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Mark Brown

Joined: Jul 7, 2016

Mark Brown is a former sports editor for daily newspapers in the Philadelphia and Cincinnati markets. He was named Best Sports Columnist, honorable mention 2004 by the Associated Press Society of Ohio. He is a contributor to major daily newspapers, including the Chicago Sun Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Milwaukee Journal, Arizona Republic, Nashville Tennessean and the Associated Press. Mark graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and earned a Master of Arts from Old Dominion University. He is currently writing a scholarly account of the American decision to participate in the 1936 Olympic Games.

According to manager Torey Lovullo, lefty Patrick Corbin is currently "locked in." (Ralph Fresco / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: How motivated is Patrick Corbin by his contract year?

Matt Koch turned in six strong innings in a no-decision Friday night. (Norm Hall / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks usually strong defense falters, offense held to one hit

For manager Torey Lovullo, "the trust factor" is a vital core to his team's success. (Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: ‘Trust factor’ vital to Torey Lovullo

Brad Boxberger recorded his sixth save of the season Thursday night against the Giants. (Jennifer Stewart / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks are running away with the NL West

Replacing Taijuan Walker in the rotation, Matt Koch gets the start Friday night, (Scott Kane/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching staff going through changes

Robbie Ray said his outing Wednesday was his best of the season. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Robbie Ray encouraged by latest start

Taijuan Walker will undergo Tommy John surgery for a ligament tear. At the earliest, he is scheduled to be out until mid-next season. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Taijuan Walker to undergo Tommy John surgery, what’s next?

Patrick Corbin receives a Gatorade shower after tossing a one-hitter against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday night. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Patrick Corbin’s near historic night

Taijuan Walker leaves Friday's game with an arm injury, An MRI revealed possible ligament damage. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Culture key to winning; updates on Lamb, Walker

Zack Godley allowed six runs, five earned, and absorbed his first loss of the season Sunday. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Creating a hold on the NL West

Nick Ahmed has complemented his stellar fielding with a career .302 batting average against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Mastery over Dodgers continues

Chris Owings says his team is never out of any game. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images

Arizona Diamondbacks: Linking at-bats generates success

Paul Goldschmidt came out of the recent series against the Giants with a 5-for-12 effort and four extra base hits. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt’s bat comes alive

With seven shutout innings Monday night, Zack Godley dropped his ERA to 0.64. (Norm Hall / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Zack Godley could rise among elite pitchers

Brad Boxberger (r) has four saves and 0.00 ERA in first seven games this season. (Norm Hall / Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Winning series equals success

Zack Greinke dropped his initial game of the season Saturday in St. Louis, (Jennifer Steward - Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Zack Greinke shows vulnerability in defeat