PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks face a 13-game stretch against the Rockies and the Giants that could make or break their 2026 season. Derek and Rok discuss why this stretch means everything even in May, the hot and cold offense, and getting off to a good start with a series win in Colorado. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube WHILE SUNS ARE IN PLAYOFF...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense finally broke out of its slump on Friday night, erupting for six runs in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies and finishing with nine runs in a much-needed win. But the biggest story was ace Merrill Kelly, who tossed the first complete game of his career, allowing just one run on four hits across nine dominant innings. We have more on the veteran’s resurg...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense has been the engine behind their success for the past few seasons, but in 2026 it may have become the team’s biggest problem. We break down just how concerning the offensive struggles have become, what the D-backs can realistically do to fix things with little help on the way, and why Ketel Marte might be the unluckiest hitter in baseball right now. We also previe...

The Arizona Diamondbacks were one out away from pulling off a miraculous comeback in their series finale against the Texas Rangers. Instead, Paul Sewald blew his first save of the season and the D-backs brief lead turned into a 6-5 loss in Arlington. We have more on the late start by the offense, another quality start on the mound by Ryne Nelson, and the bullpen sinking in the 9th inning. Plus, we...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ two biggest problems were on full display Tuesday night in a 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. The D-backs’ offense once again struggled to generate runs, while Zac Gallen continued to be the lone weak spot in a starting rotation that has otherwise been dominant over the past week. We break down another rough outing for Gallen, why we knew Arizona’s lineup would overmatched...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation answered the challenge from manager Torey Lovullo in a big way, with Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez delivering dominant starts to help the D-backs secure their first home series win over the Mets since 2019. But the biggest spark may have come from top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt, who made an immediate impact with a three-RBI performance on Sunday to...

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a surprise move on Friday, selecting their number one overall prospect Ryan Waldschmidt and designating Alek Thomas for assignment. Derek and Rok discuss their reactions to the move, why nostalgia makes it difficult to be logical about players, and how conflicted Waldschmidt’s impact on the D-backs series win over the Mets makes them. Limited-time offer! Become a Dieh...

The Arizona Diamondbacks wasted another dominant outing from Ryne Nelson in Friday’s loss to the Mets, as Arizona’s offense continued to go cold during its third straight home defeat. We break down another quality start from Nelly, Ryan Waldschmidt making his MLB debut, and Kevin Ginkel’s extra-inning meltdown that sealed the loss. We also discuss the D-backs’ shocking roster moves, including the...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense couldn’t string together much production against the Pirates, as the Snakes dropped both the series finale and the series to Pittsburgh. We have more on the D-backs’ continued offensive struggles, Zac Gallen being left in just a bit too long the third time through the order, and Arizona’s bullpen being virtually unhittable throughout the series. Plus, we take a mo...

The Arizona Diamondbacks knew they were in for a challenge with Paul Skenes on the mound Wednesday, but the Pirates’ ace was even more dominant than expected. Skenes held Arizona to just two hits over seven shutout innings as the D-backs dropped a tight one-run battle to Pittsburgh. We break down Michael Soroka’s impressive outing as he matched Skenes pitch-for-pitch and gave Arizona every chance...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally put together their most complete performance of the season, cruising to a 9-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Eduardo Rodriguez delivered exactly what this team has been desperate for which was a dominant quality start, allowing just two hits across a scoreless outing while keeping the Pirates lineup off balance all game long. On the offensive side, the D-...

The Arizona Diamondbacks limp home after being swept by the Chicago Cubs in their three-game set at Wrigley Field. We have more on Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly continuing to struggle, the offense being inconsistent, and why May might be their last chance to turn things around. We also give more flowers to Ildermaro Vargas for being named NL Player of the Month and preview the upcoming series with...

The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching rotation has taken a nose dive. Derek and Rok discuss the atrocious starts from D-backs pitchers, where they would be without their bottom of the lineup hitters, and why the NL West collectively being terrible couldn’t happen at a better time. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube WHILE SUNS ARE IN PLAYO...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting pitching continues to unravel, and this time it was Zac Gallen who couldn’t stop the bleeding, allowing six runs and exiting early in a tough series-opening loss to the Chicago Cubs. We break down the all-too-familiar first-inning struggles that keep putting this team behind the eight ball, plus another big night from Ildemaro Vargas as he extends his impressive...

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka had no answer for the Milwaukee Brewers’ lefty-heavy lineup, surrendering eight earned runs in just three innings as the Snakes drop game 3 and the series. We break down what went wrong for Soroka, why the offense went ice-cold after a four-homer explosion in Game 2, and how Ildemaro Vargas continues to make history with his MLB-best 26-game hitting stre...

The Arizona Diamondbacks flipped the script in Milwaukee, bouncing back from a quiet offensive night with a 6-2 win over the Brewers to even the series. Arizona’s bats came alive in a big way, launching three home runs courtesy of Nolan Arenado, Ketel Marte, and Corbin Carroll to power the offense. We break down Eduardo Rodriguez’s sharp (but short) outing, how the bullpen stepped up to completely...

The Arizona Diamondbacks got humiliated in their road trip opener, getting blown out by the Milwaukee Brewers in a brutal start to the series. We break down Merrill Kelly’s ongoing command issues and why Torey Lovullo left Andrew Hoffmann out there during a rough 6th inning. Despite the lopsided loss, Ildemaro Vargas continued to be the lone bright spot, extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 24...

The Arizona Diamondbacks salvaged a series split with the San Diego Padres in Mexico City, but the real story might be the growing injury concerns that followed them home. Arizona added Zac Gallen, Geraldo Perdomo, and Adrian Del Castillo to an already mounting list of sidelined players. We break down what it means moving forward, including who could be back sooner rather than later. We also previ...

If the Diamondbacks and Padres play each other in Mexico City and nobody knows about it, did it really happen? Derek and Damon give their thoughts on MLB doing a poor job of promoting the Mexico City Series, this being a joke of a home game for Arizona, and why 20 teams in baseball deserve better treatment from the league. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro...

Down six runs and getting no-hit, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked completely lifeless at the plate against Michael King and the San Diego Padres in Mexico City. Then everything flipped. Powered by Ildemaro Vargas and Jose Fernandez, plus a massive grand slam from Tim Tawa, the D-backs exploded for 10 late runs to pull off one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history. We break down Ryne Nelson...

Things couldn’t have started much better for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the Mexico City Series against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Zac Gallen was dealing early, and Alek Thomas’ second home run of the year helped Arizona jump out to a big lead.nBut everything shifted after Gallen was struck by a comebacker and forced to exit. From there, the game unraveled quickly as defensive...

Despite another strong outing from Michael Soroka, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense was nowhere to be found as they fall 4-1 in the series finale against the White Sox. We break down the D-backs dropping just their second series of the season, Paul Sewald’s struggles to find the strike zone in a costly late inning, and the irony of Arizona stumbling during a stretch that looked primed for wins. P...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally unleashed the kind of offensive explosion they’ve been searching for all season, taking down the Chicago White Sox 11-7 to even the series. We break down Ildemaro Vargas extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 20 games, Nolan Arenado delivering his most impactful performance yet in a D-backs uniform, and the bullpen once again stepping up to shut the door late. Pl...

Things unraveled quickly in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox, as Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks found themselves in an early hole they couldn’t escape. We break down Kelly’s rough outing, a costly defensive miscue from Nolan Arenado’s glove that opened the floodgates in the first inning, and how things only spiraled further late as Ryan Thompson and a Golden Glover combi...

The Arizona Diamondbacks keep the momentum rolling, securing another series win by taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays. Derek returns from his hiatus to break down the D-backs handling business against a struggling Toronto squad, Ryne Nelson flirting with a yes-hitter, and Corbin Carroll’s monster grand slam turning into instant concern surrounding his exit the following game due to low...