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The young Arizona Diamondbacks surprised a lot of people by winning the National League West in 2007. Can they do it again? Can they go further?

Eastern Diamondbacks are one of the largest and most dangerous rattlesnake species. This article will discuss its characteristics as well as its habitat.

On Halloween night October 31, 2001, the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks played Game 4 of the World Series in New York.

The western diamondback rattlesnake accounts for the most fatalities in North America. This article sill describe its characteristics an habitat.

The Arizona Diamondbacks extend their winning streak to five by taking three in a row from the Giants.

The final game of the 2001 Fall Classic marked the end of an era in the Bronx.

In the NL West, the Padres, Giants and Rockies head into September in prospect analysis mode while the Diamondbacks and Dodgers compete to see who will LOSE the division.

Many universities and colleges share common nicknames such as Eagles, Tigers, Lions, Warriors, Bulldogs or variations of them. Others have names that are truly unique.

The Dodgers have a fairly comfortable lead in the division, but the Giants and Rockies are in the thick of the wild-card race.

A four person race has emerged for the NL Cy Young Award. In this five part series, each of the four candidates will be profiled.

A four person race has emerged for the NL Cy Young Award. In this five part series, each of the four candidates will be profiled.

Lacking a dominant team, the National League West could be up for grabs in the 2007 season

Before or after the Aces game, check out some local game day specials in some of downtown's most popular watering holes and restaurants.

The Red Sox should win the Eastern Division, but that doesn't mean Yankees' haters are safe.

The Washington Nationals are fighting history and their own on-field problems in an effort to avoid breaking a record nobody in baseball wants to own.

The past 25 years have seen pitchers such as Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez win multiple Cy Young Awards.

A look at the Texas lore and legend of the Diamondback Rattlesnake, then go on a virtual Texas rattlesnake hunt and experience the creature up close and personal.

While most eels are inappropriate for the home aquarist, eels from the genus Echidna make great marine aquarium species if you must have an eel.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens nearly took a perfect game into the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He threw a complete game shutout.

The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Deigo Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were all busy National League West teams during the winter.

The 2010 Major League Baseball spring training season is a milestone in Cactus League history. True fans are making pilgrimages to Tucson, Arizona from Mar 6th to Apr 2nd

With Major League Baseball announcing the AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners yesterday, here's a few predictions on the races still to be determined:

Baseball fans traveling in the Western U.S. can catch spring training games by many popular teams in Arizona. Tickets usually start around $10, making it a cheap day out.

Tucson is unique not just because it's the native area where Saguaro cacti grow (pronounced sa-war-oh), but because it is a fun and affordable travel destination.

The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster has the inside track for the Cy Young Award in the National League as best pitcher but Lincecum deserves a look.

Where Manny Ramirez decides to sign will likely propel the Dodgers, San Francisco Giants or Arizona Diamondbacks to win the NL West.

The San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks have better pitching staffs than the Los Angeles Dodgers, but LA will win the NL West in 2009 and make the MLB playoffs.

Even after a week where the Red Sox went 2-5, they still hold the top spot by virtue of having the best record in baseball and the largest disvision lead in the MLB.

2007 MLB spring training injuries to Chien-Ming Wang, Andy Pettitte, and Kenny Rogers threaten some of baseball's best teams.

Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.

Phoenix, Arizona area winter visitors miss out on the best attractions of the season, when they leave before June.

When a team succeeds so often that greatness is expected, winning becomes a relief instead of a joy and being a fan loses all meaning. Sports cease to be fun.

The 2007 baseball season was one for the ages. Records fell, milestones were met and front-runners collapsed. Here is a wrap-up on the NL's top hitters and pitchers.

Rickey Henderson will be named to the Hall of Fame when results are announced in January. Jim Rice, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven may get passed over again, though.

Rattlesnakes: Hear, see and taste them during this annual Southwest Georgia festival.

Last year, they were one bad series from the world championship. With their potent offense back and perhaps gettign better, can the Rockies go all the way?

With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.

The National League West figures to be a very competitive division in 2009.

Have you ever wanted to escape winter weather and attend the rites of spring training in Arizona but feared that getting to the ballparks may be difficult?

With a little preparation and common sense, hikers can safely travel in areas that are prone to rattlesnakes.

MLB's hot stove picked up steam last week as Curtis Granderson was dealt to the Yanks. That deal and other trades and signings shook up the fantasy baseball landscape.

These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.

Starting pitching can make or break a fantasy baseball team, and this year there are a few starting pitchers that really separate themselves from the crowd.

In the past 50 years, Major League Baseball has added 14 new teams and drastically revised it's structure and standings.

A four person race has emerged for the NL Cy Young Award. In this five part series, each of the four candidates will be profiled.

Since the White Sox 2008 exodus from their Tucson, Arizona Cactus League MLB Spring Training site to Surprise, AZ, the Rockies and D-Backs may soon follow.

Major League Baseball (MLB) Cactus League fans focus 2010 New Year's Resolutions on one last season in Tucson, Arizona where it all began.

In the northeastern U.S., both water-dwelling and terrestrial turtles must take measures to protect their temperature-sensitive systems from the winter cold.

The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge hosts over 230 species of birds. Biking, hiking, or kayaking through the refuge is the highlight of a Sanibel vacation.