I have covered the Arizona Diamondbacks and major league baseball since the Diamondbacks were awarded a franchise in 1995 — they began play in 1998. I am a BBWAA member and a Hall of Fame voter, and I staffed the 2015, 2016 and 2017 World Series. Staffed the 1984 Summer Olympics,
Phoenix Suns Get Incrementally Better; Durant Rips Trade Rumormongers
Free agent additions Mason Plumlee and Monte Morris should provide a better fit around the Phoenix Suns' Big Three — Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal — in 2024-25
KC’s Seth Lugo Has Dominated With Improved Slider, ‘Goofy’ Seam-Shifter
Lugo's numbers pop in his first season in the Royals' rotation. He is 11-3 with a 2.21 ERA, and he leads the majors in victories, ERA, innings pitched and quality starts.
Dodgers Starting Pitching Remains A Concern As The Trade Deadline Nears
The Los Angeles Dodgers relived their worst 2023 playoff memory when the Arizona Diamondbacks scored 26 runs with nine home runs while winning a series in LA this week.
Reds, Brewers, Nationals Bring The Stolen Base Back into The MLB Game
With new rules in place, major league baseball is skewing toward the days of base thieves Rickey Henderson and Vince Coleman and away from "chicks dig the long ball" era.
Dylan Crews, Druw Jones Among Top Prospects In MLB Futures All-Star Game
The All-Star Futures Game, major league baseball’s annual summer showcase of minor league talent, will include the two previous No. 2 overall picks in the June draft.
LeBron James Willing To Sacrifice To Give Lakers Their Best Title Shot
LeBron James opted out of his $51.4 million contract as a way to help the Los Angeles Lakers navigate a new collective bargaining agreement that penalizes big spenders.
Kawhi Leonard And Tyrese Haliburton Are Expected To Play On The U.S. Olympic Team
Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid seem to have put injury questions to rest as the U.S. men's Olympic team looks for five-peat at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Suns And Nuggets Pull Off Mutually Beneficial NBA Draft Swap
Phoenix and Denver found a way to soothe their combative relationship for a day on Wednesday. Their trade of first-round picks in the NBA draft was win for both sides.
Ex-Coyotes Owner Meruelo Bows Out Of Fight To Land NHL Expansion Team
Former Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo will not pursue plans to resuscitate NHL hockey in the desert following another postponement of a state trust land auction.
Abrams, Gore Lead Nationals’ Young, Controllable Corps In Playoff Run
As painful as 2022 trade of Juan Soto was at the time, the Washington Nationals have come out the other side with the look and feel of a postseason contender.