Diamondbacks claim reliever Boyer off waivers from CardinalsPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Taurasi, Pondexter lead Mercury to 90-79 victory over Silver StarsPHOENIX — Phoenix made the playoffs in each of the four years it has won its opener. Arizona Cardinals sign safety Wilson to 5-year contract that runs through 2013TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals took care of their top offseason priority on Thursday by signing two-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year, $39 million contract, with $18.5 million guaranteed. Jones homers and drives in 4, sending Braves to 9-3 rout of DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Chipper Jones homered and drove in four runs, Garrett Anderson hit his first home run with the Braves, and Atlanta routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Sunday. Bettman wants to keep Coyotes in Phoenix, not looking to block Balsillie from NHLDETROIT — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman insists he is merely trying to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix, not block Jim Balsillie from buying the team and setting up shop in Ontario. Byrnes, Reynolds give Diamondbacks 3-2 win over Atlanta in 11 inningsPHOENIX — Eric Byrnes singled home Mark Reynolds in the 11th inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a testy game Saturday. Diamondbacks place 1B Tracy on DL with strained oblique, call up Whitesell from RenoPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed first baseman Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain and recalled Josh Whitesell from Triple-A Reno to take his roster spot. Tyson’s girlfriend desperately tried to save strangled daughter’s lifePHOENIX - Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s girlfriend desperately tried to save her strangled daughter’s life last Monday. Escobar’s 3-run shot leads Braves to 10-6 victory over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — Yunel Escobar hit a three-run homer, Jair Jurrjens doubled home two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Friday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Haren outpitches Lowe, Diamondbacks hand Braves fourth straight loss, 5-2PHOENIX — Dan Haren outpitched Derek Lowe and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage of second baseman Kelly Johnson’s error to score four times in the fourth inning on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. |