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Torey Lovullo provides update on Corbin Carroll, fans react to All-Star’s slump
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have plenty to say after the club dropped its three-game series to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, with many pointing to outfielder Corbin Carroll’s current slump at the plate. It’s no secret the All-Star is having a tough time offensively, and Tuesday’s loss came with a 0-for-4 night with three […]
Diamondbacks add two back to roster, lose Ryan Thompson for the season
PHOENIX — With MLB rosters expanding in the final stretch of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated two players from the injured list while moving a pitcher who may already have played his final game in Sedona Red. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/ifeeh2EM5U — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 1, 2026 According […]
Curt Schilling shares controversial take about Ketel Marte’s return
PHOENIX – The situation surrounding Ketel Marte isn’t slowing down, and many are sharing their opinions, including former D-backs SP Curt Schilling. The former Diamondbacks ace and co-MVP of Arizona’s 2001 World Series team took to X and essentially challenged the public explanation surrounding Marte’s controversial absence from Fenway Park. Schilling argued that he did […]
How many games does ESPN have the Phoenix Suns winning in 2026-27?
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that look very different from where they were a year ago. ESPN projects the Suns to finish 42-40 and land eighth in the Western Conference, putting them in the play-in tournament. The prediction comes after a 45-37 season in which Phoenix not only outperformed […]
Ketel Marte ‘didn’t expect boos’ from D-backs fans in return
PHOENIX – For years, Ketel Marte has been one of the faces of the Arizona Diamondbacks and a fan favorite. After missing the team’s series in Boston, Marte returned to Arizona and was immediately placed under a microscope. Marte was met with split boos and cheers, but was taken aback when he heard some Arizona […]
Former Mercury Center Kalani Brown Signs with Las Vegas Aces
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown has signed with the Las Vegas Aces for the remainder of the season, the team announced via X on Saturday morning. 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: The Aces have signed Kalani Brown. Welcome to Las Vegas, @kalanibrown21! 🎰 #ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/U7Ymodkx7V — Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 29, 2026 Brown was […]
D-Backs fans are left without a message from Ketel Marte after his return
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte took responsibility for how he handled his recent absence, addressing everyone he affected except for one group: the fans. Marte spoke to the media Monday afternoon ahead of the club’s three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, acknowledging he could have handled the situation differently after failing to show […]
Ketel Marte ready to face D-backs teammates ‘like a man’ before return
PHOENIX – Ketel Marte’s return to the Diamondbacks on Monday and reunion with the team should not simply be viewed as another star coming off the injured list; it is a major test of his leadership. Marte’s absence in Boston created a situation bigger than one missed game. He did not show up at Fenway […]
Ketel Marte speaks out about his D-backs absence before return
PHOENIX – Ketel Marte addressed the media after his decision not to show up for the first game of Arizona’s series against the Boston Red Sox became a major source of frustration. He admitted he was frustrated, didn’t want to talk about what he was dealing with, and ultimately made the decision himself after waking […]
Why the Diamondbacks’ next series could be their biggest yet
PHOENIX — August is coming to a close, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for possibly one of their biggest series of the season, one that will test their grit and chemistry with postseason implications at stake. They will open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are also playing to remain in the […]
Is Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort officially on the hot seat?
GLENDALE – The arrival of Mike LaFleur gives the Cardinals a new coaching era, but it should not give general manager Monti Ossenfort unlimited time. If Arizona fails to make meaningful progress, the questions about Ossenfort’s roster construction will become unavoidable. The Arizona Cardinals have changed coaches, changed quarterbacks and changed direction. Now, the spotlight should […]
How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return to lineup?
PHOENIX – The wildcard race is heating up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies will have a lot of implications, though eyes will be mainly on Ketel Marte and his return to the D-backs’ lineup. Ketel Marte set to return for Diamondbacks: Marte is expected to return against Philadelphia […]
Was the Kelsey Plum trade really worth it for the Mercury?
PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, […]
WNBA fans roast Mercury’s Kelsey Plum trade after injury news
PHOENIX – For Phoenix Mercury fans, Kelsey Plum’s season-ending injury is about more than one player missing games. It has forced the franchise to confront an uncomfortable question that WNBA fans around the league are asking about the trade that brought her to Phoenix: was it the right move for the franchise’s future? Fans call […]
Has Kelsey Plum played her last game for the Phoenix Mercury?
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s decision to acquire Kelsey Plum was always going to come with some risk. Now, that risk is looking much bigger. Phoenix officially ruled Plum out for the remainder of the 2026 season Monday because of a lower left leg injury. The five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion played just five […]
DeWanna Bonner makes Dream debut after Mercury buyout, reflects on choosing Atlanta
ATLANTA — DeWanna Bonner may have a new team, but the goal remains the same: Complement a roster to go on a deep postseason run. The former Phoenix Mercury forward made her Atlanta Dream debut Sunday, scoring seven points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two assists and a steal in 16 minutes during the club’s […]
Diamondbacks veterans are ready to move on from the Ketel Marte drama
PHOENIX — With the Arizona Diamondbacks playing for their playoff lives, a group of veteran players made a simple calculation: Whatever happened with Ketel Marte, winning has to come first. The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro reported Sunday morning that five players, including Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo, Nolan Arenado, Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez, spoke with […]
Phoenix Mercury find plenty of offense in rout of Toronto Tempo
PHOENIX — On a night without four of their own, including All-Stars Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum, the Phoenix Mercury turned to their depth Saturday and got a glimpse of what it could provide. The Mercury routed the Toronto Tempo 101-69 heading into the FIBA break on a high note, with contributions coming from nearly […]
Former Arizona Cardinal weighs in on D-Backs’ Ketel Marte situation
PHOENIX — The recent controversy surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte has left the baseball world, with a former Cardinals linebacker now weighing in. Since Marte’s no-show at Fenway Park on Aug. 17, questions about trust, accountability and what happens inside a clubhouse when a star player’s actions leave teammates searching for answers have risen. […]
Phoenix Suns’ future and front office ranked one of worst in NBA
PHOENIX – Despite a nine-game win increase from year-to-year, the Phoenix Suns stocks among other NBA franchises didn’t improve according to some experts. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes and CBS Sports Sam Quinn ranked the franchise’s future and front office the fourth-worst in the NBA. Hughes discussed the Bradley Beal dead money as a major part […]
A Jeremiyah Love return before Cardinals’ Week 1 is up in the air
GLENDALE – Just over two weeks away from the Arizona Cardinals season opener, with the biggest question still up in the air: Will Jeremiyah Love be ready? The third overall pick was sensational in preseason debut vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. However, he played a little too hard, suffering a high ankle sprain. The injury ended […]
Former Mercury Forward DeWanna Bonner Signs with Atlanta
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is heading to Atlanta to team up with Angel Reese and company. Bonner, the 17-year veteran, had the remainder of her contract bought out by the Mercury earlier this week, the team announced in a statement. Phoenix Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reach contract buyout. pic.twitter.com/n81yU7MYjQ — Phoenix […]
Which surprise NBA star was spotted practicing with the Phoenix Suns?
PHOENIX – Sometimes a video of an offseason 5-on-5 is just another training clip. Other times, it is enough to make Phoenix Suns fans stop scrolling. Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and other Suns players recently had Jeremiah Fears on the court during a practice session, even though the 20-year-old guard is a member of the […]
Kahleah Copper’s early birthday party came with cowboy hats, fan love and 35 points
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper wanted to celebrate her birthday with the people who have supported her and the Phoenix Mercury all season. So, one day before turning 32, Copper asked the Mercury staff and X-Factor to dress in Western gear for Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics — and they obliged. Cowboy hats, boots […]
Have the NHL and Arizona Coyotes picked out two arena sites?
PHOENIX –For years, the biggest question surrounding a potential NHL return for the Arizona Coyotes has been painfully simple, as fans have been asking, where would the team play? Could the Arizona Coyotes return to the NHL? Craig Morgan on the CHGO Blackhawks Podcast about Arizona: Yeah there’s a lot in the works […] There’s […]
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