MLB All-Star Game

Paul Goldschmidt's Boss Grand Slam Fuels 10-3 Diamondbacks Win Over St. Louis Cardinals

If there hasn't been a major boost in All-Star voting for Paul Goldschmidt after his epic hitting exploits this past week alone, it's something of a minor tragedy. The first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been on an absolute tear during the last five games, including blasting a grand slam ... More >>

San Francisco Giants Are World Series Champions*, and Kirk Gibson Was Right

The best hitter in baseball watched a 2-2 fastball go right down the middle with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning last night, as the San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series.For fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and perhaps any other team in ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Creep Toward Division Leaders After Win Over Los Angeles Dodgers

We're not that far removed from the All Star Game, but with the Arizona Diamondbacks beating the Los Angeles Dodgers last night -- and the San Francisco Giants losing as well -- the National League West is about to have a good old-fashioned pennant race.The Diamondbacks are now 3 1/2 games behind th ... More >>

Arizona Diamondbacks Win Three Straight Against Los Angeles Dodgers Heading Into All-Star Break

The Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged the first half of the season over the weekend, winning three straight games against the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the All-Star break.The D'Backs lost a Thursday game against the Dodgers, but were able to win the rest of the games of the four-games set, taking ... More >>

SB 1070: 10 Memorable Moments in Law's History

Also Read: SB 1070: Opponents of Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law Proclaim the Fight Is Not Over SB 1070: Supreme Court Upholds "Papers Please" Section, Invalidates Others Jan Brewer Declares "Victory" as Supreme Court Tosses Unconstitutional SB 1070 Provisions Today's ruling by the Supreme Court ... More >>

Is Joe Arpaio's "Birther" Investigation His Worst Publicity Stunt of All-Time?

As you may have heard, it's 2012, and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio actually thinks the President of the United States got into the White House using a forged birth certificate.It's the latest entry in a long line of publicity stunts for Arpaio, and this one just so happened to take place whil ... More >>

Fox News to Celebrate 15th Anniversary in Phoenix (Nobody Tell Joe Arpaio)

Live from Phoenix October 20.​Governor Jan Brewer's BFFF is coming to town...Next month, Greta Van Susteren -- Jan's number one gal pal -- will broadcast her show, On the Record With Greta Van Susteren live from Phoenix as part of the Fox News Channel's 15th anniversary tour.It could have been wor ... More >>

Joe Arpaio on Sal Reza Conviction: "It's About Time." Says Protest Was Publicity Stunt

www.immigrationbuzz.comImmigration activist Sal Reza​Immigration activist Sal Reza was convicted last week of failing to follow police orders during a protest last year over Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, and according to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, "it's about time" Rez ... More >>

Morning Poll: Sleaziest Joe Arpaio Publicity Stunt...in Last 30 Days?

James KingJoe Arpaio claims to have once arrested Elvis Presley. Now he's a backup singer to a guy who pretends to be Elvis Presley.​We watched yesterday as Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio had pink panties thrown at him by female Tent City inmates as he -- and an Elvis impersonator -- belted ou ... More >>

When Crowds Attack: Concert Edition

Local and national sports pundits are still somewhat befuddled by the degree of ferocity with which Arizona fans brought the hate on Monday and Tuesday nights. But don't let this uproar fool you. Unruly crowds can appear anywhere. And not just in sports.

Morning Poll: Do All-Star Events Need a "Facelift?"

​Phoenix survived Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, but not everyone's satisfied with the level of entertainment provided by baseball's best.Arizona Republic columnist Paola Boivin is among those not thrilled with the festivities.Boivin penned a column arguing that All-Star festivities need a ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game Fans Confronted by SB 1070 Protesters

Kholood EidThe scene outside Chase Field Tuesday...Members of the human-rights group Puente greeted sports fans with anti-Senate Bill 1070 chants and signs outside Chase Field Tuesday, as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game got under way.About 100 protesters from Puente demonstrated against Ariz ... More >>

July 13 In Blogs: All-Star Game, Eye Lounge, High Horse, Jamburritos, and Keith Carmickle

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Morning Poll: Is MLB All-Star Game More Entertaining Now That it Kinda Matters?

Who Cares? Teams that make it to the World Series, that's who.​Prior to 2003, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game meant literally nothing as far as the regular and post seasons go. If nothing else, it was just an opportunity for the league's best players to get hurt in a game that did nothing ... More >>

Prince Fielder Bomb During Home-Run Derby Nearly Leads to Idiot Falling From Bleachers

New York Daily NewsShannon Stone died Thursday after falling from the bleachers while trying to catch a ball at a Texas Rangers game. A Kingman man nearly suffered the same fate during last night's Home-Run Derby.​Yesterday was the memorial service for Shannon Stone, a Texas father who died last w ... More >>

Gabrielle Giffords Intern Daniel Hernandez to Throw First Pitch at All-Star Game

Daniel Hernandez​The Congressional intern whom many credit with helping to save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will throw out the first pitch at Major League Baseball's All-Star Game tonight at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.While most interns spend their time filling Starbucks orde ... More >>

Alice Cooperstown's Bases Loaded Hot Dog Contest

Jonathan McNamaraThe good news: to win you only have to eat one. ​​The average person's stomach can hold about a liter of food, or close to two pounds' worth. But who wants to be average? All over town, restaurants are offering up contests of confection, defying brave eaters to ingest more food ... More >>

Former Gabrielle Giffords Intern Talks About Practicing for his All-Star Game First Pitch, Importance of First Aid Training

topics.politico.comDaniel Herdandez ​To gear up for his big night, throwing out the first pitch in tonight's MLB All-Star Game, former Gabrielle Giffords intern Daniel Hernandez perfected his form in the parking lot of the Congressional offices. "I've been practicing," Hernandez tells Fox News be ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game -- Jose Batista: Thank You For Not Being Pete Rose

www.seth.com"Charlie Hustle" in action.​Big ups to Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista -- for showing a little class in a game that means almost nothing.Lest we forget, that's more than we can say about baseball's No. 1 reject, Pete Rose.In the top of the fourth inning during tonight's M ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game: National League Wins -- D-Backs Contribute Zilch

www.vegansoapbox.comPrince Fielder: he's a bit of a badass. ​At three games out of first place in the National League West, the Arizona Diamondbacks would have home field advantage in the World Series -- should they miraculously make it -- thanks to the performances of Milwaukee Brewers first base ... More >>

Morning Poll: MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby: Who's the Favorite?

​The best sluggers in Major League Baseball will gather tonight at Chase Field for the Home Run Derby portion of this year's MLB All-Star Game.Representing the National League will be Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, who is coming into the contest with 22 home runs so far this seaso ... More >>

Mayor Phil Gordon to Joe Arpaio: No Chain Gangs at All-Star Game

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon says chain gangs at the MLB All-Star Game would be "unconscionable."​Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon says he told America's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" to keep his chain gangs away from the Major League Baseball All-Star Game tomorrow night at Chase Field.Maricopa County ... More >>

Mayor Phil Gordon: Joe Arpaio Agrees to No Chain Gangs at All-Star Game

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon says chain gangs at the MLB All-Star Game would be "unconscionable."​Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon says America's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" has agreed to keep his chain gangs away from the Major League Baseball All-Star Game tomorrow night at Chase Field. Maricopa C ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Cowers to Common Sense -- Bails on All-Star Chain-Gangs

uncoverage.net​In a concession to common sense, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio agreed today to stop  plans for chain-gang parades in front of Chase Field before the start of tomorrow's MLB All-Star game.   "I'm not going to interfere with the ball game ... More >>

Mexican Soccer Match's Low-Fan Turnout Due To Juvenile World Cup, Puente Claims Credit Anyway

Uriel GarciaClub America played a stellar game Sunday regardless of low-fan turnout.​A Mexican soccer match between Club America and Morelia at the University of Phoenix Stadium  on Sunday was hoping to draw 50,000 attendees, but fell way short of that mark. Actual attendance n ... More >>

Jackie Robinson's Daughter To Wear Somos America's White-Ribbon

Somos America's white-ribbon campaign has garnered the support of Jackie Robinson's daughter.​Somos America, a Phoenix-based pro-immigrant group, has gained the first high-profile name for its white-ribbon campaign, which encourages players and fans to don a symbol of opposition to Senat ... More >>

MLB All-Star Week Music Round Up

Hey now, you're an All-Star​Major League Baseball announced the official All-Star Week musical performance roster on Wednesday, and it reads like the back of a Now That's What I Call Music compilation mix. But thank god, we love Jordin Sparks and Michelle Branch. It would've totally sucked if ML ... More >>

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Joe Arpaio Loses Again: Maricopa County Settles for $200K in Mora Racial-Profiling Case

Julio and Julian Mora, who today won big against Sheriff Joe As Sheriff Joe Arpaio plots to humiliate Arizona by deploying a chain gang of illegal immigrants to clean up around Chase Field, where the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is scheduled to take place July 12, there's ample evidence Arpai ... More >>

Ian Kennedy Loses Out on Last-Minute All-Star Appearance

mlb.com/dbacksYou won't catch Ian Kennedy pitching in Tuesday's All-Star Game.​Despite massive amounts of votes from Arizona Diamondbacks fans, and even some support from Senator John McCain, pitcher Ian Kennedy lost out on his last-minute shot at making Tuesday's All-Star Game at Chase Field.&nbs ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game: Somos America's White Ribbon Campaign Goes Head-To-Head with Puente's Boycott Call

Immigrant-rights group Somos America wants players and fans to wear white ribbons in protest of SB 1070​​More than a year ago pro-immigrant organizations were demanding that the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game be moved from Phoenix to punish Arizona for passing one of the ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game Brings Heightened Security and Warnings Against Bogus Merchandise

fantasybaseballsportal.com​In preparation for the MLB All-Star game set to take over the Valley early next week, baseball and city officials are giving the public a heads up to the dangers of counterfeit merchandise. Advocating a "consumer beware" mentality for fans, Ethan Orlinsky, sen ... More >>

July 6 In Blogs: Gary Kelley, Haboob, Notorious B.I.G., Rice Balls, and Nancy Grace

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MLB All-Star Game Boycott Bad Idea Says State Representative Ruben Gallego

Arizona state Representative Ruben Gallego opposes a boycott of the upcoming All-Star Game in Phoenix.Ever since Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law, pro-immigrant activists and politicians have had different perspectives on how to best show disapproval of the controversial imm ... More >>

Diamondbacks Go 2-2 Over the Holiday Weekend; Justin Upton Named to NL All-Star Team

Justin Upton is going to the All-Star Game.​The Arizona Diamondbacks' one legitimate superstar-in-the-making was rightfully named to the National League All-Star team as a reserve on Sunday, the same day his team salvaged a win against the Oakland Athletics in the D-Backs' final interleague ga ... More >>

Morning Poll -- Joe Arpaio's All-Star Game DUI Chain Gang: Yay or Nay?

Like crying, there's no sheriffs in baseball. But Joe Arpaio wants to turn the MLB All-Star Game into another "Joe Show."​Maricopa County's corrupt top cop felt the need yesterday to announce to the world that he'll be trotting out his female chain gang to clean up garbage in the name of DUI aware ... More >>

Major League Baseball All-Star Game Boycotted by Human Rights Group Puente

WikimediaCommonsPuente is encouraging fans to boycott the All-Star Game over SB 1070The Phoenix-based human-rights organization Puente has called for a national boycott of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, to be hosted at Chase Field, July 12.Puente's boycott stems from its opposition to Sena ... More >>

June 30 In Blogs: Major League Baseball, July Fourth, 40 Watt Sun, Crudo, and Planned Parenthood

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Joe Arpaio Rolls Out Female Chain Gang DUI Squad -- Just in Time For MLB All-Star Game

www.ticketbid.com /Joe show​The eyes of the baseball world will soon be on the Valley when the MLB All-Star Game comes to town next month -- which, of course, means it's time for America's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" to smile for the cameras and entertain the out-of-towners with some ... More >>

The Best and Worst Baseball Songs

As a lifelong baseball fan, these lists come from the heart. Some lesser-known ballads will have their day in the sun while other too-oft worshiped pieces of garbage will finally be called out. I am not doing this to make any friends. It is all for the love of the game.

MLB All-Star Game Draws Real-Estate Scammers to Valley

cgtheblog.com​If a real estate company promises to rent your house to some out-of-towners for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game at a "too good to be true" price, we hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the offer's most likely bogus. The Department of Real Estate announced this afternoon that one ... More >>

Major League Baseball and Arizona Diamondbacks Unveil Plans for All-Star Game Collector Cacti, Ballot Candidates, Glee and Whoopi Goldberg

Photo by Matthew Hendley From left to right, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, MLB Executive Vice President Tim Brosnan, Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, right fielder Justin Upton, Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick, team CEO Derrick Hall, and play-by-play TV announcer Darin Sutton in front of ... More >>

Michael Young to Arizona Diamondbacks Would Be Worst Trade Ever

Sports IllustratedKiss away the future if the Diamondbacks trade for his massive contract and empty bat.​Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to trade for Texas Rangers infielder Michael Young. There are more problems with that potential trade than there ... More >>

MLB All-Star Game Ticket Strips to Go On Sale Tomorrow

ESPN.comHome of the 2011 All-Star Game​Ticket strips to this year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game and other All-Star Week events go on sale tomorrow for those of you who want to watch good baseball at Chase Field this summer. The strips include tickets to the All-Star Game on July 12, the S ... More >>

Morning Poll: Are You Buyin' Arizona Capitol Times Congressional Poll?

www.vimeo.com​The results of a poll published by the Arizona Capitol Times  are making the media rounds this week.The poll focuses on the Distric 3 Congressional primary and shows a dramatic shift in numbers from a poll taken a little over month ago. According to Yellow Sheet, the Cap Times e ... More >>

Morning Poll: Should Major League Baseball Move All-Star Game Out of Arizona?

​Most people go to baseball games to unwind and put the real world behind them for a few, brief hours. That's proven to not be the case for protesters opposed to Arizona's controversial, new immigration law. Those people tend to go to games to piss an moan about the law and allow politics to rear ... More >>

Bud Selig Needs To Move 2011 All-Star Game or Risk a Tsunami of Protests

movethegame.org If Selig keeps the All-Star Game in Phoenix, expect a repeat of July 29 Undoubtedly many of you have seen the latest action by anti-SB 1070 demonstrators urging Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to nix the 2011 All-Star Game scheduled for Phoenix's Chase Field ... More >>

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