PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks took full advantage after Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start, exploding for nine runs in an impressive series-opening win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. We break down another dominant outing from Eduardo Rodriguez, Tim Tawa's monster night at the plate with a home run and four RBI, and the offensive approach that overwhelmed the Dodgers. We also look ahead...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially designated first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment after an underwhelming 2026 season at the plate. Derek and Rok break down why the move took so long, who could take over at first base, how this impacts the roster heading into the MLB trade deadline, and why the clock is ticking for Mike Hazen to make a move if the D-backs are serious about making a posts...

After going live, breaking news dropped as Nick Piecoro of AZ Central reported that the Arizona Diamondbacks have designated first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment. We react to the move, discuss why the D-backs decided now was the time to part ways with Smith, and what it says about the organization's urgency to win now. Meanwhile, the Snakes got exactly what they needed from Merrill Kelly, as t...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are starting to look like the team every opponent gets right against. It’s hard not to think that after another frustrating loss to the San Diego Padres, and this one featured plenty of drama. We break down Torey Lovullo's first ejection of the season, Arizona's offense once again disappearing after an early scoring chance, and and what this latest loss means as the D-back...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are back below .500 after another frustrating loss to the San Diego Padres. We break down Zac Gallen's disastrous first inning and how he bounced back with five scoreless frames. Despite jumping out to an early lead, the D-backs offense once again went quiet, managing just one run the rest of the way, with Gabriel Moreno's 2-for-4 performance standing out as one of the few...

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a chance to take every game against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend, but late inning collapses turned a potential sweep into another frustrating series loss. We break down what went wrong, including Torey Lovullo's decision to leave Eduardo Rodriguez in too long during Sunday's loss and how much it ultimately cost Arizona. Despite the disappointing weekend, there wa...

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered June looking like a legitimate National League playoff contender. Just one month later, their postseason odds have taken a massive hit. So what happened? We break down the biggest reasons behind the D-backs' stunning collapse from June 1 through July 1, including a devastating wave of injuries, inconsistent starting pitching, an offense that went ice cold, and the...

The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly pulled off an incredible comeback after falling behind by six runs in the series finale against the San Francisco Giants, but their late rally came up short in a 6-4 loss. We break down another rough outing from Zac Gallen, who surrendered five or more earned runs yet again and put Arizona in an early hole, while the offense remained quiet until its eighth-inning su...

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their incredible dominance over the San Francisco Giants, winning their eighth straight game against their NL West rivals on Tuesday. Brandon Pfaadt returned to the mound in dominant fashion, shutting down San Francisco, while Ketel Marte stayed scorching hot by homering for a career-best fourth consecutive game. We break down Arizona's offensive explosion, Gabri...

The Arizona Diamondbacks made franchise history on Monday, beating the San Francisco Giants for the seventh straight time to open the season. We break down another dominant outing from Eduardo Rodriguez, Ketel Marte crushing his 16th home run of the year, and Nolan Arenado continuing his dominance over the Giants by becoming the leader among active MLB players with the most home runs against San F...

The Arizona Diamondbacks got swept in Florida AGAIN, this time in a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Derek and Rok discuss the D-backs offense being terrible and the daunting schedule ahead in July. Plus, Derek finally crashes out about the team dropping below .500.   Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ ht...

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell behind early once again in a Zac Gallen start, but their ace battled through adversity to deliver his longest outing of the season and keep Arizona within striking distance. Unfortunately, the D-backs' offense continued its frustrating trend of coming up empty with runners in scoring position, dropping the series opener to the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-1. We break down Gallen...

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to get next to nothing from their first base and designated hitter spots, making Derrick Hall's revelation that the club never even discussed a reunion with Paul Goldschmidt this offseason even tougher to swallow, especially with Goldy putting together another outstanding season. We break down why the decision not to pursue a reunion with the D-backs legend looks...

The Arizona Diamondbacks got a huge night from their young prospects to earn a series split with the Cardinals. Left-hander Mitch Bratt impressed in his MLB debut, LuJames Groover crushed the first home run of his big league career, and Tommy Troy continued to make an impact with two RBI and two runs scored as the D-backs' offense broke through in a big way. We break down the impressive performanc...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally broke through in dramatic fashion after being locked in a tense pitcher's duel with the St. Louis Cardinals. Eduardo Rodriguez delivered one of his best starts of the season, but the D-backs offense was silenced until a chaotic ninth inning that featured seven combined runs and a wild finish with Arizona coming out on top. We break down E-Rod's dominant outing, Nol...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offensive struggles followed them to St. Louis, as they dropped their road opener to the Cardinals 3-2. Derek breaks down the quality start from Merrill Kelly that went to waste, the D-backs’ continued inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position, and why Pavin Smith’s prolonged slump is becoming a major problem in the middle of Arizona’s lineup. Plus, we disc...

The Diamondbacks' injury nightmare only got worse. We break down the mounting losses of Ryne Nelson, Michael Soroka, and Jordan Lawlar, plus the latest setbacks for Corbin Burnes and AJ Puk, and what Arizona's growing injury crisis means as the team begins a seven-game road trip. Can the organization's young talent keep the season afloat? St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and former Amarillo Sod Poo...

The injuries keep piling up for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as do the losses. Derek and Rok discuss the loss of four players to injury in one single day, Jose Cabrera giving them a stellar performance in his MLB debut, and why Torey getting rung up might be the only thing left that could fire this team up. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube JOIN...

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins in Friday night's series opener, but the victory may have come at a steep cost. Michael Soroka exited after just one inning with posterior left hip discomfort, adding to what is quickly becoming a mounting injury crisis for the D-backs. We break down the latest on Soroka, Jordan Lawlar's injury scare, and the concerning pregame updates on Ryne Nels...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally appear to have stabilized their bullpen, but just as one major issue gets solved, another has taken center stage. With the offense stuck in a frustrating slump, can the D-backs find the consistency they've been searching for? D-backs pregame show host Steve Zinsmeister joins the show to discuss what's been more surprising: the bullpen's turnaround or the offense's...

One night after getting embarrassed at the plate, the Arizona Diamondbacks got their revenge by erupting for an 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels to take the series at Chase Field. We discuss Corbin Carroll's massive grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez’s dominant outing on the mound, and why this D-backs offense continues to be one of the most unpredictable units in baseball. Plus, we weigh in on a lo...

The Arizona Diamondbacks were flat-out dominated by the Los Angeles Angels, getting blanked 7-0 in one of their ugliest losses of the season. Merrill Kelly was terrible in his start, surrendering 11 hits and six earned runs, while the D-backs offense offered little resistance with just four hits in the shutout defeat. We break down what went wrong on both sides of the ball, who deserves the blame,...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got a big night from Pavin Smith, whose first home run of the year helped lead the way to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on Monday. Derek recaps Smith’s big night proving us wrong, a late run by Geraldo Perdomo being the difference maker, and Ryne Nelson giving the Snakes another 7 inning quality start. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got back on track in Cincinnati, taking two of three from the Reds for a much-needed series win. But the bigger story comes from Nick Piecoro of AZ Central, who reports that the D-backs are set to reinstate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list and option Ryan Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno. We break down the roster move, explain why it could be the right decisio...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got back on track in Cincinnati, taking two out of three vs the Reds. But more importantly, Torey Lovullo got career win number 700 in the series finale. Derek and Rok discuss their very biased feelings on Lovullo, his time as manager, and why he’s the right man for the job when it comes to this franchise. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://...