Best Sam Levitt Podcasts (2024)

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The San Diego Padres' Best Hitter Is WHO!? | On the Record with Sam Levitt 20:39

16m ago20:39

20:39

In another edition of On the Record, Padres radio pre/postgame host Sam Levitt joins the show to discuss slow starts for Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, Jurickson Profar knocking the car off the ball on a $1 million contract, and early impressions of newcomer starting pitchers Michael King and Dylan Cease, and more. An ALLCITY Network Production…

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Diamondbacks get WRECKED in second consecutive game by division rival 1:07:44

2h ago1:07:44

1:07:44

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently playing bad baseball, but that seems to go ten fold for game one of every series since Opening Day. We discuss Slade Cecconi’s outing turning on him in the fourth against the San Diego Padres, the D-backs anemic offense continuing to be impatient and unproductive, and if Torey Lovullo should be in the hot seat…

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5 Reasons the Diamondbacks Have Started Slow in 2024 (and How to Fix Them) 1:13:24

1d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The Diamondbacks are broken, so we take a look at the root causes of their struggles and how the Snakes can fix them to get back on track. We also discuss the Tommy Pham revenge tour, the D-backs leaning into being the Bee-Backs, this week’s MLB Power Rankings, and more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yo…

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Jordan Montgomery implodes early in first start at Chase Field for Diamondbacks 1:17:59

11h ago1:17:59

1:17:59

One day removed from being scratched from his start due to bees, Jordan Montgomery finally made his debut at Chase Field on Tuesday. Unfortunately, Montgomery had the exact same debut that nearly every marquee free agent starting pitcher in team history has had at home: a bad one. We have more Montgomery’s night and how the scratch might have impac…

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Christian Walker WALK OFFs Dodgers in extras, marking an un-BEE-lievable night for Diamondbacks 1:11:52

1d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear beekeeper suits and some wear the number 53 for the Diamondbacks. Christian Walker proved to once again be a Dodger killer, hitting two huge home runs for the D-backs in an extra innings walk off win. We have more on the bee delay, Torey Lovullo turning to his bullpen for start, and how well they’ve played again…

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D-backs-Dodgers Preview: Jack Harris on Ohtani's big month, Yamamoto's start, NLDS rematch, more 17:36

3d ago17:36

17:36

In a new edition of On the Record, Jesse is joined by Jack Harris from the LA Times to preview this week's NLDS rematch between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers. They discuss Shohei Ohtani's eventful month following the Ippei Mizuhara scandal, whether this series carries special importance for the Dodgers after last year's NLDS sweep and more. An A…

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Brandon Pfaadt SHINES as Diamondbacks salvage finale against Mariners 1:12:10

3d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

While the Diamondbacks offense caused some sleepless nights in Seattle, Arizona managed to win in the finale on the back of a strong performance from Brandon Pfaadt. We take a look at the numbers from the three-game series and a look ahead at the D-backs upcoming home stand against the Dodgers. We also answers to your Mailbag Monday questions and a…

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Zac Gallen exits early as Diamondbacks’ NIGHTMARE week continues 55:06

6d ago55:06

55:06

Zac Gallen exited Friday’s loss to the Mariners after throwing just 64 pitches with tightness in his right hamstring. The Diamondbacks seem to be truly snakebitten this season, especially in Game 1 of every series they’ve played. We discuss what the Snakes are going to do without Gallen should he miss time, more on the numbers from tonight’s loss, …

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D-backs-Mariners: Dave Sims on Mariners' offseason, Paul Sewald, Josh Rojas, more 12:42

6d ago12:42

12:42

In another edition of On the Record, Jesse is joined by Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Dave Sims to discuss Josh Rojas' hot start with the Mariners, Seattle's monstrosity of a pitching staff, his impression of the Diamondbacks and more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://li…

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Blaze Alexander, Adrian Del Castillo among SURGING Diamondbacks prospects to start 2024 1:04:31

7d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

It’s time to take a trip down to the farm! We are joined by Amarillo Sod Poodles broadcaster Stefan Caray to discuss updates from Double-A, his thoughts on Blaze Alexander and other young members of the 40-man roster, and more! We also unveil our Power Rankings for this week, take a look ahead at the upcoming series with the Mariners, and talk abou…

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Jordan Montgomery pitches well again, but bats go silent in Diamondbacks series loss 57:03

8d ago57:03

57:03

Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery gave Torey Lovullo seven strong innings in his second start of the season. But Arizona’s bats went cold once again one day removed from a big offensive output. We discuss Torey’s starting lineup today, the ridiculous numbers from this series loss, and more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub…

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Pavin Smith, Diamondbacks ANNIHILATE another opponent as injury situation worsens 54:07

9d ago54:07

54:07

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Merrill Kelly, Ryne Nelson latest additions to LONG Diamondbacks injury report 1:12:00

10d ago1:12:00

1:12:00

The injuries continue to pile up for the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Ryne Nelson, Blaze Alexander, and Merrill Kelly being added to the injury report. We take a look at the whole list and discuss when we could see some faces returning to the lineup. We also answer your Mailbag Monday questions and more! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our…

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Jordan Montgomery SHOVES in debut as Diamondbacks beat Blake Snell and Giants 1:04:00

12d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

The Diamondbacks had themselves a night on Friday in San Francisco. Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery made his debut and absolutely shoved against Blake Snell and the Giants. But despite how good Gumby was on the mound, the Snake were ALIVE on offense and didn’t need it. Arizona tied a franchise record with 22 hits and put up 17 runs against their…

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Could Ketel Marte’s HOT START lead to MVP consideration in 2024? 1:12:02

14d ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Ketel Marte has been outstanding so far this season for the Diamondbacks. Could his red hot start lead to him becoming a dark horse candidate for NL MVP? We discuss his chances, which other members of the roster are off to a fast start, and which pieces of the bullpen concern us. We also release our MLB Power Rankings for this week, take a look ahe…

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Brandon Pfaadt Shoves, But MORE Defensive Mistakes Cost Diamondbacks Against Cubs 1:12:02

15d ago1:12:02

1:12:02

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to struggle late on both sides of the ball, losing 2 out 3 at home to the Chicago Cubs. We address the Snakes bullpen issues and the roster moves that were made on Wednesday. We also take a look ahead to the D-backs upcoming series in San Francisco, where Jordan Montgomery will make his debut on the mound for Arizo…

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Diamondbacks WALK OFF Cubs In WILD Extra Innings Thriller 59:57

16d ago59:57

59:57

The Diamondbacks finally win in extra innings, taking a wild 10-inning affair against the Cubs at Chase Field. Tommy Henry struggled and the bullpen was inconsistent, but the Ketel Marte and the Snakes found a way to get past Chicago in a shootout. We have more on the five lead changes and how important this win was for the D-backs. An ALLCITY Netw…

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Did Ryne Nelson SECURE his spot in Diamondbacks starting rotation? 1:04:46

17d ago1:04:46

1:04:46

The Diamondbacks successfully took two out of three against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field over the weekend, which included the first shutout of the Red Birds at home since 2016. We have more on the starting pitching in the series, including Ryne Nelson who the D-backs may need to lean on for the foreseeable future, and the Snakes scoring i…

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D-backs-Cubs: Revisiting last year's September series, talking Bellinger, Imanaga, Counsell, more 26:07

17d ago26:07

26:07

In another edition of On the Record, Jesse previews this week's Diamondbacks-Cubs series with Ryan Herrera, Cubs beat writer for CHGO Sports. Jesse and Ryan look back on what happened when the teams played last September, what the Cubs did and did not accomplish over the offseason, if this is beginning of the end for Kyle Hendricks and more. An ALL…

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Seth D. Kaplan, "Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time" (Little, Brown Spark, 2023) 30:30

18d ago30:30

30:30

The neighborhoods we live in impact our lives in so many ways: they determine who we know, what resources and opportunities we have access to, the quality of schools our kids go to, our sense of security and belonging, and even how long we live. Yet too many of us live in neighborhoods plagued by rising crime, school violence, family disintegration…

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Brandon Pfaadt gets rocked early, Diamondbacks fail to complete comeback against Cardinals 1:11:06

20d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

After one of his best outings of his career, Brandon Pfaadt struggled early against the Cardinals on Friday. But the Diamondbacks became the ANSWERBACKS, scoring six runs in an inning to even the game. However, they were once again plagued by their bullpen and inability to score in late innings despite their best efforts at a comeback. We have more…

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D-backs-Cardinals: Katie Woo on Goldschmidt’s struggles, Mikolas’ ‘midwest farmers’ comment and more 16:51

21d ago16:51

16:51

In the first edition of On the Record, a new content series at PHNX D-backs, Jesse previews the upcoming Diamondbacks-Cardinals series with The Athletic's Katie Woo. Woo helps us understand what's going right for the Cardinals, what isn't, whether Paul Goldschmidt will re-sign and more. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https:…

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Jackson Holliday makes debut, magnifying Druw Jones’ struggles with Diamondbacks 1:06:48

21d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

We have breaking news in regards to the Diamondbacks newest starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery parting ways with super agent Scott Boras. We discuss this, Jackson Holliday’s making his MLB debut, and Druw Jones’ struggles with our special guest Jordan Shusterman, Senior MLB analyst for Yahoo! Sports and co-host of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. We also d…

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Eugenio Suárez COMES THROUGH with elusive big hit as Diamondbacks win series over Rockies 51:50

22d ago51:50

51:50

It wasn’t pretty at times, but the Diamondbacks managed to win game three and the series against the Rockies in Colorado. We have more on Bryce Jarvis coming up big in relief, Blaze Alexander’s Jeykll and Hyde season, and how close the numbers were for this series. We also discuss the D-backs addition of Kolten Wong and how he could factor in for t…

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Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements" (1951) 33:04

22d ago33:04

33:04

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when Pre…

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Torey Lovullo FINALLY gets win No. 500 as Diamondbacks snap five-game losing streak 1:03:32

25d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo finally notches career win number 500, snapping the team’s five-game losing streak. We have more on Corbin Carroll’s first career leadoff home run, Gabi Moreno’s four-hit night, and the bullpen getting it done in a close game. We also have more on whether or not a grocery store in downtown Phoenix is allowed to se…

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Diamondbacks injuries keep piling up, Braves sweep series in Atlanta 1:08:08

26d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

The Diamondbacks continue to lose key members of their lineup to injury, resulting in a tough series sweep at the hands of the Braves. We discuss the infuriating numbers from Atlanta, the mistakes that lead to the losses, and more. We also have your updates from Jordan Montgomery’s first start in Reno and our answers to your Mailbag Monday question…

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Dodgers intimidate fan into giving up Shohei Ohtani home run ball 36:22

28d ago36:22

36:22

Getting a home run ball is one of the greatest joys a baseball fan can experience. But that joy was stolen from a Dodgers fan who found herself in possession of Shohei Ohtani's first home run ball as a Dodger. We discuss how this situation turned from a dream to a nightmare, how easy it could have been avoided, and more! We also discuss how JJ Hard…

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Critical defensive errors lead to another GUT-WRENCHING Diamondbacks loss in extra innings 55:49

29d ago55:49

55:49

Tommy Henry deserved better. After he pitched an absolute gem, outdueling Braves ace Spencer Strider, the Diamondbacks committed several defensive mistakes in the 9th inning that lead to a late comeback by Atlanta and a walk-off win in 10 innings. We discuss what went wrong for the Snakes in this one, how bad they’ve been in extra innings over the …

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Can Diamondbacks stay afloat waiting for Montgomery & Rodriguez? 1:11:56

1M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Reinforcements are coming for the Diamondbacks starting rotation, but can the Snakes trust their young arms to perform against some tough opponents? We are joined by fellow snake aficionado Dalton Feely from Jomboy to discuss how he became a fan of the D-backs, his predictions for the season and for Derek’s lifespan, and what worries him about Ariz…

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Diamondbacks lose series to Yankees in finale, and may lose Geraldo Perdomo to injury 1:15:49

1M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Diamondbacks and Yankees went toe-to-toe in an extra innings classic, with the Snakes coming up short in 11 innings. The bigger loss than the series could be the loss of shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. We have updates on his injury, more on this chaotic game, and Torey Lovullo’s All-Pitcher lineup. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube:…

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Gallen Dazzles in Scoreless Start, Diamondbacks Hand Yankees First Loss of Season 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Zac Gallen was outstanding against the Yankees, helping the Diamondbacks hand New York their first loss of the season. We discuss another HUGE first inning for the Snakes, Blaze Alexander staying red hot, and more! We also have some encouraging updates on the D-backs injured players. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://b…

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Lourdes Gurriel’s HISTORIC Start Powers Diamondbacks To Commanding Series Win Over Rockies 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

The Diamondbacks first series of 2024 went pretty well, taking three out of four from the Colorado Rockies. We discuss the franchise records set by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the D-backs offense, our takeaways from the series, and what the prospects have been doing in Reno. We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions and more! An ALLCITY Net…

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Brothers and Sisters for Israel (“Achim Baneshek”): A Conversation with Ronen Koehler 43:58

1M ago43:58

43:58

How does an organization change in an instant, shift its focus and mission in response to a new reality? One volunteer organization did just that. In this podcast, Ronen Koehler shares the ideas, skills and commitments that enabled his organization’s dramatic, consequential change. The nonprofit, Brothers and Sisters for Israel (“Achim Baneshek” in…

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Diamondbacks’ offense EXPLODES against Rockies in second consecutive game 1:27:16

1M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

If this is a dream, please don’t ever wake us. After a monstrous offensive output on Opening Day, the Diamondbacks followed it up on night two of the season by beating up on the Rockies for the second consecutive game. We discuss another history-making night by several D-backs players and if the team celebrating their 2023 National League champions…

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Diamondbacks set a franchise record in dominant Opening Day win over Rockies 1:19:37

1M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

The Arizona Diamondbacks picked up right where they left off in the postseason on Opening Day, crushing the Colorado Rockies by a score of 16-1. The Snakes scored a franchise record 14 runs in a single inning that might just be a statement to all of Major League Baseball. We break down this historic win, Zac Gallen's night, and Blaze Alexander's de…

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Arizona Diamondbacks begin quest to defend the National League crown 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

It is the best day of the year! It is Opening Day for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and we are discussing all of the vibes pregame! We take a look at the final roster for the D-backs including Blaze Alexander, who will also start at DH on Opening Day, and the first pitching matchup of the year between Zac Gallen and Kyle Freeland. LET’S PLAY BALL! An A…

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Do the Diamondbacks have the BEST rotation in baseball after signing Jordan Montgomery? 1:05:54

1M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

WE PLAY FOR RINGS IN THE DESERT! We are joined by the one and only Jake Storiale aka Talkin’ Jake from Jomboy to discuss the Diamondbacks acquisition of free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Does Monty make the D-backs rotation one of the best in MLB? Also, we discuss some of our bold predictions for the 2024 season and the breaking news about Jord…

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EMERGENCY POD: Diamondbacks Sign LHP Jordan Montgomery 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

The Arizona Diamondbacks did the unthinkable and added one of the biggest arms on the free agent market, Jordan Montgomery, to their roster. We discuss the move and how unbelievable it is the D-backs front office is going all in on this season. We also discuss when we expect to see Montgomery start for the Snakes, what might have given Arizona the …

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How can the Diamondbacks effectively replace closer Paul Sewald? 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

The Diamondbacks received some devastating news about closer Paul Sewald on Monday. How can Torey Lovullo replace the dad of the bullpen? We also have more on Blaze Alexander CRUSHING a home run in the D-backs final exhibition game, Lovullo making his starting rotation official, and the first-ever rainout at Chase Field. An ALLCITY Network Producti…

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Diamondbacks reportedly interested in free-agent starter Jordan Montgomery 1:11:28

1M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Despite the Diamondbacks appearing to be done adding to the roster through free agency, recent reports have connected the Snakes to free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Is there any chance Mike Hazen has enough left in the budget to acquire another Scott Boras client? Also, has Jake McCarthy become a sought-after asset and will the D-backs look to…

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MLB.com BOLDY predicts the Diamondbacks will get back to World Series…and win it 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

Anthony Castrovince might get some free meals in Arizona with his latest bold predictions article over at MLB.com. Castrovince picked the Diamondbacks to not only get back to the World Series but to win the whole thing in 2024. Is it crazier than predicting both the Dodgers and the Rangers will miss the postseason? We are also talking about Zac Gal…

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Diamondbacks Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez Shut Down Due to Lat Strain 1:07:41

1M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

We have good news and bad news after today’s Diamondbacks spring training game. The bad news is Torey Lovullo did confirm the team has shut down starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez due to a left lat strain. However, E-Rod himself said he was at “about 95%” and should be ready to go very soon. How will this impact the start of his season and what opt…

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Is it possible the Dodgers made some HUGE MISTAKES this offseason? 1:04:39

1M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

The Dodgers spent a small country’s GDP on free agents this offseason, but they are already plagued by doubt after a historically bad outing from pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and a scandal involving Shohei Ohtani. Did they make some huge mistakes this offseason that could benefit the Diamondbacks in a wild NL West? Also, we have ALL of your updates f…

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Will this key Diamondbacks starting pitcher miss Opening Day? 59:55

1M ago59:55

59:55

Opening Day is here! Well, technically it’s in Seoul, Korea, but it was already a wild start to the season between the Dodgers and the Padres that Jake Cronenworth probably wants to forget. We are discussing the game and breaking news on Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter being fired for allegations of theft. We also have more on Eduardo Rodriguez leaving…

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Does Blake Snell Signing With Giants Signal TROUBLE For Diamondbacks In NL West? 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

The San Francisco Giants continue to add weapons in the NL West arms race, signing Cy Young winner Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million deal. What does this mean for the Diamondbacks in an already stacked division? We also check in with the D-backs aces and their spring starts over the weekend and give our thoughts on the first episode of the Sna…

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Spring Breakout is here! Top storylines as Diamondbacks, Rockies prospects clash 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

The Diamondbacks' inaugural Spring Breakout game is set to take place on Saturday at Salt River Fields at 4:10 PM against the Colorado Rockies. With special guest Patrick Lyons from Just Baseball, we break down the top prospects that will be participating, the matchups we would like to see most, our thoughts on the game as a whole and more. An ALLC…

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Where Does MLB The Show Rank Entire Diamondbacks Roster For 2024? 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

MLB the Show 24 is here for players with early access! While we were ready to get angry about Gabi Moreno’s rating and the rest of the Diamondbacks, we were actually pleasantly surprised with the respect the Snakes are getting. We are also discussing our observations from spring training with less than two weeks left until Opening Day and the reven…

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Did Diamondbacks Miss By NOT ADDING fifth starter? Is It Too Late To Reconsider? 48:16

2M ago48:16

48:16

The quest to find the Diamondbacks fifth starter didn’t get any easier on Thursday when Tommy Henry had a rough outing against the Royals. We discuss if the Snakes missed out by not adding an additional pitcher during the offseason. Is it too late to still go after one of the available free agent pitchers at this point? Would the front office even …

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Does Dylan Cease Trade Lift Padres Above Diamondbacks In Crowded NL West? 48:21

2M ago48:21

48:21

The NL West just got a little bit tougher with the breaking news that the Padres have traded for Dylan Cease. We discuss what this means for the Diamondbacks and the rest of the division. We also discuss Merrill Kelly’s second outing of spring, people thinking Corbin Carroll is NOT being top 50 baseball player, and which D-backs player Fangraphs th…

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