Nick Piecoro
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Xander Schauffele shoots 67 at WM Phoenix Open despite run-in with a cactus
It was a prickly pear that Xander Schauffele imprudently grabbed on No. 6 at TPC Scottsdale. → Read More
‘It’s like the old days’: WM Phoenix Open’s pro-am generates big crowd at TPC Scottsdale
Traffic was bad, the course was crowded, and the 16th hole was raucous and rocking. → Read More
Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner throws unofficial no-hitter in condensed 7-inning game vs. Braves
Madison Bumgarner threw an unofficial, seven-inning no-hitter in the second game of the Diamondbacks' doubleheader against the Braves. → Read More
It has the craziest hole in golf, but how raucous will things get in Phoenix this year? It's TBD.
For now, organizers hope to have fans, albeit nothing close to the 200,000-plus who typically turn out on Fridays and Saturdays. → Read More
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers upset about Chase Field roof opening mid-game
Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. had some choice words about the Diamondbacks’ decision to open the roof after the third inning on Wednesday. → Read More
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey open to state hosting post-pandemic MLB season
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said the state would be open to the idea of hosting all 30 teams should MLB decide to play its season in empty ballparks. → Read More
MLB players push back on idea to leave families behind for baseball season in Arizona
Baseball’s proposed idea to bring all 30 teams to Arizona to play in empty spring training stadiums was greeted with skepticism. → Read More
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Starling Marte in trade with Pittsburgh Pirates
The Diamondbacks landed the center fielder they had been seeking the past two offseasons, acquiring Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates. → Read More
Diamondbacks get another quality start from Luke Weaver, ride hot bats in win over Rockies
Luke Weaver pitched seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Saturday night for their ninth win in 11 games. → Read More
Emotional Steven Souza Jr. wants to show Diamondbacks and fans he can still play
Diamondbacks right fielder Steven Souza Jr. had an emotional session with reporters less than two weeks after undergoing major knee surgery. → Read More
J.D. Martinez: Arizona Diamondbacks could have re-signed him 'easily'
J.D. Martinez said he wanted to return after a monster 2 1/2 months with the Diamondbacks in 2017. → Read More
Diamondbacks’ Adam Jones has Petco Park fan ejected for vulgar language
Diamondbacks right fielder Adam Jones said a fan directed abusive language at him on Wednesday. → Read More
Arizona Diamondbacks' Steven Souza Jr. to undergo season-ending surgery after freak injury
The Arizona Diamondbacks were prepared for the worst with regard to outfielder Steven Souza Jr.’s knee injury. And the news was as bad as expected. → Read More
Free agent OF Adam Jones agrees to one-year deal with Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks, former Orioles outfielder Adam Jones come to terms on a one-year, $3 million deal for 2019. → Read More
Zack Greinke shows up late to spring training, calls it 'boring'
Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke seemed to have second thoughts about his decision to report late to spring training. → Read More
Why the Diamondbacks felt they had to trade Paul Goldschmidt
Knowing the move wouldn’t be popular, the Diamondbacks felt the time was right to trade star Paul Goldschmidt. → Read More
Diamondbacks exercise Paul Goldschmidt’s 2019 option
In a no-brainer move, the Diamondbacks picked up Paul Goldschmidt’s option for next year. → Read More
Nats executive to auction off 2001 World Series ring to help sick General Manger Doug Harris
"I've got the memories from 2001, but the physical ring means nothing," Miller said. "It's sitting in a vault. I'm proud of it, but I don't need it." → Read More
MLB executive to auction off 2001 World Series ring to help sick colleague
Nationals assistant GM Bob Miller, a former Diamondbacks executive, is auctioning off his 2001 World Series ring to help sick colleague Doug Harris. → Read More
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Eduardo Escobar from Minnesota Twins for three minor leaguers
The Diamondbacks are giving up three minor-league prospects in the deal. → Read More