PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks desperately needed a spark, and Jordan Lawlar delivered one in his return to the lineup on Friday night in Cincinnati. Lawlar went 2-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases and several clutch hits, helping power the D-backs to a 5-2 victory over the Reds. We break down Lawlar's immediate impact, Eduardo Rodriguez's shortest start of the season, and how Arizona's young players st...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense reached a new low on Wednesday, getting shut out for the second straight game and completing a disastrous three-game sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins. We break down another lifeless performance at the plate that produced just three hits, Merrill Kelly’s quality start going to waste, and why we hate Otto Lope. We also fire up the Blame Game to figure out who...

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to spiral, suffering yet another embarrassing loss to the Miami Marlins in an 8-0 shutout that felt over long before the final out. We break down another rough night for the D-backs, including one of the worst starts of Ryne Nelson’s career, defensive miscues from an inexperienced outfield, and a team that got thoroughly outplayed in every facet of the game. We al...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching staff had no answers for the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, dropping the opener of their three-game series by a score of 10-6. We break down another rough outing from Zac Gallen, a bullpen collapse that allowed six runs, and how the D-backs squandered a chance to complete a comeback despite home runs from Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno. We also discuss big ni...

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped just their third home series of the season, losing two out of three against the Washington Nationals. But the biggest story coming out of the weekend is yet another report claiming an anonymous source within the organization is frustrated with Ketel Marte for missing last week's game against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. We break down why these recurri...

The Diamondbacks have been a weird team over their last 10 game stretch. But nothing is more weird, or annoying, than Ketel Marte rumors popping up once again. Derek and Rok discuss Marte taking a day off due to injury (and probably Shohei Ohtani), self care being a common part of modern day sports, and why we want to see people attach their names to these anonymous rumors. Limited-time offer! Bec...

The Arizona Diamondbacks were completely overwhelmed by the Washington Nationals on Friday night, suffering a brutal 14-1 loss at Chase Field. What should have been a memorable night for LuJames Groover’s Major League debut quickly turned into a nightmare as the D-backs were blown out on their home field. We break down Merrill Kelly’s disastrous outing, which drew comparisons to another terrible s...

Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off an improbable comeback on Thursday, walking off the Dodgers for a 3-2 win to split their 4-game series with L.A.. We have more on Marte’s huge walk off home, Max Muncy’s intolerable collision with Ildemaro Vargas, and the D-backs pitching staff holding the Dodgers to just two runs. It’s a full TARPS OFF edition of the PHNX D-backs Podcast! Limite...

Could a major rotation shakeup be underway for the Arizona Diamondbacks? According to Nick Piecoro, the D-backs are reportedly optioning Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno while calling up relievers Kade Strowd and Philip Abner, signaling a significant change to their pitching plans. Alex D’Agostino joins the show to break down what the move means, how Corbin Burnes’ latest injury setback altered Ari...

There’s no sugarcoating it: the Arizona Diamondbacks got absolutely steamrolled by Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. On a day that already brought concerning news regarding Corbin Burnes’ recovery, things only got worse on the field as Zac Gallen and Brandon Pfaadt were both knocked around by the defending World Series champions. We break down another frustrating night...

The Arizona Diamondbacks dug themselves an early hole against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, as Michael Soroka surrendered four runs over the first two innings. But after another resilient comeback effort, the D-backs battled all the way back and nearly erased the deficit before ultimately falling 6-5. We break down Soroka’s rough start, the adjustments that helped him settle in, and whether...

The Arizona Diamondbacks got exactly the response they needed after a frustrating sweep in Seattle, knocking off the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 to open a crucial four-game series. Eduardo Rodriguez turned in one of his best starts of the season, shutting down a dangerous Dodgers lineup, while rookie Tommy Troy delivered a memorable milestone with the first home run of...

The Arizona Diamondbacks cooled off in Seattle, getting swept in their three-game series with the Mariners. Derek recaps the lack of offense in the series loss, Merrill Kelly being the mainstay once again, and why it felt like better managing could have changed the outcome in two out of three of these games. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube...

The Arizona Diamondbacks just won 11 out of 13 games played against division rivals. So why are some D-backs fans angry about it? Derek and Rok discuss the reaction to our latest show headline and why some fans seems to be unable to enjoy the highs during a 162-game regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback in Seattle, but their late rally fell just short as the Mariners walked it off in the 10th inning for a 7-6 victory. We break down Zac Gallen’s difficult night on the mound, the D-backs offense finally coming to life late in the game when Damon wasn’t allowed to be present, and why Ketel Marte’s quiet night at the plate loomed large in...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are quietly the hottest team in MLB after winning 11 of their last 13 games. But does that make them an actual contender? We have more on the D-backs stats from their 13-game stretch vs their NL West rivals and how good the pitching staff has been since #TheMeeting. We also preview the D-backs weekend series with the Mariners and take another trip down memory lane with Thr...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are absolutely owning the NL West right now. For the first time in franchise history, the D-backs have started a season 6-0 against the San Francisco Giants, completing their SECOND sweep of their division rival in just 10 days. We have more on Ketel Marte extending his league-leading hit streak to 11 games, Michael Soroka delivering yet another quality start, and the bull...

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their dominance over the San Francisco Giants, winning their fifth game in a row over their NL West Division Rival. Ketel Marte extended his hit streak to 10 games with a 452 foot bomb, Eduardo Rodriguez delivered the D-backs’ 16th quality start in the month of May, and the bullpen bent but didn’t break for their 30th win of the season. We have more on the startin...

The Arizona Diamondbacks complete another series win over the Colorado Rockies, taking 3 out of 4 at Chase Field. Derek and Rok get together to talk about the wins over this 13-game span vs NL West basement dwellers, Ketel Marte’s resurgence, and why the moves made by Mike Hazen this offseason weren’t exciting but are working out so far. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://g...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ season-high five-game winning streak came to an end Friday night in a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Once again, Michael Soroka gave Arizona exactly what it needed, continuing his dominance at Chase Field with another quality start while lowering his home ERA below 2.00. But the D-backs offense struggled to deliver timely hits, and the usually dependable bullpen falter...

There is no quit in this Arizona Diamondbacks team. On a night where the starting rotation once again did its job and the offense struggled to cash in opportunities, the D-backs still found a way to win. After Eduardo Rodriguez delivered seven scoreless innings of brilliance to keep Arizona alive against the Colorado Rockies, Corbin Carroll played hero in the ninth inning with a walk-off RBI singl...

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their winning ways by completing a sweep of the San Francisco Giants and proving they can win games in every possible way. Arizona’s offense came through with timely hitting all series long, while the pitching staff delivered quality starts in every game of this series to shut down one of the hottest teams in the National League. Ketel Marte stayed red hot at the...

The Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off some late-game magic on Tuesday night, and no moment was bigger than Ketel Marte’s first career walk-off home run. After missing a game-tying blast by just four feet in the eighth inning, Marte made sure there was no doubt in the ninth, launching the D-backs to a dramatic 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. We break down Marte’s unforgettable moment, Corbin C...

Arizona Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez joined the show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the D-backs’ World Series championship team and reflect on what made that clubhouse so special. Gonzo also shared his thoughts on the similarities between that legendary squad and the current roster, weighed in on Ildemaro Vargas’ impressive hitting streak, and revealed his biggest pet peeve about today’...

On a legendary episode of the show, we’re joined by Arizona Diamondbacks icon and local hero Luis Gonzalez for a wide-ranging conversation timed perfectly with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 World Series championship. Gonzo reflects on that unforgettable postseason run, his iconic hitting stretch, and how those kinds of consistent offensive runs compare to what we see in today’s game, including...