A new report from Sportico says that billionaire Rob Walton quietly purchased a 10% stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks two years ago, and nobody knew it happened. What would the richest owner in U.S. sports investing in this franchise mean for payroll, long-term stability, and the team’s championship window?
We also preview the D-backs taking on Team Mexico, where outfielder Alek Thomas finds himself on the “wrong” side for Arizona fans. Speaking of the tournament, we dive into the latest power rankings for the World Baseball Classic from MLB.com. Is Team Japan still the team to beat? Plus, we’ve got a brand-new way for us to get you more Jellybean content.
