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Reynolds takes grounders at second
With Justin Upton getting closer to a return from the disabled list, third baseman Mark Reynolds took grounders at second during batting practice Wednesday.
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Diamondbacks strike early, then hold on for 7-6 win over Padres
Kevin Towers said it in 2003. He said it again Tuesday. In the view of the Padres' general manager, it is inexcusable for any major league team to lose 100 games in a season.
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Oswalt leads Astros past Diamondbacks
On a day when Houston Astros retired the number of iconic second baseman Craig Biggio, Roy Oswalt showed why one day he might have his No.
Dunn's fist Arizona homer powers Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks' Adam Dunn, top, high fives teammate Chris Young after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug.
Aptos High's Eichhorn Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks
Aptos High School graduate and baseball star Kevin Eichhorn has finally announced his much awaited decision to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks and go pro.
Diamondbacks get a visit from lowly Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks are tied atop the National League West standings and will try to gain some ground against the inferior San Diego Padres tonight in the opener of a three-game series at Chase Field.
Oswalt leads Astros to victory
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.
Oswalt outduels Johnson to help Astros prevail
Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the host Houston Astros' 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
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Aces up: Three top NL pitchers get job done
Johan Santana was looking to give the Mets' bumbling bullpen a break. Houston's Roy Oswalt was matched up against Randy Johnson. Cole Hamels was just trying to keep the Phillies close in the NL East.
All three aces were up to the task Sunday, turning in their best performances of the season.
Santana pitched a three-hitter for his fifth career shutout, leading New York to its sixth straight win, 4-0 at Pittsburgh.
'I was very aggressive throwing the first pitch for strikes,' said Santana, who got ahead in the count on 26 of 31 hitters. 'That allowed me to go out there for the ninth. I was just doing my job.'
Haren gets 13th, Arizona gets win
For most, it would be a coup to have called Chris Burke's first home run of the season Thursday afternoon, a shot that was 140 at-bats in the making and helped Dan Haren and the Diamondbacks cruise to a 6-2 win ...
Oswalt pitches Astros past Johnson, Diamondbacks
Eds: APNewsNow. Astros 3, Diamondbacks 0. AP Photo HTA103, HTA102, HTA106 HOUSTON Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros' 3-0 victory over ...
Johnson gives Helton the talk on back pain
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, who is on the 60-day disabled list because of back ailments, looks on during a recent game against the Padres.
Montero and Young hit slams, Arizona beats Houston
Miguel Montero and Chris Young hit grand slams, the first time Arizona has hit two in the same game and the Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 11-5 on Saturday night.
Haren pitches Diamondbacks past Rockies
Eds: APNewsNow. Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 2. AP Photo CODZ113 DENVER Chris Snyder and Chris Burke hit consecutive homers in a five-run fifth inning, leading Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks over the ...
D-backs end Houston's win streak with 12-2 victory
Brandon Webb struck out six in eight sharp innings, Chris Snyder drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped Houston Astros' eight-game winning streak with a 12-2 victory Friday night.
Dunn calls shot, but it's not his home run
The Dodgers and D-backs are neck-and-neck after 121 games: Standings D-backs 62 59 .512 - ' 5-5 Dodgers 62 59 .512 - ' 6-4 Head-to-head games The D-backs and Dodgers play six more times this year: Dodgers at ...
D-backs tied for NL West lead going into Houston series, Webb on the mound
The Arizona Diamondbacks remain tied with the Dodgers atop the NL West as they begin a weekend series tonight in Houston against the red-hot Astros, who are riding an eight-game winning streak.
Haren pitches Diamondbacks past Rockies
Chris Snyder and Chris Burke hit consecutive homers in a five-run fifth inning, leading Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Thursday.
Reds' Adam Dunn sent to Diamondbacks
In this July 30, 2008 file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Adam Dunn watches the ball go over the right field wall for his 31st home run of the season, in the second inning against the Houston Astros in a baseball game ...
Karstens nearly perfect as Bucs top Diamondbacks
Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start. Almost a perfect game, too.