PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

We are trapped in a Spring Training space between the WBC Championship Game and Opening Day, and we just want meaningful baseball again. Derek and Rok discuss their WBC hangovers, how Opening Day should be a holiday, and what the D-backs need to do in 2026 to ensure this isn’t Torey Lovullo’s final season as manager. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer...

Arizona Diamondbacks are near the end of Spring Training and closing in on opening day in the desert! Who is looking good and who's posed to start this season for the D-backs? What's going on with the MLB and their business moves and you're telling me I can buy World Baseball Classic game used items online?? Join Derek Montilla for this Friday episode of the PHNX Diamondbacks Show! Limited-time of...

Opening Day is just a week away, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are already facing a major setback: Merrill Kelly is expected to begin the 2026 season on the injured list. What does that mean for the rotation, and how long could the D-backs be without one of their most reliable arms? We break down Kelly’s timeline for return and why Zac Gallen is the obvious choice to take the ball in Los Angeles. P...

Eduardo Rodriguez’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks hasn’t lived up to the $80 million price tag, but is 2026 the year everything changes? We break down E-Rod’s struggles, what went wrong, and why his dominant World Baseball Classic championship performance could be the turning point that finally unlocks his full potential in the desert. We also hear from Derrick Hall on the latest offseason up...

The World Baseball Classic delivered an all-time classic in the championship game, as Team Venezuela stunned Team USA with a 3–2 victory to capture its first-ever gold medal. We break down Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez’s dominant outing against a stacked U.S. lineup and discuss why Team USA’s offense completely disappeared in the tournament’s final two games. Venezuela sealed the...

The World Baseball Classic delivered an instant classic as Team USA edged Team Dominican Republic 2–1, but the game ended in major controversy. Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo was at the center of it all after a questionable strike three call in his final at-bat that helped send Team USA to the finals. Was Perdomo robbed, and is this the latest example of why baseball desperately ne...

The World Baseball Classic has been a blast to watch, but back in the desert the Arizona Diamondbacks are trending in the wrong direction after dropping 8 of their last 9 Spring Training games. Is this just meaningless Cactus League chaos, or is there a point where fans should start worrying that these struggles could carry over into the regular season? We also dive into some lingering beef from t...

Team USA almost suffered an embarrassing exit to the World Baseball Classic. But thanks to Vinnie Pasquantino and Team Italy’s espresso machine, Team USA lives to fight another day. Derek and Rok discuss if Team USA even cares, how good of a game Dominican Republic vs Venezuela was, and what they’re looking forward to in the quarterfinals. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https:/...

The World Baseball Classic excitement keeps building as the tournament heads into the quarterfinal round. Diamondbacks superstar Ketel Marte launched an electric home run off teammate Eduardo Rodríguez to help the Dominican Republic stay perfect in pool play with a thrilling win over Venezuela. Meanwhile, Vinnie Pasquantino and Team Italy stayed red-hot—powered by espresso and a historic power sur...

Corbin Carroll is back — and leading off for the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first Spring Training game — and suddenly everything feels right again. The D-backs are also set to get another major boost with Merrill Kelly reportedly making his first spring start against the Kansas City Royals. We break down what it means for Arizona to have two of its biggest stars healthy and returning before Openi...

2026 could be an ALL-IN season for Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the year. Will the pressure bring out the best in the longest-tenured manager in franchise history? MLB.com seems to think so, predicting the D-backs skipper will be a serious NL Manager of the Year contender. We break down why we couldn’t agree more and what it will take fo...

The World Baseball Classic is delivering jaw-dropping drama—and it might be shaping the next Arizona Diamondbacks superstar! Alek Thomas, aka AT, has been playing the best baseball of his career in both the WBC and Spring Training. Could 2026 be his breakout All-Star season? We also have the latest on the D-backs’ roster moves, including outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt being reassigned to minor league...

Let’s be honest. Spring Training just can’t compete with the World Baseball Classic. From national pride to playoff-level energy in every inning, the WBC delivers the kind of baseball fans are craving while the Cactus League is…just kinda expensive. JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THING...

Merrill Kelly’s decision to return to the Diamondbacks and turn down a deal from the Padres has Friars Territory host Darren Smith so upset that he’s calling for Arizonans to stop vacationing in San Diego altogether. We react to Smith’s comments and bring you the latest update from Kelly’s first bullpen session since being shut down with an injury. We also have more from the World Baseball Classic...

Brandon Pfaadt took the mound for the Diamondbacks for the first time this spring. We break down his outing and what a big season from “Big Game Brandon” could mean for Arizona in 2026. We also recap the D-backs’ win over the Athletics, including another impressive performance from Tommy Troy as he continues to turn heads in Cactus League play. More importantly, the World Baseball Classic has offi...

The Arizona Diamondbacks tried to sidestep an Opening Day starter controversy… but with Merrill Kelly now unavailable, that debate feels very real. Alex D’Agostino joins the show to break down who the D-backs should hand the ball to on Day 1 and why the decision isn’t nearly as simple as fans might think. Is it about experience? Momentum? Matchup? Or sending a message about the future of this rota...

A new report from Sportico says that billionaire Rob Walton quietly purchased a 10% stake in the Arizona Diamondbacks two years ago, and nobody knew it happened. What would the richest owner in U.S. sports investing in this franchise mean for payroll, long-term stability, and the team’s championship window? We also preview the D-backs taking on Team Mexico, where outfielder Alek Thomas finds himse...

The Arizona Diamondbacks are finally getting some encouraging injury news, with positive updates on both Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly. Did the D-backs dodge a bullet when it comes to either star missing regular season time? We break down what the latest reports mean for Opening Day and beyond. Plus, we all held our breath when reliever Brandyn Garcia exited Saturday’s game alongside medical tr...

It’s time for the World Baseball Classic and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Derek is joined by Rok once again to talk about how good the Dominican Republic starting lineup is, Nolan Arenado joining Team Puerto Rico, and how Team USA may have to limit their usage of Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal. Limited-time offer! Become a Diehard for just $36: https://gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube JOIN TH...

As the Arizona Diamondbacks ramp up for Opening Day, several of their biggest stars are set to leave camp this weekend to represent their countries in the World Baseball Classic. How will those departures impact Arizona’s rhythm and readiness? We’ve got insight from the clubhouse and from manager Torey Lovullo on balancing playing for their countries with staying on track for the regular season. W...

The Diamondbacks have more questions to answer than just who replaces Merrill Kelly on Opening Day. We break down Arizona’s infield depth concerns, the backup options currently on the roster, and whether GM Mike Hazen still needs to make a move before the regular season. Is there a viable in-house solution, or is outside help inevitable? We also dive into more from yesterday’s loss to the Dodgers,...

Are the Arizona Diamondbacks about to start the season shorthanded? We have updates on the injuries to Merrill Kelly and Corbin Carroll, and we take a look at what the D-backs Opening Day lineup could look like without two of their biggest stars. We also have more on fans not being happy with the lack of Spring Training games available to watch online. Is MLB missing a major opportunity for revenu...

The Diamondbacks came into camp with major questions in the outfield after injuries to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Corbin Carroll, but that narrative might be flipping fast. With Jordan Lawlar and Alek Thomas tearing it up in Cactus League play and top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt closing in on his big league debut, are the D-backs quietly building one of the deepest outfields in baseball heading into 20...

The injury hits just won’t stop for the Arizona Diamondbacks. After what already feels like a brutal 12-month stretch health-wise, the D-backs were dealt two more scares at camp. Opening Day starter Merrill Kelly was scratched from live batting practice on Saturday with lower back tightness, raising immediate questions about his availability. Meanwhile, reliever Ryan Thompson took a scary comeback...

Are the Arizona “Run-It-Backs” really the plan? Derek is joined by his drinking buddy and friend of the show, Michael “Roknowledge” Velasco, to break down whether the Arizona Diamondbacks actually did enough to improve this offseason, or if they just leaned into familiarity. With Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen, and Paul Sewald all returning, can the D-backs recapture some of that World Series magic, or...