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Diamondbacks 2, Billionaire Boys Club 3: The First Broom
Well, that was disappointing. Not only did we lose another game to the Doyers at Uniqlo Park at Dodger Stadium at Chavez Latrine at the City of Smog and Angels, we also managed to be on the business end of our first sweep of the year. And we’re only three games in. So that sucks. […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #3: 3/28 @ Dodgers
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS DODGERS Ketel Marte – 2B Shohei Ohtani – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Kyle Tucker – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Mookie Betts – SS Pavin Smith – DH Will Smith – C Nolan Arenado – 3B Freddie Freeman – 1B Alek Thomas – CF Teoscar Hernandez – LF Carlos Santana – […]
SB Nation Reacts Results: Around .500 for the D-backs
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Before the season opened, we asked you how the Diamondbacks would fare this year. When […]
Snake Bytes 3/28: Still Looking for a First Win
Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks Fumble Game in Los AngelesCostly base running errors and the inability to capitalize late cost the Diamondbacks their second game of the season as the Dodger came from behind yet again to beat the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks Have a Baserunning ProblemIt is still only two games into the season, but early returns […]
Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 5: One Mistake Too Many
Game Summary The Diamondbacks showed a little more fight compared to their campaign opening loss last night, but still came up short at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium (ugh). Ryne Nelson started the game for the good guys against Emmet Sheehan and very-much-bad-not-good-at-all guys, and it was a bit of a mixed bag for our […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #2: 3/27 @ Dodgers
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS DODGERS Ketel Marte – 2B Shohei Ohtani – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Kyle Tucker – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Mookie Betts – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Freddie Freeman – 1B Pavin Smith – DH Will Smith – C Nolan Arenado – 3B Max Muncy – 3B Carlos Santana – […]
How much has the bullpen cost the Arizona Diamondbacks?
This was provoked – triggered might be a better word – by paulnh’s feed post about the D-backs’ bullpen. The key conclusion was, “Since Mike Hazen has taken over, the Diamondbacks bullpen has been the second worst position in all of baseball, better only than the Pirates shortstop. That’s an even 300 positions (30 teams […]
SnakeBytes 3/27: An unfortunate start
Diamondbacks News (SI.com) D-backs’ Biggest Weakness Exposed by Dodgers in Ugly Opening Day Loss It began with Zac Gallen. Gallen had been working efficiently and effectively through four innings, getting swing-and-miss on his secondary pitches and showcasing a 94.1 MPH average fastball velocity. Things looked to be going well. But Gallen ran into a blowup […]
Opening Day! Dodgers 8, Dbacks 2
I want to start this recap by saying how grateful I am to be back for another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball with all of you. Today brought back all those familiar feelings from my childhood. Opening Day is always the best day of the year—a fresh wave of hope and optimism, the first sign […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #1: 3/26 @ Dodgers
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS DODGERS Ketel Marte – 2B Shohei Ohtani – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Kyle Tucker – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Mookie Betts – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Freddie Freeman – 1B Nolan Arenado – 3B Will Smith – C Carlos Santana – 1B Max Muncy – 3B Jordan Lawlar – […]
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
April 12, 2025. I sat in the stands with my dad for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. I was a day away from flying to Spain with my wife and children to show them a whole other half of my family for the first time. A Diamondbacks game with the man that practically raised […]
Series Preview #1: Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
The beginning of the MLB season is always a time of hope. Other than a couple select teams (RIP Rockies, White Sox, et al) there is at least a chance they’ll make the playoffs, and that gives us all something in common. Sure, there are some teams far more likely, others nearly guaranteed, but we […]
Snake Bytes 3/26: Play Ball!
Diamondbacks News How to Watch the Diamondbacks on Opening DayThanks to MLB senseless splitting of games across so many platforms and services, here is a refresher on how Arizona fans can check out the Diamondbacks facing off against the Dodgers today. Unfortunately for D-backs fans who have subscribed to DBACKS.TV, the game will not be […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Offseason Review
Introduction In previous weeks we looked at the offseason moves of the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants. Today we’ll wrap up our tour of the NL West with a review of the Arizona Diamondbacks offseason, along with my predictions for the 2026 season. 2025 Season Overview/Recap The […]
Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: How Many Wins for the 2026 D-backs?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As is traditional, on the eve of the Diamondbacks’ first game, I have polled the writers […]
Arizona Diamondbacks announce 2026 Opening Day roster
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2026 Opening Day roster with a series of roster moves. The 40-man roster is at 40. RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (12) LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS (1) CATCHERS (2) POSITION PLAYERS (11) Selected to Major League roster: Placed on 10-day injured list: Placed on 15-day injured list: Optioned to Triple-A Reno: Cleared spots on 40-man […]
Snake Bytes 3/25: Opening Night
Diamondbacks News What Does 2026 Have in Store for DiamondbacksSteve Gilbert looks ahead to get an idea of what awaits the Diamondbacks. Surviving Brutal Opening to 2026 Schedule Key to Season SuccessThe early season schedule is doing the Diamondbacks no favours. Neither is the lengthy injury list. However, if the Diamondbacks can find a way […]
Ranking the new offerings at Chase Field
Every spring brings the smell of grass, the sunshine at Salt River Fields, the eternal hope that only Spring Training can provide. It also inevitably brings a litany of new food offerings at Chase Field. Some are basic ballpark fare. A beer cheese hotdog, for example. Some are much needed offerings to appeal to a […]
Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Cleveland Guardians 10
Next time, it counts. Because this time, it sure didn’t. Michael Soroka was slapped around, allowing as many hits as outs recorded – ten of each. The D-backs allowed the Guardians to run the tally of unanswered runs, between yesterday and today, to thirteen before finally getting on the board at Chase Field for the […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #32 vs. Guardians
Next time, it will count. Today, however? Expect a fairly laid-back game, with most of the regulars checking out after a couple of at-bats. Whether you will be able to tell the difference between that and last night’s two-hit shutout, is a valid question. But after today, we can hopefully breathe a sigh of relief […]
Will Perdomo Regress or Continue His Breakout?
Inspiration. In the AZ Snake Pit’s pre-season wagers, I risked embarrassment. Three of my wagers depend on Geraldo Perdomo. But what if Perdomo’s performance regresses from last season’s highs? That could tip the Diamondbacks below 81 wins. And three of my five wagers would be losers. Let’s look at what will likely happen. Was […]
SnakeBytes 3/24: Last Exhibition Before It Counts
Diamondbacks News National League Wild Card landscape: What teams do the Diamondbacks have to compete with? by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] The National League has a clear favorite, three rebuilding clubs and a large swath of teams that range from young and promising to perennial contender, which should create a competitive atmosphere. On Fangraphs, the Los […]
Arizona Diamondbacks 0, Cleveland Guardians 7
Sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windscreen. After a ten-run victory in the Cactus League finale yesterday, it was not a happy return to Chase Field for the D-backs. They were held to just two hits – both of them off the bat of Pavin Smith – as former Diamondback Slade Cecconi and […]
Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #31 vs. Guardians
While there has been no formal announcement with regard to the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster, by a process of elimination, it currently appears to be set. There are only 13 position players left, so that means a bench of James McCann, Tim Tawa, Jorge Barrosa and Ildemaro Vargas. On the bullpen side, at this point […]
Snakepit Roundtable: The season is upon us
The season is upon us! Let’s do a public confidence poll. Ok a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you going into the season? James: I would say a 5 or 8. I am supremely confident (8) that Arizona will have a largely average season. That mediocrity will likely result in a very […]
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