Hey, you never know. Maybe our luck will kick in.
Series Previews:
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[DBacks.com] D-backs, Cards to face off in four-game series - Our last four games heading into the All Star Break, and we'll look to Joe Saunders to start it off strongly.
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[FS Arizona] Today on FOX Sports Arizona: D-backs at Cardinals, 5:15 p.m. - The Dbacks will have a record over .500 going into the break. How many games over is still to be decided...
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[Miami Herald] Arizona Diamondbacks (47-41) at St. Louis Cardinals (47-41) - With Albert Pujols having finished repairing his cybernetic systems, we'll likely see him playing at first base this series.
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[StLToday.com] McClellan struggling to win - The Cardinals are running out a starter who's 0-4 in his last six starts. Let's keep that going.
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[AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Don Baylor sees growth in Gerardo Parra - I think Parra's definitely been a better presence at the plate than in year's past.
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[HardballTalk] Leaderboard of the day: 2011 home runs/plate appearance - Two Diamondbacks lead this chart. You might be slightly surprised at one of them.
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[New Times] Ian Kennedy Has Outside Chance at Landing Last-Minute Spot in All-Star Game - I wouldn't say that IPK's only chance is the fan vote... Actually, going up against the Phillies fanase, I wouldn't even say it's his best chance.
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[FS Arizona] 5 members of 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks World Series title team will sign autographs at FOX Sports Arizona's MLB FanFest booth - Planning to attend FanFest, but wondering what you'll see? FS Arizona has listed what you'll find at their booth- I don't know about you, but I plan to hit the play-by-play booth.
Around Baseball:
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[Sporting News] Curt Schilling: 'There isn't a team in the last 20 years that has won clean' - The three-time World Series champion says part of the reason offense is down is because fewer players are cheating.
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[Hardall Times] Home Run Derby contestants and their numbers - Would hitting in Chase Field give the home run contestants a boost, versus their home park?
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[Beyond the Box Score] When Is A Star Born? - An interesting question- what sets apart a good player from a legitimate star, and what means they've made that transition?
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[ESPN New York] Source: Doctor tells New York Mets' Jose Reyes to rest 3 weeks - If Reyes goes to the DL, who'll take his spot on the All Star team?
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[Big League Stew] Gold balls! Home Run Derby will feature valuable souvenirs - So everyone attending will want to keep an eye out, I'm sure.