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Dodgers' Lack of Offense Proves Costly, Drops Series Opener in Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks hit three home runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to produce any offense
Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, June 2 at Diamondbacks
The Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks continue their long series on Tuesday night, the second of four games between the two teams this week at Chase Field in Phoenix. Eric Lauer makes his second start for the Dodgers, after allowing one run in six innings last week at Dodger Stadium against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks […]
Snake Bytes 5/30: Not Quite
The Diamondbacks were unable to convert their opportunities to win the series opener in Seattle.
Diamondbacks at Mariners live updates. Health update on Nolan Arenado
The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the Mariners in Seattle at T-Mobile Park on Friday night, May 29.
Giants reassign 3B coach Borg, name Wotus interim coach
The San Francisco Giants have reassigned third base coach Hector Borg to a new role within their player development staff, the team announced Friday. Ron Wotus, a special assistant to baseball operations with San Francisco, will serve as the third base coach on an interim basis. Borg, 41, who was named third base coach before the season, was replaced after a series of questionable in-game decisions, the latest coming in a 3-2 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday when Willy Adames was thrown out at home trying to score on a single to center by Luis Arraez in the eighth inning.
Twisted graphene reveals a hidden superconductivity switch
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way to control superconductivity — the mysterious phenomenon where electricity flows with zero energy loss. By pairing twisted layers of graphene with a synthetic diamond material, researchers were able to effectively switch superconductivity on and off by tweaking how electrons interact with their surroundings. Even more intriguing, the material behaved in ways that defied the rules of conventional superconductors, hinting at an entirely new kind of physics.
Crooked Letter Sports: Mississippi is a Diamond state, and not just baseball
Softball joins baseball in the Mississippi sports spotlight this week. Mississippi State stunned proud Oklahoma to reach the College World Series for the first time. Belhaven won its Super Regional and will play in the Division III World Series. Southern Miss, State, and Ole Mis all play in NCAA Baseball Regionals this weekend. All that and lots more, including a visit from Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain who is on the NCAA Baseball Committee.
Monday high school sports roundup: Cumberland district tournament
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The Eastside Spartans baseball team dominated the diamond Monday night in the Cumberland district championship game. After changing host locations to the campus of UVA-Wise…
Giants Silenced Early as Diamondbacks Take Series Opener
A solid strikeout performance from Landen Roupp and continued improvement from Rafael Devers at the plate result in a Giants loss.
Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 4: Good Enough!
It might not have been pretty, but winning is itself a beautiful thing
“Designer” superconducting diamond: researchers uncover path to multi-modality quantum chips
Discovering the physical principles of superconductivity in diamond opens the door for scientists to use it in new quantum technologies.
The 9th Inning Heroics Continue: Dbacks 2, Rockies 1
On Thursday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks were able to begin the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies with a walkoff win to push the team’s winning streak to a season-long 5 games. This team has now won 9 of their last 12 games. This game was won due to the continued success of this Arizona […]
Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1: Duel of the Fates
Zach Agnos shines on the mound as the Rox drop the series opener
Ranking the top 10 Louisville Cardinals sports moments of 2025-26
From Louisville football's road upset of Miami to Tague Davis' historic season on the diamond, we revisit the Cardinals' top 10 moments of 2025-26.
Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with big new blue blood-laden college basketball event
The 'Diamond Cup,' a new eight-team event, is being prepped for 2027, but can it come together as planned?
Giants' Robbie Ray Searches for Answers After Outing
San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray admitted that the Arizona Diamondbacks appeared locked in throughout Monday’s 12-2 loss.
Where to watch San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 19
Here's how to watch Tuesday's Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Diamondbacks vs. Giants updates. Honoring the late Nicole Hazen
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants open a three-game series on Monday, May 18, at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #45: 5/17 @ Rockies
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS ROCKIES Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Edouard Julien – 2B Corbin Carroll – RF Mickey Moniak – LF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Hunter Goodman – DH Nolan Arenado – 3B TJ Rumfield – 1B Lourdes Gurriel – LF Troy Johnston – RF Adrian Del Castillo – DH Willi Castro – SS Gabriel Moreno […]
Diamond League: English wins 800m at Diamond League Shanghai
Ireland's Mark English produces a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at the Diamond League Shanghai.
Revisiting the Blaze Alexander Trade Way Too Early
Introduction On February 5th, 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen sent fan favorite infielder Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for relief pitcher Kade Strowd, along with two minor league prospects, RHP Wellington Aracena and infielder Jose Mejia. It definitely hasn’t been long enough to evaluate this trade fairly, and won’t be for […]
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
The Great Lakes Loons will play the West Michigan Whitecaps at Dow Diamond Thursday through Sunday, and there’s a new way to watch.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Loons games this weekend
The Great Lakes Loons will play the West Michigan Whitecaps at Dow Diamond Thursday through Sunday, and there’s a new way to watch.
Diamondbacks’ comeback turns to heartbreak as Paul Sewald falters late
ARLINGTON — Arizona Diamondbacks fans were left stunned Wednesday night as what looked like a signature comeback victory unraveled into one of the club’s most painful losses of the season. May 13, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (38) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field.
Game 43 Game Day Thread – Arizona Diamondbacks @ Texas Rangers
The new Joc Pederson leadoff open roof meta
Rangers' Nimmo leaves game against Diamondbacks with apparent ankle injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Tuesday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning with an apparent left ankle injury. Nimmo's left foot hit the edge of first baseman Ildemaro Vargas' foot as he tried to leg out an infield single and he came up limping. The Rangers were up 7-1 on the Diamondbacks when the injury occurred and Nimmo went 3 for 4 with a triple.
Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Ariz. Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas through a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the MLB franchises announced Tuesday.
Diamondbacks trade OF Alek Thomas to Dodgers
The Diamondbacks acquired a 17-year-old prospect from the Dodgers for Alek Thomas.
Eduardo Rodriguez turns Mother’s Day into career outing against Mets
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans have grown used to steady outings from Eduardo Rodriguez this season, and on Mother’s Day, the left-hander delivered another dominant performance. May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the first inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field.
Eduardo Rodriguez just short of complete game in win
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez dominated the New York Mets through 8.1 innings on Sunday.
Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez begins throwing bullpens
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez throws "electric" first bullpen since Tommy John surgery.
Fans grow restless as the Diamondbacks’ pitching struggles go on
PHOENIX — What began as a competitive start for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has unraveled in recent weeks, and fans are growing restless. May 1, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (23) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
Dustin Diamond's father responds to late son's allegation he stole his money: 'Throwing me under the bus'
Mark Diamond, the father of late 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond, is clearing up allegations shared years ago by his son that he pocketed or spent most of Dustin's money while he worked as a child star.
Lark Voorhies gives rare interview about 'Saved by the Bell,' Dustin Diamond's death
Lark Voorhies has given a rare interview about 'Saved by the Bell' and the death of her costar Dustin Diamond, after revealing she was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2015.
Rory Diamond calls for 'race-neutral' Jacksonville City Council map before next local election
The Beaches Republican has not ruled out a run for Mayor.
The politics of Trump's ballroom
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Trump was about a half-hour into his second speech of the day, musing about the danger he faced last week at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “Saturday night, it was good for one thing. People are loving my ballroom now,” Trump told a crowd last night. “That’s the only thing. They love my ballroom.” Ever since he was hustled off stage at the Washington Hilton last week, after an attempted shooter breached the dinner’s security perimeter and sent guests diving to the floor, the president has argued that the incident is proof for why his White House ballroom is needed. Only his planned $400 million, 90,000-square-foot project, Trump has reasoned, can keep a president truly safe at major events. It’s true that a bunch of GOP lawmakers have jumped on board with new legislation and words of support for Trump’s project. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Rand Paul and other prominent Republicans went on TV to talk about the need for a ballroom. But as we reported at The Washington Post this week, “people” aren’t really changing their minds on Trump’s ballroom. A new Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that most Americans still oppose the ballroom project: 56 percent against it versus 28 percent in favor. The numbers are the same as a poll from last year, the Post’s polling whiz Scott Clement found. Other new polls have found similar margins, too. “I’m just not a giant fan, especially of extravagance,” one independent voter told me. “I mean, in the era we’re in right now, given how much people are struggling, it just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me to spend $400 million on a ballroom.” How we got here The Washington Post has followed Trump’s ballroom project very closely. (My colleague Jonathan Edwards may have written the most total words of any reporter about the project; I may be second.) The project exploded as a national issue after Trump tore down the White House’s East Wing after initially promising not to touch it.1 Historic preservationists sued, and about a month ago, a federal judge ordered a halt to ballroom construction.2 The only way the ballroom could proceed, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled, was if Congress explicitly authorized Trump’s plans. (An appeals court has stayed Leon’s order for now.) The judge’s ruling raised an obvious question: would Congress authorize the project? Keep in mind, “authorization” doesn’t mean that Congress needs to necessarily fund the planned $400 million project; they could just sign off on the private donations that Trump has solicited to pay for the ballroom.3 But GOP lawmakers really didn’t want to talk about the ballroom, we reported at The Post just a few weeks ago. One major reason was the ballroom’s bad polling — not a small detail with many of their own midterm elections looming. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, and Trump’s advocacy, may have changed the political conversation around the ballroom. As this week’s polling shows, it doesn’t seem to have affected the fundamental questions surrounding the project. To put it another way, voters still say that cost-of-living concerns are top-of-mind heading into the midterms. Some Republican and independent voters have told me that they see the ballroom as a vanity project that will help Trump but do nothing for their own lives. It might not help Republicans that Trump has dismissed some of the cost-of-living concerns. He’s described “affordability” as a buzzword manufactured by Democrats whose policies helped cause inflation. “They’ve got one good line of bullshit,” Trump said in his first speech yesterday, delivered at a Florida retirement community known as The Villages. Thanks for reading Dan Diamond's newsletter! Subscribe for free to stay up-to-date on my work. Subscribe Speaking of Trump’s speeches… I’m down in Florida because it’s my “duty week” as a White House reporter — basically, I follow the president wherever he goes. (And then hand the baton off to one of my Washington Post colleagues next week.) As part of my duty week, I’ve spent a few days covering the White House’s reaction to Saturday’s attempted shooting, including officials’ review of the security protocols to protect the president. Trump was restrained in the wake of the incident, addressing the nation from the White House briefing room about the need for peaceful dialogue and trying to lower the temperature. But he’s clearly been itching to get back out of the White House, and I was curious to hear how his Florida speeches would go. And — to my ears — it was an unburdened Trump. Not the one we saw Saturday night in the White House briefing room, but the one we witnessed on the campaign trail in 2024. Loose, dropping profanities, mocking everyone, including members of his team. “We have a man here who knows more about Medicaid, Medicare, medical crap than any human being. Where’s Dr. Oz? Where the hell are you, stand up,” Trump said, referring to Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “It’s the most boring trip I’ve ever made. He’s telling me about Medicare, Medicaid. All I want to do is take care of you, I don’t care. I said, ‘You work out the details.’” I wrote up the speech, as Trump headed to West Palm Beach to deliver more remarks a few hours later. The White House didn’t like my story. Their rapid-response team called it the work of a “total loser”4 and “a miserable TDS-ridden moron.” You can be the judge of whether it’s a fair story or the product of someone afflicted with “TDS.” (The White House’s shorthand for “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”) I’ve pasted the story below with a gift link, meaning that you don’t need to be a Washington Post subscriber to read it. It might prompt you for an email address, though. Meanwhile, I’ll be down in Florida for the rest of the weekend, covering the president. It’s TBD whether those stories will be deemed TDS-afflicted, too. 1 Jonathan details the past six months of ballroom fallout, reactions and the implications for executive authority here. I also had a great time talking about Trump’s ballroom and other projects with Australia’s ABC News Daily on a podcast this week. 2 The judge allowed underground construction and national security-related work to continue. But that hasn’t been enough for Trump, who says the ballroom itself is essential for his protection. 3 The ballroom donors include companies like Palantir, Google and Amazon. For transparency, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, where I work. No one has ever interfered with our team’s coverage of the ballroom or our mentions of Amazon or Bezos, and if that changed, I’d speak out. 4 To be fair, I’ve spent the morning working on stories and writing this Substack post rather than enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. So they may be onto something about who’s winning and who’s losing.
Despite saying otherwise, Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond are coming back for Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, but there's a catch
It's already been almost three months since we first learned about the revival of Dead or Alive, but there's been some mixed messaging since then.Despite stating that Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond would not be returning for ...
Ildemaro Vargas’ hitting streak makes franchise history, ties Diamondbacks legend
MILWAUKEE – The beauty of baseball isn’t just in its stars, it’s in the slow burn of players who refuse to fade out. Ildemaro Vargas is no longer just a name penciled into multiple positions; he’s becoming one of the reasons the Diamondbacks lineup feels relentless with depth.
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #30: 4/30 @ Brewers
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS BREWERS Geraldo Perdomo – SS Garrett Mitchell – CF Ketel Marte – 2B Brice Turang – 2B Corbin Carroll – RF William Contreras – C Adrian Del Castillo – DH Jake Bauers – 1B Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Tyler Black – DH Lourdes Gurriel – LF Luis Rengifo – 3B Nolan Arenado […]
VCU Health breaks ground on $90M outpatient cardiac center next to Diamond District
VCU Health anticipates it will initially utilize 93,000 square feet of the two-story center. The remaining square footage is planned to be shell space that would be fill based on its future needs.
Mayor Mamdani calls for return of crown jewel to India
Mamdani spoke only briefly with King Charles, but sent a very public message about the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Mamdani says if he speaks to King Charles, he'd tell him to return controversial gem to India
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd encourage King Charles to return the controversial 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during if the two happen to speak at a 9/11 memorial event in New York City.
He advanced from Science Olympiad to Diamond Shoals
Senior Victor Hieu Nguyen’s love for science began in middle school and expanded through research at Carolina.
Consignors, Alliance Entertainment Object to Diamond Trustee Borrowing
For Legal and Other Fees
Diamondbacks 4, Friars 6: Problemos en el Bullpen
Even pitching out of the ‘pen, Brandon Pfaadt isn’t immune to his old nemesis OBI….
MHS sports weekly notebook from the diamond to the court
High fives for boys tennis The Marblehead High boys tennis team (5-1) made it five in a row after beating hosts Swampscott (5-0, April 13) and non-league Lynnfield (4-1, April 16) last week. It’s always good to beat your longtime rival, and that’s what the Magicians did to the Big Blue, under the direction of
White Sox stay hot vs. Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks
The start of Tuesday's Diamondbacks game took the wind out of Chase Field pretty quickly for the second straight game with the White Sox in town.
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #23: 4/21 vs. White Sox
Today’s Lineups WHITE SOX DIAMONDBACKS Andrew Benintendi – DH Ketel Marte – 2B Munetaka Murakami – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Miguel Vargas – 3B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Colson Montgomery – SS Adrian Del Castillo – C Everson Pereira – RF Lourdes Gurriel – LF Sam Antonacci – LF Jose Fernandez – DH Chase […]
Game Thread: White Sox (8-14) at Diamondbacks (13-9)
South Siders eye back-to-back series wins in Phoenix against the D-backs
Game #21 GameThread: Jays @ Diamondbacks
Game three of three with the Diamondbacks. I’m putting the GameThreads together before leaving on holiday, which seemed like a better idea before I started doing it. Normally, a GameThread is pretty quick and easy, but when you are doing 20-some in a row, it loses some of the fun. Thankfully, I’m near the end. […]
Diamondbacks capitalize on Blue Jay mistakes, win series opener
D-Backs capitalized on Blue Jay mistakes and walked out victors in their return home.
Eli Primm: Jefferson's two-sport phenom delivering on the diamond and gridiron
Situations like being the leadoff hitter in a crucial regional series against a local rival is what Jefferson High School junior Eli Primm lives for.
Bleacher Report Lists Diamondbacks Top 5 in MLB Power Rankings
BALTIMORE – The No. 4 spot in Bleacher Report’s latest power rankings says as much about identity as it performs.
High school sports top performers from the weekend took no days off
They don't need a break. These 15 high school sports top performers dominated the weekend across the diamond, field and courts. See who made the cut.
Role reversal: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3
Almost the exact same scenario as last night played out, only in reverse
Seniors: John Lemp, 70
Has been working for more than 50 years in the business — M. Lemp Jewelers in Syracuse — that his great-grandfather started in 1890 By Mary Beth Roach Don Lemp owns and represents the fourth-generation of the family business, M. Lemp Jewelers, but he still calls himself “a counter guy.” “I love interacting with couples. It’s a wonderful business. You’re celebrating marriages, engagements, births, anniversaries — all these different significant moments that people invite you into their lives for whatever brief period of time it might be to help them celebrate whatever their important occasion is,” he said. This is one of several reasons why Lemp, at 70, has been working for more than 50 years in the business that his great-grandfather started in 1890. Always located in the downtown Syracuse area, the store has been situated in the building that the family owns on East Fayette and Warren streets since 1971. He jokes that he’s been in the business so long he is now selling engagement rings to the second generation in some families. He also loves the opportunity to learn about the ever-changing industry and gemstones. “You have to know not only diamonds, but all the colored stones, from A to Z, from andalusite to zircons,” he said. Lemp said he had originally thought he wanted to become an attorney, but while working part-time in the store while attending college at Syracuse University, he decided to follow in the family business. His father, Walter D. Lemp Sr., and his mother tried to discourage their son from pursuing retail, reminding him of the hectic hours and lifestyle intrinsic in this business. But the younger Lemp [whose full name is Walter D. Lemp Jr.] prevailed. So, over the years, father and son got to work together in the family business for 35 years. And while many other jewelers retreated from downtown to suburban malls in the 1970s, the Lemps decided to stay downtown. And it’s a decision that Lemp Jr. feels it has worked out well. As he explained, downtown Syracuse is seeing a rebirth. One website, Point2Home.com, has noted that more than 6,000 people live there and the median income is about $62,000. In addition, according to the website that Lemp built years ago, the store can cater to customers throughout the country. His customers, whether from across the country or across Onondaga County, are just one reason that Lemp stays engaged in the business. His employees, the opportunity to continue to learn in an industry, and the challenge to continue to improve business are all other reasons, he noted. He’s also been able to travel to India to buy diamonds and he enjoys buying and selling estates. “I’d rather gallop in the corral than ride into the sunset,” Lemp said.
Entertainment venues keep packing Fresno-area calendar. 10 (more) shows to watch
Among a slew of announcements, Broadway in Fresno put out its next lineup: We’re getting the Neil Diamond musical and a return of “Jersey Boys.”
Entertainment venues keep packing Fresno-area calendar. 10 (more) shows to watch
Among a slew of announcements, Broadway in Fresno put out its next lineup: We’re getting the Neil Diamond musical and a return of “Jersey Boys.”
Scoreless Streak: Death & Rebirth. Diamondbacks 5, Phillies 4
For a brief, beautiful moment, runs returned like sparrows in springtime.
Dropping the Series Opener: Mets 4, Dbacks 3
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped the series opener to the New York Mets on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in extra innings after squandering a late lead. Leading 3-2 into the eighth, the D-backs watched the game slip away as the bullpen allowed tying and winning runs against Jonathan Loaisiga and Paul Sewald. This felt like a painfully […]
Gardening’s Cultural Return Is Reshaping How Consumers Invest In Home, Health And Time
From RHS Chelsea Flower Show to OKA, Pooky and Blue Diamond, outdoor living is evolving th
Cenla Diamond Sports Contenders with Spencer Verret
The Louisiana High School Softball and Baseball State Championships and many Cenla teams are in the mix for a Title.
Album Review: 6WA by BigXthaPlug & 600 Entertainment
BigXthaPlug spent eight months in Nashville making a country-rap album that debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, put “All the Way” with Bailey Zimmerman at No. 4 on the Hot 100, got him a Rolling Stone cover, and filled arenas with Jelly Roll. And then he came back to Dallas, rounded up four of his signees, and made a gangsta-rap record with N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton on the cover. 6WA is the second group release from 600 Entertainment, named after the 600 block of Meadowridge Street in Ferris, Texas, where BigX and his people grew up. The whole thing is loaded with West Coast samples. From N.W.A.’s “8Ball,” Eazy-E’s “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s” and “Boyz-N-The-Hood,” Ice-T’s “6 in the Mornin’,” Snoop Dogg’s “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and more. BigX is staking his name on the lineup he built—Rosama, MurdaGang PB, Yung Hood, KevanGotBandz, KaineMusic—and claiming a lineage from 1,400 miles away while insisting Dallas is its own thing. A million dollars in cash, split and handed straight to his mother. That’s the first place BigX goes on “From the Bottom.” He’d probably still be in the streets if he didn’t have his son and daughter. He only started rapping to make life better for Carter. Couldn’t start his car back then, now people get starstruck at Starbucks, and he throws the whole field away in one sentence: “How you think we competin’? You on the same bag, I just made me some millions off country.” Goyard bags off a Nashville payday, and he wants you to know exactly how far he’s come from everybody else. “Safe to Say” does something similar but looser. It’s a straight Ice Cube “It Was a Good Day” flip, and BigX nails it. Wakes up, checks both phones, nobody’s locked up, kid accounts look good. Gets pulled over, only catches a warning. Pulls up on the squad to liquor, ladies, and haze. Rosama takes the second verse and matches him. Wakes up to his girl cleaning his cuticles, twins playing peekaboo, pays off his car, calls a cousin, sees the opps and they don’t trip. Lawyer calls, he beat his case. Rosama is the strongest voice in the 600 camp after BigX, and “Life of a Gangster” is why. Third person, riding low, blacked-out windows, snub-nose revolver. A character who chose sticking people up over selling dope. “Quick eraser like a number-two pencil.” He never breaks character, and his delivery drops lower and slower than anything he does on the group cuts, like he’s telling you something at a cookout that he probably shouldn’t. Then on “Long Live Fre$h” he’s a completely different rapper. “Short-bus diamonds, these bitches retarded,” wide-body Durango he can’t even park. That kind of range matters on a group record. MurdaGang PB’s best verse is on the title track. Feds at his door at 6 AM, cameras busted, flushing dope, ram truck putting everybody on the floor. Yung Hood on “The Hottest” just lays out four reasons to keep hustling. Who wants to be broke, women cost money, you need bail, and home has to be straight. It’s funnier and more honest than most rappers get when they’re trying to explain why they sell drugs. KevanGotBandz on “Ain’t Never Slowin’ Down” talks about his father getting caught on the dope while he’s sitting on $300K somewhere in the hills, which is a specific kind of guilt that doesn’t usually make it onto crew tapes. KaineMusic, the newest signee, takes the back half of “Who Dunnit” and introduces herself in third person—“Took flight just to show these hoes how to perform”—but it’s too short to know if she can hold a full song. The flex tracks fill the middle of the LP and mostly run together. “I Go” is Rosama and PB trading brands, guns, and food punchlines. Rosama’s “anemic, my iron tucked low in this shirt” is a slick gun bar, PB fires back with “.223 with a clip ‘bout as big as a toddler” and “I go Burger King, stay with that whopper.” Quick, funny sometimes, but it’s all shopping lists. “Dopeman” is a chant. “6ixer Party” brings Snoop Dogg, who does exactly what you’d expect Snoop Dogg to do. BigX contributes the night’s wildest overshare: “She say she brought a friend too, well, I’m tryna put sausage on her dental.” These songs move fast and don’t overstay, but three or four of them could trade verses and nobody would catch it. Midway through, The D.O.C. shows up for a spoken-word interlude. Tracy Curry. West Dallas native, former N.W.A affiliate, co-writer on a lot of the records getting sampled on this very album. He thanks BigX for the tribute and then gets direct: “This your time, this DFW time. You need to do it like we do it down here.” Leave bread crumbs so everybody behind you can eat. Keep God in your life. It’s fatherly and generous, and it does raise the question of whether 6WA follows that advice. The album borrows heavy. The cover art, the Eazy-E samples, “Amerikkka’s Most Wanted” opening with a direct “Boyz-N-The-Hood” lift, Yung Hood rapping “Flag on my left side, Crip until I die.” But the stuff that actually stays with you is Dallas. BigX talking about Pleasant Grove, Rosama calling himself a country boy, PB recounting a raid that could’ve been last Tuesday. The record smells most like itself when it smells like Ferris, Texas, and least like Compton. BigX on “The Hottest” says his father was the first person he knew who had chickens. Not the way rappers usually wave at the drug trade. He means his actual father, his actual family. On “600 Degrees,” Rosama compares his chopper’s stutter to a speech disorder, PB claims he still has the block on his back even after leaving the city. BigX closes that one saying he used to spin and smack, and now the plaques are platinum. Thirty-two minutes was right for this. Nobody overstays, Tony Coles and Rance and Charley Cooks keep the production punchy, and BigX gives his signees real room instead of crowding every song. 6WA doesn’t reinvent anything. Five rappers, good beats, short clock. Most of what they say you’ve heard before. Some of it—the million to his mother, the cuticles and peekaboo, the four reasons to hustle—you won’t forget. Solid (★★★½☆) Favorite Track(s): “Safe to Say,” “From the Bottom,” “The Hottest” Subscribe
Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #8: 4/3 vs. Braves
Today’s Lineups BRAVES DIAMONDBACKS Ronald Acuna – RF Ketel Marte – 2B Drake Baldwin – DH Corbin Carroll – RF Ozzie Albies – 2B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Matt Olson – 1B Gabriel Moreno – DH Austin Riley – 3B Nolan Arenado – 3B Eli White – LF Alek Thomas – CF Mauricio Dubon – […]
Oregon rallies late to take down Michigan, snap losing skid
After a pair of shutout losses, Oregon bounced back to tie the series on the diamond in Ann Arbor against Michigan.
Braves bats wallop Diamondbacks in 17-2 blowout victory
In what quickly became the most lopsided game of the season, the Braves struck early and often against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Thursday night en route to a 17-2 win. The Braves are now 5-2 on the young season, It took until game 17 last year to win five games. Matt Olson […]
What a Clunker! Braves 17, Dbacks 2
Unfortunately, the Diamondbacks fell victim to an early-season clunker in the series opener, thanks to an explosive eight-run fifth inning from the visiting Atlanta Braves. Getting bitten by the big inning is quickly becoming an unwelcome narrative for this young Arizona club. In a game that offered few positives, one standout moment provided a bright […]
High school sports round up
Standout Claremont High School baseball team pitcher Brady Houlton delivers during the team’s 6-5 loss at Diamond Bar on Tuesday. With the loss the Wolfpack is now 2-1 in Palomares League play, 13-4 overall. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Grand Canyon U Paid Jerry Colangelo $452K Last Year to Use His Name
GCU's latest tax also reveals millions of dollars in investments with former Diamondbacks co-owner Mike Ingram and ex-MLB pitcher Shawn Boskie.
Series Preview #3: Braves @ Diamondbacks
Yet another tough opponent in this young season.
Commute: Diamond sports see different fates on Tuesday
The morning commute for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
Michael Soroka impresses in immaculate D-Backs debut against Tigers
PHOENIX — Michael Soroka delivered one of the best Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching debuts against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka (34) throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Chase Field.
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 28-year-old Soroka made quick work of Javier Baez, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres, blowing a 95 mph fastball past Torres for his 10th strikeout of the game, which tied a career high.
Diamondbacks strike Justin Verlander early in Tigers return
Arizona hits future Hall-of-Fame pitcher hard during the early innings Monday.
Moving Sioux Falls Forward: Diamond Mowers
Cities and contractors across the country soon could be maintaining their properties with state-of-the-art new equipment developed and manufactured in Sioux Falls.
Neil Diamond tribute sure to be ‘So Good!’
BAR HARBOR — Broadway and television star Robert Neary will bring his high-energy production, “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience,” to the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor on Friday, April
Diamondbacks 2, Billionaire Boys Club 3: The First Broom
Two runs was never gonna be enough.
Where to watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, March 28
The defending champion Dodgers are looking to make it three in a row against the Diamondbacks.
Dodgers notes: Charley Steiner, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages
LOS ANGELES — Charley Steiner returned to the Dodgers broadcast booth on Thursday, calling the first three innings of the opening day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on radio. Steiner has battled health issues in recent years, including multiple myeloma and a back injury that made it difficult to walk. His workload for this season […]
Letters to Sports: Bill Plaschke's Dodgers prediction is a winner
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers and Bill Plaschke's prediction they won't win another World Series (hint, they like it).
Jeffrey Epstein's diamonds vanished for 5 days. Here's what happened.
New testimony shows Jeffrey Epstein's diamonds, passports, and hard drives passed through three people before returning to the FBI after a 2019 raid.
How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers
Opening Day has arrived! How to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks as they begin their 2026 season on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rio Tinto Calls Time on Diamond Business as Last Mine Closes
Rio Tinto Group has dug its last diamond and will close its final mine for the precious gemstone, marking the end of a business that lasted more than half a century.
Meet Three Sagehens Playing Spring Sports in 2026 | Pomona College in Claremont, California
The spring sports season offers a smorgasbord of options for Sagehens fans, with teams taking to the diamond, track, pool, field and golf course to test their mettle against Division III athletes from across the country.
Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #30 @ Padres
Roster moves The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves and have 33 players in camp. Optioned to Triple-A Reno: Reassigned to Minor League camp: The first of these is a bit of a surprise. Only yesterday, I was noting how Abner seemed to have the inside track for left-handers job, after the recent meltdowns […]
Two veteran relievers clinch jobs on Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster
Right-handers Jonathan Loaisiga and Joe Ross have made the Diamondbacks' roster for Opening Day. Both will pitch in relief.
Science news this week: Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis marble fragment resurfaces, and a pure hexagonal diamond is born
March 21, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Diamondbacks 8, Brewers 7: Hot Temps, Hotter Bats
Zac Gallen got roughed up in his final Spring outing, but the bullpen and offense earned a W.
Live Science Today: 'Hexagonal' diamonds and fish scale down
Monday, March 16, 2026: Your daily shot of the biggest science stories making headlines.
Scientists create first-of-its-kind ‘hexagonal diamond’ harder than real thing
Material exhibits slightly higher hardness than naturally found diamond
Diamondbacks-Brewers start time pushed back
The Diamondbacks-Brewers Cactus League game's start time on Friday has been pushed back due to expected high temperatures.
In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond
Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it's harder than diamond.
Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: Closing time
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It looks as if, once again, the Diamondbacks will be going into the season without a […]
Diamondbacks' Tawa, Barrosa planned tweaks
The Diamondbacks need a couple young players who graduated prospect status to take steps in their development: Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa.
Ryan Waldschmidt among Diamondbacks sent to minors camp
Several Diamondbacks young hitters are heading to minor league camp, a list that includes Ryan Waldschmidt, Jose Fernandez and Tommy Troy.
MLB Pipeline drops Arizona Diamondbacks prospect list
While there have been other prospect rankings, from the likes of Fangraphs and 1500 Prospects, the list put out by MLB Pipeline is always seen as one of the most highly-regarded. Well, they just dropped the Diamondbacks list for the start of 2026. 30 prospects are ranked there, and here’s what they have, along with […]