http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/21685 Recent articles about Justin Upton en-us More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP One of three AZ errors in a nightmarish inning against Anaheim in J.U.N.E. - as in Justin Upton's Newest Error. But was he really that bad? Browse more photos » Few losses were more spectacularly painful for the 2009 Diamondbacks than the one which we endured in Seattle on June 21st. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, Clay Zavada loaded the bases with ... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:33:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VI_Defense/1489508 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VI_Defense/1489508 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VI_Defense/1489508 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Petit tallies up the hits by Pittsburgh. He looks almost as startled as we were by the answer. Browse more photos » The first 'Pittie of the 2009 season proved to be one of the closest ballots in the history of the awards, with four of the options for Play of the Year each receiving between 19-24% of the vote, and the top two choices being tied as late as Wednesday ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:18:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Single_game_Performance_of_the_Year/1464694 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Single_game_Performance_of_the_Year/1464694 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Single_game_Performance_of_the_Year/1464694 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46a795b7efe25e71f4e6a939bc6ee74423a15825/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_21_c16b.jpg by Gus Ruelas - AP A photo of that near-mythical beast - a D-back trying to bunt for a hit. File this one of Upton alongside Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. View full size photo uploaded October 15, 2009 Thus far, Arizona's hitting is the clear winner in the SnakePit poll regarding the team's biggest problem this season, so it seems a good place to start our detailed examination of the 2009 season. While the of... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:00:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_II_Offense/1380189 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_II_Offense/1380189 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_II_Offense/1380189 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg Getting defensive about Upton "We approached Gibson on Wednesday afternoon wondering what he thought about Justin Upton’s progress in right field, where it seems he no long has trouble chasing down fly balls but still struggles with balls on the ground. Gibson took the opportunity to defend Upton against what he seems to view as unjustified criticism of the Diamondbacks’ young star outfielder..." Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:16:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Getting_defensive_about_Upton/1291826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Getting_defensive_about_Upton/1291826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Getting_defensive_about_Upton/1291826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg When the occasional, one-team-watch fan hears or sees the name "Upton", their first thoughts might be of Bossman Jr, the center fielder of the Tampa Bay Rays, due to their miracle run in 2008.  While BJ looks like he's on his way to a bright future, there's another Upton who's made his way onto the stage and quickly taking the spotlight:  It's younger brother Justin... Justin Upton was born in Northfolk, Virginia and played at the Area Code Game... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:45:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baseballs_next_big_thing/1116458 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baseballs_next_big_thing/1116458 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baseballs_next_big_thing/1116458 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg Diamondbacks’ All-Star outfielder Justin Upton, who went on the disabled list back on August 8th with an abdominal injury, has been activated by the club and will be in the starting lineup tonight as Arizona continues its 3-game series in San Francisco. Upton played just two games with the Class-A Visalia Rawhide during his rehab stint, [...] Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:06:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Wednesday_Lineups_Upton_back_for_D_Backs_Reynolds_still_sitting/1050858 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Wednesday_Lineups_Upton_back_for_D_Backs_Reynolds_still_sitting/1050858 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Wednesday_Lineups_Upton_back_for_D_Backs_Reynolds_still_sitting/1050858 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg My friend's mom (she's like my second mom) Michelle and I headed to the San Jose Giants game this evening to see the Giants take on the Visalia Rawhide. Justin Upton's final line was 0 for 3, with a walk, two strikeouts, and reaching on a fielder's choice. He also stole a base (without getting hurt this time!). The plan is for Justin to play in this 3-game series with Visalia and then rejoin the team on Thursday in San Francisco. I don't know if 'rejoin' means ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:23:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_and_the_Visalia_Rawhide/1040483 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_and_the_Visalia_Rawhide/1040483 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_and_the_Visalia_Rawhide/1040483 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton just found himself on the disabled list again, at the same time as he found himself on the DL last season.  He strained his right oblique muscle after injuring his left one last season. In his place, meet Trent Oletjen.  All he did in his debut tonight was so far go [...] Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:22:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Upton_to_DL_Oeltjen_Called_Up/946368 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Upton_to_DL_Oeltjen_Called_Up/946368 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Upton_to_DL_Oeltjen_Called_Up/946368 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg More photos » by Matt York - AP After starting of the year with horrible numbers, Justin Upton has been a key cog in the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense this season. Browse more photos » Breaking news from Twitter - Justin Upton has been placed on the Disabled List with a right oblique strain. He aggravated the injury during Wednesday night's game in Pittsburgh. If you missed it, MLB.c... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:38:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_Lands_on_the_DL_Trent_Oeltjen_Called_Up/944288 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_Lands_on_the_DL_Trent_Oeltjen_Called_Up/944288 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Justin_Upton_Lands_on_the_DL_Trent_Oeltjen_Called_Up/944288 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg BA's Jim Callis chat on ESPN Jeff (NYC) Justin Upton or Heyward? Jim Callis (2:58 PM) Upton, barely. WWW.ESPN.COM Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:51:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/BAs_Jim_Callis_chat_on_ESPNJeff_NYCJustin_Upton_or_HeywardJim_Callis_258/943398 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/BAs_Jim_Callis_chat_on_ESPNJeff_NYCJustin_Upton_or_HeywardJim_Callis_258/943398 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/BAs_Jim_Callis_chat_on_ESPNJeff_NYCJustin_Upton_or_HeywardJim_Callis_258/943398 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Just another extra-base hit from our 21-year old prodigy. Browse more photos » He's currently on pace for a 30/.300/100 season - hitting thirty homers, batting .300 and driving in a hundred runs. That's something which has only been done seven times by a player his age (or younger) in baseball history. Here's the list, along with the honors those players w... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:25:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/How_good_is_Justin_Upton/922908 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/How_good_is_Justin_Upton/922908 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/How_good_is_Justin_Upton/922908 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg Arizona Diamondbacks Dan Haren and Justin Upton were selected today to the National League All-Star Team.  Haren was pretty much a shoo-in after his great first half of the season.  Upton’s selection is well deserved, but was still in doubt not only because of the number of good outfielders out there, but also because he’s [...] Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:11:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Haren_Upton_Selected_to_the_All_Star_Team/773670 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Haren_Upton_Selected_to_the_All_Star_Team/773670 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Haren_Upton_Selected_to_the_All_Star_Team/773670 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Upton celebrates his first career grand slam. Here's to many more. Browse more photos » Team Record: 9-17Runs Scored: 124 - Runs Allowed: 128Series Record: 1-6-1 Is it just me, or did the past month feel an awful lot worse than that? Ok, it was still the fewest games won by the Diamondbacks since June 2006, when we went 8-20 (boy, we really don't like June!). B... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:30:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_June_Swoon_Reviewing_the_Diamondbacks_Month/763024 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_June_Swoon_Reviewing_the_Diamondbacks_Month/763024 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_June_Swoon_Reviewing_the_Diamondbacks_Month/763024 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP It's been a long time coming. Browse more photos » Funny how this works: wFB/C FB% April -1.85 69.3 May -0.97 66.6 June 10.69 54.8 30 Days 1.54 65.9   In case you are unfamiliar with the wFB/C metric, it's best described as a results-based metric per 100 pitches of that type. So, a -1.85 value means Upton accum... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:08:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Scouting_Reports_on_BJ_Upton_Spread_Quickly/676501 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Scouting_Reports_on_BJ_Upton_Spread_Quickly/676501 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Scouting_Reports_on_BJ_Upton_Spread_Quickly/676501 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg