PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Cardinals have a huge decision to make in the offseason in their quarterback room. The Phoenix Suns have a LOT of changes they need to make in order to reach the ultimate goal every fan in the Valley has for Devin Booker and his squad. The Arizona Diamondbacks did the unthinkable last season by making it to the World Series, what should be the expectation for next season? There should...

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has been among the team’s best players on both sides of the ball for the past two years. Would would it take to bring him back beyond the 2024 season on an extension? We also take a look at GM Mike Hazen’s promising track record with extensions, and the latest on Trevor Bauer’s hunt for an MLB pitching job. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE...

On one hand, Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen posted a career-high in innings and finished higher than ever in NL Cy Young voting in 2023. On the other, by some metrics, he actually had an uncharacteristically poor season. We dive in to what it will take for him to reach the next level. We also revisit the Diamondbacks-Blue Jays Gabriel Moreno/Daulton Varsho trade from last year, a...

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said that the D-backs could target a left-handed DH-type bat instead of a righty, but which makes more sense? Meanwhile, constructing the ideal D-backs bench is harder than you’d think. We break it down. We also take a closer look at the various DH options available in free agency and pick our favorites. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...

The list of potential Diamondbacks DH targets got shorter on Christmas Eve with the news that Mitch Garver signed with the Seattle Mariners. We discuss who the D-backs could turn to next, new rule changes coming to MLB in 2024 and a plethora of mailbag questions, ranging from a Diamondbacks murder mystery to draft pick valuations. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit...

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the signing of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on Friday. We have more on Mike Hazen’s comments about the signing and about the Snakes not being done in free agency. We take a look at some left-handed bat options and discuss why we’re not ready to panic about the Dodgers spending over $1 billion in free agency. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub...

The love for the Arizona Diamondbacks is spreading across the nation, so of course the Los Angeles Dodgers needed to do everything in their power to squash it with their signing of Shohei Ohtani. We discuss the positive economic impact the superstar’s contract could have on the already wealthy Dodgers, which starting pitcher the Diamondbacks could pursue to aid them in the NL West, and a new poten...

We know we missed a real opportunity not doing this on a Tuesday, but we are discussing Brandon Pfaadt’s rookie season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and how he became one of the franchise’s best pitchers in postseason history. We also talk about D-backs picking up relief pitcher Collin Snider off waivers from the Royals and what the Snakes are going to do to make room on their 40-man roster for Lo...

The Diamondbacks have made several big additions already this offseason, but could it be that their biggest one is yet to come? We take a look at several starting pitchers that could be available in the trade market, including Dylan Cease and Corbin Burnes. We also rank nine Diamondbacks DH targets into various tiers. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yout...

The Diamondbacks brought back Lourdes Gurriel Jr., so is JD Martinez next? We revisit the possibility of the former Diamondback returning to Arizona for 2024 and take a look at other potential options at DH for the Snakes. We also discuss Corbin Carroll and Zac Gallen being honored as part of the All-MLB team and answer a variety of mailbag questions. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...

The Arizona Diamondbacks brought back a key piece to their World Series team in Lourdes Gurriel Jr.! We discuss what La Piña’s return to the D-backs means for the clubhouse and if he was the best option for Arizona. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to D-backs Takeovers, K...

For the first time this season the Phoenix Suns finally had their Big 3 all together. Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker made their debut as a unit and despite the hype, the Suns still lost to the Brooklyn Nets. What did we learn about the Big 3 and when can we expect to see the Suns return to their winning ways? Two familiar faces were also back in the Valley last night. The Twins, Mikal...

The offseason is far from over, but, if it were, where would the Diamondbacks stack up in the oft-difficult NL West? We also discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Tyler Glasnow and what else we expect the Dodgers to do the rest of the way. Plus, the Oklahoma City Dodgers are changing their team name, and we have some suggestions. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: ht...

When it comes to MLB general managers, the Arizona Diamondbacks may have one of the best in Mike Hazen. We discuss and snake draft his best moves as GM of the Snakes as well as take a look at some more potential free agent moves we can see him make this offseason. We also discuss MLB’s Spring Breakout games that will showcase some of the top prospects in baseball. An ALLCITY Network Production SUB...

“Dreaming 'bout the day when you wake up and find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time…” Is the Arizona Diamondbacks’ answer for a right-handed outfielder already a part of the team? We discuss why re-signing Lourdes Gurriel Jr and his purple hair could be the best move for the Snakes as options continue to dwindle. We also discuss the Dodgers being in trade talks for more All...

The Arizona Diamondbacks introduced their biggest free agent signing of the offseason, starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. We have more Rodriguez’s decision to sign with Arizona, why he turned down being traded to the Dodgers, and Ken Kendrick’s intriguing comments on team spending. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.e...

The Diamondbacks cannot counter the Dodgers’ signing of Shohei Ohtani, but they can make more moves to position themselves for contention in 2024. In this Mailbag Monday edition, we react to Ohtani’s mammoth contract and investigate what the Diamondbacks could do next, whether via trade or free agency. Is JD Martinez headed back to Arizona? Are the Diamondbacks still looking for a starting pitcher...

After a slow start to free agency, Mike Hazen and the Arizona Diamondbacks finally made a move. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez is coming to the desert as the newest addition to the starting rotation. What does this move mean for the Snakes and how does this help the D-backs postseason chances? Are there any other moves on the horizon? The Phoenix Suns were bounced from the NBA In-Season tournament by the L...

The free agency world continues to wait for Shohei Ohtani to make his decision on where he will sign. We discuss the madness surrounding Ohtani and cases where we’ve seen the sport on hold like this before. We also discuss what the Diamondbacks are building towards and if they’re doing it the right way. This episode is brought to you by the letter E.  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the move fans have been anticipating, signing free agent starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a four-year, $80 million deal. Did the D-backs pay too much for E-Rod? And will he be the same starter he was in 2023? We also talk about some more options the Snakes could pursue and being letdown by the most recent hype video from Chase Field. An ALLCITY Network Production...

WE GOT OUR GUY! The Arizona Diamondbacks sign free agent LHP Eduardo Rodriguez to a four-year, $80 million contract with 2028 vesting option. We discuss the impact E-Rod will have on the starting rotation, his stellar 2023 season, and if this means the Snakes are done spending. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phn...

Rumors continue to swirl at the Winter Meetings in Nashville about who the Arizona Diamondbacks could be connected to via both free agency moves and trades. We also discuss the results of the Rule 5 Draft and what top prospect the D-backs lost.   An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your...

Things are progressing slowly during MLB’s Winter Meetings in Nashville. Is Broadway to blame or is this just a typical part of this annual tradition? Jesse Friedman has more from Mike Hazen on Diamondbacks moves as well as your updates on the Rule 5 Draft and the Draft Lottery. We also discuss how badly we want to see Shohei Ohtani sign with anyone except the Dodgers. An ALLCITY Network Productio...

Jesse Friedman is live in Nashville with updates from Day 1 of MLB’s Winter Meetings. We discuss the moves that have already been made and what Mike Hazen and the Diamondbacks need to accomplish this week. Should we prepare ourselves for a big move or temper our expectations? We have more from Hazen and Torey Lovullo, as well as our answers to your Mailbag Monday questions. An ALLCITY Network Prod...

Rumors are swirling that the Tampa Bay Rays might be willing to trade outfielder Randy Arozarena. What would it take to bring him to Arizona? We also give the latest on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and talk expectations for the winter meetings next week in Nashville. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports  ...