D-backs GM Towers hosts web chat
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:09:00 -0500)
D-backs general manager Kevin Towers interacted with fans during a February web chat. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, Towers said the D-backs will not play cautiously this season as they seek to defend their National League West title.

Montero, D-backs agree to deal at last minute
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0500)
Moments before a scheduled salary-arbitration hearing Tuesday, the D-backs and catcher Miguel Montero settled on a one-year deal worth $5.9 million.

D-backs, Roberts settle on salary for 2012
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:00 -0500)
After reaching a settlement just moments before a salary-arbitration hearing with catcher Miguel Montero, the D-backs settled with another arbitration-eligible player in third baseman Ryan Roberts, who will make $2.0125 million in 2012.

Pleskoff: D-backs could have next power duo
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:25:00 -0500)
D-backs outfielder Justin Upton and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, both of whom are just 24, should give Arizona one of the elite power duos in the game for years to come.

D-backs trio among top 100 prospects
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
The D-backs had three pitchers -- Trevor Bauer, Archie Bradley and Tyler Skaggs -- ranked in the top 21 of MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list.

D-backs sign Ziegler to one-year contract
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:00 -0500)
The D-backs signed reliever Brad Ziegler to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Wednesday.

D-backs add catcher Tatum to roster
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:49:00 -0500)
The D-backs had some interest in Craig Tatum when the catcher was on waivers in October, but they did not have the roster flexibility to claim him. But with their 40-man roster at 39, the D-backs on Monday claimed Tatum, who was once again on waivers, from the Astros.

Fantasy Campers test skills vs. former players
(Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:44:00 -0500)
D-backs publication director Josh Greene relays the story of the final day of Fantasy Camp and a game pitting the camp champions against the staff.

Fantasy Campers rub elbows with big leaguers
(Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:41:00 -0500)
Steve Gilbert, who covers the D-backs for MLB.com and is taking part in the club's seventh annual Fantasy Camp, looks at the interactions between the campers and Major Leaguers working out at the Spring Training complex at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:00 -0500)
Each team's outstanding performer from the previous day's games is recognized in a daily MVP presentation at D-backs Fantasy Camp. There's also no shortage of applause and congratulations for each and every winner.

D-backs host first Most Valuable Partner Awards
(Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:51:00 -0500)
The D-backs honored some of their biggest supporters Thursday night at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino with an Academy Award-like celebration fit for Hollywood. The first annual Most Valuable Partner Awards featured an evening of songs, dances, videos and jokes on stage. But the real stars of the night were corporate sponsors seated directly in front of the show.

Campers determined to stay on the field
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:25:00 -0500)
Playing through pain is a common occurrence at D-backs Fantasy Camp, where the trainer's room is often the most crowded place in the clubhouse.

Grace holds court at D-backs Fantasy Camp
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500)
Before hitting the practice fields every morning, the long-honored staple known as kangaroo court goes into session.

Fantasy Campers provide boost to kids
(Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:51:00 -0500)
Three years ago, when D-backs Fantasy Camper David Weekly was looking for a way to give back to the community, he started the "Camper Fund," which raises money for the D-backs Outreach and Development program. The goal was to help kids in financial need attend various D-backs Baseball Academy camps.

Trainers' activity picks up at fantasy camp
(Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:20:00 -0500)
Aside from maybe the clubhouse and the cafeteria, the other most popular room at D-backs Fantasy Camp is the trainers' room. That's because, with any physical activity, the multitude of bumps, scrapes, tweaks, strains, contusions and other assorted maladies can quickly pile up.

Series champs spice up Fantasy Camp
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:20:00 -0500)
The Arizona Diamondbacks are holding their seventh annual Fantasy Camp this week at their Spring Training complex at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Steve Gilbert, who covers the D-backs for MLB.com, is taking part in the camp and is sharing some of his experiences.

Saunders deal completes D-backs' staff
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:05:00 -0500)
Joe Saunders might have briefly fallen out of the D-backs' plans, though the left-handed pitcher never completely fell off their radar. On Tuesday, the D-backs and Saunders agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million, thus essentially finalizing their starting rotation for 2012.

Seventh annual fantasy camp in full swing
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500)
The Arizona Diamondbacks are holding their seventh annual Fantasy Camp this week at their Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. Josh Greene, the D-backs' publications director, is taking part in his first camp and will be writing a daily recap of his experiences.

Skaggs No. 4 on list of top LHP prospects
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:34:14 -0500)


Salt River facilities awe Fantasy Camp players
(Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:58:00 -0500)
On the first day of Fantasy Camp, the newcomers are always impressed to see a D-backs uniform with their name on the back hanging from a locker that has their name above it. But this time, everyone's jaws dropped as they got their first behind-the-scenes look at the team's Salt River Field complex.

Total of 142 players file for salary arbitration
(Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:17:33 -0500)