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Dan Haren, SP, Arizona DiamondbacksHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDiamondbacks | Three guaranteed rotation spots MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Max Scherzer are guaranteed rotation spots. SPs Billy Buckner and Kevin Mulvey could be in the mix, as well as potential free agent signings. Diamondbacks | Haren loses Thursday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren struck out seven but gave up nine hits for the second straight start to lose to the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 1. He walked one in six innings. Diamondbacks | Haren knocked around Sunday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven in eight innings in his loss to the Colorado Rockies Sunday, Sept. 20. Diamondbacks | Haren will go on Sunday The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch said SP Dan Haren will start on normal rest Sunday, Sept. 20, which bumps SP Billy Buckner to Monday, Sept. 21. Diamondbacks | Haren grabs 14th win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren improved to 14-8 Tuesday, Sept. 15, against the San Diego Padres. He allowed two runs on five hits, one walk and struck out four in eight innings to reach 14 wins for the fifth straight year. Diamondbacks | Haren dealing with discomfort in hip Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (hip) has been dealing with some discomfort in his hip this year, but said it does not explain a series of rough starts in the second half of the season. Haren said his hip has bothered him for the last couple of weeks. "It kind of comes and goes," Haren said. "There probably were more times in the first half that it bothered me than the second half, so I don't want to make it seem like it was an excuse for me struggling for a few starts in the second half." He may decide to undergo an MRI at the end of the season to try to figure out the cause of the pain. Diamondbacks | Haren hurls quality start Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings Friday, Sept. 4, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out eight, but ended up with a no-decision. Diamondbacks | Legs getting better for Haren The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is starting to shed the discomfort in his legs that has been bothering him since late July. "He made a comment to me that his legs are starting to feel a lot better," Diamondbacks pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. said. "His bullpen sessions have been tremendous. You're starting to see him being on top of his pitches and getting that late life that he had when he was on that hot streak." Diamondbacks | Haren wins 13th game The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed three runs on six hits, two walks and struck out seven in seven innings to pick up his 13th win Sunday, Aug. 30, against the Houston Astros. Diamondbacks | Haren gets no-decision The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on six hits, a walk and struck out six in seven innings in his no-decision against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Aug. 25. Diamondbacks | Lefties beginning to hit Haren Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports in Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren's first 20 starts of the year, left-handed hitters hit .190 against him with a .312 slugging percentage. However, in his last five starts, they have hit .293 with a .600 slugging percentage. "I don't know, but usually in my career I've gotten lefties out just as good as I've gotten righties out," Haren said. "My slider and my curveball might be a little more flat. But I think more than stuff, it's execution of pitches right now." He said he was focused on pitching lefties more inside in his last start. Diamondbacks | Haren roughed up Wednesday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (12-8) gave up a season-high six runs in five innings to lose to the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Aug. 19. He has allowed five or more runs in three of his last four starts. Haren's ERA has risen from 1.96 to 2.74 in his last six starts. Diamondbacks | Haren earns win Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed one run on six hits over eight innings Friday, Aug. 14, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out eight, improving to 12-7 on the season. Diamondbacks | Haren suffers loss Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday, Aug. 8, against the Washington Nationals, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, falling to 11-7 on the season. It was only Haren's second loss in his last eight starts. Diamondbacks | Haren wins despite shaky outing The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed five runs and eight hits over seven innings Monday, Aug. 3, against the New York Mets. He is now 7-2 with a 2.44 ERA in his last 10 starts, though. Diamondbacks | Haren starting downward swing? The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two earned runs in five innings in his loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, July 28. He has lasted just five innings in each of his post-All-Star Game starts. He has a 3.08 career ERA in the first half, while his second half ERA jumps to 4.10. Diamondbacks | Haren staying put Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is not going anywhere before the trading deadline, according to a team official. "We're not trading him," the Arizona official said. "We don't want to change our core." Diamondbacks | Haren has off night but gets no-decision The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren had an off night, giving up four runs in five innings Thursday, July 23, and collecting a no-decision in an 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Haren's shortest outing of the season and only the second in which he gave up more than three runs. Diamondbacks | Haren earns win Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed one run on four hits over eight innings Saturday, July 18, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out eight, improving to 10-5 on the season. Diamondbacks | Haren pushed back to Sunday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch moved SP Dan Haren's next scheduled start to Sunday, July 19, to give him four days' rest after Haren's anticipated appearance in the All-Star Game. Diamondbacks | Haren dominant Friday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (9-5) threw his second career shutout Friday, July 10, against the Florida Marlins. It was his third complete game of the year and ninth of his career. Haren struck out 10 and walked one in the contest. Diamondbacks | Haren solid again Sunday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed three runs, one earned, over six innings of work Sunday, July 5, against the Colorado Rockies. Haren struck out six and allowed seven hits as his record improved to 8-5. Diamondbacks | Two players named to All-Star team Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren and OF Justin Upton have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Diamondbacks | Haren fans nine in win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed a run on four hits and struck out nine in seven innings improve to 7-5 Tuesday, June 30, against the Cincinnati Reds. He lowered his NL-leading ERA to 2.19. Angels | Inquire about Haren Updating a previous item, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recently inquired about the availability of Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren, but the two teams did not get into serious discussions because the Diamondbacks see Haren as a critical part of their future. Talks could increase if the Angels overwhelmed the Diamondbacks with the right combination of players, according to a source, but the deal currently appears to be a long shot. Angels | Asked about Haren FOXSports.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim approached the Arizona Diamondbacks about a trade for SP Dan Haren, according to major league sources. However, the Diamondbacks are unlikely to trade their ace. Diamondbacks | Do not intend to trade Haren FOXSports.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have no intentions of trading SP Dan Haren this summer. "I almost can't conceive of a package that would motivate us to move him," one Diamondbacks official said. Diamondbacks | Haren credits cutter for success Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is crediting his cut fastball as the reason for his success this year. "When I got traded over here before last year, I was really working on that pitch," Haren said. "It became a pretty good pitch for me last year, but it's something that I really have leaned on this year. I don't throw 93-94 (mph) anymore. It's more 90-92." Haren went from occasionally throwing the pitch to throwing it 20 to 30 times per game this year. Diamondbacks | Haren gets sixth win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out six in seven innings Thursday, June 18, to beat the Kansas City Royals for his sixth win. Diamondbacks | Haren earns win Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed one run on two hits over nine innings Friday, June 12, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out seven, improving to 5-4 on the season. It was Haren's eighth career complete game and his second this year. Diamondbacks | No trade talks yet FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have only had preliminary trade discussions thus far, according to a person with knowledge of their plans. SP Dan Haren, SP Max Scherzer and OF Justin Upton are likely the only untouchable players. They may trade CL Chad Qualls and SS Stephen Drew, but the prices would likely be very high. Diamondbacks | Several players likely untouchable Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren, SP Max Scherzer and OF Justin Upton are all likely off limits when it comes to trade discussions this summer. Diamondbacks | Haren frustrated The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren was visibly frustrated when he left the clubhouse without speaking to reporters Sunday, June 7. He threw seven innings and left with a 6-1 lead, which the bullpen blew in the ninth inning. Diamondbacks | Pen falters after strong start by Haren The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed a run on two hits, one walk and struck out seven in seven innings Tuesday, June 2. However, the bullpen lost the game, and Haren didn't figure into the decision. Diamondbacks | Haren goes eight strong innings The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out eight in eight innings to get his fourth win Thursday, May 28. He has 71 strikeouts and nine walks all season. Diamondbacks | Haren earns win Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren struck out 11 batters Saturday, May 2, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press. In eight innings of work, he allowed one run on four hits, with two walks, and improved to 3-3 on the season. It was the sixth time in his career he has struck out at least 10 batters in a game, and the second time this year. Diamondbacks | Haren gets complete-game win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on three hits, no walks and struck out 10 in a complete-game win over the Chicago Cubs Monday, April 27. Diamondbacks | Haren dazzles in first win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren earned his first win of the season against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, April 22, pitching seven sharp innings. He dropped his ERA on the year to 1.38 while striking out nine and allowing six hits. Diamondbacks | Haren was great against COL in earlier start Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed just one run in seven innings and struck out nine against the Colorado Rockies earlier this season. Diamondbacks | Haren suffers another hard-luck loss Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed one run on five hits over six innings Friday, April 17, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out six. Haren is now 0-3 this season despite having a 1.89 ERA. Giants | Winn struggles against Haren MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants OF Randy Winn is hitting .171 in 35 career at-bats against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren. Giants | Molina has two homers off Haren MLB.com reports San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina has two home runs and five RBIs in 22 career at-bats against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren. Diamondbacks | Haren falls to 0-2 The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed two runs on four hits, two walks and struck out two in his loss Sunday, April 12. He has lost both of his starts while only allowing three runs in them and receiving one run of support. Diamondbacks | Haren the tough-luck loser The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed a run on three hits, no walks and struck out nine in seven innings to get the loss Tuesday, April 7. Diamondbacks | Haren went undefeated against Colorado in 2008 MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren went 3-0 with a 3.33 ERA against the Colorado Rockies last year and was 4-1 in the month of April. He also pitched very well at home last season with an 11-4 record there. Diamondbacks | Haren solid Wednesday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren gave up two runs and three hits while striking out five in five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, April 1. Diamondbacks | Haren sharp Friday CBSSports.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren struck out 10 hitters and drove in two runs against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, March 27. Diamondbacks | Rotation becomes official Friday Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2009 starting rotation Friday, March 20, and SP Brandon Webb will receive the Opening Day assignment. He will be followed by SPs Dan Haren, Doug Davis and Jon Garland. Fifth starter Max Scherzer will not start until April 14. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Thursday Curtis Pashelka, of The Mercury News, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren will start the team's game Thursday, March 12. He has given up five earned runs and eight hits in six innings this spring. Diamondbacks | Big Unit compliments Montero Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson said he enjoyed playing with Arizona Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero. Johnson also said he thinks Montero could hit .270 with 25 home runs if he had the opportunity to play every day. However, some Diamondbacks players did not find Johnson's comments very appealing. "I didn't like the things that he said and I thought it was a shot at Snydes, without ever saying his name," SP Dan Haren said. "It was kind of surprising when I read that." | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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