Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani has never thrown a pitch or hit a baseball in a major league game, but he’s already created an international buzz by merely arriving in the East Valley and taking a few swings in batting practice at Tempe Diablo Stadium. And Cactus League officials hope Ohtan…
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Every baseball player dreams of playing in the major leagues one day and during the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft, but Desert Vista High School graduates Garrison Schwartz and Keenan Bartlett have achieved it.
Fresh off their long-awaited World Series championship, the Chicago Cubs remain the Cactus League’s attendance meal ticket, not only packing Sloan Park but also drawing large crowds at other stadiums across the Phoenix region.
One plays a team sport and the other relies on only himself during competition.
The send-off parties, handshakes with mayors and being treated like a celebrity in their hometown is over.
C.J. Cron is known as a patient hitter.
GLENDALE – Nick Saban called on his inner Les Miles to pull out Alabama’s 16th national title.
The Diamondbacks have added three special event nights to the 2015 promotional schedule, including Dad & Daughter Day (Aug. 29) and LEGO Movie Day (Aug. 30). Fans must purchase the special event package at dbacks.com/events to receive the exclusive giveaway for each night.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have hired Jen Welter to coach inside linebackers through their upcoming training camp and preseason.
On June 6, the Arizona Diamondbacks will host the fifth annual Bark at the Park, presented by AvoDerm Natural Pet Foods & Nylabone, giving dog lovers the opportunity to enjoy a ballgame with their canines.
Tempe • When Steve Keim was promoted to Arizona general manager three years ago, one of his first commitments was to develop a strong offensive line.
The Cardinals took yet another step in that direction Thursday with the selection of tackle D.J. Humphries of Florida with the 24th overall pick in the NFL draft.
PHOENIX - Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner and her fiance Glory Johnson have been arrested for assault and disorderly conduct.
Two weeks ago, most of the nation’s top wrestlers were in town and a good portion of Arizona’s top high school competitors were there watching what it takes to be an elite competitor like Jordan Burroughs.