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SMoCA'm If You Got 'Em

Jett goes bisexual finally, and Kreme's poppin' collars at SMoCA Nights' Epic extravaganza.

The Perfect Record for Cactus League's Opening Day

Happy opening day, Phoenix!Yes, today is the start of the baseball season. The real start, not the start they'll be celebrating in the upper Midwest next month, the one that requires parkas. It'll be 80 degrees and sunny across the Valley as the first pitch of the year will be tossed at seven ballpa ... More >>

Goodyear Ballpark: A Look Inside the Valley's Newest Spring Training Field

Goodyear Ballpark: the Cactus League's new western-most outpost. We admit we don't get out to Goodyear much. But, with a new Spring Training stadium opening in the western West Valley city Wednesday, we made the drive ("Just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix!" Goodyear likes to claim) to check ... More >>

Opening Day for the San Francisco Giants (vs. the Dodgers) in Scottsdale

Martin Cizmar We'll say this about the Giants-Dodgers rivalry: It gets normally sedate California fans riled up. Even at a Spring Training game -- opening day at the Giants' Old Town Scottsdale park -- they were excited for this match-up between divisional rivals who'll play each other anothe ... More >>

Cactus League, Week One

2009 D-Backs meet the Valley at new $100 mil park

Dream Teams

Indians, Dodgers spurn Grapefruit League for Arizona’s world-class party

Dream Team

Indians, Dodgers spurn Grapefruit League for Arizona’s world-class party

Speedball

The story you never read on the back of a baseball card

Traveling Companions

Gray whales are leading tourists, conservationists and business operators on a rocky voyage toward economic and environmental salvation.

Fallen Idol

Questions surround death of charismatic Yavapai leader

PREGAME PREDICTION: TRIBE 35, BIDWILL 0

Questions surround death of charismatic Yavapai leader

THE CULT OF KAGANFORMER PHOENIX REPORTER'S CAREER SOARS AS CNN SPORTS ANCHOR

Questions surround death of charismatic Yavapai leader

Bull Durham, AZ Style

Fledgling ballplayers compete for “The Show”

Lawsuit Roundup: Bank Sues Goodyear for $15M Over Failed Ballpark Deal; Blind Students, ASU and Kindle; Ballplayer Ordered to Pay Child Support

Image: www.goodyearaz.gov A trio of Valley stories this morning from Courthouse News Service: * The failed deal to build a fancier spring-training ballpark in Goodyear has blossomed into a lawsuit. The moneybag behind the deal, M&I Marshall Ilsley Bank, wants Goodyear to get the ballpark up and run ... More >>

Phoenix Indie Bowl 2009 in Photos

Sadly this purple bowling shirt did not say "Jesus" on the left breast.​First the bad news: New Times is not your 2009 Indie Bowl champions. I take full responsibility for the failure of our vaunted "All Midwest Transplant Team," as I had by far the team's lowest score of the night in our first ga ... More >>

Cactus League Baseball: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians

Sadly this purple bowling shirt did not say "Jesus" on the left breast.​First the bad news: New Times is not your 2009 Indie Bowl champions. I take full responsibility for the failure of our vaunted "All Midwest Transplant Team," as I had by far the team's lowest score of the night in our first ga ... More >>

Cactus League Baseball: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

Sadly this purple bowling shirt did not say "Jesus" on the left breast.​First the bad news: New Times is not your 2009 Indie Bowl champions. I take full responsibility for the failure of our vaunted "All Midwest Transplant Team," as I had by far the team's lowest score of the night in our first ga ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do: I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers HornsbySpring has sprung, so here is your guide to today's spring training games:

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do: I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers HornsbySpring has sprung, so here is your guide to today's spring training games:

Spring Training Schedule for This Weekend's Games

​"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do: I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers HornsbySpring has sprung, so here is your guide to this weekend's spring training games:

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do: I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers HornsbySpring has sprung, so here is your guide to today's spring training games:

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys in blue happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the Diamondbacks):Ariz ... More >>

Spring Training Eats, In and Around The Stadiums

Spring Training is well underway, and so far our home team is kicking butt down in Tucson. After yesterday's Arizona Diamondbacks 13-5 mega-victory over the Mariners, hopefully you're stoked for this week's Cactus League games in Phoenix. Today, the Rangers take on the Cubs at HoHoKam Park. ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys in blue happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the Diamondbacks):Ariz ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys in blue happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the Diamondbacks):If a ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Mariners fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Dodgers, the Cubs, or the Diamondbacks):Arizo ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for This Weekend's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Brewers fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cub ... More >>

Jack Rose, Mastermind Behind Goodyear's Cleveland Indians/Cincinatti Reds Spring Training Complex, Charged in Criminal Complaint

A young Jack Rose, years before he put together the deal for the Goodyear Ballpark.​Jack Rose, the man who put together the deal to bring the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds to Goodyear for spring training, only to be driven from the project under a cloud of suspicion, has been charged ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs):Ar ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs):Ar ... More >>

Spring Training Schedule for Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Mariners fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs): ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to This Weekend's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Reds fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs):Ariz ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Reds fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs) ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Royals fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cub ... More >>

Parking in Glendale: A Two-Hour Odyssey Through a Hell That Made Cormac McCarthy's The Road Look Like Candy Land

​I'm one of those people who prides himself on never paying for parking. Toss me anywhere, anytime, and I'll find a reasonably safe spot to stow my car while I attend to whatever business I'm there for.I've paid to park at a non-meter a few times in the years I've lived in Arizona, but probably no ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to Today's Games

​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Reds fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cubs): ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to Today's Games

​​Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Indians fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or&nbs ... More >>

Spring Training Guide to Today's Games

​ Here is your guide to today's spring training games, as well as a look at some of yesterday's games that most Valley baseball fans actually care about (sorry, Padres fans, there's nothin' here for you unless your boys happen to play against the Diamondbacks, the Dodgers, or the Cu ... More >>

Rookies of the Year

Fed up with the D-backs? Here’s a better baseball option.

Don Mattingly To Manage Phoenix Desert Dogs In Arizona Fall league

nydailynews.comDon Mattingly​Don Mattingly is finally getting his chance to manage a baseball team, although the major leagues are still a step away. The Dodgers' bench coach will manage the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League, a hopeful step in the right direction for Mattingly. Mat ... More >>

It's the Stadium, Stupid

Fancy-schmancy new park changes the face of spring ball

Coco Crisp, Oakland A's Outfielder, Latest Athlete to Get Busted for DUI in Scottsdale

www.thrilllist.com Coco Crisp joins several athletes who've been busted for DUI in Scottsdale.​If you're a professional athlete looking to get nabbed for a DUI, look no further than Scottsdale.In the past few years, celebrity athletes such as Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Seattle Seahawks ti ... More >>

Cactus League: Week Four

www.thrilllist.com Coco Crisp joins several athletes who've been busted for DUI in Scottsdale.​If you're a professional athlete looking to get nabbed for a DUI, look no further than Scottsdale.In the past few years, celebrity athletes such as Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Seattle Seahawks ti ... More >>

Think of The Baseball Project as an Indie Rock Soundtrack to a Ken Burns Documentary

www.thrilllist.com Coco Crisp joins several athletes who've been busted for DUI in Scottsdale.​If you're a professional athlete looking to get nabbed for a DUI, look no further than Scottsdale.In the past few years, celebrity athletes such as Mike Tyson, Charles Barkley, Seattle Seahawks ti ... More >>