“Banana Ball” is Coming to Scottsdale: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

While we may not have a major league team, Scottsdale is synonymous with baseball come springtime. But now Scottsdale baseball fans have something new, wild, and wacky to get excited about in 2026: Banana Ball is coming to town. Well, sort of. For those unfamiliar, Banana Ball is the brainchild of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball entertainment phenomenon that’s been … Read More

In Rare Opportunity Fans Invited to Join Actor Kevin Costner and Watch Field of Dreams FREE Following Western Wiffle Ball Classic on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:00pm at Scottsdale Stadium

Costner will join players and fans following this new fan-favorite Scottsdale Event In a rare and special moment in sports, fans are invited to join Actor Kevin Costner on Saturday, October 25th at 6:30pm at Scottsdale Stadium for a screening of the actor’s Oscar nominated film Field of Dreams following the championship game at the Western Wiffle Ball Classic. To get FREE tickets to the movie night … Read More

One Step Closer to a Sane Resolution: the Diamondbacks Move One Step Forward

It’s been a tough year for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their new ace pitcher is out, injured for the year. At the time of writing the team is sitting exactly at .500, good enough for 4th place in the division. And their once impressive ballpark is decaying quickly, and while a novel plan to fund renovations was proposed, it faced stiff … Read More

In Defense of Ken Kendrick

When a sports team underperforms, there are always plenty of fingers to be pointed; hell, it’s basically a cottage industry if the team is prominent enough. It elevates radio personalities and YouTubers. It is the fuel that helps turn a flame into a raging inferno where jobs are lost and careers are destroyed. There are always plenty of potential targets. … Read More

Arizona can keep the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. But that only solves 1 problem | Opinion

Op-Ed from Supervisor Thomas Galvin, Reposted from the Arizona Republic Arizona has reached a pivotal moment in how we manage our professional sports infrastructure. Key stakeholders involved in the debate over the Arizona Diamondbacks’ future in downtown Phoenix are scheduled to meet this week to discuss legislation to fund stadium improvements. Read the full article here

Scottsdale’s Brilliant New Use of Public Space

Most civic structures and public places are relatively bland; after all, designing something truly different takes a different type of person and often a lot more money. It’s much easier to simply stand on the shoulders of those who have already done good work. No need to reinvent the wheel, after all…much easier to slap a couple small changes on … Read More

Ken Kendricks’ Legacy is Shaping Up

Arizona sports have had a really rough go of it recently, and a significant amount of the blame is often tossed at ownership (and for good reason). The Suns’ disappointment compared to expectations can easily be pinned on Mat Ishbia’s flashy offseason moves that seemed to be more style than substance. The Bidwell family has long been in the crosshairs … Read More

Nothing’s Ever Easy: the Diamondbacks Stadium Plan Runs Into Opponents

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a bit of a pickle. Their once classic yet futuristic ballpark is now outdated, breaking down, and in sore need of significant upgrades. A few legislators came up with a potential solution which would cover the costs without putting an extra burden on taxpayers if they do not go to games. The concept is, if … Read More

Pragmatic Solutions to a Sticky Subject: Rep. Wilmeth and the Diamondbacks

Renovations or construction of sports stadiums are amongst the stickiest of subjects in all of America. Far too often, hyper-wealthy sports team owners have strong-armed municipalities into unfortunate agreements that load the city with debt in order to capture additional revenue with no risk but all cost to the taxpayer. It creates hard feelings for a fanbase, which then has … Read More