East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB

Upton, Scherzer return to D-Backs

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:13:10 -0700

Justin Upton and Max Scherzer returned to the Diamondbacks on Friday from Triple-A Tucson while Alex Romero and Leo Rosales were optioned to Tucson. Scherzer said he will be used in relief. Upton's role is undtermined.

D-Backs claim Ledezma from Padres

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:49:46 -0700

The Diamondbacks claimed left-hander Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday afternoon.

D-Backs, Dodgers both limp into important series

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:26:22 -0700

In case you haven't figured it out, the Dodgers-Diamondbacks series that begins today is a big deal. Humongous. Mammoth.

D-Backs' catching in capable hands

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:43:32 -0700

It was the worst pain he's ever felt in his life, something he would never wish on his worst enemy.

D-Backs bullpen blows lead, team swept by Padres

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:54:06 -0700

SAN DIEGO With Dan Haren, Brandon Webb and Randy Johnson set to face the slumping last-place Padres, thoughts of a three-game sweep at Petco Park had to creep into the minds of the Diamondbacks before their series began.

Despite victory, Yankees have a tough way to go

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:44:20 -0700

NEW YORK - The Yankees all huffed and puffed about some crazy hot streak in the final 29 games, but everyone knew that was just talk for the cameras and microphones. Once the lights went off, the Bombers quietly showered, shaved and moved on, one day closer to that coming vacuum called October.

D-Backs notes: Qualls latest to raise doubts about bullpen

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:26:52 -0700

SAN DIEGO - When the Diamondbacks arrived here on Monday, the bullpen chatter centered around Brandon Lyon's grip on the closer's spot.

Rockies are once again starting to roll

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:22:51 -0700

Pesky Colorado would not go away last year, even when the math screamed "no!"

No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:05:13 -0700

PITTSBURGH - No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players' association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union's permission.

Brown: Upton on the way back

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:59:00 -0700

Maybe it was the home run Justin Upton hit for Class AAA Tucson on Tuesday. Maybe it was the last three games for the Diamondbacks, when the offense has again sunk back into a slump, looking particularly anemic against San Diego rookie Chad Reineke Tuesday.

Silent bats, Webb's bad inning cost D-Backs vs. Padres

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:38:38 -0700

SAN DIEGO - Here come those NL Worst jokes again.

D-Backs' reaction to instant replay is positive

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:09:38 -0700

SAN DIEGO - Friday won’t just be the opener of a three-game showdown with the Dodgers at Chase Field, it will mark the Diamondbacks’ first taste of video instant replay — which will now be used on home run calls for series that begin on or after Thursday.

Bat inventor hopes to take 'ping' out of baseball

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:06:59 -0700

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — A New Jersey inventor says he has come up with a way to take that aluminum "ping" out of youth baseball and the broken bat out of the national pastime, while making the game a little safer with every swing.

Barnette among 7 D-Backs in prestigious league

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:32:51 -0700

The Diamondbacks will send seven players to the Arizona Fall League, four pitchers, including former ASU right-hander Tony Barnette.

D-Backs' Rauch falters again in loss to Padres

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:52:55 -0700

SAN DIEGO - Five days ago, Jody Gerut got hold of a Jon Rauch ninth-inning pitch at Chase Field and ripped it for a home run - but Dan Haren and the Diamondbacks had a three-run cushion and were able to absorb the blow.

D-Backs notebook: Melvin sticking with Lyon as closer

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:17:47 -0700

SAN DIEGO - Despite watching Brandon Lyon allow 10 earned runs in his previous 5 1/3 innings, Arizona manager Bob Melvin said he has no intention of removing him from the closer's role he's held all season.

9-year-old too good to pitch in league

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:12:55 -0700

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player — too good, it turns out.

D-Backs can't solve Nolasco in loss to Marlins

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:09:58 -0700

If there's some consolation in another loss to the Marlins, it's that the Diamondbacks don't have to see them anymore.

D-Backs notebook: Drew steps up as rest of lineup struggles

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:00:08 -0700

Stephen Drew is doing what he can to give his team a chance in these types of ballgames.

Yankees not quite done yet

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:39:58 -0700

BALTIMORE — It's so tempting to declare the Yankees' playoff hopes a lost cause, because they've offered us no tangible reason to believe otherwise.

Red-hot Montero, Petit carry D-Backs to victory

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:07:41 -0700

Before Miguel Montero extended his August-to-remember, and the Diamondbacks extended their NL West lead to three games with a 7-1 victory against Florida at Chase Field, manager Bob Melvin was asked about why regular catcher Chris Snyder was getting a second consecutive day off.