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SnakeBytes 8/18: Opening game, opening win - AZ Snake Pit
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Gallen, Thomas push the Diamondbacks to a 5th straight win, 6-3
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NL West offseason preview -- Will anyone challenge Dodgers
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Arizona Diamondbacks surging while Padres stay struggling
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Phillies' bats go quiet during 2-1 loss to Diamondbacks in Game 3
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NL West preview: Arizona Diamondbacks - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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NL West 2023 predictions: Padres to challenge Dodgers for first
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Padres on deck: One last long weekend with D-backs - The San Diego
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D-backs trade Varsho to Blue Jays, receive Moreno, Gurriel - The
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Arizona Diamondbacks surprise skeptics with impressive season
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N.L. West-leading Diamondbacks complete sweep of Padres - The San
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Phillies turn to pending free agent Aaron Nola to pitch them past