http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/21685 Recent articles about Justin Upton en-us More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Browse more photos » Haren, to no great surprise, cantered to victory in the Cy Young award, notching a thoroughly-convincing 86% of votes. Here's to the contest being a little closer in 2010, with Webb and Scherzer perhaps pushing Haren with their own pitching performances. We now move on to the final award: Most Valuable Player for the Diamondbacks in 2009. You're kinda ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:59:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_MVP/1683440 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_MVP/1683440 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_MVP/1683440 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/e/3e09d3ecebb4733bc4d1e0d86c1aa5b83c602d6f/small/MLB_MAY_05_d9a3.jpg The Diamondbacks entered the 2009 draft with 4 extra draft picks in the first round and the 1/2 sandwich round, and came out of the draft with 37 out of 55 picks signed. Kieth Law ranked the D-backs as having the best draft in 2009, and other reviews of the Diamondbacks' draft have been positive as well. With so many quality players signed, this draft certainly has the potential to be best draft the Diamondbacks have had in their short history, and the team had a nice balanc... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Three_Outfielders_and_Catchers/1668053 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Three_Outfielders_and_Catchers/1668053 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Three_Outfielders_and_Catchers/1668053 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a0c943f762a24c19287d037daa3b8c401fc0f95c/small/PicImg_Chris_Young_of_790a.jpg by Danny Moloshok - AP 2 months ago: Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, comes into the dugout after scoring after Augie Ojeda was walked by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James McDonald with the bases loaded during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) View full size photo » This was not an easy pick for me, as I c... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg While the anointment of Albert Pujols as the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player was the most foregone conclusion since, oh, probably Joe Mauer getting the American League trophy, there was some love shown for the Diamondbacks at the bottom of the ballot. Mark Reynolds finished equal 20th, getting one 8th, 9th and 10th place vote, to tie him with Yuniel Escobar and his fifth-place ballot [I'd like to thank Mrs. Escobar for taking part in this year's balloting]. And Justin Up... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:28:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e99568e929b474fd25dec4e734d04e7d08e8b42c/small/89265849.jpg by Rick Scuteri - AP Upton is caught stealing third base Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche during a game on July 23. View full size photo » After a couple of weeks off, we get to the final part of the 2009 season review, while we look at the Diamondbacks' performance on the base-paths. This doesn't just cover the straight stolen-base, though this is the most immediately obvious component of base-running. The... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 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 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