Grace Del Pizzo
Grace Del Pizzo Pronunciation (she/her/hers)
Sports Reporter, Phoenix

Grace Del Pizzo expects to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism and a minor in music theater. Del Pizzo is the social media coordinator at Phillies Nation, has interned with SABR and Crossing Broad, and is the program director at Blaze Radio.

Latest from Grace Del Pizzo

Strength coach for the mind: Diamondbacks’ mental performance guru brings ‘whole person’ into baseball

PHOENIX – MLB players are always under a harsh spotlight, judged by an entire nation when they make a mistake. The pressure can be overwhelming, but Arizona Diamondbacks mental performance coach Zach Brandon is there to keep things in perspective.


‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals

PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.

Marvin Harrison Jr. in white uniform reaching out to catch a ball.

‘Nothing but success’: Top MLB prospects converge on Valley for Arizona Fall League

SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Fall League, which began play on Oct. 7, provides an opportunity for the top prospects in baseball to make a name for themselves and join the more than 3,000 major leaguers who spent time in the circuit.

Colson Montgomery walks out onto field with his baseball bag around his shoulder.

From Phillies hero to championing muscular dystrophy awareness, Rhys Hoskins’ journey is one of heart, home runs

PHOENIX – What started as a high school service hour requirement has become a decade-long commitment for Rhys and Jayme Hoskins. Over seven years with the Philadelphia Phillies, they impacted countless lives through their work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and they’re bringing that dedication to Milwaukee.

Rhys (middle) and Jayme Hoskins (left), known for their philanthropic efforts, host a muscular dystrophy fundraiser event in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Phillies)

Phoenix’s finest: Ahead of Final Four, NCAA honors Valley community leaders with Legends and Legacy Community Award

PHOENIX – The NCAA hosted an awards reception Tuesday to honor this year’s five recipients of the Legends and Legacy Community Award. Each honoree has made a significant impact on the Phoenix community.

The NCAA men’s basketball championship trophy is showcased at the Heard Museum during the awards reception honoring the recipients of the NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award. (Photo by Grace Del Pizzo/Cronkite News)

Hometown pride: Local gymnasts keep Arizona State program rooted in the Valley

PHOENIX – The nationally ranked Arizona State Sun Devils gymnastics team maintains a strong focus on national success, supported by four talented gymnasts hailing from the Phoenix area.

ASU graduate student gymnast Gracie Reeves celebrates after successfully dismounting from the uneven bars Feb. 2 at the Maroon Monsoon Tri-Meet. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)