The sports buzz in Tempe has been consumed in recent weeks by the football transfer portal. Who's coming? Who's leaving? Does loyalty rest anywhere in college athletics in the NIL era?
Baseball made a push for time in the sun in this very busy news cycle when the Arizona Diamondbacks made a trade to acquire Nolan Arenado and cash considerations for former ASU pitcher Jack Martinez.
Diamondbacks reportedly acquire 3B Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals, per multiple reports including MLB's @Feinsand. pic.twitter.com/YXQIPiDdOD
— MLB (@MLB) January 13, 2026
You may find yourself asking what this trade has to do with Arizona State outside of Jack Martinez packing his bags for St.