Upgrading the D-backs bullpen: A historical record
There’s no arguing that the D-backs bullpen has been a disaster again this season. After the Toronto series,…
The Comeback Kids – AZ Snake Pit
Diamondback Big Inning Comebacks Let’s look at innings when the Diamondbacks started behind by at least 3 runs,…
Series Preview #23 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Who will win the series? Offense and momentum are advantage Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks are riding a 3 game…
Positive Impact from the Umpires
Inspiration. It rarely happened. A few times there was an umpire for my tournament pickleball game. One umpire…
Fixing the 2025 Diamondbacks – AZ Snake Pit
The Diamondbacks wake up this morning with a 27-29 record, the first time they’ve been two games below…
Series Preview #18 : Diamondbacks vs Pirates
Should the Diamondbacks win the series? The short answer is yes! The Pirates started May with a seven-game…
Your annual “Mike Hazen has a Bullpen Problem” post
Since the Diamondbacks lost A.J. Puk on April 17, it feels like every week this year has had…
The Bullpen Changed Since January
Inspiration. In January, I wrote about bullpen pitchers. Sometimes, when I thought about the bullpen, I stopped because…
Walk Like A Baserunner – AZ Snake Pit
Inspiration. On 6 May, Zac Gallen pitched very well against the Mets. The Diamondbacks won the game 5-1.…
Are the D-backs better than last year?
Poll Are the D-backs better or worse than last year? Let’s start with the poll above. I’d suggest…
Diamondbacks Batting Perspectives – AZ Snake Pit
Inspiration. The Diamondbacks’ runs scored per game fell from last season. Although 5.09 is ranked #6 (high), why…