Arizona Diamondbacks

By Jim McLennan The top five single-season save totals for Arizona were by: Jose Valverde (47, 2007); Byung-Hung Kim (36, 2002); Gregg Olson (30, 1998 - I bet that was the one you didn't get!); Matt Mantei (29, 2003); and Lyon's 26 this year.] Poll Where should Webb be on the All-time Diamondbacks list? #1 -...

By R.J. Anderson Hey Arizona, has anyone ever told you how beautiful your pitching staff is? No, really? Well it is quite wondrous. It starts at the end for the Diamondbacks. Chad Qualls was a suitable replacement for Jose Valverde and at a far more efficient financial rate. Dan Haren, Brandon Webb, and Randy...

By Jim McLennan Elsewhere, the Rockies and Dodgers got together for a 26-run game of pinball at Coors, with the Dodgers coming out on top to stay level with Arizona. And Jose Valverde out-Lyoned Lyon, allowing six earned runs in one-third of an inning of work for Houston, as they coughed up a late lead. His ER...

By RJ Anderson     Diamondbacks deal Carlos Gonzales, Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland, Greg Smith, Chris Carter, and Aaron Cunningham to the Oakland Athletics for Dan Haren and Connor Robertson.     Diamondbacks deal Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for Chris Burke, Chad Qualls, and Juan Gutierrez.

By Kellia Ramares D'Backs manager Bob Melvin got a 1-2-3 7th inning out of Webb before calling on Brandon Lyon to hold the 8th and Jose Valverde to close the 9th. Webb finished with 9Ks and 3 BBs. It was exactly the kind of outing the Diamondbacks needed from Webb to start this round of the playoffs.

The Money Times Wang earns 18th victory  UT - DIAMONDBACKS 6, CARDINALS 5: At Phoenix, Jose Valverde retired pinch-hitter Yadier Molina with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Diamondbacks held ... A-Rod homers in fifth straight game Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Diamondbacks closer Jose Valverde had the best seat in the house for the ending to Major League Baseballs 78th AllStar Game Tuesday night.

Jose Valverde converted his first fourout save of the season as the Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 20.

A costly error led to a blown Jose Valverde save and the Mets spoiled the series opener for the Diamondbacks with a 94 victory. b Tracy encouraged, but DL possible Box b New announcer brings passion