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Dbacks Game Preview + Notebook

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Snake Bites

By: Joe Jacquez-Dbacks Beat Writer

Today’s Game: Rockies

When: 6:40pm
Where: Chase Feild
TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM(620)

The Series: The two clubs the Rockies and the Dbacks have matched up 10 times this season slipitting the season series at 5 games a piece. The Dbacks won a 4 game series in April, the Rockies won series in April and May. Todd Helton against the Dbacks in his career bats .310 against the Dbacks. He has played the most games against Arizona of anybody and has the most hits, doubles, home runs, and RBI’s ever against Arizona. He is a Dback killer. Pacheco is hitting 9 for 23 that is a .391 clip against Arizona this year. Meanwhile the Rockies love hitting against left handed pitching. Despite a suppar record overall they hit .269 against southpaw’s that is second in all of baseball. They are also 4th in home runs against lefties. The…

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More Dbacks Notes

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Snake Bites

Dbacks Quick Notes

Pregame Ceremonies: The Dimondbacks Organization honored the 19 firefighters who perished fighting the Yarnell Fire as apart of Military Appreciation Weekend in front of a sellout at Chase.

Bagpipes played Amazing Grace and Navy officer Steven Petty performed the best national anthem I have seen in this ballpark.

There is a black 19 behind home plate. Service men and women and first responders are all around the park. The Dbacks foundation is matching all donations now of 200,000 or more. They have raised 200,000 dollars. The 50 50 raffle which is up over 100,000 dollars will go to the families a record.

Willie: Bloomquist is concerned about his contusion after seeing the doctor and getting a CT scan. “I feel it in the exact same spot,” Bloomquist said. “I don’t know what that means, but I know what it’s supposed to feel like and it doesn’t feel…

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Arizona Diamondbacks Giveaway Policy

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Sports - Dbacks logoAll giveaway items will be distributed on the game day specified, when the gates open, on a first-come, first-served basis.  Each ticketed guest that is within any specified age limit will receive one (1) giveaway item (while supplies last).  Guests with multiple tickets must exit and reenter the ballpark in order to receive multiple giveaway items.  Children who do not need a ticket will be issued one (1) giveaway item, so long as they are within any specified age limit.  There are no exceptions to this policy and all determinations by the Arizona Diamondbacks are final.  Giveaway dates, items, and quantities are subject to change.  The Arizona Diamondbacks reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.

* For kids age 12 and under.

July

Date▲ Opponent▲ Promotion
Fri, Jul 5 6:40 pm Rockies
Sun, Jul 7 1:10 pm Rockies
Thu, Jul 11 6:40 pm Brewers
Fri, Jul 12 6:40 pm Brewers
Sat, Jul 13 7:10 pm Brewers
Sun, Jul 14 1:10 pm Brewers
Fri, Jul 26 6:40 pm Padres
Sat, Jul 27 5:10 pm Padres
Sun, Jul 28 1:10 pm Padres
* All giveaways and event dates are subject to change[ Back to Top ]

August

Date▲ Opponent▲ Promotion
Fri, Aug 9 6:40 pm Mets
Sat, Aug 10 5:10 pm Mets
Sun, Aug 11 1:10 pm Mets
Wed, Aug 14 12:40 pm Orioles
Fri, Aug 30 6:40 pm Giants
Sat, Aug 31 5:10 pm Giants
* All giveaways and event dates are subject to change[ Back to Top ]

September

Date▲ Opponent▲ Promotion
Sun, Sep 1 1:10 pm Giants
Mon, Sep 2 1:10 pm Blue Jays
Wed, Sep 4 12:40 pm Blue Jays
Fri, Sep 13 6:40 pm Rockies
Sat, Sep 14 5:10 pm Rockies
Sun, Sep 15 1:10 pm Rockies
Wed, Sep 18 6:40 pm Dodgers
Thu, Sep 19 12:40 pm Dodgers
Fri, Sep 27 6:40 pm Nationals
Sun, Sep 29 1:10 pm Nationals

Join the AZ Diamondbacks in Welcoming Home a Military Hero

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Sports - Tribute for HeroesThousands of incredible nominees have been narrowed down to three
for each team. Vote now to choose the military heroes who will be recognized
at the 2013 All-Star Game!

There are three finalists for each MLB® team. The candidate with the most votes
for his or her respective team will have a chance to attend and be recognized at the
2013 MLB® All-Star Game® in New York, and one will be featured in PEOPLE magazine.
STEP 1: Choose any MLB team.
STEP 2: Vote for one of the three finalists representing that team.
STEP 3: Pick another team to vote for more military heroes.

You can vote as many times as you want. And be sure to watch the 2013 All-Star Game
live on FOX July 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

Vote here:  http://mlb.mlb.com/tribute/2013/index.jsp

NCAA Tournament Bracket Picks – March Madness 2012

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Source: basketball.about.com by , About.com Guide

The field is set, and now the real fun begins… that most sacred of springtime rituals, “The Filling of the Brackets.” Here are my… educated guesses as to how the 2012 NCAA Tournament will play out. Feel free to use them in your office pool.

1. South Region1

John Calipari, Kentucky Wildcats2Getty Images / Streeter Lecka
The South Region features some of the top teams of the last two decades… Kentucky, Duke, UNLV, Indiana… and the 2011 National Champion Connecticut Huskies. But can anyone stop John Calipari’s latest collection of future first-round NBA draft picks?

2. West Region3

Kim English, Missouri Tigers4Getty Images / Ed Zurga

The Missouri Tigers probably thought they had locked up a number one seed by winning the Big XII Tournament. Instead, they’re a two. Kim English and his mates are fully capable of proving the selection committee made a serious mistake.

3. East Region5

Syracuse's Otto the Orange6Getty Images / Jim McIsaac

It has been a very strange year for Syracuse basketball… wouldn’t it seem appropriate to cap things with another trip to the Final Four?

4. Midwest Region Picks7

Harrison Barnes8Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
If the seeds hold – and I think they will – Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels will play a regional final game against the coach’s former employer. Awkward, huh?

5. Final Four Picks9

The Louisiana Superdome will host the 2012 Final Four10Getty Images / Ronald Martinez

John Calipari has brought three different teams to the Final Four. Is this the year he finally has a chance to cut down the Nets?

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Phoenix Suns Basketball

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2011-2012 Phoenix Suns Schedule

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Phoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns play at US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

© Judy Hedding

In 2010/2011, the Phoenix Suns had a disappointing season, finishing with a record of 40-42 in regular season play. They were second to the Lakers in a generally dismal showing for the Pacific Division. The Suns did not make it to the playoffs.

See pictures from a Phoenix Suns basketball game.1

Phoenix Suns Preseason 2011-2012 Games at US Airways Center

All times mentioned are local Arizona time2, and are subject to change without notice.
December

  December 22 vs. Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m.

Phoenix Suns Regular Season 2011-2012 Games at US Airways Center

All times mentioned are local Arizona time3, and are subject to change without notice.
December

Monday, December 26 vs New Orleans at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 vs Philadelphia at 7 p.m.

January

Monday, January 2 vs Golden State at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 6 vs Portland at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 8 vs Milwaukee at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 12 vs Cleveland at 7 p.m. Friday, January 13 vs New Jersey at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 vs Toronto at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28 vs Memphis at 7 p.m. Monday, January 30 vs Dallas at 7 p.m.

February

Saturday, February 4 vs Charlotte at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9 vs Houston at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 vs Atlanta at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 19 vs LA Lakers at 6 p.m. Monday, February 20 vs Washington at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 vs Golden State at 7 p.m.

March

Thursday, March 1 vs Minnesota at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2 vs LA Clippers at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 vs Sacramento at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8 vs Dallas at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 vs Memphis at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12 vs Minnesota at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 vs Utah at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 vs Detroit at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18 vs Houston at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 vs San Antonio at 7 p.m.

April

Sunday, April 1 vs New Orleans at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7 vs LA Lakers at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 vs Portland at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 vs Oklahoma City at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 vs LA Clippers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 vs Denver at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 vs San Antonio at 7:30 p.m.

If you are interested in seeing the away games, too, you can find them here4.

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Get everything you need to know about the Phoenix Suns — schedule, tickets, photos, maps, team mascot and more.8

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