Episodes
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube While we anxiously await Christian Walker’s decision on the Diamondbacks qualifying offer, we take a look across the league at which players have already declined their qualifying offers and how it will impact free agency. We also have more on the D-backs promoting Shaun Larkin to third base coach, Paul Skenes and Luis Gil being the first starting pitchers to win Rookie of the Year for the AL and NL since...
Published 11/19/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube After distributing a wide-ranging survey to Diamondbacks fans last week, it’s time to unveil some of the results. We also discuss the Salt River Rafters winning the Arizona Fall League championship and break down some key offseason dates that will come this week. Finally, it’s Mailbag Monday, and that means answering a variety of listener questions ranging from a Ryan Helsley trade proposal to how to stop a...
Published 11/18/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-yo... The MLB offseason is just getting under way, but FanGraphs has already released its ZiPS projections for the 2025 Diamondbacks. What do the numbers tell us about Eduardo Rodriguez? What about Jordan Montgomery? We also discuss special guest Jack Sommers’ offseason plan for the Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte picking up some more hardware, a heartwarming story about Yu-Min Lin and more. Join Jesse Friedman, Jack...
Published 11/15/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube This offseason for the Diamondbacks is shaping up to be a doozy. Per a report from MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert, the D-backs are receiving trade interest in their young outfielders Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas. Will they pull the trigger on a trade to move either player? Also, Brent Strom is on the move, becoming the new assistant pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. How much will the Snakes regret losing...
Published 11/14/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte won the first Silver Slugger award of his career on Tuesday. We have more on if this should be his second time winning the award and where we think he will finish in the MVP voting. We also discuss the D-backs reportedly targeting Ryan Helsley from the St Louis Cardinals in a potential trade, updates on the Salt River Rafters in the Arizona Fall League, and how...
Published 11/13/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Diamondbacks have found their new pitching coach, hiring former Phillies assistant pitching coach and director of pitching development Brian Kaplan. We have more from Join Derek, Jesse, Steve, and Kevin for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show LIVE! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH...
Published 11/12/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube While the entire baseball world is ready to put a Dodger cap on Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, we have all the reasons why he could potentially end up as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks instead. We also discuss free agent Joc Pederson loving the Valley & football, how Tommy Troy and Gino Groover fared in the Fall Stars Game, and our answers to your Mailbag Monday questions. Join Jesse, Derek, and...
Published 11/11/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube A report from the Athletic on the Diamondbacks receiving calls about trading starting pitching confirmed what Mike Hazen already hinted at earlier this week. We have more on who we think the D-backs could trade and what they would be able to receive in return. Could Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, or even Jordan Montgomery be on the move? We also give our grades for Ketel Marte’s 2024 season and discuss which...
Published 11/08/24
Per a report, Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen met with starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery after Ken Kendrick’s scathing comments. We have more on his comments about Montgomery, how last season went, and the D-backs possibly trading one of their starting pitchers this offseason. We also discuss if the D-backs need to pursue a closer and if Archie is going to participate in the Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field. Join Derek, Archie, Jesse, and Shane for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show LIVE!
Published 11/07/24
The Arizona Diamondbacks have some big decisions to make this offseason if Mike Hazen and company intend on keeping this team competitive in 2025. One of their biggest priorities will be what to do at first base with rumors suggesting that Christian Walker is most likely headed elsewhere. We have more on why not keeping Walker could be a bad decision and also why trading Zac Gallen before he becomes a free agent might not be one. Join Jesse, Derek, and Kevin for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show...
Published 11/06/24
The Diamondbacks have already made a move this offseason, claiming ASU alum Seth Martinez off waivers from the Houston Astros. But should Mike Hazen and the D-backs set their sights on a bigger target for the bullpen? We discuss if Brewers closer Devin Williams makes sense for the Snakes despite not having the best track record in the playoffs or if they should stick with Justin Martinez as their closer of the future. We also have more on an MLB investigation into a Dominican prospect who...
Published 11/05/24
It’s so hard to say goodbye, but that’s exactly what the Diamondbacks might have to do to some of their top performing free agents from 2024. Now that all option decisions have been made, we discuss the future for Joc Pederson, Randal Grichuk, and Christian Walker. Speaking of C-Walk, we also discuss him winning his third consecutive Gold Glove award, Ketel Marte being a finalist for Silver Slugger, and answers to your Mailbag Monday questions! Join Derek, Jesse, and Shane for the PHNX...
Published 11/04/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery reportedly exercised his $22.5 million player option on Thursday. What does that mean for the Diamondbacks’ payroll in 2025? We also discuss Japanese 22-year-old pitcher Roki Sasaki, who could be among the top free agents in this winter’s class. The Diamondbacks have reportedly spent significant resources to scout him, but could he realistically sign with Arizona? We...
Published 11/01/24
Hello and welcome to the MLB offseason! It didn’t take long for MLB trades to start happening with Jorge Soler already on the move from the Braves to the Angels. Archie Bradley stops by on a SPOOKY Throwback Thursday to discuss his former D-backs teammate Daniel Hudson calling it a career, Randal Grichuk predictably declining his mutual option with Arizona, and what the offseason is like for an MLB free agent. Join Archie, Jesse, Derek, and Shane for the PHNX Diamondbacks Show LIVE!
Published 10/31/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off an incredible comeback over the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers become the first team in World Series history to overcome a 5 run deficit to clinch the championship. We have more on the Yankees making every conceivable mistake in this one game, the ties to Arizona that include Austin Wells, Luke Weaver, and the guy that ripped the ball...
Published 10/31/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees came roaring back to beat the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series 11-4. Dalton Feely from Jomboy stops by to discuss Anthony Volpe becoming a Yankee legend in one game, the odds being stacked against New York still down 3-1 in the series, and what our biggest concerns are for Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and the Diamondbacks in 2025. Join Derek,...
Published 10/30/24
The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from being crowned World Series Champions after taking game 3 over the New York Yankees 4-0. Freddie Freeman homered in his fifth consecutive World Series game and continues to be the MVP for the Dodgers. Our pal Patrick Lyons aka Patty Plantains stops by to discuss the Yankees questionable decision to go with a Fat Joe performance pregame, Walker Buehler’s scoreless outing, Shohei Ohtani showing up in a sling, and the Dodgers being one game away...
Published 10/29/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube While Game 1 didn’t provide the result most Diamondbacks fans wanted of both teams losing, we were treated to an extra innings classic to kickoff the World Series. We have more on the pitching duel between Gerrit Cole and Jack Flaherty, Freddie Freeman’s walk off grand slam, Jazz Chisholm trying to win the game single-handedly in the 10th, and which members of the Yankees we would want to steal for the...
Published 10/26/24
While Christian Walker is arguably the best replacement for Christian Walker, the Diamondbacks realistically might opt to go elsewhere.
Published 10/24/24
JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube It’s a World Series that no Diamondbacks fans wanted, but the Fall Classic should still be an epic matchup between two of the best teams in MLB. Archie Bradley is in the house to preview the clash between the Yankees and the Dodgers, and we give our predictions for who will be crowned champions. We also discuss MLB testing check swing challenge technology in Arizona Fall League and ponder if baseball is...
Published 10/23/24
The World Series table is set! The Dodgers and the Yankees will square off in the Fall Classic and many people couldn’t care less. Is having the two teams with the biggest payrolls in MLB competing for the championship bad for the game? We have all the reasons why Yankees vs Dodgers is good for MLB but bad for baseball fans. We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions about our favorite childhood Postseason memories and more! Join Jesse, Derek, and Kevin for the PHNX Diamondbacks...
Published 10/21/24
With Christian Walker set to reach free agency this offseason, the Diamondbacks will need to decide what to do at first base. One option that could make sense is bringing back old friend Paul Goldschmidt. We break down Goldschmidt’s 2024 numbers, and the pros and cons of signing him. We are also joined by Reno Aces play-by-play broadcaster Nash Walker to talk D-backs prospects such as Adrian Del Castillo, Yu-Min Lin and Jordan Lawlar. Finally, we discuss Thursday’s instant classic between...
Published 10/18/24
It is time once again for us to gather up items for our annual Arizona Diamondbacks’ time capsule. We are discussing the good times - and some of the bad ones - from the D-backs 2024 season and items that represent them, including Joc Pederson’s stolen bat collection and Torey Lovullo’s All-Star Game jersey. We are also discussing the star power left in the MLB Postseason and how players like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Francisco Lindor still playing have helped MLB’s television ratings.
Published 10/17/24