PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Diamondbacks’ offense has found its groove, winning a one-sided affair against the White Sox 7-1. We have more on Ryne Nelson’s outstanding outing, the offense exploding, and which bat Joc Pederson was using tonight. We also discuss whether or not to be excited about the D-backs taking care of business against teams they should win against and what Torey Lovullo’s strategy is with his third ba...

In a new edition of On the Record, Herb Lawrence from CHGO White Sox joins to discuss how the White Sox went from potential contender to baseball's worst team in little over a year. We also discuss which players on the White Sox are performing well, such as Erick Fedde, Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr., and why the future could be bright despite the present disaster. We also check in on former...

It was definitely another night of feasting for the Diamondbacks offense. Christian Walker went yard twice and Joc Pederson hit a grand slam in the D-backs series finale win over the Angels. We have more on how inconsistent this offense has been, if this is the best bullpen in franchise history, and Derek’s terrible throw to Marvin Harrison Jr. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub...

Is it time for the Arizona Diamondbacks to turn to the farm system for another otpion at third base over Eugenio Suarez? How likely is it that the option could be Jordan Lawlar? We are joined by the voice of the Reno Aces, Nash Walker, to discuss this and more from the D-backs minor league system. We also unleash our MLB Power Rankings for this week and check in on who the next player will be retu...

There is something inexplicably magic about it, but Geraldo Perdomo’s return to the Diamondbacks made the team look whole once again and propelled them to a win over the Angels. We have more on Randal Grichuk eating at the dish, Jordan Montgomery looking better on the mound, and Perdomo’s overall impact on this team.  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yout...

In a new edition of On the Record, Sam Blum of The Athletic hops on to preview this week's Diamondbacks-Angels series. Mike Trout is currently out with a meniscus injury, but could the Angels pull the trigger on a trade anyway? We also discuss what's gone right for the Angels this year, what hasn't and whether Ron Washington has been a good fit as manager. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE t...

After getting absolutely dominated in two games of their series with the Padres, the Diamondbacks managed to pull off a series split with a big win at Petco Park on Sunday. We discuss the D-backs starting pitching woes, the streakiness of the offense, and trade rumors about Eugenio Suarez. We also answer your Mailbag Monday questions, including which PHNX staff member best represents each of the s...

On this inaugural edition of Meetings with the Mayor for Diehards, Derek is joined by D-backs pregame and postgame show host and his former co-host Steve Zinsmeister to discuss their time working together, Steve’s favorite moments of hosting this season, the importance of Paul Sewald, and so much more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS P...

Despite falling behind early, the Diamondbacks made things interesting in game 2 of their four-game series with the Padres. But then everything fell apart. Is it possible that manager Torey Lovullo actively sacrificed a chance at a comeback victory to rest his bullpen? We discuss the turn this game took in the eighth and more. We also discuss which members of the Serpent Society deserve to go to T...

The Diamondbacks take a close game 1 of their four-game series with the Padres in San Diego, getting some terrific defense and back-to-back homers from Eugenio Suarez and Gabi Moreno. We have more on Slade Cecconi’s outing and the importance of winning this game with Jesse Friedman joining the show from Petco Park. We also discuss our Power Rankings this week and roster moves that were made by the...

While it was the longest game of the season for the Diamondbacks, it was another short outing for starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in the series finale loss to the Giants. Has the signing of Montgomery already become one of the franchise’s worst starting pitching acquisitions? We discuss the numbers from the series win, who the D-backs should be sending to the All-Star game, and how much trouble...

After a bleak week offensively, the Diamondbacks bats have stayed hot in the team’s fourth win in a row. We have more on the Snakes big night offensively, winning the series against the Giants, Blake Walston making his second start of the year, and Justin Martinez wowing us with his stuff. We also discuss D-backs pitcher Andrew Saalfrank being suspended for a year due to gambling on baseball and w...

The Diamondbacks played one of their best baseball games of the season against the Giants on Monday. Ryne Nelson was outstanding on the mound, the D-backs defense saved the game several times, and a walk off home run from Pavin Smith made this one we won’t forget anytime soon. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnx...

In a new edition of On the Record, Giants beat writer Shayna Rubin joins to talk about Blake Snell's early-season struggles, a recent onslaught of injuries and why the Giants have managed to stay afloat anyway. We also talk Jorge Soler's slow start with his new team, and what needs to happen moving forward for the Giants to make the playoffs. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube:...

After a week-long offensive drought, the Diamondbacks’ bats woke up in New York and salvaged a split with the Mets in their four-game series. We have more on Mighty Marte leading the way with two home runs in the finale, starting pitching falling apart, and a look ahead at some winnable series on the D-backs schedule. We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions! An ALLCITY Network Produc...

The Arizona Diamondbacks losing streak drags on in New York as the Mets take the first two of this four-game series. Jordan Montgomery may be giving the D-backs buyer’s remorse with his performance at Citi Field, giving up six earned and eight runs total in four innings. We have more on the loss and updates on Zac Gallen’s hamstring injury. Derek also says good bye to his mustache, which he is sha...

The Arizona Diamondbacks need something to go their way, and a four-game series with the struggling New York Mets might be exactly what the doctor ordered. But is this a must-win series for the Snakes considering the direction their season is going? We also discuss our Power Rankings for this week and Ryan Thompson getting a dish named after him at a local Valley restaurant. An ALLCITY Network Pro...

The Diamondbacks offense is still missing in action after getting swept in their two-game series against the Texas Rangers. We have more on how bad things have gotten at the dish for the Snakes, when they can expect some of their injured starters to return, and if this stretch is worse than their slump in July last season. We also have updates from the D-backs minor league system. An ALLCITY Netwo...

Damned if you do pitch to Corey Seager and damned if you don’t. Whatever game plan Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks had for Seager, it didn’t work in the game 1 loss to the Texas Rangers. And speaking of things not working, we have more on the D-backs offense continuing to struggle and MLB umpire Angel Hernandez announcing his retirement. We also discuss the impact of MLB announcing the...

In a World Series rematch edition of On the Record, Texas Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry joins to discuss the Rangers' slow start, Jordan Montgomery signing with the D-backs, Corey Seager's deceptively poor numbers and more. 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 PHNX ev...

After picking up some much-needed momentum in Los Angeles, the Diamondbacks seemingly gave it all back in a 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday night. The offense had few answers for Braxton Garrett, who tossed a complete-game shutout. We discuss what stood out from the game, why the D-backs can’t seem to win after off-days and more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: http...

The Arizona Diamondbacks could receive some encouraging news about starting pitcher Merrill Kelly and his injury this week. We discuss the impact a returning Kelly could have on this starting rotation as well as some additional injury updates. We also take a look ahead at the upcoming series against the Miami Marlins, discuss our MLB Power Rankings for this week, and give our hot takes on the City...

The Diamondbacks got a big win in their series finale in Los Angeles, shutting out the Dodgers for the first time since 2017 and winning a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time in six years. We have more on Torey Lovullo’s masterplan with his pitching, Christian Walker continuing to dominate at Chavez Ravine, and Corbin Carroll getting the big hit that broke everything open. We also have mor...

After playing well in game 1 of the series against the Dodgers outside of one inning, the Diamondbacks got a much needed win over their NL West rival in game 2. Brandon Pfaadt shoved, tossing his fifth consecutive quality start, and Ketel Marte extended his hitting streak to 20 games. We have more on the win from Jesse Friedman at Dodger Stadium along with updates from the D-backs farm system. An...

Torey Lovullo and the Diamondbacks took an unorthodox approach to game one of their three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles, sending reliever Joe Mantiply in to start the game while bringing in Slade Cecconi out of the bullpen. The result was a disastrous third inning where Cecconi may have been tipping his pitches to Dodgers hitters, who took him long three times and scored six runs. We...