PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to have unlikely heroes step up this season. In just his second game as a big leaguer, catcher Adrian Del Castillo hit his first career home run at the best possible time as the D-backs walk off the Phillies by a score of 3-2. We have more on Ryne Nelson’s dominant night on the mound, Del Castillo setting a franchise record, and this team of Snakes finding a way t...

Despite having plenty of opportunities, the Diamondbacks’ offense came up short in a 6-4 loss to the Phillies in their series opener on Thursday. We are discussing if Jordan Montgomery was good in this outing, Ketel Marte being impatient at the dish, Jake McCarthy continuing to rake, and the D-backs’ bullpen faltering in a close game. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https:/...

As the Diamondbacks prepare to take on the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend, Jamie Lynch from PHLY Sports hops on to discuss what's gone right for the Phillies this year and what their biggest weaknesses (if they have any) are heading into the playoffs. We also discuss the pitching matchups for the weekend, and the degree to whcih Phillies fans are dreading a return to Chase Field after what hap...

The Diamondbacks passed a big test against the Cleveland Guardians, sweeping the team with the best record in MLB. We have more on Brandon Pfaadt continuing to be the most reliable starter in the rotation, Eduardo Rodriguez’s long-awaited debut, Josh Bell’s two-home run day, and the Snakes overcoming the odds in this series to take all three games. We also take a look ahead at the D-backs upcoming...

The Diamondbacks continue to stay hot after taking a pair of narrow victories over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. We have more on the D-backs winning their sixth series in a row, Eduardo Rodriguez being back in the starting rotation, and the upcoming series with the team with the best record in MLB, the Cleveland Guardians. We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions and more! An ALLCITY Net...

The Diamondbacks had another incredible 1st inning, hitting back-to-back-to-back jacks and scoring five runs against the Pirates early. But Brandon Pfaadt seemed to run out of gas and the bullpen had a bit of a meltdown, allowing the Pirates to comeback and take the lead. Eventually, the Snakes got hot again thanks to multi-homer nights from Ketel Marte and Josh Bell and managed to win a close one...

While we may still be a little hungover from our PHNX Takeover of the Chase Field Pool, that’s only because we were celebrating being present for the Diamondbacks second sweep of the season! But it wasn’t easy in the 9th, and we are discussing if we saw the last of Paul Sewald in the closer role after he failed to covert another save opportunity in the series finale against the Nationals. We also...

It was a magical night at Chase Field on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks shutout the Nationals in a rout, winning by a score of 17-0 and tying a franchise record with 22 hits. We have more on Eugenio Suarez’s three-home run night, Ryne Nelson shoving, and the moves made by Mike Hazen and co in the final hours of the trade deadline.  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/...

It’s trade deadline day, and we have you covered with our countdown show during the final hour of the deadline. We have more on the Diamondbacks acquiring Josh Bell from the Marlins for cash considerations, what the deal means in regards to Christian Walker’s injury, and the Snakes 11th hour move to add relief pitcher Dylan Floro from the Nationals. We will also be updating you on any trades that...

Down 8-2 after six innings, the Diamondbacks came back to beat the Washington Nationals on a walk-off, pinch-hit, two-run home run by Corbin Carroll in one of the wildest comebacks in franchise history. In this emergency edition of the pod, we discuss Carroll's big moment, the Ketel Marte homer that set the table, Jordan Montgomery's rough outing and a concerning early exit for Christian Walker. A...

Is it time for the Diamondbacks to have some serious discussions about replacing Paul Sewald as their closer? This comes after Sewald blew another save in the D-backs series finale against the Pirates on Sunday. We discuss if this move would make sense and if there are potential trade candidates that might fill that role this season and beyond. We also have our answers to your Mailbag Monday quest...

The Diamondbacks continue to roll in the month of July, securing another series victory with their game 2 win over the Pirates. We are discussing Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte going yard, Brandon Pfaadt having an off night, and the Snakes remaining the hottest team in MLB. We also have more on the D-backs newest acquisition, A.J. Puk, making his debut. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to o...

The Arizona Diamondbacks registered their 18th comeback win of the season, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in game one of their three game series at Chase Field. Zac Gallen had an in-game comeback of his own after a rough start in this one. We discuss his bounce-back night on the mound, the D-backs offense getting things going against the Pirates’ pen, and this team getting to four games above...

With the trade deadline approaching quickly, the Diamondbacks are taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at Chase Field. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins to break down the Pirates' strengths and weaknesses, Paul Skenes' absurd rookie season and why it might make sense for the Pirates to go all in at the deadline. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTu...

It did not take long for the Diamondbacks to make a move as the trade deadline approaches! Arizona crosses off their biggest need by obtaining left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins as reported by Jeff Passan from ESPN. We have more on Puk and how he will fit into the bullpen, what the D-backs gave up in the trade, and if this is the beginning or the end of the trades for the Snakes....

Fresh off another series win, the Diamondbacks are as hot as the temperatures in Phoenix right now. But they face off against another very hot team in the Pirates, and even though the Snakes luckily miss Paul Skenes, they still have a formidable trio of starting pitchers to deal with. We preview the series with the Bucs, discuss our MLB Power Rankings for this week, and continue our deep dive into...

The Answerbacks may in fact be back! The Diamondbacks managed to score five runs in the top of the 9th inning for an impressive comeback win over the Royals, taking two out of three in the series. We have more on the D in D-backs standing for dingers, Ryne Nelson’s night on the mound, and this team winning or splitting their seventh series in a row. Are the Snakes the hottest team in baseball? An...

Jordan Montgomery made his return to the mound for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and gave Torey Lovullo five solid innings in a win over the Royals. We have more on if Montgomery was as good as the box score indicates, Ketel Marte leading the charge for the offense, and Torey’s understandable tirade from the first game of this series. We also take a look at potential trade deadline targets for the D...

The Arizona Diamondbacks seem to be allergic to sweeping a series, losing the finale in Chicago to the Cubs in extra innings by a score of 2-1. We discuss the bullpen blowing a phenomenal start by Brandon Pfaadt, Shota Imanaga dominating D-backs hitters, and more from our experience here in Chicago. Join Derek Montilla from Almost Home in Chicago with Jesse Friedman joining from Wrigley Field.  An...

Even when Zac Gallen doesn’t have his best stuff, he’s still very good. The Diamondbacks win game two in Chicago over the Cubs on night where neither team could muster up much offense. We have more on Corbin Carroll and Alek Thomas going yard, the bullpen being full of bonafide studs, and Christian Walker getting some respect from Bryce Harper. Jesse Friedman joins the show from Wrigley Field whil...

The Diamondbacks kick off the second half of the season with a big win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. We discuss Ryne Nelson getting a career-high nine strikeouts while throwing nearly all fastballs, Gabi Moreno being unstoppable in the two-hole, and what it’s like attending a game at the Friendly Confines. We are live from Almost Home in Chicago and are joined by Cody Delmendo from CHGO Cubs and...

It is time to start the second half of the 2024 season, and we are discussing the biggest headlines for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can they continue to stay hot after the break? What will this starting rotation look like once the Snakes get Jordan Montgomery, Merrill Kelly, and Eduardo Rodriguez back? We discuss this and more, including a preview of the series here in Chicago with the Cubs and our...

The American League continues to dominate the National League in the All-Star Game, securing a 5-3 victory over Torey Lovullo’s squad in this year’s Midsummer Classic. We have more on Ketel Marte’s day for the NL, the pre-show fashion, and Jarren Duran robbing us of seeing something special: an extra Home Run Derby. Jesse Friedman joins from Globe Life Field while Derek is coming to you live from...

Live once again from The Tipsy Oak in Arlington, we have more from the Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field. From the anthem to the format to even the finish, the entire Derby felt like a swing & miss. We discuss if MLB needs to go back to their head to head format and if a lack of star power is impacting the event. We also have more from Torey Lovullo and Ketel Marte as they prepare for the All-Sta...

LIVE from The Rack House in The Colony, TX, it’s day 2 of All-Star Weekend and we are focusing on both the present and the future for the Arizona Diamondbacks. We discuss Ketel Marte’s big day at the plate in his final appearance before starting for the National League All-Star Team. We also have our reactions to the Diamondbacks four picks on day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft and updates from our field...