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  KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Jul 9, 2026

  Diamondbacks searching for answers at 1st base: ‘We have to,’ Derrick Hall says

  Ildemaro Vargas has fallen off. Pavin Smith's career WAR dropped to 0.0. It's spotlighted the Arizona Diamondbacks' lack of first base production.

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  PAYNE MOSES | Jul 2, 2026

  2026 Suns offseason: How have Phoenix’s moves been viewed so far?

  A blockbuster trade, player re-signings and the drafting of a local product have marked the Phoenix Suns' offseason entering Fourth of July weekend.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Jun 30, 2026

  What is Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen looking for a month out from MLB trade deadline?

  Getting more out of the Diamondbacks' starting rotation could help when it comes to stacking wins more consistently ahead of the trade deadline.

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  PAYNE MOSES | Jun 28, 2026

  Nolan Arenado reflects on return to St. Louis, ASU baseball commitment in high school

  When a player returns to their former stomping grounds, they don't know what to expect. Nolan Arenado didn't anticipate three standing ovations.

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  ALEX WEINER | Jun 25, 2026

  Derrick Hall: Diamondbacks never got close to bringing back Paul Goldschmidt

  Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs on Wednesday, the same day the Diamondbacks DFA'd Carlos Santana.

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  DAN BICKLEY | Jun 17, 2026

  Larry Fitzgerald’s reach felt beyond Arizona as Hall of Fame induction approaches

  A reminder of how the Cardinals legend's reach goes well beyond our borders during a tough time for the 11-time Pro Bowler.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Jun 10, 2026

  Cardinals’ Sean Murphy-Bunting is back in familiar territory

  The Cardinals have a big question at nickel with Garrett Williams working his way back from injury. Can Sean Murphy-Bunting be the solution?

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  TYLER DRAKE | Jun 3, 2026

  Can BJ Ojulari pick up the slack in the Cardinals’ pass-rushing department?

  Cardinals pass rusher BJ Ojulari doesn't have to worry about rehabbing a catastrophic knee injury in the offseason for the first time in a long time.

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  TYLER DRAKE | May 11, 2026

  What’s the early read on the Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur-led offense?

  It hasn't taken long for Cardinals playmakers to understand (or even love) the philosophy and vision behind first-year head coach Mike LaFleur's offense.

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  PAYNE MOSES | May 9, 2026

  Cardinals rookie Karson Sharar waited his turn at Iowa and is ready for NFL opportunity

  Patience paid dividends for former Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar, as he turned starting reps as a senior into a shot at NFL glory.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Apr 29, 2026

  Jeremiyah Love a unicorn? Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman believes so

  Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman believes Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is in rare company given his traits both on and off the field.

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  PAYNE MOSES | Apr 24, 2026

  Bickley & Marotta’s nickname for D-backs’ Ildemaro Vargas appears on Chase Field video board

  Will "Drip" stick as a nickname for Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas? The Arizona team president did his part to help with that.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Apr 23, 2026

  Cardinals draft Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 3

  The Cardinals drafted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick, adding a potential home run hitter to a crowded positional room.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Apr 22, 2026

  Jeremiyah Love: ‘There’s a lot of talk about me going to the Cardinals’

  Jeremiyah Love has heard all about the talk linking him to the Cardinals' No. 3 overall pick this NFL Draft.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Apr 10, 2026

  If not Ty Simpson, then who? Dane Brugler pinpoints late-round QBs for Cardinals

  While Ty Simpson has been linked to the Cardinals this NFL Draft, Dane Brugler dove into some later-round QBs while on with Bickley & Marotta.

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  VINCE MAROTTA | Apr 9, 2026

  Vinny’s View: Suns must rediscover their early season spunk for play-in

  A lot of good and a lot of bad in the Phoenix Suns’ 112-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks to close out their 41-game regular-season home schedule.

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  VINCE MAROTTA | Apr 8, 2026

  Vinny’s View: Suns unravel after inspiring 1st quarter

  The good: The Phoenix Suns played possibly their best and most inspired first quarter of the year. The bad: Everything that happened after that.

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  KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Apr 6, 2026

  Mike D’Antoni maps out his path to Phoenix that now leads him to the Hall of Fame

  The butterfly effect of how Mike D'Antoni landed in Phoenix is a story to tell before getting to how his Hall of Fame resume.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Apr 2, 2026

  Diamondbacks’ Hall: Ribbon boards at Chase Field ‘a bit of a miss’

  Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall shouldered the blame for the new ribbon boards at Chase Field that are partially obstructing views.

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  DAN BICKLEY | Apr 1, 2026

  Jose Fernandez’s historic debut provides Diamondbacks with much-needed boost

  Jose Fernandez's historic debut was a moment of baseball magic and provided a much-needed boost for the Diamondbacks.

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  DAN BICKLEY | Mar 26, 2026

  The Diamondbacks’ road map to a successful 2026

  We are baby steps into the long and winding marathon. But the Diamondbacks already have a magic number. 84 victories.

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  DAN BICKLEY | Mar 23, 2026

  Suns playing with house money ahead of critical stretch of playoff race

  In a season where the Suns entered with low expectations, Phoenix's success has given the franchise hope for the future, Dan Bickley writes.

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  VINCE MAROTTA | Mar 23, 2026

  Vinny’s View: Suns rebound with much-needed win vs. Raptors

  After a tough loss to the Bucks on Saturday, the short-handed Suns rebounded with a much-needed win against the Raptors on Sunday.

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  VINCE MAROTTA | Mar 9, 2026

  Vinny’s View: Suns return to form as rookies continue to grow

  As they start the trek in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, it looks like the Suns have returned to looking like the team this fan base fell in love with.

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  TYLER DRAKE | Mar 3, 2026

  Bobby Hurley ready to ‘go to battle’ in what could be his last ASU home game

  Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley could very well be embarking on his final home game Tuesday night at Desert Financial Arena.