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Notes: Qualls looks to build on outing, more: Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls said before Thursday's game that he thought he would be able to make a necessary mechanical adjustment.
Yanks will look for relief on trade market: The Yankees could sure use bullpen help. D-backs closer Chad Qualls may be among others on their wish list, Ken Rosenthal says.
Qualls expects forearm issues to linger: Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls pitched Sunday - he blew the save.
Qualls' forearm is stiff after return: A day after his first appearance since May 28, closer Chad Qualls said his forearm felt a ''little stiff'' Saturday, news that has the potential to be very troubling for the Diamondbacks bullpen.
Qualls taking recovery slower this time: After four days off with forearm inflammation, the club said closer Chad Qualls was available to pitch Tuesday night.
D-Backs pitch and catch: Closer Chad Qualls: Questions and answers with closer Chad Qualls.
Reynolds, Montero get Arizona by Rockies (AP):
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After mustering two runs in a three-game trip to San Francisco, the Arizona Diamondbacks needed someone to lift them out of their hitting slump. Enter Mark Reynolds and backup catcher Miguel Montero. Reynolds homered and double and Montero hit a three-run homer to lead the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Notes: Closer Qualls back with the team: Chad Qualls missed Tuesday's game to be with his wife Tara for the birth of their first child, son Caiden.
Qualls looks to surprise with pitch: Diamondbacks right-hander Chad Qualls normally throws exclusively fastballs and sliders.
NL West team capsules: 1. Arizona Diamondbacks Last year: 82-80, 2nd What's new: Felipe Lopez assumes the starting second-base job. Jon Garland joins a stacked rotation. Chad Qualls will be the closer after Brandon Lyon left for Detroit. At bat: With 204 strikeouts, 3B Mark...
Qualls makes strong case as closer: The Diamondbacks just might be in great shape at the back of their bullpen with Chad Qualls
Melvin not second-guessing Qualls decision: Manager Bob Melvin has no regrets about naming Chad Qualls his closer.
D-Backs, Qualls reach agreement: The D-Backs and reliever Chad Qualls avoid arbitration, agree on a $2.53 million deal.
Notes: Melvin likes Qualls as '09 closer: Chad Qualls has upper-hand on closer's role for 2009.
Webb's 22nd win boosts Arizona's hopes (AP):
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Brandon Webb got the best of Albert Pujols in the game's biggest at-bat, Stephen Drew made history and the Arizona Diamondbacks crept closer in the NL West. Webb won his 22nd game while winding up a seven-inning, 121-pitch stint with a big strikeout of Pujols and Drew became only the third shortstop in major league history with 40 doubles, 10 triples and 20 homers in a 4-2 victory over the St.
Qualls takes over as D-backs closer: Brandon Lyon has been removed as the D-backs' closer, replaced by Chad Qualls. Lyon has struggled since the All-Star break, and Qualls has been the ream's hottest reliever of late. Qualls has nine career saves, three this season.
Qualls replaces Lyon as Diamondbacks' closer: Chad Qualls has replaced struggling Brandon Lyon as the Arizona closer as the Diamondbacks try to stay in the NL West race over the final two weeks of the season.
D-Backs bullpen combo breaks down: Chad Qualls, Tony Peña and Brandon Lyon.
Johnson denied win No. 295 by Padres: Lefty Randy Johnson allowed three runs in seven innings, but the Padres rallied past the D-backs, 5-4, on Wednesday after Johnson left the game. Johnson gave up three in the seventh inning, and Chad Qualls allowed two in the eighth.
National League Roundup: Francoeur’s Homer Finishes Off Arizona: Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer against Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1.
Francoeur's walk-off home run sends Braves over D'backs: Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a sparkling 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Saturday.
Francoeur's walk-off homer lifts Braves 3-1: Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a sparkling 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Saturday. Johnson reached double-digits in...
Burke, Qualls still root for Astros: Chris Burke and Chad Qualls, who went from the Astros to the D-backs in an offseason deal for Jose Valverde, say they harbor no ill will toward their former team, In fact, they tune in when they can to watch the Astros on TV and root for their former team.
Dan Haren pitches Diamondbacks to 5-3 win over Astros: PHOENIX (AP) -- Lance Berkman knew what was coming from Diamondbacks reliever Chad Qualls. It hardly mattered....
Former Astros keep close watch on old team: About two hours before his team plays, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Chad Qualls typically fumbles for the remote control in the clubhouse and turns on the Astros' game.
ASTROS NOTES: Arizona trip offers familiar faces: When the Astros land in Phoenix to start a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Lance Berkman and the other Astros on the club last season will see two of their former teammates, Chad Qualls and Chris Burke.
Sinking fastball helps Qualls rise: Chad Qualls is slated to be an integral part of the D-Backs bullpen as one of the club's primary setup men.{v} Meet Qualls | Piecoro: This and that
D-Backs avoid arbitration with eligible players: All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson and four other Diamondbacks agreed to one-year contracts Friday as Arizona avoided arbitration with all its eligible players.Catcher Chris Snyder, right-handed relievers Brandon Lyon and Chad Qualls, and infielder Chris Burke also agreed to deals. Right-hander Juan Cruz accepted a $1,937,500, one-year contract earlier this week. Hudson's contract is for $6.25 million, a considerable raise from the $3.9 million he madelast season. Snyder gets $1.
D-backs add Haren, deal Valverde: The D-backs acquired pitchers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the A's in exchange for six prospects on Friday, and also dealt closer Jose Valverde to the Astros for pitcher Chad Qualls, infielder/outfielder Chris Burke and pitcher Juan Gutierrez.
Astros land closer in Valverde: The Houston Astros' offseason of dealing continued on Friday when the club traded Chris Burke, Chad Qualls and Juan Gutierrez to the Diamondbacks in exchange for closer Jose Valverde.
Astros trade three for D-Backs closer Valverde: Astros general manager Ed Wade continued his dramatic overhaul of the roster today, acquiring All-Star closer Jose Valverde from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for infielder Chris Burke and righthanded pitchers Juan Gutierrez and Chad Qualls.
D-backs acquire A's Haren, trade Valverde: For the NL West champion Arizona Diamondbacks, it's extreme makeover.Completing three trades in one day, the Diamondbacks have altered their roster dramatically, acquiring right-hander Dan Haren from the A's and reliever Chad Qualls and infielder Chris Burke from the Astros.
Cooper excited about Astros lineup: Manager Cecil Cooper spoke optimistically Houston's dramatic steps in the right direction at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. Cooper also revealed that while the Astros are actively shopping for a closer this week, he likes Chad Qualls in the role if nothing pans out.
Bucs top Astros 4-3 as pen lets Roy-O down: A three-run ninth off Chad Qualls carried the visiting Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Astros on Friday. ``You can have 10 good outings in a row,'' Qualls said, ``and then you can have an outing like I did tonight and it doesn't matter.''
Astros enjoy day in sun, beat Brewers 9-7: Craig Biggio and Hunter Pence had key RBIs in the eighth, and the Astros rallied past NL Central contender Milwaukee for a 9-7 holiday win at Miller Park. Trever Miller and Chad Qualls handled the bottom of the ninth.
Astros enjoy day in sun, beat Brewers 8-7: Craig Biggio and Hunter Pence had key RBIs in the eighth, and the Astros rallied past NL Central contender Milwaukee for an 8-7 holiday win at Miller Park. Trever Miller and Chad Qualls handled the bottom of the ninth.
Astros squander 4-run lead, drop finale with Cubs: Derek Lee drilled a two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the eighth inning to cap a Chicago comeback and clinch the three-game series with a 6-5 win over the Astros.
Roy-O steps in for relief work for Astros: Roy Oswalt made his first relief appearance since July 8, 2006 when he threw three pitches to retire Robert Fick to end the seventh inning Tuesday. With an extra day before his next scheduled start Friday in Pittsburgh because of Thursday's off day and the Astros' shorthanded in the bullpen while Chad Qualls serves a three-game suspension, Oswalt made himself available.
Suspended Qualls to miss three games for Astros: The Astros will be without reliever Chad Qualls until Saturday after Major League Baseball on Monday upheld his three-game suspension, which will begin with tonight's game against the Washington Nationals. Qualls was suspended for three games and fined $3,000 for throwing a ball into the upper deck in Anaheim as he left the field June 18.
Qualls' three-game suspension, fine upheld by MLB: Astros reliever Chad Qualls lost his appeal of a three-game suspension and $3,000 fine for throwing a baseball into the stands and will sit out starting Tuesday.
MLB upholds 3-game suspension of Astros' Qualls: Houston Astros reliever Chad Qualls lost his appeal of a three-game suspension and $3,000 fine for throwing a baseball into the stands and will sit out starting Tuesday.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Dealin' time for Astros: The Astros need another Larry Andersen, the man who gave you the great Jeff Bagwell on Aug. 31, 1990. Can Chad Qualls be your next Andersen? How about Dan Wheeler? Brad Lidge? Well, more than likely it will take a guy like Lidge to bring the next Bagwell.
ASTROS NOTES: Qualls' appeal heard:
Qualls' appeal heard
Astros relieverChad Quallshad the appeal of his three-game suspension and $3,000 fine heard Friday afternoon in a teleconference with his agent, lawyers for Major League Baseball and the players' union and baseball officialsBob WatsonandJohn McHale Jr.Qualls suspended for three games: Astros reliever Chad Qualls was suspended for three games and fined $3,000 for throwing a ball into the stands after the inning ended against the Angels on Monday night. Qualls has appealed the suspension and will continue pitching until a hearing or he drops the appeal.
Qualls suspended, fined for toss into stands: Chad Qualls was a bit stunned Wednesday when Major League Baseball fined him $3,000 and suspended him for three games for throwing a ball into the third deck at Angel Stadium in frustration Monday night. He has appealed and will be available to pitch until he drops the appeal or it is heard.
Astros' Qualls suspended for tossing ball in stands: Houston pitcher Chad Qualls was suspended for three games and fined $3,000 by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, two days after he threw a baseball into the stands at the Los Angeles Angels.
Berkman propels Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox: Chad Qualls stalled the White Sox in the eighth and then held on after Lance Berkman regained the lead for the Astros in the ninth at U.S. Cellular Field.
Jennings, Qualls help Astros edge White Sox: Jason Jennings pitched seven strong innings and Chad Qualls stepped up to close the game as he Astros defeated the White Sox 3-2 today in Chicago.
Biggio's slam holds up; Astros beat Brewers: Craig Biggio is chasing 3,000 in style. He had a go-ahead grand slam on Friday night against the Brewers, and Chad Qualls bailed fellow Astros reliever Brad Lidge out to preserve a 6-5 road win.
Biggio's slam holds up; Astros beat Brewers 6-5: Craig Biggio is chasing 3,000 in style. He had a go-ahead grand slam on Friday night against the Brewers, and Chad Qualls bailed fellow Astros reliever Brad Lidge out to preserve a 6-5 road win.
Carefree reliever Qualls comes of age with Astros: Not long ago, Chad Qualls was the young rebel of the Astros bullpen. But time around older pitchers has melowed him out, and his maturity is showing both on and off the field.
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