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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Milwaukee Brewers

Apr 11, 2020

Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

The last decade hasn't necessarily been something to write home about for the Milwaukee Brewers. But it did start off on the right foot when they made it all the way to the 2011 National League Championship Ser...

Game 7: This is Why the Astros Acquired Zack Greinke

Tom Dorsa

Oct 30, 2019

Hall of Fame, Headlines, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

On July 31, the Houston Astros looked to the near future when they traded away their long-term plans, acquiring Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a package of four top prospects. Greinke had been A...

Rebuilding But Not Regressing: The Impressive Second-Half Story of the Arizona Diamondbacks

Jason Kelly

Sep 6, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

When the Arizona Diamondbacks decided to trade Paul Goldschmidt this previous offseason, many fans in the desert were shocked to see their homegrown superstar first baseman leave town. Goldschmidt, 31, was head...

Zack Greinke is Giving the D-Backs their Money’s Worth (Well, Some of it)

Tom Gibbons

May 23, 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Zack Greinke says that every year during spring training he worries that he won’t be ready when the season opens. The Arizona Diamondbacks fan base shared those concerns the past two springs as the aging -- ...

With NL East Title at Stake, the Braves and Phillies Should Pursue Zack Greinke

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2018

National League East, Offseason

When the 2018 season began, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves were ready to come out of their rebuilds. The Phillies were more aggressive in their pursuit signing high-priced veterans Jake A...

Diamondbacks Open 2018 Season With Series Win Over Rockies

Joe Jacquez

Apr 1, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines

PHOENIX -- Entering Opening Day, there were questions about who in the lineup, other than first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, would step up and drive in runs. Third baseman Jake Lamb answered the bell on Opening Da...

Diamondbacks: Greinke Ruled Out for Opening Day, Lovullo Weighing Options

Joe Jacquez

Mar 22, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks

With just one week remaining until the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on March 29 at Chase Field to open up the 2018 season, manager Torey Lovullo has a decision to make. Who will throw the f...

Diamondbacks Notes: Patrick Corbin Building Up Before Season Begins

Joe Jacquez

Mar 18, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Interviews, Spring Training

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Corbin faced Los Angeles Angels’ minor leaguers in a backfield game on Saturday afternoon and thought the ball came out of his hand well. “The slider felt really good," Corbin sai...

Trading Zach Greinke to Re-Sign J.D. Martinez Would Be Foolish by Diamondbacks

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 14, 2017

Arizona Diamondbacks, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

The MLB Winter Meetings are home to a number of rumors, odd transactions and signings. Quite possibly the most significant and puzzling rumor to develop this week was brought up by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. ...

What I Learned from Last Year’s Dodgers Offseason

Jeff J. Snider

Oct 26, 2016

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Opinions & Predictions

A year ago, I wrote about the Los Angeles Dodgers offseason wish list. As we prepare to roll out this year's Wish List series for all 30 teams, I happened to re-read what I wrote last year. There are a few less...

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