PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks opened their home stand with a win over the Blue Jays behind another dominant outing from Michael Soroka. We break down how Soroka controlled the game from start to finish and continues to be a steady force in this rotation. At the plate, the D-backs got more production from Jose Fernandez as the rookie keeps stacking impressive moments early in his career, while Nolan Are...

Fresh off a dominant 9-game road trip, the Arizona Diamondbacks return home riding serious momentum as they welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Chase Field. While the D-backs are heating up, the Blue Jays have stumbled out of the gate, making this the perfect opportunity for Arizona to keep things rolling. We also take a closer look at Brandon Pfaadt’s transition to the bullpen, the advice Ryne Nelso...

The Arizona Diamondbacks capped off a wildly successful East Coast road trip with a gritty extra-innings win over the Baltimore Orioles, locking up their third straight series victory. We break down Eduardo Rodriguez battling through a tough outing, Corbin Carroll gutting it out to stay in the lineup and deliver in a big way, and Adrian Del Castillo’s breakout night, driving in five runs including...

After a brutal blown lead in Game 1 against the Baltimore Orioles, the Arizona Diamondbacks bounced back in a big way, grinding out another one-run victory to even the series and secure their fifth win of this East Coast road trip. We break down Merrill Kelly dealing in his return to the mound, Ildemaro Vargas making history with an 11-game hit streak to open the season, and a bullpen that bent bu...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heating up after taking 2 of 3 from the Philadelphia Phillies, improving to 9–7 on the season, but a major roster decision looms. With Merrill Kelly set to return to the rotation Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, tough calls are coming. We break down why both Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson could be at risk of losing their spots, and how this “problem” might actual...

The Arizona Diamondbacks found a way to capture their third series win of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale and taking two games out of three. Derek gives his thoughts on the D-backs being 8-1 with Jose Fernandez in the lineup, Zac Gallen cruising until the 6th, and the bullpen once again locking down the late innings for a win. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for ju...

It looked early like the Philadelphia Phillies were ready to ambush Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the Snakes flipped the script with a massive fourth inning and another dominant showing from the bullpen. Alex D’Agostino joins the show to break down Soroka’s 10-strikeout performance, the all-around offensive effort from the lineup, and the D-backs extending their win streak to th...

The Arizona Diamondbacks got another stellar start from Eduardo Rodriguez in the series finale with the New York Mets, who got an equally impressive start from Nolan McLean in this World Baseball Classic rematch. But ultimately, the D-backs’ offense broke through in the 7th inning and never looked back, winning the game 7-1 and the series 2-1. We have more on the contributions from the D-backs’ 5-...

Through 500 games, Corbin Carroll hasn’t just been good. He’s delivered one of the most electrifying starts to a career in modern MLB history. We break down how the Arizona Diamondbacks’ superstar has evolved and what makes his skill set so rare. We also preview the series finale against the New York Mets, featuring a compelling pitching rematch from the World Baseball Classic championship between...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally got back on track, putting five early runs in a win over the New York Mets. Corbin Carroll, playing in his 500th career major league game, didn’t wait long to make his mark on this one, doubling twice in the first two innings and being a major part of the D-backs early offense. Ryne Nelson also had a good day in New York, giving up one earned run in his start. We h...

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offensive struggles continued, and their bullpen faltered late in a crushing extra-innings loss to the New York Mets. We break down how the ABS challenge system once again played a pivotal role, Zac Gallen’s strong outing going to waste, and the bullpen collapsing in yet another close game. Plus, we discuss why the lack of offense feels unsustainable, and the latest tough...

The Arizona Diamondbacks battled back to salvage a split in their four-game showdown with the Atlanta Braves. But on a day meant to celebrate Ketel Marte’s 10 years of MLB service time, the D-backs star opened up about how convinced he was that he was going to be traded this offseason and the emotional toll the constant rumors took on him. Then, in a moment that felt straight out of a movie, Marte...

The Arizona Diamondbacks found a way to split their four-game series with the Braves and get back to .500, something they’re all too familiar with. But Brandon Pfaadt had another mediocre outing, and Derek and Rok discuss how the two pitchers in their starting rotation who have minor league options are making the difficult decision on who stays and who goes much easier on the front office. Hosted...

Eduardo Rodriguez delivered another dominant, scoreless outing, but it didn’t matter because the Arizona Diamondbacks offense completely disappeared in a frustrating loss to the Atlanta Braves. We break down E-Rod’s continued excellence, what’s going wrong with the D-backs bats, and how late home runs off Paul Sewald sealed another tough defeat. We also discuss the unfortunate news of Jordan Lawla...

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered an embarrassing loss in the first game of their four-game set with the Atlanta Braves. The Mayor recaps Ryne Nelson’s rough start on the mound, Kevin Ginkel’s inability to stop the bleeding in the 5th, and why James McCann isn’t going to work out in the bullpen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are riding high after making franchise history with their first-ever home sweep of the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field, but things won’t get any easier from here. A red-hot Atlanta Braves squad rolls into town for a crucial four-game series, and we’ve got you covered with a full preview of the matchup, including how each probable pitching duel could shape the outcome. We als...

It truly lived up to the hype. A classic pitcher’s duel between Zac Gallen and Tarik Skubal in the series finale between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers. In a game where every pitch mattered, Corbin Carroll’s clutch solo home run proved to be the difference maker, backing a near-flawless outing from Gallen and a lockdown performance from the bullpen. The result was a historic moment fo...

What a debut! Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jose Fernandez announced his arrival in a massive way, launching two home runs in his first big league game to power the D-backs to a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. We break down Fernandez’s historic night as he becomes just the seventh player in the modern era of baseball to go yard twice in his MLB debut, and yes… we might be overreacting just a litt...

Michael Soroka delivered a debut for the ages in a Diamondbacks uniform, racking up 10 strikeouts and an immaculate inning to power Arizona to its first win of the 2026 season over the Tigers. But while Soroka was dominant, the bullpen nearly turned a historic night into a disaster late. We break down everything from Soroka’s electric performance to the tense finish by the pen, plus hear from Tore...

Arizona Diamondbacks complete the sweep by the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a close game that was sealed in a last ditch effort by the team that has unlimited money. Eduardo Rodriguez's start set the tone but the bats disappointed. The D-Backs fell to the Dodgers 2-3 as they look on to their home series versus Detroit.   0:00 Intro 3:00 E-Rod Shoved 7:15 King Snake 15:00 Bullpen 22:15 Pitch...

The Arizona Diamondbacks went toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their season-opening series and, in many ways, outplayed them. But a handful of costly baserunning mistakes and a disastrous third inning stretch from Ryne Nelson proved to be the difference in another loss and a series defeat to start 2026. We break down why it feels like Arizona has to play near-perfect baseball t...

The Arizona Diamondbacks showed early signs of life against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day…but it only lasted four innings. We break down Arizona’s 8-2 loss, including how Zac Gallen’s strong start unraveled, what went quiet offensively outside of Geraldo Perdomo, and where things went wrong down the stretch. We also dive into the mixed results from the bullpen, highligh...

We wish we were preparing for Opening Day on a happier note, but reports of the Diamondbacks heading into the season without a left handed option in their bullpen is making it difficult to be optimistic. We breakdown Fangraphs projections for the D-backs pen and give our thoughts on why this will ultimately fall on the front office if this is a disaster. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for ju...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heading into the 2026 season with a bold and potentially disastrous decision: not a single left-handed pitcher in their bullpen. We break down the full relief corps, what went into this all right-handed approach, and why it could seriously backfire against key matchups throughout the season. We also roll out our full D-backs season predictions, including team MVP, offe...

Opening Day is almost here, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ roster is coming into focus. We break down the final bullpen battles and whether this group has enough to keep Arizona competitive until reinforcements arrive. We also recap the end of Cactus League play, including the D-backs closing out Spring Training with a three-game sweep, and separate what actually matters from what doesn’t this time...