Think ASU linebacker Vontaze Burfict will be fun to watch? These guys do: Walter Camp Award, Bronco Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Butkus Award and the Bednarik Award. All have Vontaze on their pre-season watch lists… The latest holder of the title “Comeback Kids” has to be the Arizona Diamondbacks. After 124 games and 69 wins, […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – That’s A Wrap
This past week, METRO unveiled a new 2011 MLB All Star Game wrap on one of their trains. Justin Upton and Luis Gonzalez were on hand to introduce the new look for the upcoming All Star Game. The train is wrapped on the outside and is also the first train to have graphics on the […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Yankin’ our chain
Yep, another Diamond’s pic this week. The boys of Summer in Phoenix had a tough series against the Yankee’s recently which was no surprise as the bullpen struggled “a bit.” The part that sucked the most was feeling out-numbered on our home turf. By home turf, I mean the stadium and while riding the METRO […]
Diamondbacks Rollin’ in to Chase Field
Opening day is just about here for the Arizona Diamondbacks and baseball fans will be rolling into the arena in big numbers. The success of the spring games brings renewed excitement to a club that had a somewhat forgettable year last season. I hope you have tickets for opening day, because this sold out game […]
Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2010 – Perfect Light Rail Fun
The 2010 Diamondbacks Fan Fest is this weekend at Chase Field. If you are a baseball fan and have never been to a D-backs Fan Fest, do yourself a favor, grab some baseball lovin’ friends, hop on the light rail and check out Fan Fest this Saturday! If it’s even close to being as fun […]
METRO “Get on Board with Baxter” news conference
METRO “Get on Board with Baxter” news conference – tomorrow at 7 a.m. METRO light rail and special events are a natural pairing. Arizona Diamondbacks home games are perfect opportunities to park free and ride light rail. METRO, city of Phoenix and the Arizona Diamondbacks will get to show D-backs fans how easy and affordable […]
No Excuses – Flurry of Light Rail Activities
Without a doubt, people are riding the light rail after a Summer slow down. Yes, it’s still hot but, as we know, the recreational riders are rockin’ the Rail Life like crazy. If you are “bored” and looking for stuff to do, I’ll try to help with a few ideas: Thursday, you should join me […]
Enjoy the Diamondbacks – Night Rail style!
You asked for it, you got it! Come join us for a fun Friday night at Chase field! RailLife.com is teaming up with a bunch of friends in the "Night Rail" spirit for a great time at Chase field on Friday, September 18th. Enjoy seats in the Diamond Level at our discounted rate of just […]
Diamondbacks are going green
Looks like the Diamondbacks are going green for the current July 23-29 homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. As reported in this article on 1800recycling.com, the team will turn Chase Field into a renewable energy-powered stadium by purchasing more than 1.8 million kilowatt-hours of wind energy to run the ballpark. According to the […]
D-backs Preview – Week of May 4th
This past week the Arizona Diamondbacks would win their home series against the Chicago Cubs to hit the road to face the Milwaukee Brewers. The D-backs would end up splitting that series two games a piece as they head to the west coast to face the league leading Dodgers, followed by the Padres. The team […]