Sometimes the best stories in baseball aren’t about the can’t-miss prospects or first-round draft picks. Sometimes they’re about the grinders, the players who refuse to give up on their dreams no matter how long the road takes. Taylor Rashi’s story is exactly that kind of tale. On Thursday night in Milwaukee, the 29-year-old right-hander stepped onto the mound at American … 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
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 Their once classic yet futuristic ballpark is now outdated, breaking down, and in sore need of significant upgrades.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
Huge New Signing for the Diamondbacks: Are They Following the Suns Trend of Overpaying for Underproduction?
One of the defining features of the Phoenix Suns has many splurging on contracts, as we have written about recently. Rolling out the Brinks truck for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal should have led to title contention, but instead has led to relative mediocrity matched with expensive tickets. Well it looks as though the Arizona Diamondbacks might be … Read More
Is It Time to Boycott the Cactus League?
Spring training baseball is an iconic part of Arizona. Every February to the end of March, people descend from around the country to escape winter and watch their favorite teams in a relaxed atmosphere, and us locals have ourselves a good reason to go see an inexpensive ballgame in beautiful weather. Even if we don’t care about the outcome, that’s … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Former MLB Pitcher Ian Gardeck as Newest Agent to Their Camelback Tower Office
Ian Gardeck Joins Arizona’s Most Respected Name In Real Estate Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in the luxury market, is pleased to announce the newest addition to their Camelback Tower office, Ian Gardeck. A former professional baseball player, Gardeck brings his passion, determination, and expertise to the world of real estate after retiring from Major League Baseball. Gardeck graduated from … Read More
Scottsdale Phenom is Shining at the Highest Level: Former Desert Mountain High School Star Merrill Kelly Dominant in the World Series
My what a difference a month makes! At the start of October, Arizona Diamondback fans had a wild card spot to look forward to; definitely a sign of progress and something to build off of next season, but cheap and available seats spoke the story of a fanbase that was expecting nothing but a few bets on the house’s money. … Read More