Seth Beer’s walk-off blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres, 4-2

Seth Beer’s walk-off blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres, 4-2

Seth Beer’s stunning homer spoiled a stellar opening day outing by Padres starter Yu Darvish, who fired six no-hit innings before being pulled with a 2-0 lead after 92 pitches.

Seth Beer’s stunning homer spoiled a stellar opening day outing by Padres starter Yu Darvish, who fired six no-hit innings before being pulled with a 2-0 lead after 92 pitches.

DBacks fans gather in Downtown Phoenix as new baseball season gets underway
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DBacks fans gather in Downtown Phoenix as new baseball season gets underway

Baseball fans lined up in Downtown Phoenix for a little baseball action for some action, as the Arizona Diamondbacks kick off a new season. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Baseball fans lined up in Downtown Phoenix for a little baseball action for some action, as the Arizona Diamondbacks kick off a new season. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Fans line up at Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix for Arizona Diamondbacks' opening day
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Fans line up at Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix for Arizona Diamondbacks' opening day

The first pitch of the 2022 MLB season for the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for April 7, and fans lined up in Downtown Phoenix for a little baseball action. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

The first pitch of the 2022 MLB season for the Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for April 7, and fans lined up in Downtown Phoenix for a little baseball action. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Get ready for a new food line up at Chase Field as the Diamondbacks season kicks off

Get ready for a new food line up at Chase Field as the Diamondbacks season kicks off

We have what you need to know about all the new food items coming to Chase Field as MLB begins its season. “We try and have the best fan experience in all of baseball.”

We have what you need to know about all the new food items coming to Chase Field as MLB begins its season. “We try and have the best fan experience in all of baseball.”

Kelly signs $18 million, 2-year deal with Diamondbacks

Kelly signs $18 million, 2-year deal with Diamondbacks

The right-hander has agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that covers the 2023 and 2024 seasons with a club option for 2025.

The right-hander has agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that covers the 2023 and 2024 seasons with a club option for 2025.

D-backs bank on improvement from within after 110-loss year

D-backs bank on improvement from within after 110-loss year

If Arizona is going to be better in 2022, the improvement is going to have to come from several players who were on last year’s roster.

If Arizona is going to be better in 2022, the improvement is going to have to come from several players who were on last year’s roster.

Marte, Diamondbacks finalize $76 million, five-year deal

Marte, Diamondbacks finalize $76 million, five-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to anchor their offensive future around Ketel Marte’s ample talents.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to anchor their offensive future around Ketel Marte’s ample talents.

D-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies

D-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies

The Diamondbacks hope Davies can have a bounce-back season after a rough 2021 when he was 6-12 with a 5.78 ERA for the Chicago Cubs and led the National League with 75 walks.

The Diamondbacks hope Davies can have a bounce-back season after a rough 2021 when he was 6-12 with a 5.78 ERA for the Chicago Cubs and led the National League with 75 walks.

Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks finalize $4.75M, 1-year contract

Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks finalize $4.75M, 1-year contract

Ian Kennedy gets a $4.5 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $4 million club option for 2023 with a $250,000 buyout.

Ian Kennedy gets a $4.5 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $4 million club option for 2023 with a $250,000 buyout.

Even in short spring, MLB teams go easy in buildup

Even in short spring, MLB teams go easy in buildup

There may not be many major leaguers on the field when big league spring training games begin on March 17.

There may not be many major leaguers on the field when big league spring training games begin on March 17.

D-backs revamp front office, add former Cubs exec McLeod

D-backs revamp front office, add former Cubs exec McLeod

Jason McLeod’s title is Special Assistant to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen.

Jason McLeod’s title is Special Assistant to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen.

D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal

D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal

The right-handed Mark Melancon, who will be 37 by opening day, led the big leagues with 39 saves last year in his only season with the San Diego Padres.

The right-handed Mark Melancon, who will be 37 by opening day, led the big leagues with 39 saves last year in his only season with the San Diego Padres.

Diamondbacks hire Brent Strom as pitching coach

Diamondbacks hire Brent Strom as pitching coach

Manager Torey Lovullo is overhauling a big portion of his coaching staff after the Diamondbacks finished with a 52-110 record last season, which was the second-worst in franchise history.

Manager Torey Lovullo is overhauling a big portion of his coaching staff after the Diamondbacks finished with a 52-110 record last season, which was the second-worst in franchise history.

D-backs decline 2022 options for Calhoun, Clippard

D-backs decline 2022 options for Calhoun, Clippard

The Diamondbacks also announced Thursday that they will keep right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, exercising his option for the 2022 season.

The Diamondbacks also announced Thursday that they will keep right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, exercising his option for the 2022 season.

D-backs hire former Rangers manager Banister as bench coach

D-backs hire former Rangers manager Banister as bench coach

The 57-year-old Banister managed the Texas Rangers from 2015-18 and had a 325-313 record while winning the AL West twice.

The 57-year-old Banister managed the Texas Rangers from 2015-18 and had a 325-313 record while winning the AL West twice.

D-backs do soul searching after dreadful 110-loss season

D-backs do soul searching after dreadful 110-loss season

General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged Monday that the organization might be in the midst of a multi-year rebuild, especially with the Dodgers, Giants and Padres spending loads of money at the top of the division.

General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged Monday that the organization might be in the midst of a multi-year rebuild, especially with the Dodgers, Giants and Padres spending loads of money at the top of the division.

92-year-old longtime Arizona Diamondbacks fan attends her first game

92-year-old longtime Arizona Diamondbacks fan attends her first game

Long time Arizona Diamondbacks fan, 92-year-old Modine Raymond, is checking another line off her bucket list after attending her first game in person.

Long time Arizona Diamondbacks fan, 92-year-old Modine Raymond, is checking another line off her bucket list after attending her first game in person.

VanMeter hits game-winning homer, D-backs beat Rockies 5-4

VanMeter hits game-winning homer, D-backs beat Rockies 5-4

Arizona’s 2021 baseball season was a stunner for a lot of the wrong reasons. The Diamondbacks avoided tying a franchise record for most losses in a season.

Arizona’s 2021 baseball season was a stunner for a lot of the wrong reasons. The Diamondbacks avoided tying a franchise record for most losses in a season.