Bickley Blast: Can the Arizona Diamondbacks find their identity once again?

Bickley Blast: Can the Arizona Diamondbacks find their identity once again?

It was jarring and strange to see the Diamondbacks playing in a tiny ballpark in West Sacramento over the weekend. It felt like a baseball team that had been relegated to the minor leagues. And after the deflating emotions that swirled around the trade deadline, the symbolism hit pretty hard. So what now? Well, the Diamondbacks return to Chase Field tonight for the first time since waving that metaphorical white flag. And will the fans show their displeasure? Will they avoid the ballpark entirely or will they give the team a mulligan after all those early injuries? No doubt the next two months are very important to the future of Tory Lavell, his coaching staff, and the vibe around this baseball team. If they do not regain and find their identity or a slice of redemption, everybody will pay a price. And with football season just around the corner, a nose dive to end the baseball season could lead to sweeping changes and a long, long road back. If you noticed, over 26,000 people showed up for the Cardinals scrimmage on Saturday. A sure sign of where the excitement and optimism currently lies in the valley. And the Diamondbacks, well, they once had their grip on this town and our hearts. And they can’t let that disappear without a

The Arizona Diamondback claimed the series win over the Athletics, their first after the MLB trade deadline. Dan Bickley breaks down how the D-backs went from having a hold on the Valley and wonders if they can find their identity before fans check out, ready to cheer on the Arizona Cardinals.