Snake Bytes: 5/29

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"You put the ball in play and good things can happen," manager Kirk Gibson said. "That inning was good, we scored eight runs. That kind of set the tone for us."

-Kirk Gibson

"I don't know how you can measure that one."

-Kirk Gibson

"That's a pitcher's dream right there," Anderson said. "Guys made plays behind me tonight, and the offense put those runs up. It definitely makes it a little easier out there to just relax and just pitch your game."

-Chase Anderson

Daily Digest

For Gibson's Birthday, Diamondbacks Rout Padres

Chase Anderson became the first Diamondback rookie to win his first three decisions. Going into Wednesday night's game, it seemed likely that such a feat would be the talking highlight of Thursday morning. But the Diamondbacks' offense had something to say about that. The Diamondbacks posted an eight-run first inning, creating an easy cushion for Anderson to pitch through five innings. Paul Goldschmidt got in on the night's scoring fun, adding a 2-run blast 470 feet to dead center for the longest home run of the season so far at Chase Field.

Related: By the Numbers

Goldy Goes Deep, Evans Joins Team, Owings Hits, and Other Diamondback News

The 470 foot blast was just one of many highlights to a fun Wednesday night at Chase Field.

Putz Intends to Pitch

J.J. Putz is nearing his return from the DL, but how will the team fit him in? The 37-year-old feels he is far from ready to call his career quits.

Nick Evans Joins the Team

After putting up terrific numbers in Reno, the Diamondbacks finally selected the contract of OF/IF Nick Evans. Evans replaced Marte on the 25-man roster and is expected to be used primarily as a bat off the bench.

Goldschmidt 5^th Among NL First Basemen

Paul Goldschmidt, 2013's MVP runner-up is having another solid season. Yet the young Arizona star finds himself fifth in All-Star voting in a deep field of NL first base star talent.

Around MLB

ASMI to Young Pitchers: Slow Down

The American Sports Medicine Institute reminds young pitchers that the point of pitching is to get batters out, not to light up the radar gun.

Manny Ramirez Apologizes

Manny Ramirez had some apologies to give on Wednesday. No, it wasn't for PED use, but parties in Boston were still glad to finally get the long overdue sentiments from the former Red Sox all-star.

Uggla's Unofficial Rules

Dan Uggla is Tim Kurkjian's latest guest on "Unwritten Rules".

Related: Adam Wainwright gives his rules.