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Gardner Minshew is using his time for the starting QB job

The Arizona Cardinals are in the middle of offseason OTAs, and some players aren’t showing up. What that means is that other athletes are taking their place and getting the reps. And the coaching staff, the majority of which are new to the desert, is simply working with who shows up. RELATED: BRISSETT NAMED CARDINALS […]

D-Backs 3, Giants 2: Sweep Me San Francisco

No matter how you split it, it’s been a pretty fun couple of weeks to be a Diamondbacks’ fan. Since May 9th, the day after the D-Backs lost an extra-inning affair to the Mets, they’ve gone a major league best 14-4 including today’s win. They’ve pitched to a 2.69 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP between […]

5/27 Gamethread: Giants vs. Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants wrap up this three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Trevor McDonald, who enters today’s game with a 4.76 ERA, 3.43 FIP, with 21 strikeouts to four walks in 22.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 9-4 […]

Diamondbacks turned around season at Giants’ expense

Maybe Indiana Jones was right about snakes. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 10 games and climbed into the second wild-card spot in the National League. Their secret? Going 5-0 against the San Francisco Giants in that stretch. It happened again Tuesday night. Arizona took a 6-2 lead after seven innings after […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #55: 5/27 @ Giants

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS GIANTS Ketel Marte – 2B Willy Adames – SS Corbin Carroll – RF Luis Arraez – 2B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Casey Schmitt – LF Adrian Del Castillo – DH Rafael Devers – 1B Ryan Waldschmidt – CF Matt Chapman – 3B Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Bryce Eldridge – DH Jose Fernandez […]

Josh Sweat trade rumors: Expect playoff teams to be interested

The Arizona Cardinals have received trade calls on edge rusher Josh Sweat, per Jordan Schultz. This is the second time this year a report about Sweat and a trade has surfaced. The first report was in March after the Cardinals fired Jonathon Gannon. A week ago, Sweat was absent from OTAs despite being healthy. Local reporters […]

Snake Bytes 5/27: Dreaming of a Sweep

Diamondbacks News Marte Stays Hot, Diamondbacks Fell GiantsKetel Marte hit the farthest home run at Oracle Park this season during the seventh inning on Tuesday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-5. Arenado Exits Game with Groin IssueArizona’s fandom will be holding its collective breath that this is a nothing burger issue. […]

Report: Bears still looking for defensive line help

Yesterday, it was reported that the Arizona Cardinals were taking calls on defensive end Josh Sweat. No teams were specifically mentioned as possible trade suitors, but with the Chicago Bears seemingly having a need at the position, it makes sense for general manager Ryan Poles to check in on the cost. Much like it also […]

Should the Saints target Cardinals DE Josh Sweat?

It has been rumored that defensive end Josh Sweat is not content to stay with the Arizona Cardinals in their current state, and the team has since received trade calls about the Pro Bowl edge rusher. Sweat, a former fourth-round NFL Draft pick, could be a possible trade target for New Orleans if there is […]

Cardinals sign LB Stephen Dix, Jr. to roster

The Arizona Cardinals announced that they had signed rookie free agent Stephen Dix, Jr., out of Arkansas to a training camp contract. Dix was a fifth-year senior and played in 54 contests for the Razorbacks. He will be penciled in as quality depth for the WILL linebacker spot. RELATED: MEET NEW CARDINALS LINEBACKER KARSON SHARAR […]

NFL Rumors: Cardinals Talking Trade On Big-Name Player

Josh Sweat signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals last year to reunite with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, his former coordinator in Philadelphia. Gannon was fired after one season. Sweat was not happy about it. Per PHNX Sports' Jenny Venerable, Sweat requested a trade after Gannon's dismissal in January, and the Cardinals told him no. Per Jordan Schultz, the situation has not resolved itself since. "The Arizona Cardinals have received trade cal...

5/26 Gamethread: Giants vs. Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants continue this three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight from Oracle Park. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Tyler Mahle, who enters tonight’s game with a 6.10 ERA, 4.72 FIP, with 54 strikeouts to 21 walks in 51.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 6-3 […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #54: 5/26 @ Giants

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS GIANTS Ketel Marte – 2B Willy Adames – SS Corbin Carroll – RF Casey Schmitt – 2B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Matt Chapman – 3B Nolan Arenado – 3B Rafael Devers – 1B Ryan Waldschmidt – CF Harrison Bader – CF Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Jesus Rodriguez – LF Gabriel Moreno – […]

Josh Sweat trade rumors: Back to the Eagles?

One season after Josh Sweat left the Philadelphia Eagles to sign a four-year, $76.4 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, there’s word that the edge defender is unhappy with his current situation. Sweat hasn’t reported to voluntary OTA practices and now reporting indicates that teams around the league are checking in on […]

Teams are checking in on Josh Sweat’s availability

What is happening with the Arizona Cardinals is super interesting, as they are continually being portrayed in mostly negative light from the outside and one of those things now is that they are going to be part of the offseason fodder. One thing about that fodder is when the NFL insiders start talking about them […]

Report: Arizona Cardinals Receiving Calls on Josh Sweat

For months the Chicago Bears have been connected to several defensive ends on both the veteran trade and free agent markets. Previously there has been confirmation the Bears expressed interest in Maxx Crosby, and general manager Ryan Poles has been open about monitoring the scene to potentially upgrade their roster at defensive end. Today has […]