Best Derek Montgomery Podcasts (2024)

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Is The Diamondbacks Payroll In PRECARIOUS Position For 2025? 53:25

43m ago53:25

53:25

After having the highest payroll in franchise history in 2024, are the Arizona Diamondbacks in financial trouble in 2025? We have more on what their current payroll commitment for next season is without key free agents like Christian Walker or Joc Pederson and why they might have a hard time rebounding from their offseason spending this season. We …

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Will Jordan Montgomery be TRADED By Diamondbacks This Offseason? 1:03:37

12h ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Things don’t seem to be great between the Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery. While it does appear Montgomery will opt in to his player option for $22.5 million next season, is it possible the D-backs will attempt to trade him this offseason? And what team would be willing to take him after he posted a 6.23 ERA in 2024? We also have…

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Here’s Why D-backs Pitching Was SO BAD In 2024 1:22:48

1d ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Entering the season, the Diamondbacks had the makings of one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. That’s not how things worked out. In this episode, we try to make sense of what went wrong, and revisit the question of whether firing Brent Strom was the right move. We also look back on Sunday night’s raucous Padres-Dodgers game, including the ch…

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5 POSITIVE Takeaways From The Diamondbacks 2024 Regular Season 59:51

5d ago59:51

59:51

Despite the disappointing ending to the Arizona Diamondbacks, there were still some great moments for this team and some key additions that will be part of their core moving forward.We are discussing the top positive takeaways from the 2024 season, including Corbin Carroll and Eugenio Suarez turning things around mid season and the emergence of Ryn…

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BREAKING: Diamondbacks Pitching Coaches Will Not Return In Current Roles 53:39

6d ago53:39

53:39

We have breaking news on some big coaching changes for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Per Steve Gilbert from MLB.com, the D-backs will not be bringing back pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson, or bullpen coach Mike Fetters in their current roles in 2025. We discuss the disaster that was the D-backs pitching staff in 2024 and…

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The Most HEARTBREAKING Moments Valley Sports Has EVER Seen... 33:16

6d ago33:16

33:16

From the 2021 NBA Finals that saw the Phoenix Suns blow a 2-0 lead, to the entire collapse of the Arizona Coyotes franchise, Arizona Sports teams in the valley have had a ROUGH run of it. Erik Ruby is joined by Craig Morgan to dive into the greatest collapses in the history of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona State Sun Devils, A…

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Did The Diamondbacks SQUANDER Their Most Potent Offense In Franchise History? 1:16:44

8d ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Now that the season is officially over for the Arizona Diamondbacks, how will looming free agency impact this team in 2025? Christian Walker, Joc Pederson, and Randal Grichuk were all key parts to this team becoming one of the best offenses in all of MLB. An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS P…

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Mike Hazen Is NOT Happy About The Diamondbacks Missing The Playoffs 1:26:04

8d ago1:26:04

1:26:04

With the Diamondbacks missing out on the playoffs on Monday, general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo sat down with media for an extended exit interview session on Tuesday. Topics ranged from majority owner Ken Kendrick’s recent comments on signing Jordan Montgomery, the team’s handling of injuries, an early look at needs for the offsea…

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Diamondbacks ELIMINATED From Playoff Contention After Mets & Braves Split Doubleheader 1:17:20

10d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

It would be hard to draw up a more brutal end to the 2024 season than what transpired on Monday — and in the week leading up to it. The Diamondbacks could only watch helplessly in the clubhouse as they watched an unmotivated New York Mets team lose the season finale to the Atlanta Braves. An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https…

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Diamondbacks Keep Playoff Hopes ALIVE As Offense SURGES In Season Finale Against Padres 1:16:20

11d ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks offense showed up in the season finale against the San Diego Padres, while Brandon Pfaadt shoved to give the Snakes the win. Dalton Feely from Jomboy joins the show to discuss Eugenio Suarez hitting home run number 30, Jake McCarthy going 3 for 4, the nightmare that was their final week, and how it is still …

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Arizona Diamondbacks COLLAPSE, Blow HUGE Opportunity In Wild Card Race 31:55

10d ago31:55

31:55

The Arizona Diamondbacks and AJ Puk had a full on meltdown tonight as Christian Walker, Ketel Marte, and Corbin Carroll could not get any offense going. Torey Lovullo's team scored no runs and gave up nine in the ninth and after an Atlanta Braves win, their playoff hopes are slim.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly…

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Diamondbacks Get POUNDED By Padres In First Inning, Lose Pivotal First Game Of Series 1:24:49

12d ago1:24:49

1:24:49

The first inning couldn’t have gone worse for Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks. But somehow after allowing four runs to start the game, the D-backs made it a fight until the end, losing game one to San Diego 5-3. We have more on what went wrong for Ketel Marte and the defense early, Corbin Carroll hitting another leadoff dinger, and the m…

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Are The Padres World Series FAVORITES After Hot Second Half? | On the Record with Sam Levitt 21:12

13d ago21:12

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In a new edition of On the Record, Padres radio pre/postgame host Sam Levitt joins the show to discuss a pivotal three-game series between the Padres and D-backs. Are the Padres destined for a deep postseason run? And how hard are they going to try this weekend against the Diamondbacks with the division now out of reach? And is Michael King's break…

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Here’s How The Diamondbacks Can Clinch Their Spot In the 2024 MLB Postseason 56:57

13d ago56:57

56:57

With just three games left in their regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks still control their own destiny to make the playoffs. But the San Diego Padres and a double header on Monday between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves currently stand in their way. We have more on each scenario in which the D-backs can make the playoffs along with m…

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Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks SHOW LIFE In Series Finale, Beating The Giants To Avoid The Sweep 1:11:47

13d ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Zac Gallen delivered one of his best performances of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they needed him the most. Gallen struck out 11 and helped the Snakes avoid being swept by the San Francisco Giants in their series finale. We have more on the offense coming alive, Pavin Smith being the Diamondbacks best home run hitter in September, a…

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Brandon Pfaadt Gets SHELLED, Diamondbacks Get EMBARRASSED By Giants In Must-Win Game 1:20:17

15d ago1:20:17

1:20:17

The Arizona Diamondbacks played their most abysmal game of the season in a 11-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. We are discussing Brandon Pfaadt getting rocked, the Giants hitting five home runs while the D-backs offense stayed silent, Corbin Carroll’s highlight reel catch being made irrelevant, and how we are watching the playoffs slip away one …

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Diamondbacks Suffer CRUSHING Loss To Giants, Fail To Boost Playoff Chances 1:15:50

15d ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez couldn’t repeat his last outstanding performance, allowing five runs in a crucial loss to Matt Chapman and the Giants at Chase Field on Monday. We have more on Jake McCarthy fighting a losing battle against the outfield wall, the lack of run production by the Snakes, and injury updates on Kete…

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Diamondbacks blow EIGHT-RUN lead, lose Gabriel Moreno to injury in crushing loss to Brewers 26:52

18d ago26:52

26:52

With an 8-0 lead in the third inning, the Diamondbacks appeared to be on the verge of a four-game series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. But the Brewers stormed back and won, 10-9, in stunning fashion. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks lost catcher Gabriel Moreno to left adductor tightness in the fourth inning, which is the same type of injury that cost …

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Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Lead Diamondbacks To CRUCIAL Win Over Brewers 57:59

19d ago57:59

57:59

What a night for the Arizona Diamondbacks! Thanks to home runs number 199 and 200 for the team this season from Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr, the D-backs were able to stay hot offensively and take two in a row against the Brewers in Milwaukee. We have more on Zac Gallen being good until he wasn’t, another solid performance from Ryan Thompson …

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How Corbin Carroll & Ketel Marte Can WILL Diamondbacks to MLB Postseason 59:09

21d ago59:09

59:09

The Diamondbacks’ three-game series with the Colorado Rockies did not go well, but they are still in position to make the playoffs via the wild card with 10 games to go. We break down final schedules for the D-backs, San Diego Padres, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. We also give our latest MLB power rankings and look ahead to this weekend’s pivot…

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Corbin Carroll GOES YARD TWICE, Eduardo Rodriguez Strikes Out 11 In Diamondbacks Win Over Rockies 1:09:39

22d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Corbin Carroll electrified the Arizona Diamondbacks offense with not one but two home runs, while Randal Grichuk continued to contribute significantly in limited playing time to the team's offensive output with another stellar performance. Meanwhile, Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a masterclass in pitching for the D-backs, keeping the Rockies' batters…

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Nothing Is Going Right For Diamondbacks As They Suffer Series Loss To Rockies In Game 2 1:04:10

22d ago1:04:10

1:04:10

We’re not sure what has happened to the Diamondbacks bats in Colorado, but they failed to put up crooked numbers and lose another crucial game as well as the series to the Rockies in game 2. We are discussing nothing going right for the D-backs defense in this game, Jordan Montgomery’s outing as a starter once again, Ketel Marte being given the day…

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Merrill Kelly SHOVED In Pitching Duel At Coors Field, But Diamondbacks Lose In Walk-Off To Rockies 1:02:09

24d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Merrill Kelly gave the Diamondbacks six strong innings, but the Snakes somehow got tangled up in a pitching duel with the Rockies bullpen. The D-backs couldn’t get anything going offensively against Colorado’s relievers and eventually get walked off in the 9th by a score of 3-2. We have more on the inexplicable lack of offense after Corbin Carroll …

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Diamondbacks WALK OFF Brewers In Extra Innings To Keep Pace In Wild Card Race 31:22

25d ago31:22

31:22

WHAT A WILD WIN! The Diamondbacks finally figure out the Brewers, but it took them 10 innings in a walk-off win to do so. We have a rare SUNDAY EMERGENCY Show covering the D-backs big win over Milwaukee to avoid the sweep, with more on the lead changes, the managerial decisions without Torey Lovullo present, and what this win means to the Snakes in…

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Eduardo Rodriguez DELIVERS For Diamondbacks But Their Offense Didn’t In Loss To Brewers 1:00:41

26d ago1:00:41

1:00:41

On any given night this season, the Diamondbacks would have been E-LATED to hear E-Rod struck out seven and allowed only two earned runs in a start. Unfortunately, the D-backs offense was stifled by Freddy Peralta and the Brewers bullpen in a loss at Chase Field on Friday, spoiling an otherwise stellar start for Eduardo Rodriguez. We have more on w…

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On The Record: Was Trading Corbin Burnes A Mistake For Milwaukee Brewers? 15:28

26d ago15:28

15:28

In a new edition of On the Record, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Jesse Friedman in studio to discuss this weekend's Diamondbacks-Brewers series. They discuss the aftermath of last year's Wild Card Series, Jackson Chourio's massive impact, whether trading Corbin Burnes was the right move, Willy Adames' impending free agency and t…

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Are The Diamondbacks DESTINED For Improbable Return To The World Series? 1:05:05

28d ago1:05:05

1:05:05

With 16 games left in their regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are getting hot again at the right time. We have more on where they stand in the Wild Card Race, the impact of Christian Walker and Ketel Marte returning from injury, and if the Snakes can defy the odds in their bid to return to the World Series. We also discuss our MLB Power Rank…

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Diamondbacks TIE FRANCHISE RECORD For Extra-Base Hits, Sweep Rangers In Two-Game Series 1:12:23

29d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

The hits just kept on coming for the Diamondbacks in their series finale win over the Texas Rangers. The D-backs tied a franchise record with 13 extra-base hits in the 14-4 victory and complete the sweep of the World Series rivals. We have more on Eugenio Suarez and Ketel Marte being unstoppable at the plate, Merrill Kelly leaving early due to cram…

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Christian Walker Hits TWO DINGERS In Diamondbacks Shutout Win Over Rangers 58:27

29d ago58:27

58:27

Christian Walker is officially back, hitting two home runs in the Diamondbacks win over the Rangers at Chase Field on Tuesday. On a night where Zac Gallen looked dominant once again and the bullpen was excellent, we are discussing if we will see more starts from the Milkman and Merrill Kelly over the Snakes final stretch. We also have more on the f…

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D-backs-Rangers Preview | On the Record with Jeff Wilson 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

In a new edition of On the Record, Jeff Wilson from DLLS Sports stops by to preview this week's Diamondbacks-Rangers series. From Adolis Garcia's down year to Corey Seager's early-season injuries, Wilson helps explain why the Rangers have struggled on the heels of a World Series victory. He also gives an update on when Jacob DeGrom and Max Scherzer…

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Pavin Smith’s THREE-DINGER DAY Powers Diamondbacks To Win Over Astros In Series Finale 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

We are all witnesses to the greatness that is Pavin Smith. Thanks to his contributions, the Diamondbacks were able to win the series finale against the Astros and avoid being swept. We have more on The Pavin Smith Game and his big 3-home run night in Houston, the D-backs starting rotation having a rough series, and a look ahead at their upcoming re…

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Diamondbacks SHUT OUT By Astros, Lose MORE Ground In NL Wild Card Race 55:18

1M ago55:18

55:18

The Diamondbacks offense seems broken despite the return of Ketel Marte as they get blanked by the Astros in game one of their series in Houston. We have more on Brandon Pfaadt not looking sharp in his outing, the offense continuing to be stagnant, and where the D-backs stood at this time last season. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our …

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D-backs-Astros Preview With Chandler Rome: What To Expect From An Aging Justin Verlander 20:01

1M ago20:01

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In a new edition of On the Record, Chandler Rome from The Athletic stops by to preview this weekend's Diamondbacks-Astros series. Rome provides back story on all three Astros starters in the series — Framber Valdez, Yusei Kikuchi and Justin Verlander — and explains what free agency could look like for both Verlander and third baseman Alex Bregman. …

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Merrill Kelly Tosses Gem But Diamondbacks Can’t Solve Giants Bullpen After Blake Snell’s Early Exit 49:07

1M ago49:07

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Merrill Kelly looked more like the Mainstay of the Snakes starting rotation on Thursday, but the Diamondbacks offense failed to do much after knocking Blake Snell out of the game in the first inning. We have more on the Giants resorting to a bullpen start and holding the D-backs scoreless. We also have updates on Ketel Marte’s return and take a loo…

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Zac Gallen Tosses SIX NO-HIT INNINGS In Diamondbacks Series Win Over Giants 55:38

1M ago55:38

55:38

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen was phenomenal in San Francisco on Wednesday night, throwing six no-hit innings in a series-clinching win over the Giants. We have more on Gallen walking plenty but being stingy with the hits, another productive night for the D-backs offense, and A.J. Puk continuing to be one of the best relief pitchers in all of bas…

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Randal Grichuk GOES YARD TWICE, Ryne Nelson Mows Down Giants In Diamondbacks Win 1:06:14

1M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Randal Grichuk had himself a ballgame in San Francisco, but the Diamondbacks bullpen turned what started off as a one-sided affair into a one-run game by the 9th inning. We have more on Ryne Nelson being excellent on the mound for the Snakes while Ryan Thompson tried to give the game away and Corbin Carroll scoring the biggest run of this game with…

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Are The Diamondbacks At Risk Of MISSING The Playoffs? 26:29

1M ago26:29

26:29

The Arizona Diamondbacks were lacking in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, dropping three out of the four games in their home stand. Erik Ruby is joined by Derek Montilla, Jesse Friedman & Damon Dawg to discuss what went wrong for the snakes, how they can bounce back, and what the playoff picture looks like after a rough series against …

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Corbin Carroll BREAKS Clayton Kershaw But Diamondbacks Lose Shootout To Dodgers 10-9 1:12:52

1M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

The Diamondbacks jumped all over Clayton Kershaw early in game one of this four-game series at Chase Field against the Dodgers. But after he was removed due to a toe injury, this became a bullpen game for L.A. and the D-backs struggled to score with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, Paul Sewald out of Arizona’s bullpen was a disaster. We have…

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Will Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Pitch Again For Dodgers This Year? | On the Record With Jack Harris 14:27

1M ago14:27

14:27

This weekend's series against the Los Angeles Dodgers is perhaps the most important series of the year for the Diamondbacks. LA Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris joins to discuss the pitching matchups for the series — including Clayton Kershaw's first game against the D-backs since the NLDS — the Dodgers getting several key position players bac…

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Ryne Nelson Tosses ANOTHER GEM But Diamondbacks Can’t Hold On, Losing Series To Mets 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

The Diamondbacks still can’t seem to figure out the Mets, losing another series to New York at home after dropping the finale by a score of 3-2. We have more on Ryne Nelson continuing to be the best starter in their rotation, the limited opportunities with runners in scoring position in this series, and Geraldo Perdomo & Adrian Del Castillo struggl…

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Corbin Carroll’s TWO-HOME RUN NIGHT Powers Diamondbacks Past Mets 1:04:41

1M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Corbin Carroll and the Answerbacks are BACK! The Diamondbacks rallied late on Carroll’s second career grand slam to beat the New York Mets 8-5. We are discussing Carroll’s two-home run night, Eduardo Rodriguez cruising until the 5th, and the bullpen continuing to be dominant late in games for the D-backs. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to …

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Brandon Pfaadt Struggles, Diamondbacks Bats Go SILENT In Loss To New York Mets 1:07:37

1M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

The Diamondbacks can’t win them all, but the loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday was an ugly game. We have more on Brandon Pfaadt struggling, a terrible 5th inning that turned on the Snakes, and if we still want the layoff that comes with winning the division. We also are discussing injury updates and why Torey Lovullo still isn’t ready to name Ju…

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Diamondbacks Pitching DOMINATES Red Sox In Sweep At Fenway, Snakes Win Sixth In A Row 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Thanks to solid pitching from both the starters and the bullpen, the Diamondbacks were able to complete the three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park and finish their east cost road trip with a 6-3 record. Archie Bradley joins us to discuss the series sweed, a look ahead at the upcoming battle with the Mets, and answers to your Mailbag …

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Ryne Nelson SHOVES, Eugenio Suarez HITS GRAND SLAM As Diamondbacks Blow Out Red Sox 52:47

2M ago52:47

52:47

The Diamondbacks definitley shipped their bats up to Boston, winning in a rout over the Red Sox by a score of 12-2. Ryne Nelson shoved for the D-backs on a day where manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement he would stay in the starting rotation over teammate Jordan Montgomery. We have more on that decision, Geno’s grand slam, and this team winn…

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How Long Can The Diamondbacks Keep Jordan Montgomery In The Starting Rotation? 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Things have been going well for the Diamondbacks, but they still have some difficult roster decisions to make as we move closer to the MLB Postseason. Will the Snakes continue to utilize a six-man starting rotation the rest of the season? And if they do not, can they afford to keep Jordan Montgomery as a starter over Ryne Nelson? We are discussing …

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. LEADS COMEBACK, Diamondbacks Complete Sweep Of The Marlins 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

There is no quit in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr has a pinch-hit hero for the Snakes as they comeback to win the series finale over the Marlins 10-7 and complete the sweep. We discuss the big day for Geraldo Perdomo and Jake McCarthy and what to do about Jordan Montogmery after another poor outing. We also check in on the MLB standi…

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Corbin Carroll Goes YARD, Eduardo Rodriguez SOLID As Diamondbacks Clinch Series Win Over Marlins 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Despite a rocky start to their east coast road trip, the Diamondbacks got things backs on track by clinching a series win over the Marlins. Eduardo Rodriguez had his best outing of the season and Corbin Carroll hit his 12th home run since July 7th. We have more on the series win, the D-backs acquiring Luis Guillorme, and what’s wrong with Zac Galle…

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BRING IN THE BEARD! Archie Bradley Joins The PHNX Diamondbacks Team! 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

As we approach the playoffs, we have expanded our roster and welcome our newest addition to the PHNX Diamondbacks Show, Archie Bradley! We catch up with Archie and get his thoughts on this Diamondbacks team, players hitting 10 years of service time, and so much more. We also discuss the D-backs getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Ketel Marte headi…

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Ryne Nelson DAZZLES But Diamondbacks Defense CRATERS In Walk Off Loss To The Rays 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

After Corbin Carroll hit a game-tying two-run homer in the ninth, Jake McCarthy made a brutal error in the bottom of the ninth that led to a 5-4 walk-off win for the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, Ryne Nelson dominated again for the Diamondbacks, and Ryan Thompson had a rare off night. We also check in on the NL West race, including a potentially devas…

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How The Diamondbacks SAVED Their Season From DISASTER 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

Your Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a TEAR as of late as the MLB playoffs inch closer. PHNX Diamondbacks hosts Derek Montilla and Jesse Friedman join Erik Ruby to dissect the reasons why Arizona has become even more connected and dangerous, despite countless injuries. #MLB #Diamondbacks #MLBPlayoffs #Arizona #Dodgers #Padres #LosAngeles #SanDieg…

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