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Who says Arizona Diamondbacks coverage can’t be entertaining while being insightful? Host Derek Montilla and D-Backs insider Jesse Friedman give you a fresh take on baseball with the analytics and entertainment that you deserve five days a week.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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You’d be hard-pressed to find an Arizona Diamondbacks fan that isn’t happy with having Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. But is he already the best catcher in franchise history? It’s Tiermaker Tuesday, so we are ranking the best catchers this team has ever had. Also, you’ll never guess where USA Today ranked Chase Field amongst all 30 MLB ballparks.…
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Torey Lovullo sent out his A-lineup for the Diamondbacks on Monday against the Oakland As. Is this the same starting lineup we will see on Opening Day for Lovullo and co.? We also have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions about Brandon Pfaadt, the battle for the fifth starter in the rotation, and which Disney characters we actually are. SUBSCRI…
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29 years ago today, Arizona was awarded the Diamondbacks as the 30th franchise in Major League Baseball. We are celebrating the occasion by discussing how a lawsuit involving the Giants impacted the D-backs existence and if they will be adding any of the still available free agents as a birthday present to themselves. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: http…
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Another day of spring training games and another day where an Arizona Diamondbacks batter gets hit in the hand by a pitch. We have your updates from Salt River Fields on how Lourdes Gurriel Jr is doing after being removed from the game, Merrill Kelly’s spring debut, and more. Also which MLB superstar said he almost signed with the Diamondbacks this…
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Zac Gallen made his Cactus League debut and Christian Walker returned from injury against the Texas Rangers in Surprise. We discuss Gallen’s first outing, Torey Lovullo’s concern level on getting his two top starters ready in time for Opening Day, and more! MLB the Show meanwhile dropped their player ratings for 2024 and we ponder if the Diamondbac…
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The Diamondbacks addressed several positional needs this offseason, thereby increasing the competition for available positions. We discuss five players who Diamondbacks fans may be underrating as potential difference makers in 2024. We also have more on Paul Sewald working on adding a change up to his arsenal and MLB the Show unveiling their ‘Women…
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Pitcher Ryne Nelson continued to make his case for the Diamondbacks starting rotation against the Padres on Tuesday. But after getting dinged up in the fourth inning, is it possible he made a stronger case for coming out of the bullpen? We chat about this and more from D-backs spring training, including Eugenio Suarez’s dinger in his return. We als…
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After two starts, Diamondbacks newest addition Eduardo Rodriguez has a 15.75 ERA in four innings of work. We have more on if it’s time to panic yet and updates from today’s spring training game. We also have your answers to a packed a Mailbag Monday! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports …
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Major League Baseball seems committed to expanding to 32 teams in the future, but how near is that future? And if MLB does expand to 32 teams, what does that mean for the current divisions. We discuss the current front runners for expansion and how the addition of those teams could impact division realignment and the playoffs. No matter what change…
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It’s time for the annual nighttime spring training game between the Diamondbacks and the Reds! We preview the matchup and discuss if the Reds are poised to be the next big thing in 2024. Also, with so many top tier free agents still available on the market, does MLB need to institute a free agency signing deadline? An ALLCITY Network Production SUB…
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Spring training games aren’t so fun when your starting first basemen gets hit by a pitch and has to leave the game. We have updates on Christian Walker’s injury, Ryne Nelson shoving without a scouting report, and the results of today’s spring training game. We are also tier ranking the fantasy value of D-backs players. Which Snakes are must-draft o…
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