SnakeBytes 6/17: Visitors Edition

 I don't even think I should write something here. Just go watch the video of J-Up's walkoff home run again.

Recaps:

• [DBacks.com] D-backs solve Giants on Upton's walk-off homer - A little concerning to see J.J. Putz with another blown save, but the pitching was strong otherwise, and the DBacks got the hits they needed.

• [FS Arizona] Our turn: D-backs win on Upton's walk-off HR - "We play those guys quite a few more times this season, and it's nice to put it in their head that we can win those close games, too."

• [AZ Central] Justin Upton's home run lifts Diamondbacks over Giants - Man, that is the most polite I've seen AZ Central commenters be to J-Up. So now we know what it'll take- walk-off home runs, every day.

• [ESPN] Young Snakes won't be counted out - This article says Upton "might just be the most talented player in the division[.]" This is from ESPN, mind you.

• [DBacks.com] Hurlers meet former teams in Interleague Play - The two best things Edwin Jackson did for the DBacks? Probably no-hit Tampa Bay, and get traded for Daniel Hudson.

• [FS Arizona] Today on FOX Sports Arizona: D-backs vs. White Sox, 6 p.m. - Hudson is 7-1 with a 3.06 ERA in his last ten starts.

• [Miami Herald] Chicago White Sox (33-37) at Arizona Diamondbacks (38-32) - We've won our two previous series against the White Sox, in 2003 and 2005, so now's a good time to continue such a fine tradition.

• [South Side Sox] 1901: an Arizona Diamondbacks Preview - South Side Sox says the DBacks are probably the best NL team they've seen over the past two seasons, but they think they'll still take the series.

DBacks News:

• [DBacks.com] D-backs have tempting DH option in Wily Mo - His batting numbers are good, and statements like this can't hurt, from Mike Bell, the DBacks farm director: "The most impressive thing is the kind of person he is. I heard that he was, but I was completely blown away by what he's done for the clubhouse environment there and the young kids."

• [Sports Haze] Assessing the Mark Reynolds trade to Baltimore Orioles - With the first few months of the season behind us, Zephon takes an early look at the return on the Mark Reynolds trade.

• [HardballTalk] Time for Diamondbacks to make a switch at first base? - Juan Miranda has only started in 33 of our 70 games. Is he going to get more time, or is his time running out?

• [D'Backs Central] Should the Arizona Diamondbacks Take a Look at Scott Kazmir? - After Kazmir is released from the Angels, should we consider him for a spot in the bullpen?

• [AZ Central] Diamondbacks' Willie Bloomquist fulfills wish with home run - If you're going to predict a home run, Willie may not be the best bet, but it worked out for one kid.

Around Baseball:

• [Baseball Nation] Baseball Predictions: Or How To Look Like A Complete Idiot - I take this attitude every time I make a prediction. And I'm glad to see that Rosenthal's predictions have been wrong so far.

• [LA Times] McCourt divorce settlement: Dodgers' Frank and Jamie McCourt reach divorce settlement - Sorta. That settlement is contingent on Selig accepting the Dodgers TV contract. You know, that contract that Selig has been opposing to all along.

• [Big League Stew] Balk-off balk! Mets fall in 10 on Carrasco’s ill-timed mistake - Whew, at least it wasn't us this time.

• [SI.com] The time has come for Chicago Cubs to move out of Wrigley Field - Man, Wrigley Field can't get a break these days.