Kevin Durant expected to make Suns home debut, Coyotes minority owner arrested: top sports stories
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will reportedly make his highly anticipated home debut following his latest injury, and a minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 20-26.
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will reportedly make his highly anticipated home debut following his latest injury, and a minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 20-26.
MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom
Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.
Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.
Jose Altuve hit-by-pitch in World Baseball Classic, leaves game with thumb fracture
Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on Saturday night with a fractured right thumb after getting hit by a pitch in another injury setback at the World Baseball Classic.
Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on Saturday night with a fractured right thumb after getting hit by a pitch in another injury setback at the World Baseball Classic.
Tempe Diablos using spring training to help the community
If you head out to spring training today, your dollar aren't just going to the teams. One organization is working hard to put that money back into the community. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
If you head out to spring training today, your dollar aren't just going to the teams. One organization is working hard to put that money back into the community. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Spring training: Many people from colder climates grateful for dry, warm Arizona weather
Erica Good and her college journalism group flew to Arizona for spring training. A few weeks back, they were a bit concerned when they saw how cold and wet it was.
Erica Good and her college journalism group flew to Arizona for spring training. A few weeks back, they were a bit concerned when they saw how cold and wet it was.
Boston Red Sox Justin Turner 'feeling very fortunate' after wild pitch hits him in face
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
In Phoenix for spring training? Check out these deals, events in the Valley
Get free tacos and discounted drinks around the Phoenix area if you're in town watching some spring training games.
Get free tacos and discounted drinks around the Phoenix area if you're in town watching some spring training games.
It’s working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games
The new rules, which also limit the number of times a pitcher can throw to first base, have helped cut more than 20 minutes from spring training games through the first weekend, dropping from an average of 3 hours, 1 minute last spring to 2:39.
The new rules, which also limit the number of times a pitcher can throw to first base, have helped cut more than 20 minutes from spring training games through the first weekend, dropping from an average of 3 hours, 1 minute last spring to 2:39.
Swing and a miss: NYC replaces 'Jakie' Robinson road sign
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
Robert Sarver gives back to Suns employees, Cactus League underway in Arizona: top sports stories
Robert Sarver is reportedly giving back to his ex-Phoenix Suns employees, and spring training is officially underway in Arizona – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Feb. 20-26.
Robert Sarver is reportedly giving back to his ex-Phoenix Suns employees, and spring training is officially underway in Arizona – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Feb. 20-26.
MLB fans enjoy this year's first weekend of Cactus League spring training
Spring training is in full swing as it rounded out its second day of games with two fan favorites hitting the field – the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. “I always say there's never a bad day at the ballpark."
Spring training is in full swing as it rounded out its second day of games with two fan favorites hitting the field – the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. “I always say there's never a bad day at the ballpark."
Young Chicago Cubs fans in Arizona for a VIP Spring Training trip
Three young Chicago Cubs fans from the Windy City are in Arizona for Spring Training. The kids are all suffering from serious medical issues, but their doctors cleared them for the trip, after they learned that they were given VIP access to the team. The fans even had dinner with Cubs players in Mesa on Feb. 23. Reporter Corey McPherrin has more.
Three young Chicago Cubs fans from the Windy City are in Arizona for Spring Training. The kids are all suffering from serious medical issues, but their doctors cleared them for the trip, after they learned that they were given VIP access to the team. The fans even had dinner with Cubs players in Mesa on Feb. 23. Reporter Corey McPherrin has more.
Play ball! Arizona spring training fans gather for new season
With the start of a new year also comes a new spring training season, and despite colder temperatures in the Phoenix area, fans still turned out for the first games of the training season.
With the start of a new year also comes a new spring training season, and despite colder temperatures in the Phoenix area, fans still turned out for the first games of the training season.
MLB catchers wary of looming robo umps amid rules changes
During baseball's data revolution, the fine art of making borderline pitches look like strikes was found to be a game-changing craft. The calculus, though, could be about to change, along with an equation that’s included the human element for nearly 150 years.
During baseball's data revolution, the fine art of making borderline pitches look like strikes was found to be a game-changing craft. The calculus, though, could be about to change, along with an equation that’s included the human element for nearly 150 years.
Spring Training: Sloan Park shows off new concession item that fans can get this season
It is, in a way, a taste of Sloan Park, as the executive chef for Levy Restaurants previewed the many new food and drink options spring training fans can enjoy during 2023's spring training season. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
It is, in a way, a taste of Sloan Park, as the executive chef for Levy Restaurants previewed the many new food and drink options spring training fans can enjoy during 2023's spring training season. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
MLB's bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
The bigger bases — going from 15- to 18-inch squares — are part of a flurry of changes by Major League Baseball designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game and make it more appealing to a younger generation of potential fans.
The bigger bases — going from 15- to 18-inch squares — are part of a flurry of changes by Major League Baseball designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game and make it more appealing to a younger generation of potential fans.
Major league baseball teams searching for advantages with new rules
The bases are bigger, and the pickoff rules are different. The pitch clock has arrived, and infield shifts are gone. Only one thing is certain to stay the same: Everyone will try to find an edge, aiming to take advantage of baseball's dramatic alterations.
The bases are bigger, and the pickoff rules are different. The pitch clock has arrived, and infield shifts are gone. Only one thing is certain to stay the same: Everyone will try to find an edge, aiming to take advantage of baseball's dramatic alterations.
On the clock: New MLB timer will affect more than just pitchers
Not everyone is as sanguine about the new timers — and whether you’re a pitcher, a catcher, a hitter or a baserunner, there’s no hiding from this rule change. Of all of baseball’s tweaks under Commissioner Rob Manfred, the pitch clock might be the one that affects the most players.
Not everyone is as sanguine about the new timers — and whether you’re a pitcher, a catcher, a hitter or a baserunner, there’s no hiding from this rule change. Of all of baseball’s tweaks under Commissioner Rob Manfred, the pitch clock might be the one that affects the most players.
Spring Training 2023: Which teams are in the Cactus League & where do they play?
Half of Major League Baseball teams play in the Cactus League, while the remaining half play in Florida's Grapefruit League. The teams playing in the Cactus League are:
Half of Major League Baseball teams play in the Cactus League, while the remaining half play in Florida's Grapefruit League. The teams playing in the Cactus League are: