Arizona Diamondbacks News

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.

There's been some bemoaning of late that Adam Eaton's rehab wasn't going so well and maybe they should look at keeping him in the minors to get things worked out.

School: University of Minnesota When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: In some capacity since June of 2007 Favorite sports memory: Game 163 of 2009 when the Twins beat the Tigers in a one-game playoff.

Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton made his much-anticipated return to Chase Field this week for the first time as a visitor.

Tim Hudson threw Eric Chavez a steady diet of cut fastballs and sliders Wednesday and the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman feasted.

The Phillies havea greed to a minor league contract - minor league contract - with Carlos Zambrano, formerly of the Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Long Island Ducks, and anger management seminars.

When D-backs outfielder Gerardo Parra saw Braves outfielder Justin Upton on the field during batting practice Monday, he warned his former teammate not to try and challenge his arm during the game.

Some titles really do not need an explanation, and this is one of those titles. The Chicago White Sox need to fire their hitting coach, Jeff Manto , immediately for his ineptitude.

Patrick Corbin, not former All-Star Ian Kennedy, leads the Arizona Diamondbacks in wins.

The 2013 MLB season is now at the quarter-pole, and each team has had a chance to evaluate what's working and what's missing.