Samardzija fitting in nicely with Cubs

Jeff Samardzija wasn't all that impressive during his time in the minors, but he has pitched well since being called up to the majors.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008

Dodgers smack around Webb early, pick up ground on D-backs

Andre Ethier and Casey Blake hit first-inning homers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers roughed up Brandon Webb and Arizona 8-1 on Sunday, climbing within 2½ games of the Diamondbacks in the NL West.

Come-from-behind victory pulls Dodgers into tie with D-backs in NL West

Andre Ethier hit a go-ahead triple to highlight a five-run ninth-inning rally and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday.

Burrell belts 23rd homer as Phils exploit D-backs' bullpen

Pat Burrell hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held their NL East lead heading into the All-Star break, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 Sunday.

Webb wins majors-leading 13th as Diamondbacks blank Nationals

Brandon Webb earned his major league-leading 13th win, pitching six scoreless innings in the Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Nationals.

Brewers blow five-run ninth-inning lead in loss to Diamondbacks

Conor Jackson hit the winning two-run single as the Diamondbacks rallied from a five-run ninth-inning deficit to defeat the Brewers 6-5.

If You're Hardcore: Who closes for the Pirates?

Will Harris breaks down the candidates to close for the Pirates while Matt Capps is on the DL.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2008

D-backs' put Byrnes back on DL; Snyder shelved too

On a painful day in the desert, the Diamondbacks put left fielder Eric Byrnes and catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.

After 9 straight wins, D-backs' Webb loses second straight decision

Mark Teixeira and the Atlanta Braves sent Brandon Webb to a different type of streak. Teixeira drove in four runs as the Braves handed Webb his second straight defeat, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 Monday.

Give some credit to early architects of D-backs, Rays

There are plenty of good reasons why the previous regimes in Tampa and Arizona were dismissed. But it's only fair to recognize their past contributions, to give credit where credit's due.

...bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game, Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Catcher Robby Hammock is at right. (AP Photo/Al Behrman

Padres ruin Johnson's second start of '08, snap four-game skid

Justin Huber connected off Randy Johnson for his first career home run, helping the Padres defeat the Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Apr. 9, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Lyon (right) celebrates with catcher Robby Hammock after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field

PHOENIX - APRIL 09: Robby Hammock #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks congratulates pitcher Brandon Lyon #38 following the Diamondbacks' 4-3 victory...

Diamondbacks 8, White Sox 4

Diamondbacks 8, White Sox 4