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Brewers, upstart D'Backs kick off NLDS play at Miller Park Sat Oct  1 10:42:05 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - After back-to-back seasons with over 90 losses there weren't many people who were picking the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the National League West this season. But that's exactly what happened, as Arizona returns to the postseason for the first time since 2007 and opens the best-of-five National League Division Series this afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Arizona lost 97 games last season and was an afterthought heading into this year. However, the team
Brewers P Greinke to start Game 2 Fri Sep 30 21:17:02 2011 EST
Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke will start Game 2 of the NLDS on three days' rest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke started Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh on three days' rest as the Brewers needed a win to lock up the No. 2 seed in the NL. The decision to bring Greinke back on short rest is probably due to his home success. He went 11-0 with a 3.13 ERA at Miller Park during the regular season, and the Brewers won all 15 of his starts at home.
Brewers, Phillies shouldn't overlook NLDS opponents Fri Sep 30 14:42:02 2011 EST
have a chance. The Diamondbacks and Cardinals are in tough, but they just defied the odds over a 162-game season, so how hard can it be to do so for another five? The answer is inside this breakdown of the National League Division Series. Arizona Diamondbacks (94-68) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (96-66) Season series: 4-3 Diamondbacks Pitching: Milwaukee's Game 3 starter, Zack Greinke, recorded 201 strikeouts and was the only qualified pitcher in the NL to average more than 10 strikeouts-per-nine-inni
NLDS Preview - Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Fri Sep 30 11:51:47 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - After back-to-back seasons with over 90 losses there weren't many people who were picking the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the National League West this season. But that's exactly what happened, as Arizona returns to the postseason for the first time since 2007 and opens the best-of-five National League Division Series on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Arizona lost 97 games last season and was an afterthought heading into this year. However, the team to
Marlins' Vazquez takes NL Pitcher of the Month for September Thu Sep 29 18:03:12 2011 EST
1) among qualifying starters. He ranked second among National Leaguers in innings pitched (38.0) and fourth in strikeouts (36) while walking just three. In 32 starts this season for Florida, Vazquez went 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA. He had two complete games and one shutout. Other pitchers receiving votes were Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies, Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants, with Ian Kennedy and J.J. Putz of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers' Gordon named NL Rookie of the Month Thu Sep 29 17:31:11 2011 EST
finished the season with a .304 batting average, 11 RBI, nine doubles, two triples and 34 runs scored in 56 games. Other rookies receiving votes included Gordon's teammates Kenley Jansen and Javy Guerra, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, Cincinnati Reds infielder Juan Francisco and outfielder Yonder Alonso, New York Mets outfielder Lucas Duda, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Alex Presley, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and San Diego Padres right-hander Anthony Bass.
MLB announces 2011 Division Series umpires Thu Sep 29 15:08:56 2011 EST
. Jerry Layne is the crew chief for the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. The crew includes Chris Guccione, Jerry Meals, Angel Hernandez, regular-season crew chief Gary Cederstrom and Chad Fairchild. Joe West will handle the crew chief duties for the NLDS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers. West's crew will consist of Ron Kulpa, Alfonso Marquez, Bruce Dreckman, regular-season crew chief Jeff Kellogg and James Hoye.
Kemp, Dodgers top playoff-bound Diamondbacks Thu Sep 29 00:50:37 2011 EST
orts Network) - Matt Kemp became the first Dodger in 70 years to lead the National League in home runs and RBI, as his two-run homer in the seventh inning capped his MVP-caliber season and Los Angeles' 7-5 victory over the NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks. While Kemp had a banner season individually with 39 home runs and 126 RBI, the Diamondbacks owned their division and will open the postseason in Milwaukee on Saturday. They had a chance to earn the No. 2 seed, but the Brewers won their re
D'Backs close regular season against Dodgers Wed Sep 28 11:07:16 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks will close out the regular season tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the finale of a three-game series at Chase Field. The NL West-champion Diamondbacks are coming off an improbable win last night, as they scored six runs in the bottom of the 10th inning for a 7-6 victory. Ryan Roberts capped the tremendous comeback with a grand slam off of Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra and kept Arizona one game behind Milwaukee for the second-best mark in the
Twins claim RHP Vasquez off waivers from D-Backs Tue Sep 27 19:45:30 2011 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have claimed right- handed pitcher Esmerling Vasquez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Over 31 relief efforts this season, Vasquez went 1-1 with a 4.15 earned run average. He has made 141 career appearances with Arizona over the last three seasons, going 5-10 with a 4.66 ERA. The Twins also transferred infielder Alexi Casilla to the 60-day disabled list.
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