D-backs drop heartbreaker to Dodgers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 03:30:00 -0400)
The D-backs had a five-run lead late, but a two-run double by Ivan De Jesus Jr. in the ninth inning was the final blow as the Dodgers devastated Arizona on Tuesday night.

D-backs look to bounce back behind Saunders
(Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400)
In the eyes of Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, the difference between his club's slow start last season and its Major League-best start this year isn't much.

Drew dealing with speed bump in rehab
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:59:08 -0400)
Injured D-backs shortstop Stephen Drew played nine innings on May 15 in an extended spring training game, but when he tried to do it again two days later, soreness returned to his healing ankle.

Roberts puts team first, embraces utility role
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:59:08 -0400)
Despite losing the starting job at third base, where he played in 107 games last year, Ryan Roberts is remaining upbeat about his new utility role with the D-backs.

Montero out until at least Friday
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:59:07 -0400)
A day after D-backs catcher Miguel Montero strained his left groin in the sixth inning of Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dodgers, the club downplayed the chance of a disabled list stint but admitted he won't start until Friday at the earliest.

Corbin sent down; catcher Schmidt called up
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:46:37 -0400)
A day after tossing 5 1/3 strong innings, only allowing two earned runs on seven hits against the Dodgers, the D-backs optioned left-hander Patrick Corbin to Triple-A Reno and recalled catcher Konrad Schmidt.

If session goes well, Hudson to start Sunday
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:30:00 -0400)
D-backs pitcher Daniel Hudson returned to Chase Field on Tuesday after starting for Triple-A Reno Monday, and if his bullpen session later this week goes well, he'll likely start on Sunday against the Brewers.

Cut4: Baxter crunches Kershaw, challenges Kemp
(Tue, 22 May 2012 16:14:35 -0400)


Gonzo to represent D-backs at Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
For representation at the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, the D-backs will turn to one of the most celebrated sluggers in franchise history and one of baseball's most decorated executives. Luis Gonzalez and Roland Hemond.

Loss to Dodgers leaves D-backs in deep hole
(Tue, 22 May 2012 03:00:00 -0400)
Mustering just six hits while the bullpen squandered any chance for a rally, the D-backs fell Monday night to the division-leading Dodgers, 6-1, and dropped to 10 1/2 games off the pace a quarter of the way through the season.

Montero is day to day with mild groin injury
(Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 -0400)
D-backs catcher Miguel Montero left Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dodgers in the sixth inning after straining his left groin chasing a pop foul behind home plate in the top of the frame.

Parra selected for Fan Vote Bobblehead
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:20:40 -0400)
The D-backs announced on Monday that outfielder Gerardo Parra was selected as the winner of the Fan Vote Bobblehead contest conducted earlier this season.

D-backs shake up third-base situation
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:20:00 -0400)
Not satisfied with their third-base play this season, the D-backs recalled Josh Bell from Triple-A Reno on Monday, designated Cody Ransom for assignment and shifted Ryan Roberts to more of a utility role.

Miley arms D-backs in rubber game victory
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400)
Lefty Wade Miley threw seven scoreless frames for his fifth victory as the D-backs earned a 2-0 win over the Royals on Sunday in the rubber game at Kauffman Stadium.

Young easing back into D-backs' lineup
(Sun, 20 May 2012 13:48:03 -0400)
Interleague Play is providing D-backs manager Kirk Gibson with an opportunity to ease outfielder Chris Young back into the swing of things. Young served as the designated hitter for Sunday's series finale.

Bloomquist enjoying successful road trip
(Sun, 20 May 2012 13:48:03 -0400)
D-backs shortstop Willie Bloomquist was hitting .212 prior to this seven-game road trip and has since gone on a mini hot streak -- raising his average to .260 entering Sunday's action.

Breslow consistent force in D-backs' bullpen
(Sat, 19 May 2012 18:46:41 -0400)
D-backs reliever Craig Breslow is focused on consistency, as the lefty had a pencil-thin 1.31 ERA this season in 18 appearances prior to Saturday's game against the Royals.

Montero double-trouble in D-backs' win over KC
(Sat, 19 May 2012 00:55:00 -0400)
Miguel Montero delivered a clutch two-run double in the top of the eighth inning that powered the D-backs to a 6-4 win over the Royals on Friday at Kauffman Stadium.

Steve Gilbert's MLBlog
(Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:47:14 -0400)