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Drew has four big hits, one key error at short

SAN DIEGO — Games such as the one Stephen Drew had at the plate Wednesday night don't happen often, yet Drew was willing to trade in his two home runs and two doubles for another chance at a play he makes 99 times out of 100.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 26, 2010

Braves get Lee from Cubs

ATLANTA — Derrek Lee passed up the chance to get on the fringe of the playoff race. Now, he's right in the middle of it.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 19, 2010

Reds play small-ball 'perfectly' in victory

PHOENIX — The Cincinnati Reds are known as an aggressive team, Miguel Montero said, and so the thought of a suicide squeeze crossed the Diamondbacks catcher's mind during the ninth inning with the go-ahead run on third base.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 19, 2010

While Reds squeak, Cards sweep

CINCINNATI — With an emphatic sweep, the St. Louis Cardinals gave second baseman Brandon Phillips a different description to use.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 12, 2010

4 straight HRs ties record

MILWAUKEE — Before the Diamondbacks' Adam LaRoche came to the plate in the fourth inning Wednesday night, Mark Reynolds turned to a teammate in the dugout and recalled how, a year ago, they hit three home runs in an inning against Brewers pitcher Dave Bush.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 12, 2010

No. 600 monumental for A-Rod

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez added his own memento to Monument Park, even though retirement remains years off.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 05, 2010

Strange night at Chase

PHOENIX — Huddled on the mound during a pitching change in the seventh inning, Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew knew something didn't look right about third baseman Mark Reynolds, who only a night before had been hit on the helmet with a 95-mph fastball.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  August 05, 2010

Pujols comes through

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols said he had the 20-inning marathon the St. Louis Cardinals played against the Mets earlier this year in the back of his mind when he stepped to the plate Wednesday night.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 29, 2010

Ex-Cat gets first big-league win

TORONTO — Brad Mills knew he was only going to get one start before heading back to the minors. He made sure it was a good one.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 29, 2010

Pair of ex-Toros with local ties still have MLB dreams

When Tucson Toros reliever Andrew Snowdon learned last week he was going to the Philadelphia Phillies organization, he received congratulations and hugs from teammates.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 29, 2010

Control freak: Halladay too much for D-backs

PHILADELPHIA — Some say Philadelphia's Roy Halladay is baseball's best pitcher, and after facing him for the first time Wednesday night, Rusty Ryal wasn't about to dispute it.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 29, 2010

Shy rookie takes over spotlight

NEW YORK — Colin Curtis already was down two strikes when he hopped off the bench. By the time he returned, the New York Yankees were lining up to push the shy rookie out for a curtain call.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 22, 2010

Padres now best in NL

ATLANTA — The San Diego Padres stole the Atlanta Braves' final-at-bat glory. Along the way, the Padres also took the Braves' hold on the National League's best record.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 22, 2010

D-backs win in 14th inning, completing sweep of Mets

PHOENIX — A pinch-hit RBI single in the 14th inning by Chris Snyder gave the Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory over New York on Wednesday night, completing a three-game sweep of the fading Mets.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 22, 2010

Braves, Toronto trade for other's shortstop

ATLANTA — The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves, looking to bolster their lineup for the second half of the season, acquired Alex Gonzalez in a swap of shortstops that sent Yunel Escobar to Toronto on Wednesday.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 15, 2010

Likely arm surgery 'not good,' Chisox pitcher Peavy says

CHICAGO — The White Sox placed right-hander Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list because of a detached muscle in the back of his right shoulder, an injury that will almost certainly end his season.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 08, 2010

Dunn's three-homer game lifts Nationals

WASHINGTON — Whether he's launching home runs, nicking foul balls or striking out, Adam Dunn tries to keep it simple at the plate — look for a pitch to hit and hit it hard.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 08, 2010

Free-swinging D-backs swept

The Diamondbacks' threshold for pain has to be off the charts.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 08, 2010

Toros see roster moves as key to a new groove during second-half run

Last year, roster moves helped propel the Tucson Toros to a playoff berth in their first season in the Golden Baseball League.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 08, 2010

Manny's injured hammy could mean a trip to DL

SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez is scheduled to get an MRI on his injured right hamstring during today's day off.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 01, 2010

Nervous Enright all right in win over Cards

ST. LOUIS — Pitcher Barry Enright, the Diamondbacks rookie whose ability to throw strikes got him to the major leagues, struggled to do just that in his big-league debut Wednesday afternoon.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  July 01, 2010

Rivera thwarts D-backs with bases full in 10th

PHOENIX — It took 10 innings for the Diamondbacks to lose 6-5 to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night before another rowdy Chase Field crowd of 46,325.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  June 24, 2010

All-Star Game in 2012 to be played in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says the 2012 Major League All-Star Game will be played in Kansas City.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  June 17, 2010

Road gets tougher as D-backs drop another

BOSTON — Maybe the Diamondbacks should bring D. Baxter on these road trips or that lady with the flags in the upper deck.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  June 17, 2010

corrections

• The Atlanta Braves stranded 14 base runners in Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The number of runners stranded was incorrect in a headline Wednesday on B2.
Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  June 10, 2010
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