PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent Joc Pederson to a one-year contract, and we have more details on the terms of the deal. We also discuss your thoughts on the move and if Pederson is going to be a good fit for the clubhouse. Does this signing mean the D-backs are done with their offseason moves? Not necessarily according to John Gambadoro from Arizona Sports. We try to figure out the...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson. While we still do not know the terms of the deal, we discuss why D-backs fans should like the move and what Pederson can do to improve the lineup vs right handed pitching. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX E...

We continue to track the Arizona Diamondbacks pursuit of a designated hitter, and it would appear per reports they are now in talks with Joc Pederson to potentially fill that role. We discuss Pederson’s strengths and if he would be a good fit to replace Tommy Pham, which to be fair is also pretty hilarious. We also give our choices for the cover of MLB the Show 24 and if we still believe in video...

One of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ free agent targets is officially off the market now that Rhys Hoskins has signed a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. We discuss how the deal impacts DH market for the D-backs and if they are now priced out of signing one of the top available names. We also discuss the newest additions to the Hall of Fame and who fell just short of being immortalized in Coop...

According to reports, it would seem the Arizona Diamondbacks have become one of two finalists bidding for designated hitter Jorge Soler’s services in 2024. We discuss how well the slugger fits in the D-backs system and the impact he could have on their offense. We also have the results of Jesse’s fan survey, including your grades for the Diamondbacks offseason, where you want the team to play, and...

MLB is trying to be Arizona lawmakers to make minor league players exempt from minimum wage in the state, and that just seems wrong. We have more on the financial move by baseball as well as answers to your Mailbag Monday questions, like which PHNX personalties we are putting in the Legends race. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: h...

After a magical playoff run, Zac Gallen is getting recognized more around town. But is he successfully converting his newfound fame into hard-to-get dinner reservations? We also have updates on who stinks at golf from Alek Thomas, Ryan Thompson discussing this connected team, and updates on when you can buy your Corbin Carroll jerseys in the Team Shop. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to ou...

Is Christian Walker a top 3 first baseman in baseball? Sarah Langs thinks so and Sarah Langs knows ball. We are also joined by Erik Kratz from Foul Territory to discuss the emergence of Gabriel Moreno, the Diamondbacks offseason acquisitions, and more! Plus, we caught up with Zac Gallen at the Diamondbacks Celebrity Golf Classic, who is getting recognized more often these days and had some thought...

You asked, Makayla answers! On this mailbag edition of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast, we discuss all things D-backs, Yotes and Suns. What do the Snakes need to accomplish next season for it to be considered a success? Do the Phoenix Suns have a realistic chance of making the playoffs this season? Who from the Coyotes has surprised us and what's the latest on their arena situation? Is relocation on th...

Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar has made quite the impression on Baseball America, ranking very highly on the publication’s Top 100 prospects list. However, he is the Diamondbacks’ only prospect ranked in the top 100. Is this a sign that the D-backs farm system isn’t what it used to be? And how will Lawlar fare in 2024 when it comes to his own Rookie of the Year campaign? We’re also making so...

While the Diamond Sports Group saga seems like it will never end, there may be light at the end of this tunnel as it would appear Amazon is going to assist in bailing out the beleaguered RSN rights holder. Could the Diamondbacks find a new home with Amazon now that they seem to be entering the RSN conversation? We also discuss the D-backs forgoing their Fan Fest again and are instead holding their...

Jake McCarthy missed the Diamondbacks magical playoff run due to injury, but prior to that he struggled to find consistency at a major league level in 2023. We take a look at his projections for 2024 and if the D-backs should consider him to be part of their core moving forward. We are also discussing Arizona’s international signees and the misery in Philadelphia the Diamondbacks contributed over...

There’s no way it’s a coincidence that National Hat Day and MLB International Signing Day are the same day. We discuss the newest player to don a Diamondbacks hat, MLB.com’s no. 10 overall International prospect outfielder Adriel Rodney. We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions about who we think will have a breakout season in 2024 and which D-backs players we are recruiting for a hei...

Hello and welcome to our audio-only podcasts! On our very first installment, we take a look ahead at the big matchups in 2024 for the Arizona Diamondbacks from their season schedule. Are you prepared for some epic rematches from the 2023 postseason run? We also discuss if any stretch this upcoming season compares to the first month of 2023 and more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Y...

Arbitration hearings are arguably one of the worst things in professional sports, and if you disagree you can submit your reasons and we will go in front of a judge about it. But the Arizona Diamondbacks will avoid the ugly process of arbitration hearings all together after they agreed to one-year deals with all six of their arbitration-eligible players. Also, since Jesse Friedman is on vacation,...

Artificial Intelligence has taken over the show! Dan Szymborski from Fangraphs stops by to discuss his ZiPS projections for the Diamondbacks in 2024, who Dan favors for the D-backs DH search, and more! But that’s not all! We are also joined by D-backs catcher Tucker Barnhart to discuss his journey in baseball and the impact Torey Lovullo had on his decision to come to the Valley.  An ALLCITY Netwo...

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly signing starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, and we have more on the impact he will have and if it’s enough to replace departing free agent Marcus Stroman. We also discuss if the Diamondbacks should consider a trade with the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Masataka Yoshida, MLB Network ranking Zac Gallen as the third best pitcher in baseball, and more! An ALLCITY Network P...

YO GABI GABI! Catcher Gabriel Moreno has already become a fan favorite and a valuable piece of the Arizona Diamondbacks young core, but can he ascend in 2024 to being one of the elite catchers in baseball? We also have more from Jesse Friedman’s article on D-backs roster projections for 2024 as well as video evidence that at least one person owns a Madison Bumgarner Serpientes jersey.  An ALLCITY...

When will the Arizona Diamondbacks start deferring contracts? That’s the thought on all of our minds as the Los Angeles Dodgers proceed to nab another All-Star - former Seattle Mariner slugger Teoscar Hernandez - and get him to agree to a deferred deal. We discuss if it is fair for the Dodgers to be making money off of these deals and why more teams aren’t doing it. We also have answers to your Ma...

We discuss former Arizona Diamondback Trevor Bauer making headlines again with a recent apology for his past transgressions and if any MLB team will be willing to take a chance on him. We also discuss the newest additions to MLB’s Hall of Fame ballot and correcting an egregious error when it comes to an item we left out of our 2023 Diamondbacks season time capsule. An ALLCITY Network Production SU...

The MLB offseason moves continue to happen slowly, with many of baseball’s top free agents still on the market. We discuss the moves that have happened, the Braves magically being able to extend another star player, and what the current temperature is with the Diamondbacks franchise. We also take a deep dive into Ketel Marte’s 2023 season and discuss if he can continue his superstar performance fr...

It is time for Jesse Friedman’s favorite day of the year: 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks ZiPS projections day! We take an in-depth look at Dan Szymboski’s projections system and its outlook for D-backs hitters and pitchers for next season. We also discuss not throwing a first-pitch breaking ball to David Ortiz during a gender reveal party. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https:/...

As the calendar turns to 2024, we’re taking one final look at the Diamondbacks’ remarkable 2023 season in the form of a time capsule. We picked 12 physical objects to store away that will help us remember the season forever. We also discuss a pair of noteworthy Diamondbacks minor-league signings in catcher Tucker Barhnhart and infielder Kevin Newman. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our...

Major League Baseball has released their first power rankings of 2024, and of course the Arizona Diamondbacks are ranked lower than anticipated. What more can the Snakes do to earn some respect around baseball? We also have our first big Mailbag episode of the New Year with some great questions from our PHNX Diamondbacks community, including moving Ketel Marte to DH and discussing Blake Walston’s...

The emergence of Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte returning to form, and Christian Walker hitting dingers. The Arizona Diamondbacks took the MLB by storm in 2023 and made a lot of memories along the way. What stood out to most D-backs fans? 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...