So. We're still winning. Which is awesome.
Take a moment to welcome AZDBACKR today- she's going to be helping out with SnakeBytes, finding links for everyone to read. Thanks!
Recaps:
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[DBacks.com] D-backs bash way to eighth straight win
- I know we're doing a lot of scoreboard watching right now. But just put it aside for a moment. Forget the Giants, just focus on what our team is doing right now- it's a lot of fun. -
[AZ Central] Diamondbacks slug their way to eighth straight win
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[FS Arizona] Miley the latest D-backs newcomer to step up - Wade Miley has put up good outings in his last two starts- much like the rest of the DBacks pitching staff.
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[The Washington Post] Rockies bang out 13 hits, strand too many runners in 9-4 loss to division-leading D-backs - They had the opportunities, but just couldn't keep up with the onslaught of runs from the DBacks.
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[Denver Post] Rockies no match for high-flying Diamondbacks - This season has to be awful for the Rockies fanbase. Thought they would contend, got slammed with injuries and uninspired play, and are just waiting for the season to end. Been there, suffered through that.
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[Arizona Sports] D-backs Miguel Montero is doing all the right things - Remember when we thought Miggy's defense was a weakness? He's doing everything he can for this team right now, and it's great to watch.
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[AZ Central] Larry Fitzgerald has advice for Diamondbacks fans - Larry Fitzgerald is apparently a big fan of the DBacks, and he's got some words of wisdom for us all. "Just get in, and anything can happen." This season has shown us that just about anything can happen in sports. It's worth it to watch this team play.
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[SB Nation Arizona] Justin Upton Superstar: Chris Young Tells Us Who Deserves The Credit - Chris Young puts a lot of the credit for the team's changes on the shoulder of one young man: The Justin Upton.
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[USA Today] Arizona's Goldschmidt named top minor league player - A nice honor for our first baseman of the
futurepresent. 30 home runs and 94 RBIs by August 1 is a pretty great season, no matter how you look at it. -
[AZ Central] Snakes alive! When they hear the hiss, Diamondbacks get down to business - "Somebody yells 'snakes' in the dugout every time the snake music comes up," manager Kirk Gibson said. "It's an affirmation; it's a good thing." It's nice to see that the team is enjoying the game.
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[Arizona Sports] The Arizona Diamondbacks just aren't attractive to most fans - Sad but true- Arizona is full of some fair weather fans. Not all of us are, obviously, but plenty of people are still discouraged by a few awful seasons.
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[Baseball Nation] Justin Upton's Breakout Season, Or, Why The Diamondbacks Are In First - Looks like Baseball Nation agrees with CY- Upton's great season has helped put the team on track.
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[AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks righty Ian Kennedy is taking the National League by storm - J-Up isn't the only player who is getting mentioned for possible post-season considerations- Ian Kennedy should at least be in the Cy Young discussion.
Around Baseball:
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[Beyond the Box Score] The Most Biased Fans in Baseball (Are Not Who You Think) - Based on the All Star Voting, and Beyond the Box Scores calculations on who should get votes for the All Star Game, who is voting for their home team, and who deserves more love? Not much surprise that the DBacks aren't getting love in response to the results they're putting on the field.
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[HardballTalk] Free-falling Giants drop Miguel Tejada and Aaron Rowand - The Giants are struggling, and looks like they're giving up on some of their problem players.
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[Big League Stew] Ethier gets Dodgers first two hits in eight-run inning against Stauffer - You know you're having control problems when...
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[Baseball Nation] Why MLB Doesn't Care About Great Pennant Races - We do seem to have a shortage of them, lately, while MLB just focuses on the same rivalries all the time...