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Wil Nieves firing in starting position

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks backup catcher Wil Nieves was 3 for 3 and drove in a run for the second-straight game during a 3-2 victory over Colorado Thursday night. Nieves, who also had the game-winning sacrifice fly Wednesday, has not had an RBI in consecutive games since Aug. 24-25, 2009, while with the Nationals. The 35-year-old has started just three games this season but has had a hit in each for a .500 batting average. He also has three RBI; starting catcher Miguel Montero has just 10 in 21 games.

April 26, 2013

Jorge De La Rosa's scoreless streak snapped

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa had his scoreless streak snapped at 18 innings and he suffered his second loss of the season Thursday night against the Diamondbacks. De La Rosa (2-2), who made his fifth start of the season, had his streak snapped in the second inning. The left-hander surrendered a run scoring single to Wil Nieves and then a two-run home run to Paul Goldschmidt in the fourth for his only damage of the night. He surrendered three runs and seven hits in six innings of work in a 3-2 defeat. He struck out one and walked three on 96 pitches, 58 for strikes.De La Rosa has a 2.86 ERA...

April 26, 2013

Wil Nieves finally given a start

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks backup catcher Wil Nieves drew his first start of the season Monday vs. Pittsburgh. He was 2 for 3 with one RBI before being lifted for pinch hitter Miguel Montero in the ninth inning.

April 9, 2013

Miguel Montero receives a breather

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero was out of the lineup for the first time in Monday's series opener against the Pirates. Wil Nieves started in his place.The 29-year-old is batting .304 (7 for 23) with a homer and three RBI. He has also caught two extra-inning games, including a 16-inning affair Wednesday."Miggy has caught a lot," manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com. "He went through spring training and didn't catch that much, now he's caught a ton. I just think it's smart."

April 8, 2013

Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues

Arizona Daily Star — • The Diamondbacks released catcher Rod Barajas, a move that makes Wil Nieves the backup to starter Miguel Montero. Barajas, 37, on Arizona's 2001 World Series championship team, was a non-ros…

Arizona Diamondbacks March 27, 2013

Arizona Diamondbacks release catcher Rod Barajas

Arizona Republic — The Diamondbacks released catcher Rod Barajas on Monday, meaning veteran Wil Nieves will serve as the backup to Miguel Montero. Barajas, 37, came up through the Diamondbacks organization and was a member of the 2001 World Series team.

Arizona Diamondbacks March 25, 2013

Wil Nieves emerges as Arizona's No. 2 catcher

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Diamondbacks released catcher Rod Barajas, according to The Arizona Republic. Barajas' release means Wil Nieves will be Miguel Montero's backup. Nieves is batting .345 (10 for 29) with one double and one RBI in 13 spring games.

March 25, 2013

Diamondbacks release Rod Barajas

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Diamondbacks released catcher Rod Barajas, according to The Arizona Republic. Barajas' release means Wil Nieves will be Miguel Montero's backup. Barajas hit .290 (9 for 31) with two homers, five doubles and five RBI in 14 spring games.

March 25, 2013

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves still competing for a job

Arizona Republic — When the Diamondbacks re-signed Wil Nieves in early December, he felt fairly confident it meant he was coming back to serve as the backup catcher to Miguel Montero. Until he got to the team's Fan Fest event in February, that is.

Arizona Diamondbacks March 22, 2013

Barajas in mix for playing time

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks catchers Wil Nieves and Rod Barajas are battling in spring training to earn the backup job for the team behind Miguel Montero, reports MLB.com. With Montero expected to miss time to play in the World Baseball Classic, that leaves plenty of competition for the spot for Nieves and Barajas. "It's wide open," manager Kirk Gibson said.

February 14, 2013

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Wil Nieves Photos

  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves, right, is tagged out at the plate by San Diego Padres' Nick Hundley during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Phoenix The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves, right, is tagged out at the plate by San Diego Padres' Nick Hundley during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon, right, is safe under the tag of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon, right, is safe under the tag of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon, right, is safe under the tag of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves on a double by Nick Punto during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon, right, is safe under the tag of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Wil Nieves on a double by Nick Punto during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Heath Bell and catcher Wil Nieves congratulate each other after Bell got an inning-ending double play against the San Diego Padres with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP photo/Lenny Ignelzi) The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks' Heath Bell and catcher Wil Nieves congratulate each other after Bell got an inning-ending double play against the San Diego Padres with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Heath Bell and catcher Wil Nieves congratulate each other after Bell closed out the Diamondbacks' 8-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP photo/Lenny Ignelzi) The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Heath Bell and catcher Wil Nieves congratulate each other after Bell closed out the Diamondbacks' 8-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game in San Diego, Saturday, May 4, 2013. (AP photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves gets his third hit of the game against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Phoenix The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves gets his third hit of the game against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves (27) is forced out by Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitizki during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Phoenix The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves (27) is forced out by Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitizki during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves hits a sacrifice fly to score Paul Goldschmidt during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The Diamondbacks won 3-2 in 10 innings The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves hits a sacrifice fly to score Paul Goldschmidt during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The Diamondbacks won 3-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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