Diamondbacks’ Leake becomes first player to opt out in 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake has become the first known player to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he’ll be constantly reminding everyone in his organization about the delicacy of the current situation. It’s especially important in Phoenix, where COVID-19 cases have increased substantially over the past few weeks.

Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said he'll be constantly reminding everyone in his organization about the delicacy of the current situation. It's especially important in Phoenix, where COVID-19 cases have increased substantially over the past few weeks.

D-backs OF Starling Marte says wife dies of heart attack

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte announced on social media that his wife Noelia has died of a heart attack.

Red Cross holds blood drive at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix

"I just miss baseball. I think we're all ready for sports to come back and uplift this community," former D-backs pitcher J.J. Putz said.

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The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Chase Field on Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

Chase Field lit in blue in honor of front line medical professionals

Chase Field was lit in blue on Thursday night in honor of front line medical workers who are battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.

Arizona Diamondbacks donate $1M to coronavirus relief efforts

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will be donating $550,000 to Arizona-based nonprofits to help out during the coronavirus outbreak.

New normal: MLB adjusts to coronavirus uncertainty

Major league teams adjusted to their strange new normal, with more players returning to their hometowns as they realized baseball won’t be played for months.

MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

D-backs to establish $1M fund for staff affected by MLB postponement

The Arizona Diamondbacks will establish a $1 million fund for gameday staff affected by the suspension of the Major League Baseball season due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Diamondback infielder Domingo Leyba receives 80-game drug suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Domingo Leyba has been suspended 80 games for a violation of baseball’s performance-enhancing drug program.

Arizona GM: D-backs unaware of MadBum's rodeo career

The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Madison Bumgarner lives on a ranch but were unaware of his recently-discovered side career as a rodeo participant.

D-backs' Bradley wins last arbitration case, teams have 7-5 margin

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players.

D-backs pitcher Leake has fracture on non-throwing wrist

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Mike Leake has a fracture on his non-throwing wrist but still hopes to be ready for the beginning of the regular season.

Meeting MadBum: D-backs relish big left-hander's presence

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had plenty of praise for newly acquired left-hander Madison Bumgarner, calling the four-time All-Star exactly what his team needs at the top of the rotation.