Primary election & youth sports | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with Noble Predictive Insights' David Byler about the upcoming primary elections in Arizona. In the second segment, we're chatting with former Major League Baseball player Travis Snyder, who is on a mission to change the culture of youth sports.

Marte knocks in go-ahead run in 7th, Diamondbacks edge Twins 5-4

Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield hit in the seventh as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Marte, Cecconi lead Diamondbacks past Nationals 5-0 in series opener

Ketel Marte homered, Slade Cecconi pitched six sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.

Walker, Diamondbacks strike early, rout White Sox 12-5

Arizona starter Jordan Montgomery (5-4) benefitted from the offensive outburst. He pitched five innings, giving up four hits, one unearned run — caused by his own error — walked two and struck out seven.

Reds fan tased and arrested after running onto field and doing backflip in front of officer

A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.

Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive homers, Diamondbacks beat Padres 4-3

Eugenio Suárez and Gabriel Moreno hit consecutive home runs in the second inning, Ketel Marte singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.

Gurriel, Newman hit 2-run doubles in Diamondbacks’ 8-5 win over Giants

Kevin Newman and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each hit two-run doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to four games with an 8-5 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Former AZ Governor & D-backs announcer  | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're first talking with former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer about all things politics. In our second segment, John chats with Greg Schulte. He's known for his radio play-by-play announcing for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, D-backs minor leaguer gets one-year suspension

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from baseball for life for betting on the sport and four others, including Arizona Diamondbacks minor leaguer Andrew Saalfrank, were suspended for one year by Major League Baseball on Tuesday in the game’s biggest gambling scandal in decades.

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks 2-run homer to lift Diamondbacks over Giants 4-2

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monday night.

Marte homers twice, including go-ahead, 2-run drive in 9th as Diamondbacks beat Mets 5-4

Ketel Marte hit a leadoff homer and then a go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning that lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the New York Mets 5-4 on Sunday for a four-game split.

Martinez, Lindor and Alonso rally Mets over skidding Diamondbacks 3-2

J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead, eighth-inning home run, Francisco Lindor had four hits and drove in the tying run after Pete Alonso doubled as a pinch hitter and the New York Mets kept up their domination of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.

Who is Josh Gibson? Meet MLB's new (old) batting champ

The Hall of Fame baseball player appeared in nearly 600 games and is considered one of the greatest players in baseball history.

Josh Gibson shakes up MLB records as Negro Leagues stats officially recognized

Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.

Seager homers, Rangers beat Diamondbacks in World Series rematch

Corey Seager homered for the seventh time in as many games, putting the Texas Rangers ahead with his three-run shot in their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a rematch of last year’s World Series.

Actor Benjamin Bratt wows fans at San Francisco Giants game

Fresh off of getting his honorary degree from San Francisco State University, actor Benjamin Bratt wowed fans while attending a Giants game on Memorial Day.