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The Diamondbacks played the first of two warm-up games at Chase Field last night, against Chicago. Here are the details, plus info on the struggles of Jon Rauch, and some projected 2009 standings.

Arizona played their penultimate Cactus League game this afternoon, with Dan Haren taking the mound. Here's the details, and news on the battle for the 25th roster spot.

The Diamondbacks bullpen was set after this afternoon's game against the Dodgers. Here's the final relief corps lineup, and details of today's pre-season contest.

The Diamondbacks took on their old Tucson Electric Park colleagues, with the Chicago White Sox returning to Southern Arizona. Doug Davis got the start for the local team: here's how the day went.

An illustrated report from this afternoon's Dodgers-Padres game at Camelback Ranch, complete with tailgating and an unexpected encounter.

Jon Garland started last night's game, and reported himself ready to begin the season. Brandon Webb did the same this afternoon, and looks equally ready - here are the details of both.

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry has been critical of the Diamondbacks lately, saying they are perhaps 'a lost cause' for Tucson. Here's the team's robust response, and some thoughts on why baseball looks to be leaving the town.

The Diamondbacks faced the Giants today, with Doug Davis on the mound. Tom Gordon also threw his first bullpen, so here are the details on both events.

The Diamondbacks played yesterday and today, with mixed results. Saturday saw their pitching get shelled, but this afternoon in Peoria, they were the ones doing the shelling.

With about two weeks left to go in spring training, we look at the roster battle ongoing in Arizona, and see who has stood out there.