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Diamondbacks News

Diamondbacks muster enough offense to edge Dodgers - Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Fernando Rodney's save, Taijuan Walker's performance and his team's win against the Dodgers on Sunday.

Walker, D-backs beat Dodgers after Hill exits with blister - The Dodgers were hoping Rich Hill would put his blister problems behind him Sunday. Those hopes burst in the third inning, though, and Taijuan Walker and the Diamondbacks were ready to take advantage.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Pollock, Goldschmidt and Drury have struggled in California - The offense for the Arizona Diamondbacks has not been the same since leaving Chase Field for three-city California road trip.

Diamondbacks in the midst of critical NL West-laden schedule - The fact that the Diamondbacks are in the middle of a division-heavy part of their schedule could make their hot start to the season even better, if they can maintain it.

University of Phoenix Shines Spotlight on Professional Athlete and Alumnus Who Never Gave up on Dream of Completing His College Degree - Arizona Diamondbacks First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s dedication to balancing higher education, family and career are focal point of new University brand campaign.

A Humidor at Chase Field: What’s Up With That? - The essential idea is that when a baseball is stored in a humid environment, it absorbs water, which has the dual effect of decreasing the COR and increasing the weight, both of which should result in a reduction in exit speed, all other things being equal.

Other Baseball News

Buster Posey doing well after struck in head by a pitch - Ok, so this SORTA involved the Diamondbacks since Tijuan Walker was the pitcher involved.

Padres activate Trevor Cahill from 10-day disabled list

Getaway Day: Everything good (and bad) for each MLB team this week