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Arizona Diamondbacks to donate $550,000 to help Arizona in coronavirus pandemic

Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake discusses the news that MLB is delaying the start of the 2020 regular season and cancelling spring training games. Arizona Republic

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced that it is donating to local charities to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

The team released a statement Monday announcing the donation of $550,000 to Arizona-based non-profit organizations "that will immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency."

“Over the past 10 days, we have watched the heroic efforts of so many Arizonans who are helping those in need – from medical professionals to local food banks and childcare operations that have opened their doors to those working long hours to keep our community running,” D-Backs Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick said in the statement.