PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The offseason is officially underway with option decisions being made, and we're breaking down 5 newly available MLB free agents who would be PERFECT fits for the Arizona Diamondbacks, even if we can’t afford them. In regards to their own roster moves, the D-backs are sending Pavin Smith outright to Triple-A Reno and is expected to elect free agency. We discuss the decision and the latest roster m...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to celebrate. For the first time in franchise history, the D-backs have three position players taking home Gold Glove awards. Gabriel Moreno, Geraldo Perdomo, and Corbin Carroll all received top honors for this defense in 2026. We discuss the achievements and how it adds to Moreno’s historic season. Plus, the Snakes also have a brand new pitching coach after the...

Per a report from the Athletic, the Arizona Diamondbacks are hiring San Diego Padres bullpen coach Ben Fritz to fill their pitching coach vacancy. Derek and Rok react to the hiring and discuss the impact Fritz’s experience and knowledge of the NL West can have on the D-backs pitching staff. BECOME A DIEHARD: gophnx.com/join  JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 An ALLCITY...

The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, and they did it while smoking cigarettes in the batting cages along the way. We're breaking down Milwaukee's championship run, tobacco being the Crew’s “secret stuff”, and whether the Brewers have officially become baseball's most chaotic team of destiny. Plus, how much is riding on Corbin Burnes over the next four seasons? His opt-in means the D-b...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly considering moving Nolan Arenado to first base, and we're breaking down what that could mean for the future of the infield. Would the move make the D-backs better defensively, give them more roster flexibility, or create a whole new set of questions for Mike Hazen this offseason? Plus, we dive into the Brewers' Game 5 World Series victory and discuss whether...

We all want more Gabriel Moreno on the Arizona Diamondbacks, but will we get more Gabriel Moreno? Jack Sommers from Snakes Territory joins us for five big questions about the Snakes and their financial future, including why Gabi’s growing collection of awards and accolades could make him even harder for Arizona to re-sign. Plus, the World Series just delivered an ALL-TIME CLASSIC! Game 4 had every...

The Arizona Diamondbacks offseason prognosis is looking rough as The Athletic’s latest MLB free-agent rankings feature just ONE Arizona player among the top 40. Who is actually available, where could the biggest names land, and what does it say about the Diamondbacks’ ability to make a splash this winter? Plus, we’re breaking down the latest World Series action, debating whether the Brewers are th...

The Arizona Diamondbacks signing Tarik Skubal might sound like a dream come true, but could it actually be a DISASTER for the Snakes? We’re breaking down why going all-in on the Tigers’ ace would be a risky move for the D-backs that isn’t worth the price. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers have jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the World Series! Are the Brew Crew the team of destiny, or can their opponent turn...

Derek and Rok are having a great time watching the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays battle to make history in the World Series. Derek is still struggling with both who to root for and with the AI slop on the Fox broadcast while Rok just wants as much baseball as possible before it’s gone for a very long time. BECOME A DIEHARD: gophnx.com/join  JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyu...

The World Series is here, but we’ve got plenty of questions about the future of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Are the D-backs on a realistic path back to the World Series, or are their best days behind them? We’re breaking down what it will take for the Snakes to get back into championship contention. We are also making our World Series predictions and debating which team has more to lose. Plus, we’re...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some major decisions to make this offseason, and finding left-handed bats needs to be near the top of the list. Which free agents could make sense for the Snakes, and who can they realistically afford? Plus, we’re asking a BIG question: Have the Tampa Bay Rays become a better-run organization than the D-backs? From player development to roster construction, we’re comp...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have handed out their 2026 BBWAA year-end awards, and we’re breaking down why Gabriel Moreno, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Kevin Ginkel earned recognition! Who was the most deserving, and what do these honors tell us about the Snakes heading into 2027? Plus, did Ketel Marte make himself nearly impossible to trade after his 2026 performance and off-field drama? We’...

Has Ketel Marte made himself IMPOSSIBLE for the Arizona Diamondbacks to trade him? We’re breaking down Marte’s disappointing 2026 season, his ongoing relationship issues with the organization, his massive contract, and whether Mike Hazen can realistically find a deal that works for everyone. Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series after taking down the Cleveland Guardians! We have...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for a busy offseason, but could a reunion with Christian Walker make sense if the price is right? We break down why the D-backs should explore a trade with the Houston Astros to bring Walker back to the Valley, plus why adding left-handed bats needs to be a priority this winter. We also discuss Chris Garagiola becoming the new voice of the D-backs, the Tampa...

Derek is struggling to find joy considering the reality of life, roller coaster accidents, and the inevitable Lockout keep weighing him down. The Mayor and Rok discuss why the Dodgers getting eliminated from the postseason might be worse for the CBA negotiations than if they win the whole thing again, and Rok reminds us that losing baseball games is more important than Dodgers fans getting to gloa...

The MLB Postseason continues on and a NEW National League champion has been crowned. The Milwaukee Brewers did what many thought could not be done, eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-game sweep. The series win was (in part) propelled by Shohei Ohtani's ice-cold performance at the plate, hitting just .192 in the 2026 playoffs. How did the Brew Crew get the job done with a team of scrappy un...

Are the Dodgers finally dead?! The moment every Diamondbacks (and MLB) fan has been waiting for is seemingly here, as the Milwaukee Brewers have the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of elimination in the NLCS, up 3-0 in the series. Can the Brew Crew finish the job and complete the sweep to kill off the three peat? Is LA losing enough to SAVE Major League Baseball from the inevitable lockout? ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have some major decisions to make this offseason, and we’re breaking down what comes next for the Snakes. Would a potential trade sending reliever Juan Morillo to the Yankees in exchange for first baseman Luis García Jr. make sense for Arizona? Plus, the D-backs have five Gold Glove finalists! We break down who made the cut and which players we think have the best shot at...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have plenty of work to do this offseason, but the first order of business is deciding which of their own free agents are worth bringing back for 2027. We break down who we would keep, who we would let walk, and how a reduced payroll could complicate those decisions. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who may be reaching the...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made some coaching changes, keeping hitting coach Joe Mather and parting ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan. Derek and Rok discuss the moves and why a track record matters. They also discuss how the playoffs are when coaching really makes the biggest impact, as seen in game 1 of the Milwaukee Brewers vs the Los Angeles Dodgers. BECOME A DIEHARD: gophnx.com/join&nbs...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back hitting coach Joe Mather for 2027, and we break down what it means for Arizona’s offense heading into 2027. Can we expect different results next season from Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and this starting lineup under Mather? Plus, we’re mourning the elimination of our beloved Chicago White Sox, previewing the Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup...

The D-backs’ offseason starts with a massive question: Will Corbin Burnes opt in or opt out, and what would either decision mean for Arizona’s future? We break down how Burnes’ decision could shape the rotation, impact the team’s payroll flexibility, and influence Mike Hazen’s plans to get the Diamondbacks back into contention in 2027. Plus, the Cleveland Guardians refuse to go away! Cleveland ral...

Who ACTUALLY helped the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026? We break down the biggest breakouts, pleasant surprises and disappointments from the D-backs’ season, including Gabriel Moreno, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nolan Arenado, Ryan Waldschmidt, Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. We also look at the players who matter most moving forward and whose role could change the most in 2027. Plus, the MLB post...

The Arizona Diamondbacks just made a surprising change to a coaching staff that wasn't necessarily failing in 2026. The pitching improved, the bullpen became one of the team's biggest strengths, and young arms emerged, yet the D-backs have decided they will not bring back pitching coach Brian Kaplan next season.  Plus, we recap the latest NLDS action and look at what’s happening around the ML...

A major change for the Arizona Diamondbacks is happening as the team parts ways with longtime television play-by-play announcer Steve Berthiaume after 14 seasons. What’s next for the D-backs broadcast booth, and why did the organization decide it was time to make a change? Meanwhile, the MLB postseason rolls on, and we’re breaking down everything that happened in the ALDS, including the Rays takin...