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PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

by ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports · English · Sport

The PHNX Diamondbacks Podcast is your daily destination for all things Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosted by Derek Montilla, this show combines expert analysis, advanced stats, and a fun, authentic look at the D-backs from the clubhouse to the front office. Get breaking news, game recaps, trade rumors, ex

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 8 minNew

Which D-backs Free Agents Are WORTH Bringing Back in 2027?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have plenty of work to do this offseason, but the first order of business is deciding which of their own free agents are worth bringing back for 2027. We break down who we would keep, who we would let walk, and how a reduced payroll could complicate those decisions. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who may be reaching the point where they need to consider benching Shohei Ohtani, and we recap Game 1 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays, who are still baseball's most dedicated purveyors of terrible…

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E1540 · 13 Oct 2026 · 16 minNew
D-backs After Dark: The Right F’n Changes?
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made some coaching changes, keeping hitting coach Joe Mather and parting ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan. Derek and Rok discuss the moves and why a track record matters. They also discuss how the playoffs are when coaching really makes the biggest impact, as seen in game 1 of the Milwaukee Brewers vs the Los Angeles Dodgers.
E1539 · 12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 7 minNew
Is BRINGING BACK Joe Mather The RIGHT Move For D-backs Offense?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back hitting coach Joe Mather for 2027, and we break down what it means for Arizona’s offense heading into 2027. Can we expect different results next season from Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and this starting lineup under Mather? Plus, we’re mourning the elimination of our beloved Chicago White Sox, previewing the Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup, and reacting to the Milwaukee Brewers taking Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason. And since it’s Monday, it’s time for Mailbag Monday! We’re answering your questions,…
E1538 · 9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Opt-IN or OUT? Corbin Burnes Decision Looms Over D-backs Offseason Plans
The D-backs’ offseason starts with a massive question: Will Corbin Burnes opt in or opt out, and what would either decision mean for Arizona’s future? We break down how Burnes’ decision could shape the rotation, impact the team’s payroll flexibility, and influence Mike Hazen’s plans to get the Diamondbacks back into contention in 2027. Plus, the Cleveland Guardians refuse to go away! Cleveland rallied past the Chicago White Sox 9–5 in Game 4 of the ALDS, erupting for six runs in the sixth inning to force a winner-take-all Game 5. We break down Chicago’s bullpen collapse, José Ramírez’s…
E1537 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
D-backs 2026 Report Card: Who Stepped Up, Who Fell Short & Who Matters Most in 2027?
Who ACTUALLY helped the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026? We break down the biggest breakouts, pleasant surprises and disappointments from the D-backs’ season, including Gabriel Moreno, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nolan Arenado, Ryan Waldschmidt, Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. We also look at the players who matter most moving forward and whose role could change the most in 2027. Plus, the MLB postseason is heating up! The Dodgers and Brewers have both advanced to the NLCS, setting up a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series. Can Milwaukee finally get past Los Angeles, or…
E1536 · 7 Oct 2026 · 54 min
D-backs Make BIG Coaching Change, Will Not Bring Back Brian Kaplan in 2027
The Arizona Diamondbacks just made a surprising change to a coaching staff that wasn't necessarily failing in 2026. The pitching improved, the bullpen became one of the team's biggest strengths, and young arms emerged, yet the D-backs have decided they will not bring back pitching coach Brian Kaplan next season. Plus, we recap the latest NLDS action and look at what’s happening around the MLB postseason. And while the big-league season is over for us, the D-backs’ future is already playing in the Arizona Fall League. We check in on the Salt River Rafters and the Arizona prospects to watch,…
E1535 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
D-backs Make MAJOR Broadcast Change as Steve Berthiaume Departs After 14 Seasons
A major change for the Arizona Diamondbacks is happening as the team parts ways with longtime television play-by-play announcer Steve Berthiaume after 14 seasons. What’s next for the D-backs broadcast booth, and why did the organization decide it was time to make a change? Meanwhile, the MLB postseason rolls on, and we’re breaking down everything that happened in the ALDS, including the Rays taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Yankees and the White Sox doing the same against the Guardians. We are also discussing the fascinating attendance story around Major League Baseball:…
E1534 · 5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
D-backs’ Owner Sends CLEAR MESSAGE on Ketel Marte & Team’s 2027 Payroll
Ken Kendrick is sending a clear message about the Arizona Diamondbacks’ payroll plans for 2027 and the future of Ketel Marte. We break down Kendrick’s latest comments and what they tell us about the direction of the organization heading into the offseason. Plus, we have the latest updates from around the MLB postseason as the Division Series gets underway, and we open up the Mailbag to answer your biggest questions about the D-backs, the offseason and what comes next for this team.
E1533 · 5 Oct 2026 · 20 min
D-backs After Dark: Lovullo Ain’t Leaving
Torey Lovullo is sticking around as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager for two more years, and Derek & Rok are not mad about it. The Bad Mouth Boys discuss Lovullo’s impact over 10 years, how his acceptance of blame has not helped his popularity with the fans, and why Ketel Marte is more to blame for the D-backs not making the postseason than Torey.
E1532 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Mike Hazen Brings Back Torey Lovullo… But What Must Change for the D-backs in 2027?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back Torey Lovullo, and now we’re breaking down everything Lovullo and Mike Hazen had to say about that decision during Thursday’s press conference. Why does Hazen believe Lovullo is still the right manager to lead this team, and what does Lovullo need to prove heading into 2027? We also revisit the D-backs’ only trade at the deadline: the acquisition of Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals. Now that the player to be named later has officially been revealed, we break down the full deal, whether the D-backs gave up too much in Brian Curley, and…
E1531 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
BREAKING: Torey Lovullo RETURNS as D-backs Manager on Two-Year Deal
Was 2026 the beginning of the end for this era of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball? We take a closer look at the future of the group that led Arizona to the 2023 World Series and ask whether this is when things have to change in order for the organization to reach the next level. With Kevin Ginkel apparently saying goodbye to the D-backs as he becomes a free agent, we react to his departures and what it means for the bullpen moving forward. Plus, the Wild Card Round is underway, so we have the latest from October baseball, including which teams are moving on in the race for the World Series.…
E1530 · 30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
The 5 BIGGEST Questions the D-backs MUST ANSWER This Offseason
E1529 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
What Went Wrong With the D-backs? Breaking Down a Brutal End to the 2026 Season
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to look back on (and a lot to regret) after once again falling short of the postseason. We’re performing a whimsical autopsy of the 2026 season to figure out exactly what killed the D-backs’ chances of making a championship run, from the biggest mistakes to the moments that ultimately doomed them. We also take a deeper look at the possibility of Torey Lovullo leaving Arizona for the Seattle Mariners, why Seattle could be interested, and why Lovullo could make sense as the next manager in Seattle. Plus, we break down the MLB Wild Card round and the teams…
E1528 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
REPORT: Torey Lovullo to Mariners? HUGE Offseason Questions LOOM for D-backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2026 season is officially over, and now it’s time to figure out where the Snakes go from here. After another season that ended just short of the postseason, we break down the biggest questions facing the D-backs heading into the offseason, from the roster and front office to Torey Lovullo, the pitching staff, and what this team needs to do differently in 2027. We also dive into the breaking reports that Lovullo could be a candidate for the Seattle Mariners’ managerial opening and what that could mean for the D-backs’ plans moving forward. Plus, we have player…
E1527 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
POSTGAME: D-backs’ 2026 Season ENDS in Heartbreaking Fashion, Miss Playoffs by Just Two Games
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2026 season has officially come to an end. After fighting all the way to the final day of the regular season, the D-backs’ postseason hopes have finally been extinguished. We look back at a season that featured incredible highs, brutal lows, heartbreaking losses, and another September collapse that left Arizona just short of the playoffs. We break down what ultimately went wrong, who deserves the blame, and what this team needs to change heading into the offseason. We’ll discuss Torey Lovullo and Mike Hazen, the roster construction, the pitching staff, the offense,…
E1526 · 27 Sep 2026 · 42 min
REACTION: D-backs STILL ALIVE After Loss to Padres, Phillies Can’t Clinch & Game 162 Decides It All
The Arizona Diamondbacks once again squandered a massive opportunity in the NL Wild Card race, falling to the San Diego Padres on Saturday despite the Philadelphia Phillies also losing to the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, the D-backs are down to their final chance on Sunday. We have more on Corbin Burnes going back on the IL and how that, combined with the bullpen decisions in Game 1 of this series, ultimately forced the D-backs to turn to rookie Jose Cabrera in one of the highest-leverage games of the season. We also break down exactly what needs to happen on Sunday for the Snakes to slither their…
E1525 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
POSTGAME: D-backs SWEEP Rockies to Keep Playoff Hopes ALIVE Heading Into Padres Showdown
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to stay hot, scoring 12 runs in a win over the Colorado Rockies and winning their fifth game in a row. We have more on the offense exploding early, Eduardo Rodriguez giving the D-backs another quality start, and the bullpen almost letting the Rockies back in this one. We also take a look at the NL Wild Card Standings to see who clinched a spot and what Arizona has to do to make it in with just one more series left on the schedule. Speaking of which, we preview their final series of 2026 against the San Diego Padres, which is the D-backs last chance to make…
E1524 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
POSTGAME: D-backs REFUSE TO LOSE, Keep WILD CARD Hopes ALIVE With Another HUGE Win Over Rockies
E1523 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
POSTGAME: D-backs STAY ALIVE With Win Over Rockies But Phillies Bring Arizona Closer to ELIMINATION
The Arizona Diamondbacks delivered the kind of complete performance they need to have every night for the rest of the regular season, opening their must-win series against the Colorado Rockies with a 7-2 victory. Michael Soroka was dominant, firing seven incredible innings, Nolan Arenado continued his personal assault on the Rockies, and the bullpen once again slammed the door. But there’s still a problem: the D-backs moved one game closer to elimination thanks to another Phillies win. We break down what Arizona’s victory means for the Wild Card race, why there’s absolutely no room for…
E1522 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Was D-backs Series Win Over the Yankees TOO LITTLE TOO LATE to Save Their Season?
The Arizona Diamondbacks stepped up with the 2001 World Series team in the house, taking two out of three from the New York Yankees for a HUGE and unexpected series win. But was it too little, too late to save Arizona’s playoff chances? We break down Pavin Smith and Nolan Arenado stepping up as the heroes of the weekend, Corbin Burnes looking increasingly dominant in his third start of 2026, and whether this D-backs team has enough left in the tank to make one final push. We also preview the upcoming series with the Colorado Rockies and ask the terrifying question: Is this where it finally…
E1521 · 21 Sep 2026 · 11 min
D-backs After Dark: Pavin MuthaF’n Smith
After hitting the sixth walk-off home run of the season by an Arizona Diamondback in a win over the New York Yankees, there's a lot of people who owe Pavin Smith an apology. Derek and Rok discuss Smith’s performance since returning to the lineup and why fans were actually justified in wanting to move on after all of the opportunities he was given. But could you imagine if he was doing THIS for another team after being DFA’d?
E1520 · 19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
POSTGAME: D-backs Playoff Hopes PLUMMET After E-Rod’s DISASTROUS 1st Inning in Loss to Yankees
The end is near. The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped Game 1 to the New York Yankees on Friday night before the offense even picked up a bat. We have more on Eduardo Rodriguez getting absolutely crushed for 5 earned runs in the first inning, Corbin Carroll finally coming back to life while the rest of the lineup remains ice cold, and the D-backs’ TRAGIC NUMBER dropping to just 4. We also play another angry edition of the Blame Game, and at this point, we could probably blame the entire season. Plus, we give some much-needed love to the Amarillo Sod Poodles, who are heading to the Texas League…
E1519 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
How the D-backs Can STILL Make the Playoffs With Just 9 Games Left
Even though it absolutely feels like the Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 season is already over, there is still no E next to their name. But how can they overcome the enormous odds stacked against them and still reach the ‘Yoffs? We have more on the number of things that need to fall in line for the D-backs to make the postseason and how likely any of those outcomes are. We also preview the upcoming series with the New York Yankees and why their pitching staff terrifies us. Plus, we take another trip down memory lane on Throwback Thursday, highlighting Drey Jameson’s MLB debut vs the Padres, and…
E1518 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
POSTGAME: Merrill Kelly Gets ROCKED as D-backs Lose Must-Win Series to Marlins & Fall Out Wild Card
E1517 · 16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
POSTGAME: D-backs Suffer CRUSHING Loss to Marlins & Miss Chance to Gain Ground in NL Wild Card Race
The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered what may be the most heartbreaking loss of the season, falling 4-2 to the Miami Marlins on a night where EVERY other team in the NL Wild Card race also lost. Somehow, the D-backs managed to turn a massive opportunity to gain ground into one of the most frustrating losses imaginable. We break down how Arizona lost this game, including an offense that left 15 men on base, the brutal missed opportunities throughout the night, and the controversial play at the plate that kept Geraldo Perdomo from scoring what could have been the game-winning run. With the…
E1516 · 14 Sep 2026 · 12 min
BREAKING: D-backs Claim OF Jesus Sanchez Off Waivers From Blue Jays
Moments after wrapping Monday’s show, breaking news dropped: the Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. We have the latest on Sánchez, how he immediately becomes one of the D-backs’ better offensive options, whether he is eligible for the postseason, and what he can bring to an Arizona lineup desperately searching for a spark. Plus, why this move may be better than nothing as the D-backs fight to get their offense going and make a final push for the playoffs.
E1515 · 14 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Can D-backs Avoid Another EMBARRASSING Season-Ending Collapse with Just 12 Games Left?
The Arizona Diamondbacks are running out of time with just 12 games left in the regular season. After dropping a winnable series to the Texas Rangers, the pressure is officially on. We break down the frustrating Rangers series and what went wrong for the D-backs as their playoff hopes hang in the balance. Are we heading towards our third consecutive season of missing the ‘Yoffs by a handful of games? We also look ahead to the must-win series against the Miami Marlins and what Arizona needs to do to get back on track. Plus, it’s Mailbag Monday, and we answer your biggest D-backs questions,…
E1514 · 14 Sep 2026 · 14 min
D-backs After Dark: Is It Over?
The Arizona Diamondbacks let a very winnable series slip away against the Texas Rangers, and now the pressure is officially mounting with the postseason race heating up. The Mayor of PHNX is SPIRALING, and Derek and Rok are here to break it all down. We discuss what went wrong against the Rangers, the brutal schedule waiting for the D-backs, and whether Arizona still has enough time to turn things around—or if the playoff dream is starting to slip away. Is it officially OVER for the D-backs?
E1513 · 11 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Corbin Burnes HERE TO STAY? MLB Insider Drops HUGE D-backs Update
The Arizona Diamondbacks desperately needed some positive news heading into the final stretch of the season, and they may have gotten it from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan believes Corbin Burnes is unlikely to opt out of his contract this offseason, potentially giving the D-backs a major piece of their starting rotation for 2027. We break down Passan’s comments, why they confirm what we’ve believed about Burnes’ future in Arizona, and how having Burnes at the top of the rotation could make the D-backs legitimate contenders again in 2027. Plus, we discuss why getting a healthy Corbin Carroll…
E1512 · 10 Sep 2026 · 59 min
Are the D-backs CHOKING AWAY the NL Wild Card? Postseason Hopes SLIPPING After Royals Loss
The Arizona Diamondbacks are officially running out of time. With just 15 games left in the regular season, the D-backs are now a HALF GAME out of the final NL Wild Card spot. Can Arizona finally finish strong and punch its ticket to the postseason? Or are we headed for another heartbreaking September collapse where the Snakes fall just short once again? For the first time all season, the D-backs are nearly back to full strength. We break down what the returns of Corbin Carroll and Ryne Nelson mean for a roster that is finally starting to feel complete and whether this team has enough to…

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PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast is a English sport podcast from ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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