East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB

A few simple fixes for the D-Backs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:02:58 -0700

The Diamondbacks have the second-worst record in baseball, they lead the league in errors, and they’ve lost nine of their last 11 series. On Friday, after Arizona had nearly as many errors (three) as hits (four) in a 5-0 loss to Colorado, infielder Mark Reynolds all but called his teammates quitters.

D-Backs' skid continues with loss to Rockies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:48:46 -0700

DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa begged for the ball in the ninth inning, wanting desperately to get a chance at his first career complete game.

Manny returns, goes hitless in Dodgers' win

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:17 -0700

SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.

Dodgers' Ramirez a reflection of society

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:21 -0700

Scott Bordow: You want to know why athletes such as Manny Ramirez believe there are no serious consequences for their actions? Because we make them feel that way.

Manny's return will be spectacle | Manny being Manny means not having to say sorry

Manny's return expected to be a spectacle

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:01:10 -0700

SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle.

D-Backs blow late lead, lose in 10 innings

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:14:49 -0700

CINCINNATI — Joey Votto still has his touch in the clutch.

Cueto, Reds beat slumping D-Backs 1-0

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:23:31 -0700

CINCINNATI — They saw him reach for his back on the mound. They saw him stretching in the dugout. The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Johnny Cueto was hurting.

Webb won't need surgery

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:52:03 -0700

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will not have surgery on his ailing pitching shoulder, hoping he can play again this season.

Manny being Manny means not having to say sorry

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:23:19 -0700

Manny Ramirez returns from baseball exile Friday, and the only question the Dodgers have is how soon he will be able to revive the team's suddenly anemic offense. Good thing, because it appears that will be the only question Ramirez has any interest in answering.

Haren hits, pitches D-Backs past Reds

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:14:25 -0700

Head down, lips drawn tight, Dan Haren did his best to keep a straight face as he rounded the bases. The right-hander had just ended a month of good moments with another one that made him want to break into a big, beaming smile.

Catching up on all things Arizona

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:18:20 -0700

Bordow: Boy, a guy goes away for a week …

1. Suns trade Shaq, may deal Stoudemire.

2. Diamondbacks lose five straight, eight of nine.

3. Webb may need shoulder surgery, 9 months of rehab.

4. Jerry Reinsdorf offers to purchase Coyotes for $148 million.

Diamondbacks outslugged by Angels

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:56:54 -0700

Gary Matthews Jr. swiped home and hit a three-run double, Juan Rivera, Jeff Mathis and Maicer Izturis homered and the Los Angeles Angels cashed in on four Arizona errors to defeat the Diamondbacks 12-8 on Sunday afternoon.