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TweetPinShareBy Logan Heath/Cronkite News SCOTTSDALE – Calvin Schapira understands baseball’s unique place in the Valley better than most. Born and raised in Scottsdale, Schapira grew up attending Cactus League and Arizona …
Desert proving ground: Arizona Fall League offers baseball’s next generation a path to achieving big-league dreams Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SIERRA VISTA — The Mt. Graham Little League Majors (10–12) All-Stars are officially the kings of District 8. Capping off a spectacular and dominant tournament run, …
Mt. Graham Little League Captures District 8 Majors Championship, Sets Sights on State Tournament Read More
TweetPinShareMorenci’s regular season ends in Tucson By Raymundo Frasquillo TUCSON – Morenci Boys of Spring are in a must-win situation to qualify for the postseason. The Christopher Aguallo-coached Morenci Wildcats …
Post-season at stake versus Wolves on Friday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo SAINT DAVID – The Ron Goodman-coached Saint David Tigers (4-7-1 overall, 4-4 seeding, 3-0 region) host the Duncan Wildkats (9-3, 9-3, 4-0) on Thursday, April 9. The …
Region leaders square off on Crawford Field Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Christopher Aguallo-coached Morenci Wildcats (1-7 overall, 1-3 seeding, 0-0 region) head to 2A North Region Eagar Round Valley (7-1, 4-0, 0-0) on Wednesday, March 18. The pairing will have a 2 p.m. start. This week (March 16-21): This week in the 2A South Region, …
Cats top Redskins, head to White Mountains Read More
TweetPinShareBy Nate Johnson/Cronkite News TUCSON – For the first time since 2011, professional baseball will return to the city of Tucson when Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium and the Arizona Fall …
‘Back to the roots’: MLB makes long-awaited return to Tucson for Arizona Fall League tripleheader event Read More
TweetPinShareThe August 8 MLB showdown at Chase Field between the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks promises to deliver high-stakes action driven by a group of dynamic players known for …
Top Players to Watch in the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Game on August 8 Read More
TweetPinShareFigueroa tabbed 2nd Team All-Conference By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – South Region sixth place Morenci had senior pitcher Bryant Figueroa tabbed all-conference (all-state) second team, as well as eight players …
Morenci has eight baseball All-Region honorees Read More
TweetPinSharePima, Willcox also travel to Maricopa County By Raymundo Frasquillo AVONDALE – The No. 17 Christopher Aguallo-coached Morenci Wildcats (8-9 seeding, 2.2453 rating) visit No. 16 Saint John Paul II …
Morenci visits Saint John Paul II on Wednesday Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports RIO RICO – The Safford Bulldogs’ baseball team notched their third win in a row on Monday at Rio Rico when junior pitcher Darren Maldonado went the distance …
Safford’s Maldonado slings no-hitter against Rio Rico Read More