http://mlb.mlb.com ARI Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:33:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_21_cinmlb_arimlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_21_cinmlb_arimlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ari After a day off on Thursday, Wade Miley is scheduled to take the mound for the D-backs while the Reds will counter with Johnny Cueto in Friday's series opener at Chase Field. Austin Laymance http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:22:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari Cody Ross smacked a three-run pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning to lead the D-backs past the Marlins, 3-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51130050&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:28:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51130050&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari The D-backs' already-depleted rotation took another hit when starter Trevor Cahill was forced to leave Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins in the second inning with a bruised right hip. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51125962&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:23:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51125962&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Third baseman Eric Chavez has recovered at a faster than expected pace from a strained right oblique injury and could begin a rehab stint as soon as next week. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51126192&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:20:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51126192&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari The D-backs have not announced a starter for Sunday's series finale with the Reds, but Randall Delgado would seem to be the natural choice given his performance Tuesday night. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51125466&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:16:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51115486&notebook_id=51125466&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari After struggling to find his hitting stroke during the first two months of the season, catcher Miguel Montero has been swinging the bat well and he doesn't want any time off to get in the way. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:05:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari When he hit the ball, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a pretty good idea he had just won the game for his team. The ball struck the batter's eye in center field, well over the yellow line, as the D-backs walked off with a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Chase Field. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51037850&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51037850&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari When he got the news that he was headed back to Triple-A Reno, right-hander Charles Brewer shook hands with manager Kirk Gibson and pitching coach Charles Nagy. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51037848&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51037848&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs right-hander Josh Collmenter seemed to be the perfect choice to start in place of Tyler Skaggs on Tuesday night, but manager Kirk Gibson felt he was too valuable in his current role. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51038538&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:58:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51038426&notebook_id=51038538&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs reliever J.J. Putz left the team to join Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. Putz, who has been on the disabled list with a strained elbow since May 8, is scheduled to pitch for Reno on Thursday and Saturday. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021756&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:59:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51021756&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Right-hander Braden Shipley, the D-backs' No. 1 pick in this month's First-Year Player Draft officially signed on Tuesday and will fly out to Hillsboro, Ore., to join the Class A Hops on Wednesday to begin his professional career. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50938488&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:17:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50938488&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs right-hander Ian Kennedy dropped his appeal and began serving his 10-game suspension Monday night. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50928542&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:12:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50928542&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs outfielder Adam Eaton served as the designated hitter in extended spring training games last weekend as he continues to work his way back from an elbow injury. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50927844&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50927844&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Right-hander Randall Delgado will get another chance to make a lasting impression when he gets the start Tuesday against the Marlins. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50926790&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:59:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50920040&notebook_id=50926790&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs reliever Matt Reynolds never had arm trouble before, so when his left elbow started feeling achy he did not think much of it. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:00:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ari Patrick Corbin took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but a Giancarlo Stanton homer tied the score and then Stanton untied it in the ninth with a second homer. Corbin went eight strong, but took a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 loss at Chase Field. Steve Gilbert http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50885880&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:29:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50885880&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari It usually takes a good amount of time to evaluate a trade. Any trade. When prospects are involved, patience and time are requirements for an accurate and fair trade evaluation. Bernie Pleskoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50815438&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:15:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50815438&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari D-backs first baseman Paul Goldschmidt still trails the Reds' Joey Votto in the voting to start the All-Star Game on July 16 at Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50813806&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:14:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50813806&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari The D-backs offense is swinging and missing less and putting the ball in play more, which is something D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is happy about. However, the D-backs find themselves hitting into more double plays. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50814020&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:14:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50814020&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari After a two-run home run on Saturday against the Padres, D-backs catcher Miguel Montero feels like he is finally starting to get into a groove at the plate. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50814174&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:14:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808242&notebook_id=50814174&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Brandon McCarthy is taking the next step in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day disabled list on June 2. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:50:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari Kyle Blanks' three-run home run in the eighth inning proved the difference as the Padres defeated the D-backs, 4-1, on Sunday in front of 27,943 at Petco Park. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:33:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari After the D-backs were defeated by the Padres, 6-4, on Saturday night, Arizona's division lead is dwindling, and just three games separate the D-backs from the fourth-place Padres. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764138&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:46:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764138&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari The D-backs are still weighing their options for a starting pitcher to take Brandon McCarthy's place Tuesday against the Marlins. Manager Kirk Gibson said he wanted to see what the team used from the bullpen this weekend before making a final decision. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764874&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:46:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764874&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari As Ian Kennedy and Eric Hinske wait for their suspensions appeal to be heard, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson is wondering what his team's roster will look like should they miss time. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764136&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:46:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50762960&notebook_id=50764136&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs outfielder Adam Eaton hit in extended spring training Saturday for the first time during his rehab. He is expected to begin throwing Sunday. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:57:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ari It seemed like everything the D-backs hit just went right back to Padres left-hander Eric Stults, who stifled Arizona on Friday night in the series opener at Petco Park. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50667852&notebook_id=50671128&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:51:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50667852&notebook_id=50671128&vkey=notebook_ari&c_id=ari D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said J.J. Putz threw the ball well on Friday, the first time Putz has faced hitters since he strained his right elbow on May 7. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50649986&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:22:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50649986&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari The D-backs received the brunt of the suspensions from Tuesday night's benches-clearing altercation with the Dodgers, and Ian Kennedy and Eric Hinske voiced their displeasure with the ruling. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50515870&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:10:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50515870&vkey=news_ari&c_id=ari It's been more than three years now and the pain has eased a bit, but Miguel Montero still longs for one more conversation with his late father, Angel. Steve Gilbert