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+====== Arizona Diamondbacks ======
+===== Expansion Team Awarded =====
+The Arizona Diamondbacks were officially awarded as a Major League Baseball expansion team on March 9, 1995, alongside the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.[([[https://www.sports-reference.com/history/baseball/expansions/1995-2005.shtml|Sports-Reference]])]
+===== First Game in Franchise History =====
+Their first-ever game was played on March 31, 1998, a 9-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies at their home stadium, then known as Bank One Ballpark.[([[https://apnews.com/article/b93510c22d14d2325c276326c483a903|AP News]])]
+===== First Franchise Victory =====
+The Diamondbacks' first win in franchise history came on April 5, 1998, in a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/history/timeline|MLB.com]])]
+===== Inaugural Manager =====
+The team’s original manager was Buck Showalter, who led the team for their first four seasons from 1998 to 2000.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11100346/buck-showalter-hired-baltimore-orioles-manager|ESPN]])]
+===== First Player to Hit a Home Run =====
+The first player to hit a home run for the Diamondbacks was third baseman Matt Williams on April 1, 1998, in a game against the Colorado Rockies.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2018/03/29/arizona-diamondbacks-10-most-memorable-games/465134002/|AZ Central]])]
+===== First Grand Slam in Franchise History =====
+The first grand slam in franchise history was hit by Travis Lee on June 28, 1998, in a game against the Florida Marlins.[([[https://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/Grand_Slam_Records.shtml|Baseball-Almanac]])]
+===== First Franchise No-Hitter =====
+The franchise’s first-ever no-hitter was thrown by Randy Johnson on May 18, 2004, a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves.[([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2016/05/18/randy-johnson-perfect-game-12-years-ago|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Fastest World Series Win =====
+The Diamondbacks became the fastest expansion team in MLB history to win a World Series, doing so in just their fourth season of existence.[([[https://theathletic.com/2849925/2021/10/26/2001-world-series-luis-gonzalez-the-walk-off-mariano-rivera/|The Athletic]])]
+===== Walk-Off Against a Legend =====
+Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off single in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series came against Mariano Rivera, who is widely considered one of the greatest closers of all time.[([[https://www.nydailynews.com/2021/10/29/luis-gonzalez-2001-world-series-walk-off-hit/|New York Daily News]])]
+===== Home Team World Series Sweep =====
+The 2001 World Series was the first time in MLB history that the home team won every single game of a seven-game series.[([[https://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/yr2001ws.shtml|Baseball-Almanac]])]
+===== First Shared World Series MVP =====
+Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling were named co-MVP's of the 2001 World Series, the first time two players shared the award.[([[https://www.sportscasting.com/randy-johnson-curt-schilling-mvps-2001-world-series/|Sportscasting]])]
+===== Latest World Series Game Finish =====
+The Diamondbacks and Yankees combined for the latest-ever finish to a World Series game, with Gonzalez's hit concluding Game 7 at 11:43 p.m. MST on November 4, 2001.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32570077/20-years-later-arizona-diamondbacks-2001-world-series-win-remembered|ESPN]])]
+===== The Big Unit's Franchise Records =====
+Randy Johnson is the franchise's all-time leader in wins (118), strikeouts (2,077), and ERA (2.83).[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/history/all-time-records|MLB.com]])]
+===== Franchise Hit and Home Run Leader =====
+Luis Gonzalez holds the franchise record for most career hits with 1,337 and most single-season home runs with 57 in 2001.[([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/leaders_bat.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Goldschmidt's Power Records =====
+Paul Goldschmidt is the all-time franchise leader in home runs with 209 and RBIs with 710.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/history/all-time-records|MLB.com]])]
+===== First Retired Jersey Number =====
+Johnson’s number 51 was the first number to be retired by the franchise on August 8, 2015.[([[https://apnews.com/article/818f02509cf64188b8d009e8979c657a|AP News]])]
+===== A Number Retired for a Non-Player =====
+The Diamondbacks retired the number 20 in honor of Hall of Famer Todd Helton, who never played for the team, as a tribute to the team’s late former president and general manager, Ken Kendrick.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/todd-helton-number-20-retired-d-backs|MLB.com]])]
+===== First Cy Young Award Winner =====
+The franchise’s first Cy Young Award winner was Randy Johnson, who won four consecutive awards from 1999 to 2002.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11993478/dallas-keuchel-randy-johnson-mlb-cy-young-award-winners|ESPN]])]
+===== First Draft Pick =====
+The Diamondbacks' first pick in the 1996 MLB Draft was right-handed pitcher Nick Bierbrodt, who was selected 26th overall.[([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?team=ARI&year_ID=1996&draft_round=1|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Acquisition of Curt Schilling =====
+The Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Curt Schilling in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2000, a move that would be crucial for their 2001 World Series run.[([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/08/25/curt-schilling-trade-phillies-diamondbacks-retrospective-2001-world-series|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Stadium's Inaugural Opening =====
+The stadium, originally known as Bank One Ballpark, opened on March 31, 1998, with the inaugural Diamondbacks game.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2018/03/30/chase-field-facts-history-arizona-diamondbacks/468840002/|AZ Central]])]
+===== First Retractable Roof Stadium =====
+It was the first stadium in the United States to feature a retractable roof and a natural grass field, though the grass was later replaced with artificial turf in 2019.[([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/04/01/diamondbacks-new-turf-chase-field|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== The Ballpark Pool =====
+The stadium’s swimming pool, located just beyond the right-center field fence, is a popular feature that can be rented out by groups for games.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/ballpark/events/pool-party|MLB.com]])]
+===== Chase Field's Retractable Roof =====
+The retractable roof at Chase Field weighs 6,000 tons and can open or close in just four minutes.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2018/03/30/chase-field-facts-history-arizona-diamondbacks/468840002/|AZ Central]])]
+===== Stadium Humidor Installation =====
+The stadium's humidor, used to store baseballs before games, was installed in 2018 to control the balls' moisture and reduce the effects of the dry desert air.[([[https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-chase-field-to-get-humidor|MLB.com]])]
+===== 4,000 Career Strikeouts =====
+In 2004, Randy Johnson struck out Jeff Bagwell to become the fourth pitcher in MLB history to reach 4,000 career strikeouts.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=240901116|ESPN]])]
+===== Four Home Runs in One Inning =====
+On July 27, 2017, the Diamondbacks hit four home runs in a single inning for the first time in franchise history against the St. Louis Cardinals.[([[https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-d-backs/2017/07/27/491448#game_state=final,game_tab=boxscore,game=491448|MLB.com]])]
+===== Greinke's Gold Glove =====
+Zack Greinke won a Gold Glove Award in his first season with the D-backs in 2016, becoming the third pitcher in franchise history to win the award.[([[https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2016-gold-glove-winners-revealed/|Baseball America]])]
+===== Inaugural All-Star =====
+The Diamondbacks had a player named to the All-Star team in their inaugural season: third baseman Matt Williams.[([[https://www.mlb.com/all-star/history/rosters|MLB.com]])]
+===== Rookie's Historic 25-50-10 Season =====
+Corbin Carroll's 2023 season made him the first rookie in MLB history to record at least 25 home runs, 50 stolen bases, and 10 triples in a single season.[([[https://www.mlb.com/news/corbin-carroll-first-rookie-with-25-50-10-season|MLB.com]])]
+===== Original Serpent-Like Logo =====
+The original logo of the Arizona Diamondbacks featured a serpent-like "A" with a baseball as a head, which was used from 1998 to 2006.[([[https://www.sportslogoshistory.com/arizona-diamondbacks-logo|Sports Logo History]])]
+===== Original Color Scheme =====
+The team's original color scheme was purple, teal, and copper, a nod to Arizona's state mineral and desert landscape.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/11/11/diamondbacks-uniforms-history-purple-teal/93649520/|AZ Central]])]
+===== 2016 Snake Pattern Uniforms =====
+In 2016, the team unveiled a new set of uniforms that included a unique gray snake pattern on the pants and sleeves.[([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2016/01/14/arizona-diamondbacks-new-uniforms|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Mascot's Introduction =====
+The Diamondbacks' mascot, D. Baxter the Bobcat, was introduced in 2000 and is known for his energetic antics and interactions with fans.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/fans/d-baxters-den|MLB.com]])]
+===== NASCAR Logo Debut =====
+The Diamondbacks were the first team in MLB history to have their logo featured on a car in a NASCAR race, with the logo appearing on a car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2001.[([[https://www.jayski.com/2001/01/18/d-backs-car-to-debut-at-daytona/|Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site]])]
+===== The I-10 Rivalry =====
+The team's rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers, often referred to as the "I-10 Rivalry," is one of the more intense in the National League West.[([[https://www.ocregister.com/2014/08/29/dodgers-d-backs-a-rivalry-built-on-acrimony/|Orange County Register]])]
+===== Division Title with a Losing Home Record =====
+In 2007, the Diamondbacks became the first team to win a division title with a losing home record (46-35) and a winning road record (43-38).[([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/2007.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Partnership with the Arizona Rattlers =====
+The franchise has a unique partnership with the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League, who also play at Chase Field.[([[https://azrattlers.com/chase-field-the-den-rattlers/|Arizona Rattlers]])]
+===== Charitable Foundation's Impact =====
+The team's foundation, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, has donated over $75 million to various charities in Arizona since its inception.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2021/11/04/arizona-diamondbacks-foundation-celebrates-25-years/6274530001/|AZ Central]])]
+===== First Division Title =====
+The Diamondbacks' first division title came in 1999, their second season of play, when they finished with a 100-62 record.[([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/1999.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== 2017 Wild Card Victory =====
+In 2017, the Diamondbacks won the Wild Card game against the Colorado Rockies, marking their first postseason victory since 2011.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=371004121|ESPN]])]
+===== Franchise Record for Home Runs =====
+The Diamondbacks hold the record for the most home runs in a single game by a team in franchise history with eight, a feat they achieved on June 10, 2019, against the Philadelphia Phillies.[([[https://apnews.com/article/769741e17d91456da87b3b05eb82b793|AP News]])]
+===== First Opening Day Starter =====
+The team's first Opening Day starter was Andy Benes in 1998.[([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/leaders.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Postseason Appearances =====
+The Diamondbacks have made five trips to the postseason: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007, and 2011, before their more recent runs.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/history/timeline|MLB.com]])]
+===== The Show Slogan =====
+In 2001, the team's playoff slogan was "The Show," a play on words referencing both baseball and their goal of reaching the World Series.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/09/20/d-backs-2016-season-slogan-az/90708688/|AZ Central]])]
+===== First Regular-Season Series Sweep =====
+The Diamondbacks' first regular-season series sweep was against the Atlanta Braves in May of 1998.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2018/03/29/arizona-diamondbacks-10-most-memorable-games/465134002/|AZ Central]])]
+===== First Manager's Football Past =====
+The team’s first manager, Buck Showalter, was also a former professional football player in college at Mississippi State.[([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11100346/buck-showalter-hired-baltimore-orioles-manager|ESPN]])]
+===== Logo's Designer Connections =====
+The Diamondbacks' iconic rattlesnake logo on their uniforms was designed by the company that created the logo for the Phoenix Suns.[([[https://www.sportslogoshistory.com/arizona-diamondbacks-logo|Sports Logo History]])]
+===== First Official Broadcaster =====
+The franchise’s first official broadcaster was Joe Garagiola Sr., a former major league catcher and television personality.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/03/23/diamondbacks-announcer-joe-garagiola-sr-dead-at-90/82186714/|AZ Central]])]
+===== Origin of the Team Name =====
+The team's name, "Diamondbacks," was chosen from a list of nearly 1,000 suggestions, beating out names like "Scorpions" and "Sand Lizards."[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/03/23/diamondbacks-announcer-joe-garagiola-sr-dead-at-90/82186714/|AZ Central]])]
+===== Bobcat Mascot =====
+The Diamondbacks are one of only three MLB teams to have a bobcat as their mascot, with D. Baxter being a popular figure since 2000.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/fans/d-baxters-den|MLB.com]])]
+===== First Team Captain =====
+The team's first team captain was Matt Williams, who held the role from 1998 to 2003.[([[https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/a-look-at-the-d-backs-team-captains|MLB.com]])]

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