Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks unveil renovated Ability360 aquatics center

by Adnan Alam
  • Slug: Sports-Diamondbacks Aquatics, 275 words
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By JENN BALUCH
Cronkite News

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a splash, unveiling a renovated aquatics center for disabled and able-bodied at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center.

The pool, located at 5031 E. Washington Street, was funded by a $100,000 Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s Grand Slam Award through the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Phil Pangrazio, president and CEO of Ability360, said the renovation is vital to the organization’s efforts, which are aimed at helping people achieve self-sufficiency through various programs.

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Diamondbacks front office, clubhouse filled with new faces

by Adnan Alam
  • Slug: Sports-Diamondbacks newcomers,515
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By ANNALIESE LEON
Cronkite News

PHOENIX — In baseball, players don’t always reach the major leagues with the team that drafted them.

“This game is full of surprises, you got to be prepared for everything,” said Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Koch, a local example.

The Diamondbacks acquired Koch from the Mets farm system in a 2015 trade. He has teammates who also came from elsewhere. Shortstop Jack Reinheimer came from Seattle Mariners system, and pitcher Anthony Banda from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Banda doesn’t mind. Continue reading “Diamondbacks front office, clubhouse filled with new faces”