Arizona Diamondbacks News

A reader recently asked me to do a Prospect Retrospective for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt .

The Miami Marlins designated Jon Rauch for assignment after Friday night's game, and subsequently promoted lefty reliever Duane Below.

May 19, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins greets a young fan before the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.

Mar. 12, 2013; Phoenix AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard sits in the dugout in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Ricky Nolasco tossed a gem for the Marlins to lead them past the D-backs, 2-1 -- in the process snapping a seven-game team losing streak and a three-game personal losing streak.

The Colorado Rockies take aim at the National League West Division lead on Monday when they meet up with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.

The Colorado Rockies take aim at the National League West Division lead on Monday when they meet up with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.

Aug. 22, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Miami Marlins pitcher Jacob Turner against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Offenses certainly slump and get hot but as Earl Weaver said "momentum is the next day's starting pitcher." The Colorado Rockies have finally won two games in a row and have a chance to really get some momentum going against the San Francisco Giants this afternoon.

Ricky Nolasco struck out 11, and the Marlins snapped a season-high, seven-game losing streak despite managing only two runs.

Of course, the above Tweet, sent out by Keith Law during the course of a discussion about Paul Goldschmidt , has some truth.

Paul Goldschmidt wasn't the only first-baseman in the organization to have a good day yesterday, but the Reno Aces were the only one of the four teams in action to come away with a victory.

Miami Marlins third baseman Placido Polanco, left, looks on as Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra heads for third base after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Miami.

Back in Spring Training Patrick Corbin was one of many starting pitchers with a chance to become the Arizona Diamondbacks fifth starter.

First it was Shin-Soo Choo , next it was Paul Goldschmidt . They waltz into your town, hit eight home runs, and maybe get on-base a few more times after that.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eric Chavez greets teammate first baseman Paul Goldschmidt after Goldschmidt hit a two run homer during the first inning against the Miami Marlins.

Paul Goldschmidt had another huge night and Trevor Cahill turned in a strong pitching performance en route to a 9-2 beating of the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Apr 12, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins hitting coach Tino Martinez looks on from the dugout in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park.

MAY 13: Justin Upton #8 and his brother BJ Upton #2 of the Atlanta Braves wait for their turn in the batting cage during pregame against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 13, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tough-luck righty Kevin Slowey tries to end the Miami skid on Friday night when the Marlins host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opening game of a three-game series at Marlins Park.