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. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for prospect Emilio Bonaficio on Tuesday. 

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. 

Despite an inconsistent offense, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to hold their ground atop the weak NL West. 

The Chicago Cubs just can't beat Randy Johnson. 

The Chicago Cubs just can't beat Randy Johnson. 

The Brewers acquired another All-Star over the weekend, bringing second baseman Ray Durham to the squad in exchange for minor leaguers. 

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). 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Chris Snyder (left testicular fracture) went on the 15-day disabled list July 1. 

--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. 

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. 

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. 

With one victory, the Arizona Diamondbacks regained control of the NL West. 

Dan Haren threw seven scoreless innings and Conor Jackson homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Saturday night. 

Dan Haren wasn't feeling his best Saturday night.