first half of the season comes to a close, but also the same ones directed at the 2007 team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Chipper's back in the lineup again]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-chipper-s-back-in-the-lineup-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Nationals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-nationals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Success on the road fueled a franchise-best start for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Struggles away from home have been just as significant in the club's decline.Hoping to pull back to .500 by winning consecutive games for the first time in nearly three weeks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit lifts struggling D-backs 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-lifts-struggling-d-backs-540.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson struck out 10 and allowed three hits in 6 1-3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday.Justin Upton hit the second-longest home run in Chase Field history and Mark Reynolds also homered for the Diamondback]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compare the All-Star pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/compare-the-all-star-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To see the All-Star batting comparison, click here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Padres 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-padres-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson used to wrack up strikeouts by throwing hard. Now that he's 44, he's mowing opponents down by simply "pitching."Johnson struck out 10 and allowed three hits in 6 1-3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit lifts struggling D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-lifts-struggling-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson struck out 10 and allowed three hits in 6 1-3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday.Justin Upton hit the second-longest home run in Chase Field history and Mark Reynolds also homered for the Diamondback]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks place RHP Cruz on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-place-rhp-cruz-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Juan Cruz on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained left oblique muscle.Cruz threw three pitches to Adrian Gonzalez in the ninth inning of Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Padres before leaving the game. Ton]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peavy tames slumping D-backs 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/peavy-tames-slumping-d-backs-531.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy threw seven scoreless innings and Scott Hairston homered twice in the San Diego Padres' 4-2 victory over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Adrian Gonzalez also homered for the Padres, who have won two straight after dropping 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-532.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. The te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-533.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emilio Bonifacio and OF Alex Romero were called up on Friday, while RHP Connor Robertson was optioned to Triple-A and OF Jeff Salazar was designated for assignment. Bonifacio will spell Orlando Hudson at second base, but can also play left and right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-534.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Alex Romero and highly regarded prospect Emilio Bonifacio were called up to the Diamondbacks on Friday to help give the bench a boost. Bonifacio could see time at second base -- where he could replace Orlando Hudson after the season should Huds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview-520.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Randy Johnson knows he isn't the same pitcher he was in his prime, but he's still frustrated by his recent struggles.The 44-year-old left-hander will be trying to shake his longest slump in 16 years and help the Diamondbacks avoid being swept at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 4, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-4-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy's monthlong stay on the disabled list is fading into memory.Peavy threw seven scoreless innings and Scott Hairston homered twice in the San Diego Padres' 4-2 victory over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night."I was definitely bet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peavy tames slumping D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/peavy-tames-slumping-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy threw seven scoreless innings and Scott Hairston homered twice in the San Diego Padres' 4-2 victory over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.Adrian Gonzalez also homered for the Padres, who have won two straight after dropping 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-523.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. The te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-524.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emilio Bonifacio and OF Alex Romero were called up on Friday, while RHP Connor Robertson was optioned to Triple-A and OF Jeff Salazar was designated for assignment. Bonifacio will spell Orlando Hudson at second base, but can also play left and right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-525.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Alex Romero and highly regarded prospect Emilio Bonifacio were called up to the Diamondbacks on Friday to help give the bench a boost. Bonifacio could see time at second base -- where he could replace Orlando Hudson after the season should Huds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres handle Haren, D-backs  2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-handle-haren-d-backs--526.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter.The Arizona Diamondbacks finally managed a couple of hits in the sixth. By then, the Padres were on their way to a 5-1 victory on Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-512.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. The te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-513.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Emilio Bonifacio and OF Alex Romero were called up on Friday, while RHP Connor Robertson was optioned to Triple-A and OF Jeff Salazar was designated for assignment. Bonifacio will spell Orlando Hudson at second base, but can also play left and right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-514.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Alex Romero and highly regarded prospect Emilio Bonifacio were called up to the Diamondbacks on Friday to help give the bench a boost. Bonifacio could see time at second base -- where he could replace Orlando Hudson after the season should Huds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview-515.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have held onto first place for almost half the season, but that run could be coming to an end.They'll try to avoid dropping out of the top spot in the NL West as they continue their three-game series against the San Diego Padres o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 5, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-5-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter.The Arizona Diamondbacks finally managed a couple of hits in the sixth. By then, the Padres were on their way to a 5-1 victory on Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres handle Haren, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-handle-haren-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter.The Arizona Diamondbacks finally managed a couple of hits in the sixth. By then, the Padres were on their way to a 5-1 victory on Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star team a mix of no-brainers, close calls]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/all-star-team-a-mix-of-no-brainers-close-calls.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's easier to pick an All-Star team without steroids on our minds. That doesn't mean Ken Rosenthal had an easy time with his picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs rally to win with six in 9th 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-rally-to-win-with-six-in-9th-519.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Conor Jackson's two-run single bounced through Milwaukee's drawn-in infield, the Arizona Diamondbacks poured out of their dugout as if they had won a title.All they had really done was reach .500. But it felt like a monumental achievement for the slump]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-505.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. Manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. The te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-506.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edgar Gonzalez will get a second opinion on his elbow injury Monday in Los Angeles. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list June 28. --The Diamondbacks will likely call up a position player Friday or Saturday. They are currently using just four be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-507.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are rumblings about a possible shift in the Diamondbacks' starting rotation. A day after an impressive showing by emergency starter Yusmeiro Petit, manager Bob Melvin said the right-hander has made a case to stay in the rotation. However, if Micah O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting back to .500 was certainly a relief for the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks.They hope Dan Haren can help them create some momentum from that dramatic victory when they open a three-game series against the woeful San Diego Padres on Friday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs rally to win with six in 9th]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-rally-to-win-with-six-in-9th.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Conor Jackson's two-run single bounced through Milwaukee's drawn-in infield, the Arizona Diamondbacks poured out of their dugout as if they had won a title.All they had really done was reach .500. But it felt like a monumental achievement for the slump]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview-510.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has been an ace for quite some time. Manny Parra is pitching like he has been, too.Parra looks to win his seventh straight start by outpitching the NL leader in victories when the Milwaukee Brewers take on Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron pushes Crew past reeling Arizona 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cameron-pushes-crew-past-reeling-arizona-511.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Cameron singled home Russell Branyan with one out in the top of the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night.Cameron finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Rickie Weeks added his first career pinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview-497.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has been an ace for quite some time. Manny Parra is pitching like he has been, too.Parra looks to win his seventh straight start by outpitching the NL leader in victories when the Milwaukee Brewers take on Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-498.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for June. Haren went 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA while recording 36 strikeouts and allowing 25 hits and eight walks in 41 innings. --3B Mark Reynolds had an MRI on his right wrist after it was hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-499.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He will require surgery, but manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-500.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Micah Owings still banged up -- he skipped his scheduled start because of a groin injury -- and Juan Cruz nursing an oblique injury, the Diamondbacks stayed with a 13-pitcher roster on Wednesday. However, once the pitching staff gets healthy, calling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-4-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Cameron's rough road trip took a turn for the better Wednesday night.Cameron singled home Russell Branyan with one out in the top of the ninth, his second RBI single of the game, to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron pushes Crew past reeling Arizona]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cameron-pushes-crew-past-reeling-arizona.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Cameron singled home Russell Branyan with one out in the top of the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night.Cameron finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Rickie Weeks added his first career pinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 strangest moments in MLB history]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/50-strangest-moments-in-mlb-history.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the great things about watching a baseball game is you never know when you're going to see something you've never seen before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardy, Crew hand Big Unit another loss 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hardy-crew-hand-big-unit-another-loss-504.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.J. Hardy homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-6 on Tuesday night, handing Randy Johnson his sixth straight loss.Joe Dillon also homered for the Brewers, who beat Arizona for the fourth time in five meetings. The NL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-488.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes was placed on the 15-day disabled list, and he was replaced on the 25-man roster by RHP Conor Robertson. The Diamondbacks chose to call up a pitcher because RHP Micah Owings can't pitch on his scheduled turn Wednesday. --C Chris Snyder wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-489.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. He will require surgery, but manager Bob Melvin said he could be back right after the All-Star break. OF Eric Byrnes (torn left hamstring) went on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-490.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A litany of injuries have hit the Diamondbacks. Outfielder Eric Byrnes and catcher Chris Snyder were both placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, and right-hander Micah Owings will miss his scheduled start Wednesday due to back pain. Byrnes injured hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview-491.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are still on top of the NL West, but things couldn't be going much worse lately.The Diamondbacks will be trying to avoid falling under .500 on Wednesday as they continue a four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 8, Diamondbacks 6]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-8-diamondbacks-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.J. Hardy is in a groove. Randy Johnson is in a slump.Hardy homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-6 on Tuesday night, handing Johnson his sixth straight loss.Hardy, who is 12-for-29 (.414) on Milwaukee's 10-game road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardy, Crew hand Big Unit another loss]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hardy-crew-hand-big-unit-another-loss.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.J. Hardy homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-6 on Tuesday night, handing Randy Johnson his sixth straight loss.Joe Dillon also homered for the Brewers, who beat Arizona for the fourth time in five meetings. The NL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks put Byrnes, Snyder on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-put-byrnes-snyder-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a painful day in the desert, the Arizona Diamondbacks put left fielder Eric Byrnes and catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.Byrnes is out with a strained left hamstring, Snyder with a left testicular fracture.For Byrnes, the move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks put Byrnes, Snyder on 15-day DL 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-put-byrnes-snyder-on-15-day-dl-495.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a painful day in the desert, the Arizona Diamondbacks put left fielder Eric Byrnes and catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.Byrnes is out with a strained left hamstring, Snyder with a left testicular fracture.For Byrnes, the move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Byrnes finds way to DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-byrnes-finds-way-to-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes (hamstring) is headed to the disabled list with a strained left hamstring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview-480.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[July couldn't come soon enough for Randy Johnson.The veteran left-hander looks to avoid a sixth consecutive loss by opening the month trying to help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a second straight victory as they continue their home set with the Milwaukee B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes headed for DL with strained left hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-headed-for-dl-with-strained-left-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes is headed for the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, one week after coming off the DL with a right hamstring injury.Arizona manager Bob Melvin said the club would place Byrnes on the DL on Tuesday but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes headed for DL with strained hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-headed-for-dl-with-strained-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes is headed for the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, one week after coming off the DL with a right hamstring injury.Arizona manager Bob Melvin said the club would place Byrnes on the DL on Tuesday but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-6-brewers-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in a while, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked like a first-place team.Slugging third baseman Mark Reynolds homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Monday night.With the victory,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds leads D-backs past Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reynolds-leads-d-backs-past-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Reynolds homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Monday night.Stephen Drew added two doubles and Augie Ojeda tripled and singled as the slumping NL West leaders avoided falling be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes leaves game with strained hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-leaves-game-with-strained-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Eric Byrnes left Monday's game against Milwaukee with an apparent leg injury, a week after coming off the disabled list with a right hamstring injury.Byrnes, who spent a month on the DL, pulled up as he tried to steal thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-486.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren gave up one unearned run in seven innings Sunday, although he did not get a decision. He is 3-0 with a.1.59 ERA in six June starts, a top candidate for the NL pitcher of the month. Haren struck out 37 and gave up 25 hits in 41 innings cove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-487.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Edgar Gonzalez (right elbow strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list July 28. RHP Micah Owings (gluteus muscle strain) left the June 27 game, but manager Bob Melvin said the team was optimistic he'd make his next start.  2B Orland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-473.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren gave up one unearned run in seven innings Sunday, although he did not get a decision. He is 3-0 with a.1.59 ERA in six June starts, a top candidate for the NL pitcher of the month. Haren struck out 37 and gave up 25 hits in 41 innings cove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-474.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Edgar Gonzalez (right elbow strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list July 28. RHP Micah Owings (gluteus muscle strain) left the June 27 game, but manager Bob Melvin said the team was optimistic he'd make his next start.  2B Orland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-475.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Chris Young is more comfortable hitting lower in the order, and it shows. Young has eight RBIs in the last 10-plus games since being moved from leadoff to a more production-oriented spot in the order, usually sixth, where his aggressive approac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks looked like serious contenders in the NL in April. Poor play on the road, however, has offset the club's hot start.Hoping to rebound from a miserable road trip, the Diamondbacks look to avoid falling below .500 for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 4, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-4-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Florida Marlins could play everyone like they do the Arizona Diamondbacks, they might find themselves atop the NL East.Jorge Cantu hit a game-ending RBI single, Hanley Ramirez hit a tying home run and the Marlins came back to beat the Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins rally against D-backs' closer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-rally-against-d-backs-closer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Cantu hit a game-ending RBI single, Hanley Ramirez hit a tying home run and the Florida Marlins came back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday.Ramirez's 18th home run of the season tied the game 3-all in the ninth. Jeremy Hermida then doub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb returns to form in D-backs' win 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-returns-to-form-in-d-backs-win-479.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb slammed a water bottle into the trash can and paced the dugout yelling after he was taken out, showing the kind of emotion that's been missing from his recent outings.Webb returned to his All-Star form, Chris Young had three RBIs and the Ariz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-467.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the addition of Dan Haren to their rotation, the Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the best 1-2 punches in baseball. Now, they have a golden opportunity to show just how dangerous it can be.Haren looks to build off a strong outing by ace Brandon Webb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb returns to form in D-backs' win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-returns-to-form-in-d-backs-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb slammed a water bottle into the trash can and paced the dugout yelling after he was taken out, showing the kind of emotion that's been missing from his recent outings.Webb returned to his All-Star form, Chris Young had three RBIs and the Ariz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs right back where tailspin started]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-right-back-where-tailspin-started.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggling D-backs are showing no signs of a turnaround. And now they're spending the weekend where all the trouble started.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-470.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Micah Owings (lower back strain) left the June 27 game. 2B Orlando Hudson (sore lower right leg) left the June 27 game.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last 7 Games.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-471.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings had to leave Friday's game in the fifth inning after suffering what he called a lower back strain while covering first base in the fourth. 2B Orlando Hudson fielded a ball that was deflected by 1B Chad Tracy and threw to Owings covering]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-472.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Diamondbacks made their first visit to South Florida beginning May 20, they had the best record in the National League. One game into their second series at Florida, the D-backs are back at .500 for the first time since the fourth game of the sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-459.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Micah Owings (lower back strain) left the June 27 game. 2B Orlando Hudson (sore lower right leg) left the June 27 game.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last 7 Games.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-460.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings had to leave Friday's game in the fifth inning after suffering what he called a lower back strain while covering first base in the fourth. 2B Orlando Hudson fielded a ball that was deflected by 1B Chad Tracy and threw to Owings covering]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-461.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Diamondbacks made their first visit to South Florida beginning May 20, they had the best record in the National League. One game into their second series at Florida, the D-backs are back at .500 for the first time since the fourth game of the sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-462.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling - and so is their ace.Brandon Webb will be trying to give himself and his team a boost on Saturday night when the Diamondbacks continue their three-game series with the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium.Webb (11-4,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco stops Marlins' slump with gem]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nolasco-stops-marlins-slump-with-gem.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Searching for a way to break another slump, the Florida Marlins again turned to their best option:The Arizona Diamondbacks.Ricky Nolasco pitched eight effective innings, and Cody Ross homered to lift the Marlins to a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: AL West surprises and busts]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chin-music-al-west-surprises-and-busts.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that we're nearly three months into the season, it's time to take a look at some of the biggest surprises and busts from each of the 30 clubs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Marcum out for a month]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-marcum-out-for-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen management proving to be Girardi's strength 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bullpen-management-proving-to-be-girardi-s-strength-466.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. That's one area where Joe Girardi's outshined his predecessor, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-453.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson had his best velocity of the season in his start against Boston on Wednesday, hitting 94 mph while striking out 1B Kevin Youkilis in the third inning and 93 mph while striking out OF Manny Ramirez in the sixth, his last inning. His fiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-454.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: No major injuriesPlayer StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last 7 Games.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Season.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Chris Burke, 2BBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-455.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It may not seem like it, but Brandon Webb (11-4) has been without his entire tool box this season. Webb won his first nine starts -- the second-best start for a major league starting pitcher since 1919 -- and has led the NL in victories for two months des]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen management proving to be Girardi's strength]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bullpen-management-proving-to-be-girardi-s-strength.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. That's one area where Joe Girardi's outshined his predecessor, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-457.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the best offenses in the major leagues when they traveled to Dolphin Stadium for a three-game set with the Florida Marlins last month.The Diamondbacks scored three runs while being swept in that series, and have had one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield, Sox win battle of ages  2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/wakefield-sox-win-battle-of-ages--458.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a matchup for the aged, 41-year-old Tim Wakefield outpitched 44-year-old Randy Johnson and the Boston Red Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Wednesday night.And it was the youngest player in Boston's lineup, 24-year-old rookie Brandon Moss, who drov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-444.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson fell to 4-7 in a 5-0 loss to Boston. It was his fifth straight loss, tied for the second-longest losing streak in his 21-year major league career. He lost five in a row in his first season with the D-backs, 1999, after an eight-game lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: No major injuriesPlayer StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last 7 Games.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Season.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Chris Burke, 2BBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-446.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks concluded their interleague play against Boston on Wednesday, signaling the last day of their use of the designated hitter and the first day of trying to work their top offensive threats back into a lineup that is struggling to score runs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/red-sox-5-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield has been twirling his knuckler past hitters for 16 years. Randy Johnson has been firing his fastball by them for 21.The slow stuff won out Wednesday night when the Boston Red Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in a matchup of starting pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield, Sox win battle of ages]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/wakefield-sox-win-battle-of-ages-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a matchup for the aged, 41-year-old Tim Wakefield outpitched 44-year-old Randy Johnson and the Boston Red Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Wednesday night.And it was the youngest player in Boston's lineup, 24-year-old rookie Brandon Moss, who drov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Top 100 pitching keepers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-top-100-pitching-keepers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is there anything scientific to these rankings? Not really.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Snider's streaking]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/minor-league-report-snider-s-streaking.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hot Travis Snider, a patient catcher and an 18th-rounder who has already jumped from Low-A to Double-A since the beginning of the year highlight the Hots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-back comebacks possible for Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/back-to-back-comebacks-possible-for-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies used an improbable rally to reach the World Series in '07. Thanks to a woeful NL West, Tracy Ringolsby sees a repeat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varitek keys comeback for BoSox  2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/varitek-keys-comeback-for-bosox--452.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A slumping Jason Varitek capped a four-run eighth inning with a go-ahead single, and the Boston Red Sox resumed hitting just in time to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 Tuesday night.The Red Sox had six hits in the inning, one more than their total in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Red Sox Preview 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-red-sox-preview-435.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson has been showing his age. Tim Wakefield hasn't, then again, he's always pitched like an aging veteran.A struggling former fireballer faces a resurgent knuckleballer Wednesday in a matchup between two of the oldest players in baseball, with J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/red-sox-5-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Varitek finally delivered a big hit. So did a few of his teammates.Varitek began working his way out of a long slump and the Boston Red Sox emerged from a short one, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 Tuesday night with a four-run eighth inning ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varitek keys comeback for BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/varitek-keys-comeback-for-bosox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A slumping Jason Varitek capped a four-run eighth inning with a go-ahead single, and the Boston Red Sox resumed hitting just in time to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 Tuesday night.The Red Sox had six hits in the inning, one more than their total in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-438.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Visalia on June 19 and was activated June 23.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Dan Haren had been winless in three starts at Fenway Park before mastering the Red Sox on Monday, giving up two hits, a walk and a hit batsman in seven shutout innings in a 2-1 victory Monday. The Red Sox got one runner as far as third against him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes returned to the Diamondbacks on Monday after missing 25 games with hamstring injuries, and manager Bob Melvin inserted him into the leadoff spot for the opener of a three-game series at Boston. Byrnes was 0-for-5 in his return, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn doesn't show it much, but he loves baseball]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dunn-doesn-t-show-it-much-but-he-loves-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blue Jays GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have a passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren gets better of Beckett in Fenway duel 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-gets-better-of-beckett-in-fenway-duel-442.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Monday night.The Diamondbacks, swept by Minnesota over the weekend, have won just sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren gets better of Beckett at Fenway 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-gets-better-of-beckett-at-fenway-443.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Monday night.The Diamondbacks, swept by Minnesota over the weekend, have won just sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-426.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. 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The Red Sox got one runner as far as third against him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-428.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Eric Byrnes returned to the Diamondbacks on Monday after missing 25 games with hamstring injuries, and manager Bob Melvin inserted him into the leadoff spot for the opener of a three-game series at Boston. Byrnes was 0-for-5 in his return, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Red Sox Preview 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-red-sox-preview-429.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For more than a month, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been looking for something positive to build from. Manager Bob Melvin believes their latest victory could provide that spark.The Diamondbacks look to win a second straight game over the AL East-leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Red Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-red-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren was so pumped up facing Josh Beckett that he had no problem relying on an unusual amount of fastballs.Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to two hits and outpitching Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 victory ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren gets better of Beckett in Fenway duel]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-gets-better-of-beckett-in-fenway-duel.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Monday night.The Diamondbacks, swept by Minnesota over the weekend, have won just sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren gets better of Beckett at Fenway]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-gets-better-of-beckett-at-fenway.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren was dominant over seven shutout innings, limiting Boston to just two hits and outpitching Josh Beckett in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Monday night.The Diamondbacks, swept by Minnesota over the weekend, have won just sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community: Is Schilling a Hall of Famer?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/community-is-schilling-a-hall-of-famer-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an impressive career, Curt Schilling may be forced to hang up his cleats for good, undergoing season-ending surgery. So if his career stats stay put, are they enough to get him into the Hall of Fame?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of Furcal, Jones should improve Dodger fortunes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/return-of-furcal-jones-should-improve-dodger-fortunes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have forced a slow start to the Joe Torre era in L.A., but Dayn Perry says the Dodgers can still make a run in the West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-419.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The D-Backs have lost 17 of their last 23 road games and have been swept in three-game series by the Cubs (May 9-11), Florida (May 20-22), Milwaukee (June 2-4) and Minnesota (June 20-22) in that stretch. They have not won a road series since taking two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-420.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Visalia on June 19 and expects to be activated for the June 23 game at Boston.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RB]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-421.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks conclude their portion of interleague play with a three-game series in Boston that begins Monday, their first visit to Fenway Park since sweeping Red Sox in 2002, when Curt Schilling was a D-back. "It's like playing in a museum," manager]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Red Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-red-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park could be a daunting task for the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks.Mired in an offensive slump, the Diamondbacks look to avoid a fourth straight loss when they open a three-game set against the Red S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 5, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-5-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a remarkable start to the season, Brandon Webb seems to have lost his magic. The Minnesota Twins may have found it.Brian Buscher had two hits and two RBIs, helping the Twins complete a three-game sweep of Webb's Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-3 victo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb, D-backs continue to struggle]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-d-backs-continue-to-struggle.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Buscher is making a claim for Minnesota's opening at third base.Buscher had two hits and drove in two runs, helping the Twins beat struggling Brandon Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday.Though still a little shaky in the field, Buscher i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins cruise past D-backs for fifth straight 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-cruise-past-d-backs-for-fifth-straight-425.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer started a six-run seventh inning for Minnesota with a surprise bunt single, and Nick Blackburn pitched seven shutout innings to push the Twins past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.Blackburn (6-4) surr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Twins Preview 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-twins-preview-412.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks hope Brandon Webb is able to put behind his worst outing of the season.The staff ace looks to bounce back while trying to help the Diamondbacks avoid being swept by the surging Minnesota Twins and a former teammate in their series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-6-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His timing at the plate was off, so Joe Mauer decided to try a different way to get Minnesota going.Mauer was Randy Johnson's only strikeout the night before, and his smooth left-handed swing produced a pair of un-Mauer-like whiffs in his first two appear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Reynolds leaves game with twisted ankle]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-reynolds-leaves-game-with-twisted-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Mark Reynolds left Saturday's game at Minnesota in the middle of the seventh inning after twisting his right ankle in the batter's box.Reynolds' reaction made it look like the ball bounced off his foot, but it actually went fair and rolled all t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins cruise past D-backs for fifth straight]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-cruise-past-d-backs-for-fifth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer started a six-run seventh inning for Minnesota with a surprise bunt single, and Nick Blackburn pitched seven shutout innings to push the Twins past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.Blackburn (6-4) surr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb has called an end to negotiations on a contract extension for the rest of the season, saying it had become somewhat of a distraction. "It is kind of hard to do stuff out there on the mound and not know if that is going to help you or hu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-417.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. 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Webb, 11-3 with a 3.27 ERA, leads the major leagues in victories and is considered a top NL candidate to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-405.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb has called an end to negotiations on a contract extension for the rest of the season, saying it had become somewhat of a distraction. "It is kind of hard to do stuff out there on the mound and not know if that is going to help you or hu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-406.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. 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Webb, 11-3 with a 3.27 ERA, leads the major leagues in victories and is considered a top NL candidate to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Twins Preview 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-twins-preview-408.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins continue to have their way with teams from the National League.The surging Twins look for their fifth consecutive victory in the middle contest of their series with the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night at the Metrodom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Baker snaps long losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/twins-baker-snaps-long-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting hit hard during a four-game sweep in Chicago two weeks ago, the Minnesota Twins' young starting rotation appeared ready to fall apart.Maybe not just yet.Scott Baker won for the first time in more than two months, Craig Monroe homered and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Pena set to return soon]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-pena-set-to-return-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston's offense doing just fine without Big Papi]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/boston-s-offense-doing-just-fine-without-big-papi.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the BoSox miss Big Papi's big bat? Of course. But how much? Ken Rosenthal says it's not as big an issue as you may think.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson is a dozen wins from reaching his 300th career victory, but he hasn't gotten any closer to that mark in more than a month.Johnson looks to bounce from his worst outing of the season and avoid dropping four straight starts for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-398.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. He began a rehab assignment with Class A Visalia on June 19.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last 7 Games.000 0 0 0 0 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-399.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best trades are not zero-sum games, and six months after the Diamondbacks acquired right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson for a six-player package from Oakland last December, it is safe to say both teams would pull the trigger again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-400.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton's game-winning home run in the eighth inning of a 2-1 victory over Oakland was his first homer since May 31 and his first RBI in June. He had been 3-for-36 with 18 strikeouts before getting the day off Wednesday. "It has been pretty toug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 2, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-2-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton has been putting in extra time in the batting cage to try to break out of his slump.All he needed was a day off.After being benched for one game, Upton hit an eighth-inning tiebreaking homer to lead the Diamondbacks to a 2-1 victory over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upton lifts D-backs past A's with HR]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/upton-lifts-d-backs-past-a-s-with-hr.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Thursday.Upton drove a 3-2 delivery from Keith Foulke (0-2) into the pool area in right-center field to open the eighth, his nint]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays reach agreement with No. 1 overall pick]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rays-reach-agreement-with-no-1-overall-pick.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Beckham used one word to describe how it felt to walk into the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse and spot a jersey with his name on the back hanging in a locker next to established major leaguers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-390.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon's 25-inning scoreless streak was the longest among major league relievers since Angels RHP closer Francisco Rodriguez had a 31-inning streak from June 25 to Sept. 15, 2006. Lyon made 24 appearances over 73 days, faced 104 batters and ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-391.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. He is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment either June 19 or June 20.Player StatsHITTERSBilly Buckner, PBAAB R H2B3BHR RBISBLast Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-392.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Lyon's 25-inning scoreless streak, snapped Tuesday, was the longest among major league relievers since late 2006, and it included some pretty amazing numbers. In the time since Lyon was last scored upon April 6, he made 24 appearances over 73 days]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/athletics-diamondbacks-preview-393.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After being humiliated in their series opener, the Arizona Diamondbacks got a little payback their last time out as their offense finally came to life.The Diamondbacks hope to carry some momentum from their latest victory into Thursday's finale of a three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 11, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-11-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren had been looking forward to facing - and beating - the Oakland Athletics since they traded him to Arizona last winter.He came away with mixed emotions after dominating his former team.Haren allowed one run and drove in three as the Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren exacts revenge on former club]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/haren-exacts-revenge-on-former-club-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dominating his former team, Dan Haren allowed one run and drove in three as the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Oakland Athletics 11-1 on Wednesday night.Haren (7-4) limited the A's to four hits in seven innings, walking one and striking out eight. Haren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's rough up Webb, rout D-backs 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-rough-up-webb-rout-d-backs-396.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics are in the wrong division.Mark Ellis hit two home runs to lead a six-homer barrage as Oakland routed Brandon Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-1 on Tuesday night - the Athletics' fourth straight win over an NL West club.Fresh off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/athletics-diamondbacks-preview-384.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren blossomed into a staff ace and an American League All-Star with the Oakland Athletics. So it was no surprise, given the Athletics' history, that he would leave the team - and it's the Arizona Diamondbacks who have benefited.Haren will face his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's rough up Webb, rout D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/a-s-rough-up-webb-rout-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics are in the wrong division.Mark Ellis hit two home runs to lead a six-homer barrage as Oakland routed Brandon Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 15-1 on Tuesday night - the Athletics' fourth straight win over an NL West club.Fresh off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Scherzer sent back to minors]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-scherzer-sent-back-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-387.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (sore back) was struck by a line drive June 11 and left the game as a precaution. He is expected to make his next start. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-388.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) is still five to 10 days away from being activated from the disabled list, general manager Josh Byrnes said, and will play in a couple of minor league games before returning. Byrnes has been on the disabled list since May 27]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks made their run to the 2007 NL West title when they began to run more -- outfielder Eric Byrnes had 33 of his 50 stolen bases after the 2007 All-Star break, and outfielder Chris Young had 18 of his 27 in that time frame. With Byrnes hamper]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-376.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (sore back) was struck by a line drive June 11 and left the game as a precaution. He is expected to make his next start. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-377.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) is still five to 10 days away from being activated from the disabled list, general manager Josh Byrnes said, and will play in a couple of minor league games before returning. Byrnes has been on the disabled list since May 27]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-378.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks made their run to the 2007 NL West title when they began to run more -- outfielder Eric Byrnes had 33 of his 50 stolen bases after the 2007 All-Star break, and outfielder Chris Young had 18 of his 27 in that time frame. With Byrnes hamper]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/athletics-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Dan Haren from Oakland this past offseason to complement Brandon Webb in their rotation. With pitchers such as Justin Duchscherer, the Athletics' staff has more than compensated for Haren's departure.The NL West-leading D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firing Bavasi was good first step for M's]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/firing-bavasi-was-good-first-step-for-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Firing GM Bill Bavasi was a step in the right direction for the Mariners, Ken Rosenthal says. It should be just the first of many moves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Big names continue to go down]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-big-names-continue-to-go-down.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? 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But in making his admittedly early All-Star selections, Dayn Perry relies on other criteria too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-372.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (sore back) was struck by a line drive June 11 and left the game as a precaution. He is expected to make his next start. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-373.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings has struggled in his last four starts, giving up 21 earned runs in 19 innings after giving up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings in an 8-3 loss to Kansas City. --1B Conor Jackson made three starts in games in left field last week so the D-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Conor Jackson started in left field in three of the last five games as the Diamondbacks attempted to add some punch to an offense that has struggled to score runs after a torrid April. The move permits manager Bob Melvin to insert Chad Tracy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals take series from struggling D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-take-series-from-struggling-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, David DeJesus was looking for a fastball from Micah Owings.He delivered one and DeJesus hit it into Chase Field's pool area for his first career grand slam, lifting the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 victory over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-diamondbacks-preview-366.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals had an unlikely hero en route to their best offensive performance of the year while facing a future Hall of Famer. They now try to avoid a letdown in the finale of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.The R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 12, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-12-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When rookie Mike Aviles arrived at Chase Field on Saturday, he had nine major league hits.Aviles added four more - a homer, two doubles and a single - and the Kansas City Royals hammered Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 on Saturday night.Av]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals take it out on Big Unit, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-take-it-out-on-big-unit-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Mike Aviles had four hits and the Kansas City Royals hammered Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 on Saturday night.Playing in his 10th career game, Aviles doubled twice and singled against Johnson, then homered off reliever Billy Buckn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-369.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (sore back) was struck by a line drive June 11 and left the game as a precaution. He is expected to make his next start. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-370.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Chad Tracy's walk-off home run in the 10th inning Friday was the first game-ending homer of his career. "Now that it's happened, I don't think there is any better feeling in baseball that winning the game with a walk-off home run," Tracy said. "It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-371.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the bullpen in need of reinforcements, the Diamondbacks recalled right-hander Billy Buckner from Class AAA Tucson and returned right-hander Max Scherzer to the Sidewinders before Friday's game. The D-backs' bullpen had thrown 23 innings in the five p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-diamondbacks-preview-359.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a tough stretch for Arizona Diamondbacks starter Randy Johnson lately, but a matchup with the Kansas City Royals - a team he's dominated over most of his career - could end his recent woes.Johnson looks to halt a four-start winless stretch and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 1, Royals 0(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-1-royals-0-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy finally knows how it feels to hit a walkoff homer.Tracy homered with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning - his first career game-ending home run - to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs edge KC on Tracy's homer in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-edge-kc-on-tracy-s-homer-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy homered with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.The Diamondbacks played their franchise-record third straight extra-inning game. 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The D-backs may have begun a turnaround on their visit to She]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/royals-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Arizona Diamondbacks faced an AL opponent, they won the series and matched their season high by moving 12 games over .500.They're hoping a visit from the lowly Kansas City Royals can start them on the road back to that spot.The Diamondba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-mets-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Billy Wagner's big slump has come at a terrible time for the New York Mets.The beleaguered closer coughed up his third consecutive save chance, this time wasting a splendid pitching performance by Johan Santana and allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs spoil Santana's outing to win in 10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-spoil-santana-s-outing-to-win-in-10.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Billy Wagner blew another one for the struggling New York Mets.The All-Star closer coughed up his third consecutive save chance, this time wasting a splendid pitching performance by Johan Santana and allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to rally past New Yor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Who can you buy low?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-who-can-you-buy-low-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are many ways to identify undervalued pitchers, but as most dedicated RotoWire subscribers know by now, finding pitchers with good peripherals (K/9, BB/9, HR/9, GB/FB, etc) whose performance (wins, ERA) isn't in line with said peripherals is one of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continued gaffes not helping Randolph's cause]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/continued-gaffes-not-helping-randolph-s-cause.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now is not the time for Willie Randolph to make bonehead moves. Ken Rosenthal found a couple of Wednesday's decisions baffling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets suffer from same old roster mistakes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-suffer-from-same-old-roster-mistakes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets are neither young nor good right now, and Joel Sherman says GM Omar Minaya deserves blame for straying from the plan again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-342.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb was removed after five innings after being struck in the right lower back by a line drive from Carlos Delgado in the Mets' three-run fourth inning Wednesday. "It skimmed off my hip," Webb said. "It hurt as soon as it did it, but subside]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-343.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Brandon Webb (sore back) was struck by a line drive June 11 and left the game as a precaution. He is expected to make his next start. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. 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To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Mets Preview 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-mets-preview-335.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb is dominating again.He looks to become the majors' first 12-game winner Wednesday and win his third consecutive start when the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks try to hand the struggling New York Mets a sixth straight loss.Webb (11-2, 2.5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 9, Mets 5]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-9-mets-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon after the lightning storm ended, the Arizona Diamondbacks put on their own power show.Chris Snyder hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off Joe Smith, and Arizona sent the New York Mets to their fifth straight loss Tuesday night by rallying f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs deal Mets 5th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-deal-mets-5th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Snyder hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off Joe Smith, and the Arizona Diamondbacks sent the New York Mets to their fifth straight loss Tuesday night by rallying for a rain-delayed 9-5 victory.Orlando Hudson, Stephen Drew and Conor Jacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-338.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Bob Melvin was ejected by home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg in the second inning of a 5-3 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, after his crew reversed a call on 3B Mark Reynolds' apparent home run, ruling fan interference and sending Reynolds back to sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-339.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 6 contests. 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"If y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melvin ejected arguing reversed HR call 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/melvin-ejected-arguing-reversed-hr-call-341.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected Monday after the umpires reversed their call and took a home run away from Mark Reynolds against Pittsburgh.An inning later, the benches and bullpens emptied after Arizona pitcher Randy Johnson and Pitts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-328.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Bob Melvin was ejected by home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg in the second inning of a 5-3 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, after his crew reversed a call on 3B Mark Reynolds' apparent home run, ruling fan interference and sending Reynolds back to sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-329.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 6 contests. He returned June 7. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since spring tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-330.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton is as mystified as his manager and his teammates during a current stretch in which he has three hits in 59 at-bats in road games, although he still has that confident look in his eye, resolute in his belief that things will soon change. "If y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Mets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-mets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appeared New York might have been set to turn its season around after taking two of three games against Arizona in May. But the Mets are still struggling, and the Diamondbacks have yet to recover.Continuing what has been a disappointing 10-game road tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs get some breaks in win over D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/bucs-get-some-breaks-in-win-over-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates rarely hit the ball out of the infield and still found a way to get to Randy Johnson. Mark Reynolds hit the ball over the wall, or at least thought he did, and didn't get a home run.The Arizona Diamondbacks, a first-place team that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melvin ejected arguing reversed HR call]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/melvin-ejected-arguing-reversed-hr-call.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected Monday after the umpires reversed their call and took a home run away from Mark Reynolds against Pittsburgh.An inning later, the benches and bullpens emptied after Arizona pitcher Randy Johnson and Pitts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates overcome Reynolds, D-backs 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-overcome-reynolds-d-backs-334.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay's two-run double finished off Pittsburgh's five-run fourth inning and the Pirates shook off Mark Reynolds' two home runs to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first time in their weekend series 6-4 on Sunday.Phil Dumatrait (3-3) was pulled af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-321.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Mark Reynolds had two home runs and drove in three runs Sunday, his third two-homer game of the season and the fourth of his career. Reynolds has eight hits and seven RBIs in his last six games while getting his batting average to .250, the highest i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-322.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 6 contests. He returned June 7. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since spring tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-323.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Lyon has gone more than two months without surrendering a run, although that streak is not something that he dwells on. He prefers a more short-term approach. "I've never really thought about much except for the situations I am in," said Lyon, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Pirates Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-pirates-preview-324.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson has amassed 4,680 strikeouts in his career - second-most all-time. On Monday afternoon, he faces the opponent against which he recorded his first.Johnson looks to add to his strikeout total and end his three-start winless streak as his Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-6-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis didn't look the way Arizona pitchers Brandon Webb and Dan Haren did the two previous days. Not surprisingly, the Diamondbacks didn't resemble the first-place team that finally appeared to be breaking out of a slide.Jason Bay's two-run double fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates overcome Reynolds, D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pirates-overcome-reynolds-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay's two-run double finished off Pittsburgh's five-run fourth inning and the Pirates shook off Mark Reynolds' two home runs to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first time in their weekend series 6-4 on Sunday.Phil Dumatrait (3-3) was pulled af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyder's homer lifts D-backs over Bucs 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/snyder-s-homer-lifts-d-backs-over-bucs-327.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Snyder hit a home run to lead off the ninth inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.The Arizona catcher hit a 1-1 pitch into the left-field seats off reliever John Grabow (4-2) for his sixt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Pirates Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-pirates-preview-314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A series against the Pittsburgh Pirates appears to be just what Arizona needed to end its recent struggles.The Diamondbacks try to continue their success against the Pirates on Sunday when the teams continue their four-game series at PNC Park.Arizona (34-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Pirates 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-pirates-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Snyder had a ninth inning to remember during Arizona's 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday night.The Diamondbacks catcher first hit a home run to break a 3-all tie, then threw out Luis Rivas trying to steal second base to help stop a Pirates ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyder's homer lifts D-backs over Bucs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/snyder-s-homer-lifts-d-backs-over-bucs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Snyder hit a home run to lead off the ninth inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.The Arizona catcher hit a 1-1 pitch into the left-field seats off reliever John Grabow (4-2) for his sixt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Reports: Webb steps up yet again]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/team-reports-webb-steps-up-yet-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any losing streak the D-backs have ends when Brandon Webb takes the mound. And he's relishing his role as the go-to guy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-318.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 6 contests. He was expected back June 7. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-319.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first major league to 11 victories while staying undefeated in his career against Pittsburgh in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday. Webb, who gave up three hits and a run in seven innings, is 4-0 in five starts against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-320.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has come to embody the definition of a major league stopper. The right-hander stopped the Diamondbacks' losing streak at three games in a 3-1 victory at Pittsburgh on Friday, the fifth time in six starts this season that he has followed a D-b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 6 contests. He was expected back June 7. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-308.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first major league to 11 victories while staying undefeated in his career against Pittsburgh in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday. Webb, who gave up three hits and a run in seven innings, is 4-0 in five starts against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-309.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has come to embody the definition of a major league stopper. The right-hander stopped the Diamondbacks' losing streak at three games in a 3-1 victory at Pittsburgh on Friday, the fifth time in six starts this season that he has followed a D-b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Pirates Preview 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-pirates-preview-310.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the Arizona Diamondbacks' recent offensive struggles, they remain tough to beat when either of their top two starting pitchers takes the mound.One night after ace Brandon Webb recorded his major league-leading 11th win, the Diamondbacks turn to Da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Pirates 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-pirates-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb didn't like how he was throwing early in the game. His legs didn't feel right. The ball didn't feel comfortable when he released it.Every pitcher should go through these problems.Webb became the major leagues' first 11-game winner with his se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 3, Pirates 1 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-3-pirates-1-312.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb became the majors' first 11-game winner with his second successive effective start, holding Pittsburgh to one run and three hits over seven innings and driving in a run during the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb becomes first to reach win No. 11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-becomes-first-to-reach-win-no-11.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb became the majors' first 11-game winner with his second successive effective start, holding Pittsburgh to one run and three hits over seven innings and driving in a run during the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pirates on Friday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-302.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon has made 20 consecutive scoreless appearances dating to April 6, but as the Diamondbacks have scuffled, he has pitched only four times in the last 19 games. Lyon has not had a save opportunity since converting his 12th save on May 19 ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-303.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 4 contests. He is day-to-day. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since spring trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-304.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it seems as if the Diamondbacks have been here before, well ... they have, and just last year. Swept in Milwaukee before an off day Thursday, the D-backs have lost 12 of their last 16 games as they continue a 10-game road trip with stops in Pittsburgh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Pirates Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-pirates-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have the ideal person on the mound to help end their current losing streak.Brandon Webb looks to become the majors' first 11-game winner while trying to help the Diamondbacks avoid a fourth consecutive defeat in the opener of a fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hart's inside-the-parker paces Brewers 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hart-s-inside-the-parker-paces-brewers-306.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Hart's big contribution sure didn't fly very far.Hart hit a three-run, inside-the-park homer announced at 206 feet and Russell Branyan followed with a conventional shot to lift the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-1 victory over the Arizona Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-297.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings batted eighth Wednesday ahead of LF Alex Romero, who was the only left-handed hitter in the D-backs' starting lineup against Milwaukee LHP Manny Parra. It was the first time in franchise history that the starting pitcher had batted anyw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-298.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 4 contests. He is day-to-day. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since spring trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-299.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks made franchise history when right-hander Micah Owings batted eighth Wednesday, the first time in their 11 seasons that a starting pitcher has batted anywhere but ninth in the order. Owings, who won the NL Silver Slugger award as a rookie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hart's inside-the-parker paces Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hart-s-inside-the-parker-paces-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Hart's big contribution sure didn't fly very far.Hart hit a three-run, inside-the-park homer announced at 206 feet and Russell Branyan followed with a conventional shot to lift the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-1 victory over the Arizona Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of reasons to feel this MLB draft]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/plenty-of-reasons-to-feel-this-mlb-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Buster Posey set to become a household name? Dayn Perry says the FSU slugger is just one reason you should feel the draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-290.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surging Milwaukee Brewers have swept a series from the Arizona Diamondbacks only once, and that was almost eight years ago.They hope Ryan Braun can help them match that feat Wednesday when the teams conclude their three-game set at Miller Park.The Bre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClung upstages Big Unit to get win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mcclung-upstages-big-unit-to-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seth McClung didn't want to get caught up in the notion that he was going pitch-for-pitch with Randy Johnson, especially on a night when the Big Unit reached another lofty milestone.But those bats the Brewers' right-hander used to slap the first two hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Johnson moves into 2nd on K's list]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-johnson-moves-into-2nd-on-k-s-list.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson took sole possession of second place on baseball's career strikeout list Tuesday after getting the Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Cameron to go down swinging in the first inning Tuesday night.It was Johnson's 4,673rd career strikeout, breaking a ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-293.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (flu) missed the June 1 game. He returned on June 2. 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 2 contests. He might return on June 4. RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-294.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lefty Randy Johnson has been the best strikeout pitcher in the major leagues since 1994, and with his first strikeout in Milwaukee on Tuesday he will pass Roger Clemens for No. 2 on the career strikeout list. Johnson and Clemens have 4,672 strikeouts. Joh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-295.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson will likely break a tie with Roger Clemens for second place in career strikeouts against Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Each has 4,672 strikeouts, though Johnson reached that figure in 1,012 2/3 fewer innings. Johnson remains the major le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fielder comes through late for Brew Crew 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/fielder-comes-through-late-for-brew-crew-296.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prince Fielder wants a blaring siren to be his signature sound.It should serve as a less-than-subtle warning that the Brewers' slugger is rounding back into form.Fielder homered to leadoff the eighth and helped scratch across another run with an unlikely]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview-284.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson needs just one strikeout to move into sole possession of second place on the all-time list. Mike Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers should be easy prey for the Arizona Diamondbacks veteran.Johnson, who has pitched well for the NL West-leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fielder comes through late for Brew Crew]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/fielder-comes-through-late-for-brew-crew.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prince Fielder wants a blaring siren to be his signature sound.It should serve as a less-than-subtle warning that the Brewers' slugger is rounding back into form.Fielder homered to leadoff the eighth and helped scratch across another run with an unlikely]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-286.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb's 4-0 shutout over Washington on Saturday took only one hour, 52 minutes, the quickest game in D-backs' history. Webb has the previous shortest, 1:54, in a shutout against St. Louis on Sept. 6, 2006. Webb is the first major leaguer with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-287.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (flu) missed the June 1 game. 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 1 contests. He's expected to miss three of four games. RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. He sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-288.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bob Melvin's clubhouse meeting Saturday seems to have gotten the Diamondbacks back on track. While Melvin did not disclose too many details, his message of focus and perspective struck a receptive chord for a team that finished 11-17 in May, its f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb shuts out Nats in D-Backs' win 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-shuts-out-nats-in-d-backs-win-289.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hoping to rouse his slumping team, Arizona manager Bob Melvin called a clubhouse meeting three hours before Saturday's game.All he really needed to do was pencil Brandon Webb's name onto his lineup card.Webb threw his eighth career shutout and the Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-277.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb's 4-0 shutout over Washington on Saturday took only one hour, 52 minutes, the quickest game in D-backs' history. Webb has the previous shortest, 1:54, in a shutout against St. Louis on Sept. 6, 2006. Webb is the first major leaguer with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-278.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Justin Upton (flu) missed the June 1 game. 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and missed the May 31-June 1 contests. He's expected to miss three of four games. RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. He sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-279.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bob Melvin's clubhouse meeting Saturday seems to have gotten the Diamondbacks back on track. While Melvin did not disclose too many details, his message of focus and perspective struck a receptive chord for a team that finished 11-17 in May, its f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Brewers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-brewers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dominant pitching helped the Arizona Diamondbacks find their footing over the weekend.Now, they'll try to keep it up against a Milwaukee Brewers lineup which has rediscovered its hitting stroke.Coming off consecutive shutout victories, the Diamondbacks se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Nationals 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-nationals-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren picked up where Brandon Webb left off.One day after Webb shut out Washington, Haren tossed seven scoreless innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-0 victory over the Nationals on Sunday.Haren (6-4) helped the Diamondbacks post back-to-ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden, D-backs too much for Nats]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/harden-d-backs-too-much-for-nats.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren tossed seven sharp innings, Orlando Hudson hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Sunday.Hudson's homer, his second in three days and sixth of the season, came in the first inning and gave Haren (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb shuts out Nats in D-Backs' win 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-shuts-out-nats-in-d-backs-win-283.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hoping to rouse his slumping team, Arizona manager Bob Melvin called a clubhouse meeting three hours before Saturday's game.All he really needed to do was pencil Brandon Webb's name onto his lineup card.Webb threw his eighth career shutout and the Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-271.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks ended May with a win, just like they did during their major league-best month of April.But this time they'll be more than happy to see the calendar turn.After a forgettable month that featured three series sweeps, the Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb shuts out Nats in D-Backs' win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-shuts-out-nats-in-d-backs-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hoping to rouse his slumping team, Arizona manager Bob Melvin called a clubhouse meeting three hours before Saturday's game.All he really needed to do was pencil Brandon Webb's name onto his lineup card.Webb threw his eighth career shutout and the Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-273.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and will miss the May 31 contest. RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. He should be available starting May 30. INF Augie Ojeda (right leg) left the May 25 game and sat ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-274.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks lost another game Friday, and it finally cost them a game in the NL West standings. The D-backs' 7-3 loss to Washington dropped them to 30-24 and enabled the Los Angeles Dodgers to climb within 2 1/2 games of the division lead. The D-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-275.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes was determined to have Grade-1 strains in both hamstrings after an MRI exam Friday, the D-backs said. Byrnes will take only treatment and do no running for five-to-seven days, manager Bob Melvin said, before resuming his running program.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris helps Nats rally past D-Backs 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/harris-helps-nats-rally-past-d-backs-276.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Harris snapped out of a slump with a tiebreaking three-run homer, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Friday night.Harris went deep on an 0-1 pitch from Micah Owings (6-3) with one out in the seventh to put the Nat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-264.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (right quadriceps strain) left the May 30 game and will miss the May 31 contest. RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. He should be available starting May 30. INF Augie Ojeda (right leg) left the May 25 game and sat ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-265.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks lost another game Friday, and it finally cost them a game in the NL West standings. The D-backs' 7-3 loss to Washington dropped them to 30-24 and enabled the Los Angeles Dodgers to climb within 2 1/2 games of the division lead. The D-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-266.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes was determined to have Grade-1 strains in both hamstrings after an MRI exam Friday, the D-backs said. Byrnes will take only treatment and do no running for five-to-seven days, manager Bob Melvin said, before resuming his running program.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview-267.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an impressive start to the season, Arizona's Brandon Webb appears to have stalled. The Diamondbacks, however, desperately need a strong start from their ace.Webb will try to help the NL West-leading Diamondbacks end their longest losing streak in ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRI reveals two strained hamstrings for Eric Byrnes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mri-reveals-two-strained-hamstrings-for-eric-byrnes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona manager Bob Melvin said Friday night that left fielder Eric Byrnes has two strained hamstrings.An MRI exam revealed the leg injuries. The Diamondbacks placed the slumping Byrnes on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. His return is uncertain."It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 7, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-7-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Harris picked a good time to snap out of a slump.Harris hit a tiebreaking three-run homer to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.Harris had one hit in his previous 18 at-bats before he connec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris helps Nats rally past D-Backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/harris-helps-nats-rally-past-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willie Harris snapped out of a slump with a tiebreaking three-run homer, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Friday night.Harris went deep on an 0-1 pitch from Micah Owings (6-3) with one out in the seventh to put the Nat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-255.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson struck out nine in seven innings to tie Roger Clemens for No. 2 in major league history with 4,672 strikeouts. "I'm making progress. I'm not washed up," he said. Tying Clemens "is kind of a moot point," he added. "Winning ballgames is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-256.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. He should be available starting May 30. INF Augie Ojeda (right leg) left the May 25 game and sat out May 26-29. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-257.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Justin Upton admitted to frustration during his recent hitting skid, but his teammates did not see a change in demeanor from the player who helped carry the Diamondbacks in April. "He's not what we call a 'happy hitter,' who is happy when he is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nationals-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are suddenly struggling, particularly at the plate. A matchup with Tim Redding and the Washington Nationals could be just what they need to get back on track.The Diamondbacks, losers of a season-high four straight games, look to c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-4-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson looked phenomenally strong for a 44-year-old pitcher. That wasn't enough, though, for the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks against resurgent San Francisco.Arizona's bullpen blew a late lead and Randy Winn's ninth-inning home run gave the Gian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants complete sweep of D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-complete-sweep-of-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson looked phenomenally strong for a 44-year-old pitcher. That wasn't enough, though, for the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks against resurgent San Francisco.Arizona's bullpen blew a late lead and Randy Winn's ninth-inning home run gave the Gian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit hits milestone in D-backs loss]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-hits-milestone-in-d-backs-loss.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson fanned nine to tie Roger Clemens for second in career strikeouts Thursday night, but Arizona's bullpen blew a lead and Randy Winn's ninth-inning home run gave the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory.Winn's second solo home run of the night al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson ties Clemens for second on career strikeout list]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-ties-clemens-for-second-on-career-strikeout-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson tied Roger Clemens on Thursday night for second place on baseball's career strikeout list.The 44-year-old left-hander fanned nine batters in seven innings against the San Francisco Giants to give him 4,672 in 20 major league seasons.The tyin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson ties Clemens for 2nd for career strikeouts]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/johnson-ties-clemens-for-2nd-for-career-strikeouts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson tied Roger Clemens on Thursday night for second place on baseball's career strikeout list.The 44-year-old left-hander fanned nine batters in seven innings against the San Francisco Giants to give him 4,672 in 20 major league seasons.The tyin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-247.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Juan Cruz (neck) left the May 28 game. INF Augie Ojeda (right leg) left the May 25 game and sat out May 26-28. OF Eric Byrnes (hamstrings) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Both hamstrings have been ailing since spring training.P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-248.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Justin Upton broke an 0-for-27 skid with a two-run double in the sixth inning of an 11-3 loss to San Francisco on Wednesday. Upton, who had 17 strikeouts and seven walks during that stretch, had one of each in his first two plate appearances before d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-249.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy hit safely in his first two games with the Diamondbacks after being activated Monday following a lengthy rehab from September microfracture surgery on his right knee. Tracy's presence gives manager Bob Melvin a left-handed hitting alternative a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-250.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the start of the San Francisco Giants' nine-game road trip, two straight wins for Barry Zito and a sweep of the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks may have seemed like too much to ask for.But that's just what the Giants will be seeking on Thursday, when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 11, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-11-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis said the emotion didn't get to him Wednesday night. The San Francisco batters sure did.Ray Durham drove in four runs with a solo homer and a three-run single and the Giants spoiled Davis' homecoming with an 11-3 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants hand D-backs third straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-hand-d-backs-third-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ray Durham drove in four runs with a solo homer and a three-run single and the San Francisco Giants spoiled Doug Davis' homecoming Wednesday night with a 11-3 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.Bengie Molina was 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs to extend]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Byrnes finds his way to DL]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-byrnes-finds-his-way-to-dl.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have placed outfielder Eric Byrnes on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia may be available, but for a steep price]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/sabathia-may-be-available-but-for-a-steep-price-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace ... on the block? Ken Rosenthal says it's a move Cleveland should consider.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-239.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis understands why his last start got so much attention. He's just hoping the hype dies down.After a successful return following surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid gland, Davis hopes to start blending back into the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 6, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-6-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three weeks shy of his 24th birthday, Tim Lincecum already is being compared with today's best pitchers."He's special," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "He's one of the better pitchers in the game."Lincecum got his seventh victory Tuesday night an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants take battle of young guns]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-take-battle-of-young-guns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bengie Molina and Jose Castillo homered to help Tim Lincecum earn his seventh victory in the San Francisco Giants' 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.Lincecum (7-1), with a fastball that reached 98 mph on the Chase Field radar gun, all]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Byrnes goes on 15-day DL with sore hamstrings]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-byrnes-goes-on-15-day-dl-with-sore-hamstrings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Eric Byrnes is on the disabled list for the first time in his career.The Diamondbacks made the move Tuesday over the objections of Byrnes, who felt his sore hamstrings had improved."I'm not thrilled about it, but that's j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Byrnes goes on DL with sore hamstrings]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-byrnes-goes-on-dl-with-sore-hamstrings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed left fielder Eric Byrnes on the 15-day disabled because of sore hamstrings.The injury has bothered the Arizona outfielder since spring training, manager Bob Melvin said when the move was announced Tuesday, and the deci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-244.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on May 6 and was activated May 26. IF Augie Ojeda (right leg injury) l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-245.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Chad Tracy made his 2008 debut in Atlanta on Monday, when he started at first base in place of Conor Jackson, who had five hits in his last 32 at-bats. Tracy was 1-for-4 with a single after hitting .306 in 12 rehab games at Class AAA Tucson, finis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer ran his streak of consecutive batters retired as a relief pitcher to 17 by inducing a ground ball to the only man he faced in the sixth inning Sunday before Atlanta's Kelly Johnson led off the seventh inning with a single. Oppone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-232.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Chad Tracy made his 2008 debut in Atlanta on Monday, when he started at first base in place of Conor Jackson, who had five hits in his last 32 at-bats. Tracy was 1-for-4 with a single after hitting .306 in 12 rehab games at Class AAA Tucson, finis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-233.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on May 6 and was activated May 26. IF Augie Ojeda (right leg injury) l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-234.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Max Scherzer ran his streak of consecutive batters retired as a relief pitcher to 17 by inducing a ground ball to the only man he faced in the sixth inning Sunday before Atlanta's Kelly Johnson led off the seventh inning with a single. Oppone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-235.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks returned home from a seven-game road trip stumbling a bit. Opening a homestand against the slumping San Francisco Giants should help them get back on track.The NL West-leading Diamondbacks look to continue their home dominance ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Red Sox favorite Nixon toils at Triple-A Tucson]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/former-red-sox-favorite-nixon-toils-at-triple-a-tucson.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roar of adoring crowds of Fenway Park has been replaced by a smattering of applause in Triple-A Tucson.Trot Nixon, once the epitome of Boston Red Sox grit and determination, is toiling for the Tucson Sidewinders and hoping at age 34 for another shot a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves hand Webb another defeat]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-hand-webb-another-defeat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb's 9-0 start was rare. So was his second straight loss.Webb gave up a season-high 10 hits in his shortest start since 2006, with Mark Teixeira driving in four runs to lead the Atlanta Braves over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 Monday."I just was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy comes off DL, makes 1st start]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tracy-comes-off-dl-makes-1st-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chad Tracy came off the disabled list and was listed as the starting first baseman and cleanup hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday against Atlanta.The Diamondbacks optioned catcher Robby Hammock to Triple-A Tucson to clear a spot for Tracy's sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-227.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson recorded 10 strikeouts against Atlanta in a no-decision Saturday to give him 4,663 in his career, nine short of tying apparently retired Roger Clemens for second place in major league history behind Nolan Ryan, who had 5,714. --OF Eric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-228.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: IF Augie Ojeda (right leg injury) left the May 25 game. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on May 6 and e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-229.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes was one of several major league players invited to a baseball dinner with President George W. Bush organized by George F. Will last offseason, and Byrnes also was married over the winter. Because of balky hamstring muscles, however, the regula]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-230.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb hasn't needed to bounce back from a losing decision since early September.On Monday afternoon, however, the Arizona Diamondbacks' ace will try to do that while looking to help his team secure a winning series in the finale of a four-game set]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes breaks out as D-backs' roll]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/byrnes-breaks-out-as-d-backs-roll.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A couple of fortunate bounces helped Eric Byrnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks.Byrnes hit his first career grand slam off the top of the left-field wall, Chris Young's homer also skipped over the fence and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-219.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In stark contrast to how each club spent the first month of the season, the Atlanta Braves are surging and the Arizona Diamondbacks are slumping. If Tom Glavine's history against the Diamondbacks is any indication, the current trend is likely to continue.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves win on ninth-inning blast]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-win-on-ninth-inning-blast.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur was glad Randy Johnson was out of the game in the ninth inning."He might not throw the ball 95, 96 (mph), but his slider, when you think it's going to get over the plate, it comes in and bites you," Francoeur said. "He's phenomenal."Francoe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/braves-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a sparkling 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Saturday.Johnson reached double-digits in strik]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-222.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis needed only 89 pitches to beat Atlanta, 11-1, on Friday, in his first major league start since undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid on April 10. Davis was mobbed by his teammates in the dugout after being removed for a pinch-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-223.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and was activated May 22. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opene]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-224.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The biggest jam left-handed starting pitcher Doug Davis found himself in Friday was a group hug in the Diamondbacks' dugout following his emotional 11-1 victory over Atlanta, his first major league start since undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous thyr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis wins in return from cancer surgery]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/davis-wins-in-return-from-cancer-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doug Davis received more than the usual pats on the back after he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning."I don't think I remember shedding a tear, but I did give him a big hug," Arizona catcher Chris Snyder said. He wasn't alone. It turned in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Looking at comparable BABIPs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chin-music-looking-at-comparable-babips.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The use of Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP) is an increasingly popular way to determine which players are "lucky" at the plate and which players have been generally "unlucky."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-210.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and was activated May 22. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opene]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-211.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis is looking forward to his return to the rotation in Atlanta for a Friday start, six weeks and a day after having a cancerous thyroid removed. "I'm ready to go to work," said Davis, activated from the disabled list Thursday. "I'm going to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-212.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer belongs in the major leagues, the Diamondbacks determined, so they moved him to the bullpen Thursday as Doug Davis was activated from the disabled list for a Friday start against Atlanta. "He deserves to be here," D-backs manager Bob Melvin s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Doug Davis says Friday's start will be just like any other. But considering what he's been through this season, that's a little hard to believe.After more than a month off while recovering from thyroid cancer surgery, Davis returns to the mound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 4, Diamondbacks 0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-4-diamondbacks-0.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The crowd of 13,233 scattered about the vast stadium rose with a roar as Justin Miller prepared to throw the night's final pitch, completing an improbable series sweep for the Florida Marlins.Baseball fever, Miami style.Miller's strikeout sealed the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Miller helps Fish shut out D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/young-miller-helps-fish-shut-out-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Young left-hander Andrew Miller keeps getting better, and so does his team, the surprising Florida Marlins.Miller limited the Arizona Diamondbacks to five hits in seven innings Thursday night, and Florida won 4-0 to complete a series sweep in a showdown o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona lefty Davis activated after cancer scare]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-lefty-davis-activated-after-cancer-scare.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis, who has been recovering from thyroid cancer surgery, was activated Thursday and will return to the rotation for a weekend series against Atlanta.Davis' cancerous thyroid gland was removed April 10. He was decla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins foil Webb's bid for 10-0 start  2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-foil-webb-s-bid-for-10-0-start--217.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surprising Florida Marlins used a brazen bunt to help end Brandon Webb's winning streak.Florida scored its first run on a suicide squeeze, and Ricky Nolasco allowed only three hits over seven innings to beat Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the NL West imploded this season]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/how-the-nl-west-imploded-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NL West figured to be the best division in baseball this year. Two months later, Tracy Ringolsby says it might just be the worst.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-204.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sweeping the formidable Arizona Diamondbacks has been a tall order this season, something due in part to ace Brandon Webb winning his first nine starts.The Florida Marlins became the first team to defeat Webb, and find themselves in position to pull off a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Desperate for a breakthrough run against Brandon Webb, Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez gave the sign for a suicide squeeze."I was scared when I saw it," said Luis Gonzalez, who was standing at third base."It's a dangerous play," said Matt Treanor,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins foil Webb's bid for 10-0 start]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-foil-webb-s-bid-for-10-0-start-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surprising Florida Marlins used a brazen bunt to help end Brandon Webb's winning streak.Florida scored its first run on a suicide squeeze, and Ricky Nolasco allowed only three hits over seven innings to beat Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-207.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis will return to the rotation Friday, six weeks and one day after he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid. Davis was 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA in his two starts with the Diamondbacks before surgery. Davis made two rehab starts for Clas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-208.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and is expected to return to the rotation May 23. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-209.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Infielder/outfielder Chris Burke appears to be back in a groove after a trying first month with his new team. Burke has six hits in his last 20 at-bats, with a pinch-hit, run-scoring single against Colorado on May 13 seeming to be the spark, manager Bob M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview-196.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb has been a consistent pitcher for most of his career. The Arizona Diamondbacks ace also knows how to be consistently dominant from time to time.Less than a year after the former Cy Young Award winner ran off 42 1-3 consecutive scoreless innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona lefty Davis to return Friday]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-lefty-davis-to-return-friday.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis, who has been recovering from thyroid cancer surgery, will return to the rotation Friday at Atlanta, manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday.Davis' cancerous thyroid gland was removed April 10. He was declared cancer-fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins send message, edge D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/marlins-send-message-edge-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe these first-place Florida Marlins are no fluke.Dan Uggla hit his 14th home run and Kevin Gregg escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning to help the Marlins take the opening game in a series between division leaders, beating Arizona 3-2 on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Broussard cut by Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-broussard-cut-by-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiver review: Barmes is on a tear]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/waiver-review-barmes-is-on-a-tear.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were two huge sports stories on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Barajas taking over]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-barajas-taking-over.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-202.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon, tied for the NL lead with 12 saves, has made 17 consecutive scoreless appearances after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning Sunday in a non-save situation. Since giving up a homer to Colorado OF Matt Holliday on April 6, Lyon has given up 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-203.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and is expected to return to the rotation May 23. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-188.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and is expected to return to the rotation May 23. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-189.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon, tied for the NL lead with 12 saves, has made 17 consecutive scoreless appearances after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning Sunday in a non-save situation. Since giving up a homer to Colorado OF Matt Holliday on April 6, Lyon has given up 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-190.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Brandon Lyon has been a dominant closer this season, converting 12 of his 14 save opportunities, including his last 11.  Lyon is doing it without one dominant pitch, but with four pitches -- fastball, curve, changeup, cut fastball/slider -- t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lester wore new look well on historic night]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lester-wore-new-look-well-on-historic-night.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a different look to Jon Lester in Monday's no-hitter. Kevin Hench says the young lefty wore his new image well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Quentin continues to surprise]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-quentin-continues-to-surprise.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the 2008 season, few would have guessed the White Sox's "most productive hitter" to date would be outfielder Carlos Quentin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Marlins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-marlins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks and Florida Marlins each lead their respective divisions. Only one has been playing like a first-place team lately, though.The NL West-leading Diamondbacks look to continue their recent surge as they take to the road Tuesday for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada a couple weeks away]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-a-couple-weeks-away.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ideology will be on display this week]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/new-ideology-will-be-on-display-this-week-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a new frugal way to do business in baseball and still win &#151; the proof of which will be on display this week, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-183.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10. He started a rehab assignment May 10 and is expected to return to the rotation May 23. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-184.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson tied Tommy John with his 288th career victory by throwing seven shutout innings in a 4-0 victory over Detroit Sunday, Johnson's longest outing in more than a year. He struck out five. "The stuff was similar to what we've seen, yet the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-185.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the fourth anniversary of his perfect game in Atlanta, left-hander Randy Johnson moved into a tie with Tommy John for 24th place in major league history with his 288th career victory Sunday, 4-0 over Detroit. Johnson pitched seven scoreless innings, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unit gets similar result with new style]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/unit-gets-similar-result-with-new-style.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No longer armed with an intimidating fastball and crackling slider, Randy Johnson is finding new ways to win.Mixing a sinker and split-finger fastball into his repertoire, Johnson pitched seven scoreless innings for his 288th career victory, and the Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers snap D-Backs' five-game win streak 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-snap-d-backs-five-game-win-streak-187.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Guillen hit a two-run single and Matt Joyce homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.Armando Galarraga (3-1) kept the Diamondbacks at bay, allowing two runs an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview-176.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson has won more games than all but two active pitchers, but the 44-year-old clearly doesn't have the same arsenal of pitches to work with that he once did.The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is making sure it doesn't matter.Johnson looks for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 3, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-3-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One night after they blew a late lead, the Detroit Tigers held on for a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.That meant the Tigers could crank up the music in the visiting clubhouse to mark the end of a five-game losing streak."It's a 180]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers snap D-Backs' five-game win streak]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-snap-d-backs-five-game-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Guillen hit a two-run single and Matt Joyce homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.Armando Galarraga (3-1) kept the Diamondbacks at bay, allowing two runs an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb moves onto another record-setting mission]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-moves-onto-another-record-setting-mission.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems nothing can beat Brandon Webb these days. After going on a record-setting run last season, he's up to it again in '08.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-180.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes, back in the lineup after a day off, had a home run and a single, driving in two runs, to break out of a 6-for-62 slump. --RHP Tony Pena recorded his first save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning in a 4-3 victory over Detroit on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-181.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (hamstring injury) did not play May 15 but is expected to start May 16. LHP Randy Johnson (bruised left hand) was struck by a comebacker May 13. He said the injury will not affect his next scheduled start May 18. LHP Doug D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-182.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another year, another record run. When Brandon Webb won his ninth consecutive start in an 8-5 victory over Colorado on Thursday, he became the fifth pitcher to win his first nine starts since 1920, according to Elias. Webb last season threw 42 consecutive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview-169.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers didn't find much relief with the start of interleague play. The Arizona Diamondbacks, meanwhile, were able to extend their best stretch in nearly a month in their first game against the AL.The Diamondbacks and Tigers continue their thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes lined out to left field in his first at-bat Friday night and finally felt good about his swing.Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 4-3 to ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Backs edge Tigers with Byrnes' help]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-edge-tigers-with-byrnes-help.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night.Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 9-0, Webb dominating in the desert]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/at-9-0-webb-dominating-in-the-desert.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb is off on another streak.Last year, he threw 42 straight scoreless innings. Now Arizona's ace has won his first nine starts.It's a remarkable feat. But it's no big deal to Webb, a laid-back Kentuckyian who relaxes between starts by strumming]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-173.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first pitcher since 1985 to win his first nine starts in a season while striking out a season-high eight in an 8-5 victory over Colorado on Thursday. San Diego's Andy Hawkins was 10-0 in 1985. Webb gave up only two hits while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-174.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (hamstring injury) did not play May 15 but is expected to start May 16. LHP Randy Johnson (bruised left hand) was struck by a comebacker May 13. He said the injury will not affect his next scheduled start May 18. LHP Doug D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Jackson concerns himself with two statistics: RBIs and extra-base hits. "You keep reminding yourself you are having a good year if you look at extra-base hits and RBIs" instead of stats that can fluctuate, like batting average or other percentage-dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-160.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (hamstring injury) did not play May 15 but is expected to start May 16. LHP Randy Johnson (bruised left hand) was struck by a comebacker May 13. He said the injury will not affect his next scheduled start May 18. LHP Doug D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-161.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Jackson concerns himself with two statistics: RBIs and extra-base hits. "You keep reminding yourself you are having a good year if you look at extra-base hits and RBIs" instead of stats that can fluctuate, like batting average or other percentage-dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-162.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb became the first pitcher since 1985 to win his first nine starts in a season while striking out a season-high eight in an 8-5 victory over Colorado on Thursday. San Diego's Andy Hawkins was 10-0 in 1985. Webb gave up only two hits while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit had one of the best records in interleague play last season. With Dan Haren having jumped to the National League, however, the struggling Tigers might have a tough time getting off to a strong start this year.Haren looks to extend a personal four-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 5]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-8-rockies-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mr. Automatic was at it again.Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night.Webb (9-0) has won his first nine]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Webb wins for 9th time in 9 starts]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-webb-wins-for-9th-time-in-9-starts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night.Webb (9-0) has won his first nine starts, the most since San Die]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-166.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been 36 years since a National League pitcher won more than 24 games in a season. Brandon Webb is a third of the way there, and he hasn't showed any signs of slowing down.Webb, coming off a complete-game victory, looks for his ninth win in as many st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL primed to take power from AL (finally)]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nl-primed-to-take-power-from-al-finally-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The AL has been better for awhile (see: interleague record, World Series, All-Star games). But Dayn Perry says that could soon change.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs bullpen barely holds off Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-bullpen-barely-holds-off-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings threw six shutout innings and Brandon Lyon earned his 10th straight save as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday night, extending their domination of the defending NL champions.Orlando Hudson hit a two-run d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-154.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he didn't play May 6-11. He rejoined the lineup May 13. LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-155.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Randy Johnson tied a pitching great and closed in on another Tuesday in an 8-4 triumph over Colorado while taking another step toward his 300th career victory. Johnson won his 287th game, his third victory in four decisions after being delayed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-156.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson needed only five pitches to get into a rhythm after a seven-day absence, lining a single to right to drive in the Diamondbacks' first run in their 8-4 victory over Colorado on Tuesday. Hudson suffered a strained right hamstring May 2 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A shaky pitching staff and an inconsistent lineup have both hurt the Colorado Rockies as the NL champs are off to one of baseball's most disappointing starts in 2008.Having to face the Arizona Diamondbacks so often also hasn't helped.The Diamondbacks, swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality may set in for certain teams]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reality-may-set-in-for-certain-teams.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Astros are surging, while the Twins and Rays are already in first. What's going on here? Ken Rosenthal clears things up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiver review: Reds making overhauls?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/waiver-review-reds-making-overhauls-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In theory, we should have a pretty good idea of how players and teams will perform after six weeks, shouldn't we?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview-148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A shaky pitching staff and an inconsistent lineup have both hurt the Colorado Rockies as the NL champs are off to one of baseball's most disappointing starts in 2008.Having to face the Arizona Diamondbacks so often also hasn't helped.The Diamondbacks, swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-8-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Struggling to find his command, Randy Johnson needed help for his 287th career victory.Stephen Drew supplied it.Backed by Drew's three-run homer, Johnson went five shaky innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 8-4 on Tuesday night.The Big Unit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs' Drew gives Big Unit big assist]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-drew-gives-big-unit-big-assist.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Struggling to find his command, Randy Johnson needed help for his 287th career victory.Stephen Drew supplied it.Backed by Drew's three-run homer, Johnson went five shaky innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 8-4 on Tuesday night.The Big Unit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-151.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he didn't play May 6-11. He is expected to rejoin the lineup on May 13. 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-152.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, RHP Micah Owings and RHP Brandon Webb will start on six days rest in the Colorado series that begins Tuesday after Johnson was scratched three hours before Sunday's game because of cold, wet and windy conditions in Chicago. The team w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Edgar Gonzalez has done some of his best work on short notice, especially when called on to make an emergency start in place of left-hander Randy Johnson. Pitching on three hours notice Sunday, Gonzalez gave up only two runs in five innings w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-143.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he didn't play May 6-11. He is expected to rejoin the lineup on May 13. 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-144.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson, RHP Micah Owings and RHP Brandon Webb will start on six days rest in the Colorado series that begins Tuesday after Johnson was scratched three hours before Sunday's game because of cold, wet and windy conditions in Chicago. The team w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-145.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Edgar Gonzalez has done some of his best work on short notice, especially when called on to make an emergency start in place of left-hander Randy Johnson. Pitching on three hours notice Sunday, Gonzalez gave up only two runs in five innings w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/rockies-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks got off to a scorching start to the season, but have been stuck in a bit of a rut lately.It could be worse. They could be stumbling like the defending NL champion Colorado Rockies.The NL West-leading Diamondbacks look to bounce ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many surprises in the 25 Percent Awards]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/many-surprises-in-the-25-percent-awards.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pitcher winning MVP? Arizona's ace getting snubbed for the Cy Young? That's what happens in Dayn Perry's 25 Percent Awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-138.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he didn't play May 6-11. He is expected to rejoin the lineup on May 13. 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was scratched from his Sunday start about 2 1/2 hours before the game was to begin because of inclement weather in Chicago, with RHP Edgar Gonzalez filling in. "With a guy that's had the problems he has with his back, to send him out t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-140.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Augie Ojeda has provided a spark in the absence of second baseman Orlando Hudson, who made only one start in the last nine games because of a strained right hamstring. Ojeda had 12 hits in 28 at-bats while making six starts at second base and one at short]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ward helps Cubs complete sweep]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/ward-helps-cubs-complete-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daryle Ward was so sure he would play in the majors that he practiced his signature as a kid. He may get a few autograph requests after his latest big hit.Ward delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks, Cubs hold out Johnson, Zambrano]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cubs-hold-out-johnson-zambrano.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the big matchup between Big Z and the Big Unit.The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks held Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson out of Sunday's game because of heavy rain, strong winds and temperatures in the 40s in Chicago.Instead, the Cubs']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cubs Preview 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cubs-preview-133.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson may not be as dominant as he was the last time he visited Chicago, but it isn't affecting the excitement surrounding his start on Sunday against Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano.Johnson looks to maintain his perfect record against the Cubs (21-15) w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soriano leads Cubs over Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/soriano-leads-cubs-over-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alfonso Soriano's warming up, even if the weather isn't. He looked like his old self Saturday and hopes he's put his season-long struggles behind him.The Cubs star had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some fla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-135.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below right eye, nausea) left the May 7 game and didn't play May 8. He started May 9. 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-136.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Chris Snyder has raised his batting average 99 percentage points to .277 while hitting safely in 11 of his last 12 starts, including getting one of the D-backs' three hits in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs on Friday. "Chris' bat speed is really good when that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-137.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As left-hander Doug Davis prepares to make his rehab start, he can return to baseball safe in the knowledge that his thyroid cancer appears behind him. A nuclear CT scan Thursday morning determined that Davis' cancer had not spread to other parts of his b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-126.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below right eye, nausea) left the May 7 game and didn't play May 8. He started May 9. 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-127.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Chris Snyder has raised his batting average 99 percentage points to .277 while hitting safely in 11 of his last 12 starts, including getting one of the D-backs' three hits in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs on Friday. "Chris' bat speed is really good when that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-128.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As left-hander Doug Davis prepares to make his rehab start, he can return to baseball safe in the knowledge that his thyroid cancer appears behind him. A nuclear CT scan Thursday morning determined that Davis' cancer had not spread to other parts of his b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cubs Preview 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cubs-preview-129.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening a series with a victory is something the Chicago Cubs have not done much lately. After accomplishing that small feat, stringing together back-to-back wins could help get them back on track.The Cubs look to win consecutive games for the first time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/cubs-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Instead of his glove and his temper, Ted Lilly got attention for his pitching and his bat.After giving up a first-inning homer to Chris Young, Lilly regrouped and helped the Chicago Cubs beat Arizona 3-1 Friday in the teams' first meeting since the Diamon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilly pitches in as Cubs top D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/lilly-pitches-in-as-cubs-top-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time.Lilly gave up another homer to Chris Young, but instead of throwing a tantrum on the mound the left-hander led the Chicago Cubs over Arizona 3-1 Friday in the first meeting between the teams since the Diamond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: D-backs' emerging star Upton speaks up]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/q-a-d-backs-emerging-star-upton-speaks-up.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton may have the biggest upside of any D-backs player. He talked with Ken Rosenthal about tapping into that limitless potential.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-117.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below right eye, nausea) left the May 7 game and didn't play May 8. He is expected to start May 9. 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-118.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Conor Jackson was held out of the lineup Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game following a collision with Philadelphia baserunner Shane Victorino, who was attempting to reach on a strikeout/passed ball. Victorino's helmet struck Jackson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-119.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month after locking up outfielder Chris Young for six years, the Diamondbacks are in negotiations to extend the contract of ace righty Brandon Webb, who became the first major-leaguer in three seasons to win his first eight starts in an 8-3 victory over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Cubs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-cubs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' most recent visit to Wrigley Field ended in celebration after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the NL Division Series in October.Still playing like a playoff team, the Diamondbacks return to Chicago to open a three-game series agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Slumps or downward spirals?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chin-music-slumps-or-downward-spirals-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I love the movie "Old School" as much as anyone else, but the White Sox clubhouse apparently has turned into Frank the Tank's bedroom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Davis pronounced cancer free]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-davis-pronounced-cancer-free.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis said he has been pronounced cancer free after a sophisticated test showed no spread of the disease.Davis said he got the news from surgeon Dr. Bob Evani, who removed the pitcher's cancerous thyroid gland on Apri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb easily ups record to 8-0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-easily-ups-record-to-8-0-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That new contract in the works for Brandon Webb might have grown a few digits.Webb became the first pitcher in three years to win his first eight starts, pitching his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb improves to 8-0, tosses CG vs. Phils]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-improves-to-8-0-tosses-cg-vs-phils.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday.The 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner struck out four and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Micah Owings a big hit for Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pitcher-micah-owings-a-big-hit-for-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona manager Bob Melvin seeks out pitcher Micah Owings on the days he isn't starting."We have a little running joke," Melvin said. "Before every game, I ask him if he has his spikes on. He has his spikes on in the first inning of every game."Many pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-111.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Conor Jackson (bruise below right eye, nausea) left the May 7 game. He is day-to-day. 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he could miss up 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-112.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Conor Jackson suffered a bruise below his right eye and felt nauseous after a collision with baserunner Shane Victorino in the eighth inning of Philadelphia' 5-4 victory Wednesday, and he had to be removed from the game. Victorino swung and missed at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-113.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not even six weeks into his first full major league season, outfielder Justin Upton is off to a start that compares favorably with those of some of the best young players in recent history. Upton, 20, is hitting .345 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. He ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-diamondbacks-preview-114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no official definition, but the ace of a pitching staff is supposed to give his team a great chance to win every time he takes the mound.Brandon Webb has taken that a step further for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Webb will look to make it eight wins i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 5, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-5-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Conor Jackson celebrated his 27th birthday face-down in the dirt at first base after a nasty eighth-inning collision, then Eric Bruntlett and Chase Utley rallied Philadelphia to victory.Bruntlett doubled in the tying run and Utley's single broug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils prey on D-backs' mistakes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phils-prey-on-d-backs-mistakes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth and Arizona twice blew late-inning leads Wednesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 5-4.Conor Jackson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, including a run-scoring double that put Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-102.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson (right hamstring) was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring muscle and could miss as many as 10 days, which could force him onto the 15-day disabled list so the team can maintain its flexibility. "It's an option," manager Bob Melvi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-103.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (strained right hamstring) left the May 2 game, and he did not start May 3-4. He started May 5 but left early, and he could miss up 10 days of action. The team hadn't ruled out placing him on the 15-day disabled list. LHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-104.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks received some unwelcome news Tuesday, when an MRI disclosed that second baseman Orlando Hudson has a strained right hamstring that could sideline him up to 10 days. The injury could force three-time Gold Glove winner Hudson onto the disab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-diamondbacks-preview-105.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' hot start may have lost a little luster during a tough stretch over the last week. A win over the surging Philadelphia Phillies could have the team back on track.The Diamondbacks look to hold on to the majors' best record as they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks' Hudson has MRI on hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-hudson-has-mri-on-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson could be out up to 10 days after an MRI revealed a strain in his right hamstring.Hudson had the MRI before the Diamondbacks' 6-4 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night.Asked if Hudson might be headed for the disab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-6-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew knew he put a good swing on a 1-2 fastball from Adam Eaton.He didn't know how good.Drew's three-run homer lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in a matchup of NL division leaders."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs win battle of division leaders]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-win-battle-of-division-leaders.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Drew hit a three-run homer and Randy Johnson earned his 286th victory as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Tuesday night in a matchup of NL division leaders.Drew's homer capped a five-run outburst against Adam Eato]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson has MRI on hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hudson-has-mri-on-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson had an MRI on his sore right hamstring and was out of the lineup Tuesday night.The club didn't immediately release the results of the test, but manager Bob Melvin said he was optimistic the three-time Gold Glover woul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiver review: Claim Scherzer, Cook]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/waiver-review-claim-scherzer-cook.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I made a huge waiver bid on super prospect Max Scherzer in one of my leagues this weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-94.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (hamstring) did not start May 3-4. He felt tightness in his hamstring legging out a double on May 2. Hudson appeared as a pinch hitter on May 4 but was removed from the game for a pinch runner after drawing a walk. He retu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-95.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Doug Davis threw 65 pitches in a simulated game at Chase Field on Monday afternoon, 25 days after surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid. He expects to make a rehabilitation start for Class AAA Tucson on Saturday or Sunday, the first of perhaps two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To hear those around him, lefty Doug Davis was the same pitcher in a simulated game Monday as before his cancerous thyroid was removed April 10. "He looked real good, just as good as every other big-leaguer we've been facing," said outfielder Jeff Salazar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-diamondbacks-preview-97.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks still have baseball's best record, but they've come back to Earth somewhat after their torrid start.The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be just heating up.The Phillies will look to make it five wins in six games overall - and two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 11, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-11-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona's Max Scherzer threw 98 mph fastballs in his first career start.Jamie Moyer, making in his 558th start, countered with an assortment pitches that topped out in the low 80s.Guile prevailed as Moyer went seven strong innings to lead the Philadelphia]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies jump on D-backs' young stud Scherzer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-jump-on-d-backs-young-stud-scherzer.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamie Moyer pitched seven strong innings and had an RBI double as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-4 on Monday night in a matchup of division leaders.Eric Bruntlett had a three-run triple and Geoff Jenkins and Carlos Ruiz both]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona pitcher Doug Davis plans to return soon]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-pitcher-doug-davis-plans-to-return-soon.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only 26 days after surgery for thyroid cancer, Arizona left-hander Doug Davis felt strong during a 65-pitch simulated game on Monday."I could have gone out there for a couple more innings at least," said Davis, who had his thyroid and surrounding tissue r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will wild AL Central play out? 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/how-will-wild-al-central-play-out--101.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins lose Torii Hunter and Johan Santana, yet still lead the Central? Ken Rosenthal looks at what's up in this crazy division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-87.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Orlando Hudson (hamstring) did not start May 3-4. He felt tightness in his hamstring legging out a double on May 2. Hudson appeared as a pinch hitter on May 4 but was removed from the game for a pinch runner after drawing a walk.RHP Mica]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Orlando Hudson (right hamstring) did not start Sunday for a second straight day, although he was used in the sixth inning as a pinch-hitter, drawing a walk. Hudson felt tightness while running out a double in the fifth inning Friday and was removed i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-89.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks pitching staff has provided a boost to an already productive offense in the first five weeks of the season, leading the NL in most offensive categories. D-backs pitchers are hitting a league-best .262 after with five doubles and nine RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/phillies-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer's perfect major league debut out of the bullpen for the Arizona Diamondbacks exceeded even the lofty expectations his team had for him.It also may have raised them - just in time for his first big league start.Arizona's hard-throwing rookie w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will wild AL Central play out?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/how-will-wild-al-central-play-out-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins lose Torii Hunter and Johan Santana, yet still lead the Central? Ken Rosenthal looks at what's up in this crazy division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets accept gift from Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-accept-gift-from-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two throws told the story of the New York Mets' 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.Conor Jackson's was terrible, Ryan Church's terrific.The first baseman Jackson's ninth inning throwing error allowed Carlos Beltran to score the Mets' go-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels have survived and thrived despite injuries]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/angels-have-survived-and-thrived-despite-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have been rampant so far this season, but Joel Sherman says some teams are surviving the injury bug better than others.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-diamondbacks-preview-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for Dan Haren and the New York Mets acquired Johan Santana this past offseason with hopes of making World Series runs.So far, Haren's title chances seem much better than Santana's.Playing for the best team in the majors, Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeatable Webb wins seventh game]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/unbeatable-webb-wins-seventh-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks figure they're going to win every time Brandon Webb pitches.They didn't expect Augie Ojeda to help make him the majors' first seven-game winner.Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-4 victo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-84.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Going by history, the D-backs' defense of their 2007 NL West title is a sure thing after they opened a 5-1/2-game lead at the end of April. Nine teams in modern major league history have led their league/division by at least five games at the conclusion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-85.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Eric Byrnes (hamstring) did not start April 29, the third time in six games he did not start, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. He started April 30. RHP Micah Owings (sprained right ankle) was injured April 26, but he is expected to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-86.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[History looks favorably on the Diamondbacks' defense of their 2007 NL West title after their strong start this season. Nine teams in modern major league history have led their league/division by five or more games at the end of April, and every one has ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-75.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Going by history, the D-backs' defense of their 2007 NL West title is a sure thing after they opened a 5-1/2-game lead at the end of April. Nine teams in modern major league history have led their league/division by at least five games at the conclusion]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-76.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Eric Byrnes (hamstring) did not start April 29, the third time in six games he did not start, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. He started April 30. RHP Micah Owings (sprained right ankle) was injured April 26, but he is expected to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-77.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[History looks favorably on the Diamondbacks' defense of their 2007 NL West title after their strong start this season. Nine teams in modern major league history have led their league/division by five or more games at the end of April, and every one has ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-diamondbacks-preview-78.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Based on the first month of the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have several starting pitchers that could qualify as the ace of a major-league staff. Despite the stiff competition, Brandon Webb remains the club's unquestioned No. 1 starter.Webb looks to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 7, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-7-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Reyes took New York Mets manager Willie Randolph's pregame instructions to heart."He told me every time you go up to the plate tonight try to hit a fastball," Reyes said.Reyes had four hits and was thrown out at the plate in the eighth inning while t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes flirts with cycle in Mets' win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/reyes-flirts-with-cycle-in-mets-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Reyes had four hits and was thrown out at the plate in the eighth inning while trying to complete the cycle with an inside-the-park homer, leading the New York Mets over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 Friday night.Reyes had two triples and scored three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson strains right hamstring]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hudson-strains-right-hamstring.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson left Friday night's game against the New York Mets after straining his right hamstring running out a double in the fifth inning.Hudson lined a one-out double to right and started limping a few steps shy of second base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-70.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Eric Byrnes (hamstring) did not start April 29, the third time in six games he did not start, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. He started April 30. RHP Micah Owings (sprained right ankle) was injured April 26, but he is expected to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-71.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Qualls had a 0.00 ERA in 15 April appearances, the best month of his career, although he was 0-1 because of two unearned runs in an April 14 loss in San Francisco. Qualls, who also had a save, gave up six hits in 15 2/3 innings while striking o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-72.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks wasted no time moving Max Scherzer into the starting rotation. Twelve hours after making a perfect major league debut, Scherzer was promoted. He is scheduled to make his first start against Philadelphia on Monday, replacing Edgar Gonzalez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mets-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings helped the Arizona Diamondbacks with his bat in the team's most recent victory. Now, he'll try to get it done from his customary spot on the mound.Owings looks to maintain his perfect record when the Diamondbacks (20-8) open a three-game home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end could be near for these three skippers]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/the-end-could-be-near-for-these-three-skippers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A slow start after 2007's meltdown has Willie Randolph on the hot seat. But he's not the only manager in trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-62.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Max Scherzer was promoted to the starting rotation Wednesday morning, less than a day after he retired all 13 batters he faced, striking out seven, in his major league debut in relief. Scherzer will replace RHP Edgar Gonzalez (1-2, 6.55 ERA) in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-63.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LF Eric Byrnes (hamstring) did not start April 29, the third time in six games he did not start, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. He started April 30. RHP Micah Owings (sprained right ankle) was injured April 26, but he is expected to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-64.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings' teammates are struggling to find comparisons to the multi-tasking hitter/pitcher who is doing it from both sides. "Babe Ruth comes to mind," Conor Jackson said Wednesday, after Owings smacked a pinch-hit two-out, two-run, opposite-field home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard-throwing Scherzer to join Arizona rotation]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/hard-throwing-scherzer-to-join-arizona-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once he made it to the big leagues, Max Scherzer wasted no time in earning a spot in the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation.The hard-throwing right-hander will start Monday when Arizona is home against the Philadelphia Phillies, Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 8, Astros 7]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-8-astros-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings isn't a good hitter for a pitcher. He's a good hitter, period.Owings proved it again Wednesday with an opposite-field, pinch-hit home run that tied the game in the sixth and helped the Arizona Diamondbacks rally from four runs down to beat th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Owings lifts D-backs with stick]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/pitcher-owings-lifts-d-backs-with-stick.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Micah Owings' pinch-hit homer tied the game in the sixth and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from four runs down to beat the Houston Astros 8-7 on Wednesday.Owings, 4-0 as a starter and arguably the best-hitting pitcher in the game, hit the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Middle relievers are tempting]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/mound-musings-middle-relievers-are-tempting.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't take a genius to tell you that Jonathan Broxton and Heath Bell are two set-up men worth owning, due not only to their skills, but also opportunity, with Takashi Saito and Trevor Hoffman being up there in age.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled by April standing]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-by-april-standing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Enjoy being at the top while it lasts, O's and Marlins fans, because teams like these always come back to earth, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-diamondbacks-preview-54.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A trio of young starters helped the Arizona Diamondbacks open the season strong. The addition of Randy Johnson to the rotation has made the NL West leaders even more dangerous.Johnson looks to build on his first victory of the season - and 285th of his ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 6, Diamondbacks 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-6-diamondbacks-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros got six runs in a hurry, just in time before Arizona's young Max Scherzer made a perfect major league pitching debut.Geoff Blum doubled in three runs and the Astros handed the Diamondbacks only their third home loss in 13 games his seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros score too early for D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-score-too-early-for-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros got six runs in a hurry, just in time before Arizona's young Max Scherzer made a perfect major league pitching debut.Geoff Blum doubled in three runs and the Astros handed the Diamondbacks only their third home loss in 13 games his seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Livan finally fading]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-livan-finally-fading.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Key]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Saltalamacchia returns]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamond-market-saltalamacchia-returns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers, and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-59.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Webb is 6-0 for the third time in four seasons after beating San Diego, 2-1, on Sunday. He was 6-0 in 2005 and 8-0 in 2006, when he won the N.L. Cy Young Award. After winning Sunday, Webb is 3-2 in five career matchups against San Diego righ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-60.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Micah Owings (sprained right ankle) was injured April 26. His scheduled May 3 start might get pushed back. OF Justin Upton (leg cramp) was out of the lineup April 27. C Chris Snyder (upper respiratory infection) sat out April 25-26, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-61.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have gotten headlines for their hot hitting during their 19-7 start, but they also have benefited from strong pitching while running up the best record in the major leagues. The Diamondbacks lead the majors with a 3.04 ERA and with 18 qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-diamondbacks-preview-52.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' success at home is a big reason why they have the best record in the majors.The Houston Astros know just how tough it is to win at Chase Field.The Diamondbacks look to win their sixth straight against the Astros when the teams co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Astros 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-astros-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren's flu is gone and he's back at full strength.Haren pitched into the eighth inning and hit an RBI double, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Houston Astros 5-3 on Monday night."That's definitely the best stuff I've had all year," he said.A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/astros-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks are atop the NL West as April comes to a close, thanks to great success against their division rivals.Now, the owners of baseball's best record get a chance to prove themselves against the rest of the league.Arizona, which has pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb moves to 6-0 after beating Pads]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/webb-moves-to-6-0-after-beating-pads.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb got a little boost for his matchup with fellow ace Jake Peavy - the return of regular catcher Chris Snyder.Webb outpitched Peavy in a battle of the last two NL Cy Young Award winners, Snyder hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs bring up Triple-A star Scherzer]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-bring-up-triple-a-star-scherzer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Yusmeiro Petit to Triple-A Tucson on Sunday, one day after he allowed the game-winning home run in the Diamondbacks' 8-7, 13-inning loss to San Diego.Petit gave up Tadahito Iguchi's solo homer with one out in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-51.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (upper respiratory infection) missed the April 25 game. OF Eric Byrnes (sore right hamstring) sat out April 24-25 and is day to day. LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-42.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres put plenty of runs on the scoreboard Saturday. On Sunday, that's not likely to be the case.Two of the best pitchers in the majors will match up when Arizona's Brandon Webb and San Diego's Jake Peavy toe the ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iguchi helps Pads walk off a winner]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/iguchi-helps-pads-walk-off-a-winner.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After more than 17 1/2 hours and 59 innings, Tadahito Iguchi and the San Diego Padres finally won an extra-innings game.Iguchi hit a home run off Yusmeiro Petit with one out in the 13th inning to lift the Padres to an 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings leaves games with ankle injury]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/owings-leaves-games-with-ankle-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks starter Micah Owings left Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres with a sprained ankle in the sixth inning.Owings had doubled down the right-field line, his third hit of the game, and was pulling into second base when his right]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-45.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (upper respiratory infection) missed the April 25 game. OF Eric Byrnes (sore right hamstring) sat out April 24-25 and is day to day. LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-46.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson won his first game of the season and 285th of his career in a 5-1 victory Friday over San Diego. With a fastball that hit 96 mph once and 95 mph once, Johnson struck out seven, four with his slider. "This is the reason I'm playing. I f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-47.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson got his first victory of the season and 285th of his career in San Diego on Friday, and appears to be nearing the dominant form he showed while healthy in 2007. Johnson gave up one run and three hits while striking out seven in a 5-1 victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview 2008-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview-35.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings has reason to be excited after winning his first four starts. He may be even more thrilled about Saturday's opponent.Owings and the Arizona Diamondbacks will try to hand the reeling San Diego Padres and their anemic offense a sixth straight l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Padres 1]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-padres-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson threw nasty sliders and a few fastballs in the 95-96 mph range, hit a single and made a nice defensive play, bounding off the mound to field a chopper and throw out the runner.Just like that, the Big Unit was back in the win column.Johnson g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Unit picks up first win of season]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/big-unit-picks-up-first-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Unit is back in the win column.Randy Johnson got his first victory since having back surgery in August, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over San Diego on Friday night. Johnson held the Padres' popgun offense to one run on three hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-38.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10, and he could be back in mid- to late May. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opened the season on the 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-39.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes was out of the starting lineup for the first time this season Thursday to rest ailing hamstring muscles that have been bothering him since the start of spring training. He was hitting .287 with nine doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-40.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes missed his first start of the season Thursday when he was held out to rest aching hamstrings that have troubled him since the start of spring training, although it has been difficult to tell. Byrnes is hitting .287 with nine doubles, three hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing filthier than Webb's sinker]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/nothing-filthier-than-webb-s-sinker.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels' changeup is one of the filthiest pitches in the MLB. But is it the best? Dugout Central ranks the majors' 10 best pitches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-28.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10, and he could be back in mid- to late May. 1B/3B Chad Tracy (microfracture surgery on right knee in September 2007) opened the season on the 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-29.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Eric Byrnes was out of the starting lineup for the first time this season Thursday to rest ailing hamstring muscles that have been bothering him since the start of spring training. He was hitting .287 with nine doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes missed his first start of the season Thursday when he was held out to rest aching hamstrings that have troubled him since the start of spring training, although it has been difficult to tell. Byrnes is hitting .287 with nine doubles, three hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Padres Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-padres-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks believe Randy Johnson is progressing slowly but surely.Still in search of his first victory, the five-time Cy Young Award winner makes his third start on Friday night when the Diamondbacks open a three-game road series with the pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 6, Dodgers 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-6-dodgers-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Salazar made the most of his second start this season. Jeff Kent was back in the Dodgers' lineup after a night off and wasn't around for the finish.Salazar hit a two-run homer in the second inning, then made a stellar defensive play in the fifth to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salazar's homer lifts D-backs in L.A.]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/salazar-s-homer-lifts-d-backs-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Salazar hit a two-run homer and Conor Jackson also had a pair of RBIs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.Edgar Gonzalez (1-1) allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings with two w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: The Lucky Seven]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/chin-music-the-lucky-seven.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here are some new words that have found their way into my daily dialogue:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview 2008-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview-22.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers' payroll is nearly twice that of the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks, but thanks to a hit-or-miss offense, the Dodgers already have twice as many losses as Arizona.They'll try to get closer by completing a two-game home sweep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 3]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-8-diamondbacks-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to show the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks that they weren't intimidated by their fast start - or Dan Haren's.James Loney had a pair of RBI singles, Chin-lung Hu singled home two more runs and the Dodgers beat the defendin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers tee off on D-Backs Haren]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/dodgers-tee-off-on-d-backs-haren.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Loney had a pair of RBI singles, Chin-lung Hu singled home two more runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 Wednesday night to hand Dan Haren his first loss of the season.Derek Lowe (2-1) pitched just five innings for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report-25.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Chris Young (upper respiratory infection) wasn't in the lineup on April 20 but was back the next day. LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10, and he could be back in mid- to late]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chad Qualls got two outs on one pitch Monday, inducing a double play ball with runners on first and second base and one out to preserve a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning of a 4-2 victory over San Francisco. Qualls, a sinkerball specialist, has gotten]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-27.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed setup man Chad Qualls has not allowed an earned run in 11 appearances with the Diamondbacks. "Usually every year I tend to give up runs right out of the gate. It's nice to have a good start," said Qualls, who has six "holds" in his first seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Dodgers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Derek Lowe of the Los Angeles Dodgers have both started the season strong. Only one of them, however, is getting help from his offense.Haren and the hard-hitting Diamondbacks look to continue their early dominance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 5, Giants 4]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-5-giants-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb looked like an All-Star - at the plate.On a night he struggled with his command, Arizona's light-hitting ace had a two-run double and improved to 5-0 as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated San Francisco 5-4 on Tuesday night.Webb's teammates oft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona's Webb improves to 5-0]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-s-webb-improves-to-5-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Webb hit a two-run double and improved to 5-0 as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated San Francisco 5-4 on Tuesday night.Webb, off to the best start of his career, beat San Francisco's Barry Zito (0-5) for the second time in six days. Webb's five vic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiver review: Keppinger's a keeper]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/waiver-review-keppinger-s-a-keeper.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you wish you could turn back the clock and change a few of your early-round picks at this year's draft?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-19.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Conor Jackson was named the NL Player of the Week after hitting .480 with an NL-high 10 RBIs for the week ending Sunday. "It is more of a mental focus and a mental preparation than anything," Jackson said of his hot start, in which he is hitting .368]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-20.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Jackson is off to the best start in his career, and he credits that to a sense of security brought by the fact that the Diamondbacks' first-base job is his and his alone this season. Jackson is hitting .377 (20-53) with four doubles, three triples,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Boss could cost Yanks their GM]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/baby-boss-could-cost-yanks-their-gm.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:15:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Cashman doesn't need this aggravation. Ken Rosenthal says it may be time the Baby Boss goes out and finds himself a puppet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Conor Jackson was named the NL Player of the Week after hitting .480 with an NL-high 10 RBIs for the week ending Sunday. "It is more of a mental focus and a mental preparation than anything," Jackson said of his hot start, in which he is hitting .368]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch-11.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conor Jackson is off to the best start in his career, and he credits that to a sense of security brought by the fact that the Diamondbacks' first-base job is his and his alone this season. Jackson is hitting .377 (20-53) with four doubles, three triples,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Statistically, Brandon Webb was better last season than when he won the NL Cy Young in 2006, but his effort in 2007 was only good enough to earn him second place in the voting for the league's best pitcher.So far in 2008, he seems intent to outdo himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/diamondbacks-4-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes says this is no illusion in the desert: The Arizona Diamondbacks are this good.Byrnes hit the go-ahead, two-run homer, and Micah Owings became the season's fourth four-game winner Monday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings moves to 4-0 as D-backs win]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/owings-moves-to-4-0-as-d-backs-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes says this is no illusion in the desert: The Arizona Diamondbacks are this good.Byrnes hit the go-ahead, two-run homer, and Micah Owings became the season's fourth four-game winner Monday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Chris Young (upper respiratory infection) wasn't in the lineup on April 20. He's day to day. LHP Doug Davis (thyroid cancer) went on the 15-day disabled list April 9. He had surgery April 10, and he could be back in mid- to late May. C M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Randy Johnson was again victimized by his defense in his second start of the season, a 9-4 loss to San Diego in which he gave up six runs, four earned. In two starts covering 10 2/3 innings, Johnson has given up nine runs, but only four earned. He h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/arizona-diamondbacks-inside-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes made a proclamation after his 14-game hitting streak ended Sunday: "I'm declaring 2008 the year of the mustache," Byrnes said. Byrnes stopped shaving his upper lip the day his hitting streak started April 4 in Colorado, although he said it was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/giants-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants are hoping to have better results against Micah Owings and Brandon Webb than they did last week.They'll start a two-game series at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night when they face Owings for the second t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres avoid being swept in the desert]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/padres-avoid-being-swept-in-the-desert.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Huber connected for his first career home run off Randy Johnson, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday and snap a four-game losing streak.That's probably bigger news in San Diego than in Huber's native Australia."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs poised to go on a prolonged run]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-poised-to-go-on-a-prolonged-run.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're young, talented and already near the top. Joel Sherman says the D-backs are poised for success this season and beyond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs pour it on against Padres]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/d-backs-pour-it-on-against-padres.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Young singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored six runs in the eighth inning to rout the San Diego Padres 10-3 on Saturday night.Arizona won its fourth straight and improved to a major league-best 13-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson's big night lifts D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/jackson-s-big-night-lifts-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Needing a double to hit for the cycle, Conor Jackson hit a drive to deep center field in the sixth inning. As he approached second base, he thought about pulling up.Jackson thought better of it, chugging to third with his second triple of the night in Ari]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Will Ortiz snap out of it?]]></title><link>http://www.dbackszone.com/news/news-analysis-will-ortiz-snap-out-of-it-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long after he arrived in the Red Sox dugout in 2003, designated hitter David Ortiz was adorned with a nickname that stuck.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
