Corbin Burnes Grinds Back While Ketel Marte Keeps Slipping Away

464 Days and Counting Corbin Burnes made his long-awaited 2026 debut on September 8. He threw three scoreless innings in an 11-inning win over the Royals. It capped a 464-day rehab that began with Tommy John surgery in June 2025. The road got even longer this June, when he strained his teres major during a bridge outing. Burnes signed a … Read More

High Desert Little League 8-10 All-Stars Capture Arizona State Championship Through Teamwork, Resilience, and Community Support

By Kaine Fisher The High Desert Little League 8-10 All-Star team completed an unforgettable summer by winning the Arizona State Championship, finishing a remarkable postseason built on resilience, teamwork, and the unwavering support of an entire community. The High Desert Little League put together an impressive championship run. They went undefeated through District play, defeating their longtime rivals (Cactus Foothills … Read More

Scottsdale at Its Best: May 2026

May has been a good month to be a Scottsdalian. From a high school diamond to the global dining stage, the city collected some headlines worth celebrating. Sabercats Clinch Another 4A Baseball Crown Saguaro High School’s baseball program claimed the 4A state championship on May 18 at Tempe Diablo Stadium, defeating ALA-Gilbert North 11-4 to seal the title. Under head … Read More

The Yankees in the Desert: A Perfect Ending, and a Worried Goodbye

It was a moment worth savoring. The New York Yankees wrapped up their spring slate last week with an exhibition series against the Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa, their first games played in Arizona since 1951, when they briefly called Phoenix home after swapping training locations with the New York Giants. Seventy-five years is a long time between visits, … Read More

Here We Go Again: The Diamondbacks’ Season Is Already in Midseason Form

And we haven’t even thrown out the first pitch. If you’re a Diamondbacks fan like me, you’ve probably already perfected that weary sigh: the one that escapes when you read “injury” and “Diamondbacks” in the same sentence. Well, dust it off, folks. Corbin Carroll fractured his hamate bone during a routine batting practice session, requiring surgery that could sideline him … Read More

“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