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The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Ildemaro Vargas is making baseball history with one of the longest hitting streaks to open a season in over 80 years. The journeyman infielder has found his groove in his third stint with Arizona, proving that sometimes the best performances come when you least expect them.
Michael Soroka struck out three batters on nine straight pitches in his first game as a Diamondback, joining an elite club of just four Arizona pitchers to accomplish the rare feat. After missing nearly three full seasons due to back-to-back Achilles injuries, the 28-year-old's comeback performance proves perseverance pays off.
Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll showed up to spring training less than 24 hours after surgery on his broken hand, determined to stay ready for the season. His dedication turned a setback into an inspiring story of resilience.
Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo couldn't resist breaking the finish line tape during a mascot race, then sealed his victory with a game-winning home run. Sometimes the best moments in sports are the unplanned ones that remind us why we love the game.
Eduardo Rodriguez turned down his manager's handshake after eight perfect innings because he wasn't done yet. The 33-year-old pitcher talked his way into the ninth inning for the first time in his 11-year career, leading the Diamondbacks to victory.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back on the field just months after tearing his ACL, beating typical recovery timelines. His return gives the D-backs a proven veteran bat as they push forward in the 2026 season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in their season series for the first time in eight years, winning seven of 13 games. Star pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez dominated the reigning World Series champions four times this season with a stunning 1.88 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making baseball history one triple at a time, leading the league with eight triples and putting him on track to become the first player ever to lead MLB in triples three years straight. His speed and hustle are helping Arizona win big at home.
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Jose Fernandez became just the seventh player since 1900 to hit two home runs in his major league debut, delivering a game-winning performance against the Detroit Tigers. The 22-year-old's fairy tale start included a dramatic three-run homer in the eighth inning that sealed a 7-5 comeback victory.
When Dr. Jesse McGuire's trumpet malfunctioned during the national anthem at a packed World Series reunion, the 68-year-old didn't miss a beat. He grabbed the microphone and sang the rest of the song to a standing ovation.
When Zac Gallen's agent texted him mid-golf game with good news, the pitcher knew he was finally coming home to Arizona. The star player turned down bigger offers to stay with the Diamondbacks, even accepting deferred payment to make it happen.
Oyster Bay is training everyday citizens to protect diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of turtle struggling to survive in local waters. Anyone can join the effort, no experience needed.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams made history with two home runs against the Diamondbacks, breaking the franchise record for most homers by a shortstop in a single season. His red-hot streak of seven homers in seven games is powering the Nationals' push for a Wild Card playoff spot.
A couple showed up to Chase Field on the wrong date, bought new tickets anyway, and caught the same player's home run on consecutive nights in the same seats. Sometimes showing up despite a mistake leads to something magical.
When winter storms left Midland roads treacherous, volunteers refused to let nearly 500 homebound seniors go hungry. They braved icy conditions to deliver warm meals before sunrise.
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Andruw Jones got to manage his son Druw for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, making history as only the third father-son manager-player duo in tournament history. The 22-year-old prospect delivered both of his team's RBIs in his international debut, including a clutch two-out double.
Shohei Ohtani proved his resilience Friday, launching his 21st home run of the season even while managing knee pain that kept him off the pitcher's mound. The Dodgers star's determination to contribute shows why he's a four-time MVP contender.
Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez didn't let a controversial call stop him from celebrating. When umpires denied him a home run, he simply crushed an even bigger one his next time up.
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