PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Diamondbacks played a real-life baseball game, and it didn’t go great. Nonetheless, Tommy Henry still threw well, Blaze Alexander was good on both sides of the ball and Eduardo Rodriguez — who was originally slated to start the game — pitched well on the backfields at Salt River Fields. We also clarify some details on the new TV situation, and look back on five questions that we said in Novemb...

We are just one more sleep away from watching Diamondbacks spring training games, and now we know how we are going to watch those games at home! The D-backs have announced their TV deal for 2024, and we have the details for you. We are also discussing the most important positional battles for the D-backs and who we think has the edge, as well as your updates from the final day of spring training c...

With just a few days left before spring training games will be played, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo shed some light on why team chemistry is so important to him and the front office. We also take a look at MLB Network’s Top 100 players and where the D-backs rank on the list. Where does Corbin Carroll fall on their list and did they get it right? And why can’t Fanatics make MLB jerseys and pa...

We are joined by the one and only “Patty Plantains” Patrick Lyons to discuss Diamondbacks spring training and their offseason additions. Is this the best squad manager Torey Lovullo has ever had to start a season? We also discuss more on Ken Kendrick’s comments from Monday, his words to the team, and his thoughts on the Dodger’s spending. We also pick which game we would go to if we could only go...

The Diamondbacks had their first full squad workout of spring training, but the focus was more on both where will the D-backs be playing baseball in the near future and how fans can watch their games. We spoke to Ken Kendrick and Derrick Hall about their current lease at Chase Field and the very real possibility of the Diamondbacks moving if time runs out on getting a deal done. We also discuss th...

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen told media on Friday that the team was still in pursuit of a right-handed bat. Less than 24 hours later, Jeff Passan has revealed the D-backs have signed veteran Randall Grichuk to a one-year, $2 million contract. We discuss how Grichuk gives the Snakes a complete starting lineup against both lefties and righties as well as veteran leadership they are losing in some of t...

Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that this will be his final term as commissioner of MLB. We discuss his time and his legacy as commissioner, if we would step away from being paid a reported $25 million per year, and who could replace him in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

That’s a wrap on week 1 of Diamondbacks spring training! We have more info on Torey Lovullo already naming Geraldo Perdomo his starting shortstop and the standard he plans on this team setting in 2024. We also spoke to Mike Hazen about not being satisfied with the results from last season, Jordan Lawlar getting playing time, and more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https:/...

It’s only Day 2 of Diamondbacks spring training, but the battle for the final spot in the starting rotation is already starting to heat up. We have more from Tommy Henry on the competition and from Torey on some key injuries and how he plans to utilize Eduardo Rodriguez. We also discuss people hating the new Fanatics jerseys without a single game being played yet. An ALLCITY Network Production SUB...

Spring training is here, and we are excited to recap day one of pitchers and catchers reporting at Salt River Fields for the Arizona Diamondbacks! We have more from Zac Gallen on the short offseason, Torey Lovullo on managing expectations and workloads, and Paul Sewald on not being complacent after their magical postseason run. We also give our reactions to the Diamondbacks spring training jerseys...

With pitchers and catchers reporting in one day, we have a stacked show to get you ready for spring training. We are joined by Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson to discuss joining the team last season before their postseason run, the impact Byung-Hyun Kim had on him, and more! We also joined by Theo Mackie from the Arizona Republic to get his thoughts on the the D-backs offseason moves, the Gian...

IT’S BASEBALL SEASON BABY. We’re discussing Tommy Pham’s relatable Super Bowl experience, the Diamondbacks ’ search for a right-handed bat, spring training roster battles and a whole bunch of amusing mailbag questions. 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 Suns Takeovers, C...

With the success of the World Baseball Classic, some MLB owners are becoming supportive of sending their superstars to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Can MLB adapt their season to allow the league’s top players to represent their countries? Will the All-Star game be impacted if so? We discuss this situation and how Rob Manfred’s career will be defined when it comes to an end. An ALLCITY Ne...

Mike Ferrin from MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM stops by to give his thoughts on the Diamondbacks offseason and a recent report that the Snakes are still in the market for a right handed bat. We dive deeper into the three rumored candidates the D-backs are pursuing and who may be the best fit. We also discuss why a docuseries on the Diamondbacks in 2023 would have been electric.  An ALLCITY Networ...

Where are we going to watch Snakes baseball in 2024? We are discussing some breaking information from Evan Drellich of The Athletic on who will be broadcasting Diamondbacks games in 2024. We also discuss if the D-backs will regret not making a move for Gary Sanchez and what Corbin Carroll would have to do to be an MVP candidate next season. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: h...

Geraldo Perdomo posted a bunch of pictures with teammates on his Instagram story on Tuesday night. Naturally, we’re reading way too much into it. Plus, the Diamondbacks came out well in the newly released PECOTA projections. We take a look at team projections across the National League and player projections for the D-backs. We also take a sneak peek at the Snakes batting practice caps.  An ALLCIT...

The Kansas City Royals massive 11-year, $289 million contract extension of superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is the talk of baseball. We are discussing how this deal make the Diamondbacks contract extension of Corbin Carroll look like an absolute steal. Also, with spring training on the horizon, we are tier ranking Cactus League ballparks! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: h...

Mike Hazen and the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to make moves in an effort to improve the roster before spring training kicks off. We discuss the D-backs trading outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the White Sox for pitching prospect Cristian Mena and if this marks the end of their offseason moves. We also discuss your Mailbag Monday questions, like which Sesame Street characters would we want on our...

The Arizona Diamondbacks' farm system was ranked second in all of MLB not too long ago, but that was before those same prospects came up to the big leagues and helped this franchise reach the World Series. So where does the D-backs minor league system rank now and should their be concerns that the future doesn't look as bright as it once did for the Snakes? We also discuss umpire accuracy improvin...

The Baltimore Orioles have pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason in their trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for pitching ace Corbin Burnes. While we are happy Burnes is leaving the National League, we do have to wonder if the Diamondbacks could have and should have gone all-in on a trade to make their starting rotation one of the best in baseball. We also discuss the D-backs bringing...

Devin Booker has officially made his fourth career NBA all-star game after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month. The Phoenix Suns seem to be trending in the right direction after a big win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Arizona Diamondbacks are wrapping up the offseason with a bang after signing free agent Joc Pederson. Owner Ken Kendrick spent the most he ever has on payroll thi...

The Diamondbacks finalized what could be their last major acquisition of the offseason last week in designated hitter/outfielder Joc Pederson. How do fans feel about the move and this offseason as a whole? We also dive into the D-backs’ spring training roster for 2024, which was announced shortly before the start of the show. Plus, Corbin Carroll apparently remembers everything. An ALLCITY Network...

LET US COOK! Jordan Shusterman from the Baseball Bar-B-Cast podcast joins the show to discuss the offseason moves across baseball and if the Diamondbacks did enough to compete in the NL West. We also discuss Joc Pederson’s cybertruck, a possible leak of the Phillies City Connect jersey, and more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: h...

While some fans may still be on the fence about the Arizona Diamondbacks signing free agent DH Joc Pederson, there are a few MLB teams lamenting about missing out on the 31-year old slugger. We dive into the team’s projected home runs next season to see if Pederson can help transform this lineup into a power hitting machine. Also, with Corbin Carroll and Mike Hazen being honored in New York this p...

MLB Pipeline dropped their top 100 prospects list, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have three players representing the future of the franchise. Should we be worried there isn’t more down on the farm? We also answer your Mailbag Monday questions, mostly about situational combat and what giveaway items we want to see from the Diamondbacks in 2024.  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...