PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

Despite the Diamondbacks appearing to be done adding to the roster through free agency, recent reports have connected the Snakes to free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Is there any chance Mike Hazen has enough left in the budget to acquire another Scott Boras client? Also, has Jake McCarthy become a sought-after asset and will the D-backs look to add another pitcher via trade instead of free age...

Anthony Castrovince might get some free meals in Arizona with his latest bold predictions article over at MLB.com . Castrovince picked the Diamondbacks to not only get back to the World Series but to win the whole thing in 2024. Is it crazier than predicting both the Dodgers and the Rangers will miss the postseason? We are also talking about Zac Gallen being named the Diamondbacks Opening Day star...

We have good news and bad news after today’s Diamondbacks spring training game. The bad news is Torey Lovullo did confirm the team has shut down starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez due to a left lat strain. However, E-Rod himself said he was at “about 95%” and should be ready to go very soon. How will this impact the start of his season and what options do the D-backs have in his absence? We also h...

The Dodgers spent a small country’s GDP on free agents this offseason, but they are already plagued by doubt after a historically bad outing from pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and a scandal involving Shohei Ohtani. Did they make some huge mistakes this offseason that could benefit the Diamondbacks in a wild NL West? Also, we have ALL of your updates from the D-backs “What’s New At Chase Field” event!...

Opening Day is here! Well, technically it’s in Seoul, Korea, but it was already a wild start to the season between the Dodgers and the Padres that Jake Cronenworth probably wants to forget. We are discussing the game and breaking news on Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter being fired for allegations of theft. We also have more on Eduardo Rodriguez leaving Tuesday’s game early due to lat tightness and how...

The San Francisco Giants continue to add weapons in the NL West arms race, signing Cy Young winner Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million deal. What does this mean for the Diamondbacks in an already stacked division? We also check in with the D-backs aces and their spring starts over the weekend and give our thoughts on the first episode of the Snakes Alive documentary series.  SUBSCRIBE to our Yo...

The Diamondbacks' inaugural Spring Breakout game is set to take place on Saturday at Salt River Fields at 4:10 PM against the Colorado Rockies. With special guest Patrick Lyons from Just Baseball, we break down the top prospects that will be participating, the matchups we would like to see most, our thoughts on the game as a whole and more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: h...

MLB the Show 24 is here for players with early access! While we were ready to get angry about Gabi Moreno’s rating and the rest of the Diamondbacks, we were actually pleasantly surprised with the respect the Snakes are getting. We are also discussing our observations from spring training with less than two weeks left until Opening Day and the revenue generated by the Atlanta Braves’ multi-use faci...

The quest to find the Diamondbacks fifth starter didn’t get any easier on Thursday when Tommy Henry had a rough outing against the Royals. We discuss if the Snakes missed out by not adding an additional pitcher during the offseason. Is it too late to still go after one of the available free agent pitchers at this point? Would the front office even consider that? Also, is competing in spring traini...

The NL West just got a little bit tougher with the breaking news that the Padres have traded for Dylan Cease. We discuss what this means for the Diamondbacks and the rest of the division. We also discuss Merrill Kelly’s second outing of spring, people thinking Corbin Carroll is NOT being top 50 baseball player, and which D-backs player Fangraphs thinks will have a breakout season. SUBSCRIBE to our...

You’d be hard-pressed to find an Arizona Diamondbacks fan that isn’t happy with having Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. But is he already the best catcher in franchise history? It’s Tiermaker Tuesday, so we are ranking the best catchers this team has ever had. Also, you’ll never guess where USA Today ranked Chase Field amongst all 30 MLB ballparks. Actually, you probably have a good idea. SUBSCRIB...

Torey Lovullo sent out his A-lineup for the Diamondbacks on Monday against the Oakland As. Is this the same starting lineup we will see on Opening Day for Lovullo and co.? We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions about Brandon Pfaadt, the battle for the fifth starter in the rotation, and which Disney characters we actually are. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL...

29 years ago today, Arizona was awarded the Diamondbacks as the 30th franchise in Major League Baseball. We are celebrating the occasion by discussing how a lawsuit involving the Giants impacted the D-backs existence and if they will be adding any of the still available free agents as a birthday present to themselves. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://li...

Another day of spring training games and another day where an Arizona Diamondbacks batter gets hit in the hand by a pitch. We have your updates from Salt River Fields on how Lourdes Gurriel Jr is doing after being removed from the game, Merrill Kelly’s spring debut, and more. Also which MLB superstar said he almost signed with the Diamondbacks this offseason?  SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit...

Zac Gallen made his Cactus League debut and Christian Walker returned from injury against the Texas Rangers in Surprise. We discuss Gallen’s first outing, Torey Lovullo’s concern level on getting his two top starters ready in time for Opening Day, and more! MLB the Show meanwhile dropped their player ratings for 2024 and we ponder if the Diamondbacks top 5 players are overrated for once. We also t...

The Diamondbacks addressed several positional needs this offseason, thereby increasing the competition for available positions. We discuss five players who Diamondbacks fans may be underrating as potential difference makers in 2024. We also have more on Paul Sewald working on adding a change up to his arsenal and MLB the Show unveiling their ‘Women Pave Their Way' mode for this year’s game. SUBSCR...

Pitcher Ryne Nelson continued to make his case for the Diamondbacks starting rotation against the Padres on Tuesday. But after getting dinged up in the fourth inning, is it possible he made a stronger case for coming out of the bullpen? We chat about this and more from D-backs spring training, including Eugenio Suarez’s dinger in his return. We also discuss the renderings of the Oakland A’s new $1...

After two starts, Diamondbacks newest addition Eduardo Rodriguez has a 15.75 ERA in four innings of work. We have more on if it’s time to panic yet and updates from today’s spring training game. We also have your answers to a packed a Mailbag Monday! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers,...

Major League Baseball seems committed to expanding to 32 teams in the future, but how near is that future? And if MLB does expand to 32 teams, what does that mean for the current divisions. We discuss the current front runners for expansion and how the addition of those teams could impact division realignment and the playoffs. No matter what changes are made to the postseason, let's just remember...

It’s time for the annual nighttime spring training game between the Diamondbacks and the Reds! We preview the matchup and discuss if the Reds are poised to be the next big thing in 2024. Also, with so many top tier free agents still available on the market, does MLB need to institute a free agency signing deadline? An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube...

Spring training games aren’t so fun when your starting first basemen gets hit by a pitch and has to leave the game. We have updates on Christian Walker’s injury, Ryne Nelson shoving without a scouting report, and the results of today’s spring training game. We are also tier ranking the fantasy value of D-backs players. Which Snakes are must-draft options? An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to...

The Mayor is back and wants to be called Captain Mayor now, but we refuse to do that. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks pitcher Tommy Henry refuses to give up runs in his second start of spring and continues to look outstanding for the Snakes. Are we looking at the D-backs fifth starter in 2024? We also ponder if there is reason to be concerned about Brandon Pfaadt after his rough debut in the Cactus League...

The Diamondbacks are projected to win about 85 games in 2024, but what would it take to get to 100? We also discuss Eduardo Rodriguez’s poor spring training debut for the Diamondbacks, the SNAKES ALIVE guy visiting D-backs camp, some new amazing satin jackets that sold out almost instantly and a whole lot more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL...

With four spring training games in the books, we take a look at the first turn through the rotation for several Diamondbacks fifth starter candidates. We also discuss Jordan Lawlar’s monstrous homer on Monday, Blaze Alexander’s early impact and your mailbag questions. Finally, we touch on Cody Bellinger’s surprising deal with the Chicago Cubs. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...

Spring training games are here! But unfortunately in certain parts of the Valley, it feels like getting tickets to watch baseball are more expensive than ever. Has MLB priced themselves out of families being able to attend spring training games? Or is this a reflection of supply and demand to watch certain franchises like the Los Angeles Dodgers and their All-Star caliber lineup? Regardless of how...