Christian Walker extends home run tear at Dodger Stadium, helps Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 9-3
The NL West-leading Dodgers fell to 4-5 against the D-backs this season, and won’t see them again in Los Angeles until possibly the postseason. Arizona stunned the Dodgers in the first round last year.
Arizona sports fan plans to attend 150 games in 365 days and is helping people along the way
Nathan Kropp, known as Mr. AZ Sports Guy on social media, might be the biggest sports fan in the Valley. He is attempting to attend every Arizona home game this year and help some people along the way
Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and 17th career shots at Dodger Stadium — and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a rough start to rout Los Angeles 12-4 on Wednesday night.
Teoscar Hernández singles in go-ahead run in 9th, lifting Dodgers over D-backs
Paul Sewald (0-1) struck out Gavin Lux and Shohei Ohtani before Will Smith doubled to center on a ball that caromed off the wall. Smith scored the tying run on Freddie Freeman’s two-strike double to right, handing Sewald his first blown save in 12 chances this season.
Why July 1 is known as Bobby Bonilla Day: The Mets deal explained
July 1 is likely a happy day in the life of retired baseball star Bobby Bonilla and perhaps a frustrating one for the New York Mets payroll department.
Zac Gallen returns from injured list, holds A’s to 1 hit to stop Diamondbacks’ skid
Zac Gallen returned from the injured list to orchestrate a much needed shutout win for the Arizona Diamondbacks to halt a three-game losing streak.
Primary election & youth sports | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with Noble Predictive Insights' David Byler about the upcoming primary elections in Arizona. In the second segment, we're chatting with former Major League Baseball player Travis Snyder, who is on a mission to change the culture of youth sports.
Marte knocks in go-ahead run in 7th, Diamondbacks edge Twins 5-4
Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield hit in the seventh as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Marte, Cecconi lead Diamondbacks past Nationals 5-0 in series opener
Ketel Marte homered, Slade Cecconi pitched six sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.
Reactions pour in on passing of baseball great Willie Mays
Willie Mays never ceased to wow the crowd when he went up to bat.
Walker, Diamondbacks strike early, rout White Sox 12-5
Arizona starter Jordan Montgomery (5-4) benefitted from the offensive outburst. He pitched five innings, giving up four hits, one unearned run — caused by his own error — walked two and struck out seven.
Reds fan tased and arrested after running onto field and doing backflip in front of officer
A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.
Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-3
Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive home runs in the second inning, Ketel Marte singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Gurriel, Newman hit 2-run doubles in Diamondbacks’ 8-5 win over Giants
Kevin Newman and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each hit two-run doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to four games with an 8-5 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
Former AZ Governor & D-backs announcer | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer about all things politics. In our second segment, John chats with Greg Schulte. He's known for his radio play-by-play announcing for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, D-backs minor leaguer gets one-year suspension
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from baseball for life for betting on the sport and four others, including Arizona Diamondbacks minor leaguer Andrew Saalfrank, were suspended for one year by Major League Baseball on Tuesday in the game’s biggest gambling scandal in decades.
Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks 2-run homer to lift Diamondbacks over Giants 4-2
Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monday night.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban
The 24-year-old is accused of betting on games while he was on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster last year.
Marte homers twice, including go-ahead, 2-run drive in 9th as Diamondbacks beat Mets 5-4
Ketel Marte hit a leadoff homer and then a go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning that lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the New York Mets 5-4 on Sunday for a four-game split.
Martinez, Lindor and Alonso rally Mets over skidding Diamondbacks 3-2
J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead, eighth-inning home run, Francisco Lindor had four hits and drove in the tying run after Pete Alonso doubled as a pinch hitter and the New York Mets kept up their domination of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.