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The passion for community service and finding solutions to improve people's quality of life, whether through housing opportunities, creation or promoting businesses, education or health, is something that is in David Adame's DNA. For this and many reasons, the 2021 Los D-backs Pete A. García Hispanic Leadership Award goes to

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Nearly two hours after the 10th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic had ended, you could still find participants at the Whirlwind Golf Club. “They are still hanging out talking baseball with our players,” said Debbie Castaldo, the D-backs' senior vice president of corporate and community impact. “You watch

Growing up in Maracay, Venezuela, Eduardo Escobar knew what it was like to be hungry. So when the D-backs' third baseman has an opportunity to give back to the community, he jumps at it. It’s why he is the D-backs' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is baseball’s most

Traditions bring our community together and in 2007, the Arizona Diamondbacks established what is now an important Hispanic tradition -- recognizing people who, with their dedication and work, strengthen the Latino community in Arizona. The first award was given to Pete A. Garcia, who throughout his entire life empowered communities

On Monday, D-backs outfielder David Peralta traveled 66 miles from downtown Phoenix to Wickenburg, Ariz., to take a look at a baseball field. It wasn’t just any baseball field, though. It was “David Peralta Field,” built with funds donated by Peralta and his wife, Jordan, and in conjunction with APS

Former D-backs players Willie Bloomquist and J.J. Putz each donated blood Tuesday as the D-backs and the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at Chase Field. “We are excited to partner with the Red Cross and Budweiser to help provide a safe space for our fans to donate blood

PHOENIX -- When he looks around and sees all the children, with smiles on their faces, Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson can’t help but marvel at how far the D-backs’ Winter Classic Party has come in the 22 years since he started it. Back then, Johnson used the contacts

The D-backs got into the holiday spirit with a special week full of "fun-tastic" events that had an impact throughout the Phoenix community and put a smile on the faces of kids and adults alike.The biggest of them all was Friday's 21st annual Winter Classic, presented by University of Phoenix.

PHOENIX -- "Let your humankindness grow."That was the motto driving the fourth annual shave-off Friday morning for the D-backs and St. Joseph's Hospital, in partnership with the University of Arizona Cancer Center. The event took place at the UA Cancer Center at St. Joseph's in downtown Phoenix, and featured D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks kicked off Veterans Day weekend in style on Friday as they hosted the eighth annual D-backs Celebrity Golf Classic, presented by Sanderson Ford, to raise money for veterans and active military personnel. The tournament featured an assortment of current and former players, including Miguel Montero, Jay Bell,

PHOENIX -- For D-backs outfielder Steven Souza Jr., the time he spent working with a group of kids as part of the National PLAY campaign, which promotes the importance of children living a healthy lifestyle and disability inclusion, was an experience he won't forget.The program was created in 2004 by

The daily trek on foot by the women and children of El Mogote, Dominican Republic, takes 5 to 6 hours. Carrying pails as they navigate snaking dirt roads to the nearest water source, members of the 800-person day-laborer community fill those containers and head home in a cyclic mission built

When it comes to supporting a cause, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller certainly holds veterans and active-duty military members near and dear to his heart. That's because his grandfather Chuck Pruett, whom he describes more like a father figure, was more than just an Army Blue Spader (26th Infantry Regiment).

The D-backs teamed up with Mexico's Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (Mexican Pacific League) on Saturday afternoon to treat their fans to a "fiesta" during the third annual Hispanic Heritage Day at Chase Field.Randy Johnson Way was not only flooded with D-backs gear, but also with jerseys from teams such as

A little girl stood wide-eyed at the Jerry Colangelo branch of the Boys & Girls club in West Phoenix as she saw two of her favorite D-backs, second baseman Ketel Marte and pitcher Noel Salas, standing in front of 100 bicycles. The bicycles were for kids in need as part of

The D-backs partnered with various organizations across the state of Arizona this Saturday to celebrate its 7th annual Inclusion Day and Expo at Chase Field.D-backs fans were able to check out various displays from organizations such as "Project 34," the Barrow Neurological Institute and the Southern Arizona Association for the

PHOENIX -- Eight-year-old Hailey Dawson threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the D-backs game Saturday, delivering another inspirational strike along her journey to complete a tour of all 30 Major League stadiums this summer.Dawson celebrated by wagging her specially crafted plastic right hand and doing a few impromptu dance

The Arizona Diamondbacks honored the Native American community on Sunday afternoon -- as they hosted "Native American Recognition Day," presented by Gila River Hotels and Casinos. Some of the honorees were the 1,178 kids who participated in the 20th annual Inter-Tribal Youth Baseball & Softball Tournament, as they had an

It was an ordinary afternoon on the job for Bill Duncan, an American Airlines team member who works at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, until a passenger suffered a heart attack and Duncan leapt into action to save his life. That heroic feat earned him the gratitude and recognition of the

Ask 9-year-old Zachary Hull how he did in his last Tempe South Little League game, and the outfielder/catcher is quick to forgo any mention of a 2-for-3 night at the plate or throwing out a baserunner trying to stretch a single into a double. Instead, expect to hear about that

The Arizona Diamondbacks were leaders both in the National League West and the community on Friday as they joined forces with St. Mary's Food Bank to inaugurate a food pantry for kids in need at William Jack Elementary School in Glendale, Ariz. D-backs shortstop Nick Ahmed attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony

PHOENIX -- Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall stood on a stage adjacent to the starting line of the Race Against Cancer and watched as runners took off on the 5K event. Some waved to him, others gave him a thumbs-up. Saturday marked the sixth time the D-backs have

PHOENIX -- Saturday was about unwinding for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a night to have a nice dinner with teammates, spouses, staff and community and corporate partners, bid on unique sports memorabilia and experiences for a good cause and listen to live music.The D-backs celebrated their 12th annual Evening On The

PHOENIX -- It may have been Merrill Kelly’s first time at the D-backs’ annual Evening on the Diamond event, but it didn’t take the right-hander long to experience the action during the silent auction portion of the evening. “It seems pretty cool. It’s a lot to take in so far,”