The Arizona Diamondbacks have had discussions with the city of Henderson regarding the possibility of relocating the team to Nevada. Henderson gave its side of the story, now it’s time to hear from the people of Arizona. LVRJ host Cassie Soto and LVRJ Sports Columnist Ed Graney made the trip to Phoenix to hear first-hand reactions from fans who have followed the team since its inception in 1998.
It’s been five years since the Mountain Ridge Little League team captured the attention of the city of Las Vegas during the run in the 2014 Little League World Series. The team manager, Ashton Cave, says the team still serves as role models and inspires youth to this day. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Henderson officials tried to lure Arizona Diamondbacks from Phoenix with four potential stadium sites in mind, including one behind the future home of the future Raiders headquarters. Discussions between the team and the city stalled out, but Henderson still wants to attract professional sports to the area.(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Reno Aces and Las Vegas Aviators at Las Vegas Ballpark, July 1, 2019. (Las Vegas Aviators)
Jorge Mateo belts a two-out triple in the fifth inning to give the Aviators a 6-0 lead.
Las Vegas Aviators pitching coach Rick Rodriguez, manager Fran Riordan discuss the increase in home runs since the Pacific Coast League switched to the same baseball being used by the major leagues. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal.)
Baseball great Rickey Henderson talks about the new Las Vegas Ballpark before a Pacific Coast League between the Las Vegas Aviators and Sacramento River Cats on April 11, 2019. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Opening day for the Aviators, from pregaming to the first pitch. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Ballpark® home of the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A baseball team opens April 9, 2019 in Downtown Summerlin. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 360 view of the new Las Vegas Ballpark. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 360 view of the Las Vegas Aviators’ dugout at Las Vegas Ballpark. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 360 view of the Las Vegas Aviators during batting practice at Las Vegas Ballpark. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 360 view of the Las Vegas Aviators during pitching practice at the new Las Vegas Ballpark. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Bryan Harper talks about his baseball future and the last time he pitched against his brother, Bryce, during a workout in Henderson, Nevada, on March 26, 2019. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Installation of grass at the Las Vegas Ballpark adds a field of green just before St. Patrick’s Day.
