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Dan Haren, SP, Arizona DiamondbacksHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDiamondbacks | 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." Diamondbacks | Haren sharp Monday Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren threw two hitless innings in Spring Training Monday, March 2, striking out two and walking one. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Thursday Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren will start the team's Spring Training game Thursday, Feb. 26. Diamondbacks | Haren declines invite to WBC The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren said he turned down Mexico's invitation to pitch for them in the World Baseball Classic. Haren's mother is Mexican, which would qualify him to pitch for the country. He said he would decline if the United States asked him as well. Diamondbacks | Haren unlikely to play in WBC Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is unlikely to accept an invitation to play for the United States in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Friday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (16-8, 3.27 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 26, against the Colorado Rockies. Diamondbacks | Haren picks up 16th victory Sunday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren improved to 3-0 against the Colorado Rockies this season and 16-8 overall, allowing three runs and seven hits in six innings Sunday, Sept. 21, in a 13-4 victory. He also struck out four. Diamondbacks | Haren hurls shutout Tuesday Bob Baum, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren struck out 12 and threw his first career shutout Tuesday, Sept. 16. He gave up four hits in his sixth career complete game. His 12 strikeouts tied a career best. Haren entered the game with a 7-13 career record with a 4.40 ERA in the month of September. It was his first win since Aug. 20, after going 0-2 in four starts since then. Diamondbacks | Haren to pitch Tuesday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (14-8, 3.39 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 16, against the San Francisco Giants. Diamondbacks | Haren receives no-decision The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren received the no-decision in four innings of work Wednesday, Sept. 10, and has not won in his last four starts. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Wednesday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (14-8, 3.41 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 10, against the San Francisco Giants. Diamondbacks | Haren struggling slightly against San Fran Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 14 innings against the San Francisco Giants this year. The Giants are hitting .305 against him. Diamondbacks | Melvin says Webb, Haren aren't hurt The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb and Dan Haren aren't hurt. "I think they're looking for reasons why it's been three times out apiece that they've struggled," Melvin said. "That hasn't happened this year, so people are trying to come up with reasons for it. It's not physical." Diamondbacks | Haren says he is healthy Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren insists that he is not injured. "It was just my forearm was tight in April and May," Haren said. "And it was something that I got through with a little massaging for about two or three weeks and I didn't feel a thing the rest of the year. I haven't felt any discomfort the rest of the year." Diamondbacks | Haren suffers loss Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed five runs on six hits over four innings Friday, Sept. 5, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out two, falling to 14-8 on the year. Diamondbacks | Haren pitching Friday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (14-7, 3.24 ERA) will pitch Friday, Sept. 5, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Diamondbacks | Haren suffers loss Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren allowed five runs on 10 hits over six innings Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out five, falling to 14-7 on the season. Diamondbacks | Haren pitches well against Dodgers Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren is 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA against the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (14-6, 3.10 ERA) will start Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He is 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA against the Dodgers this year. Diamondbacks | Haren suffers no-decision despite striking out 11 The East Valley Tribune reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren struck out 11 batters for the first time in nearly two years and scattered nine hits over seven innings, but he did not get the decision in a 4-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. His last 11-strikeout effort came Aug. 27, 2006, against the Texas Rangers. Diamondbacks | Haren looking for 15th victory Mike Ritter, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren will be looking for his 15th victory Monday, Aug. 25, which would tie his career high. He is 6-1 in his last seven starts. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Monday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (14-6, 3.12 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 25, against the San Diego Padres. Diamondbacks | Haren struggles in win Wednesday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren gave up five runs and a season-worst 11 hits while striking out four Wednesday, Aug. 20. He did not walk a hitter for the eighth time in 26 starts. It was Haren's seventh win in his last eight stars. He has lasted six or less innings in three of his last four starts. Diamondbacks | Haren to start Wednesday MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren (13-6, 2.96 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 20, against the San Diego Padres. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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