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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 1H 44M

POSTGAME: Eduardo Rodriguez Gets ROCKED & D-backs Stars Go SILENT in Ugly Loss to Padres

from PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast · host Derek Montilla, Damon Fairall

The Arizona Diamondbacks usually feel like they have a great chance to win whenever Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound, but that wasn't the case against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. E-Rod got rocked early, the D-backs' offense never found an answer, and Arizona dropped another frustrating game to San Diego. We break down what went wrong for Rodriguez, why the top of the lineup disappeared yet again, and how late home runs from Nolan Arenado and James McCann weren't enough to spark a comeback. We also discuss Lars Nootbaar officially joining the Diamondbacks, Torey Lovullo's encouraging injury update on Michael Soroka, and why the New York Mets managed to make life even harder for Arizona at the trade deadline. Plus, with Jorge Soler designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, we take a look at his Baseball Savant profile and debate whether there's any reason the D-backs should even consider bringing him to the desert. 0:00 D-backs lose in Damon's return  6:15 Ketel Marte & Corbin Carroll's struggles  15:15 Awful defense tonight  20:55 One of E-Rod's worst starts this season  31:35 Blame Game  39:10 Series tied with Padres  52:50 Lars Nootbaar introduced at Chase Field  1:03:50 Injury updates on Soroka & others  1:13:25 Clay Holmes deal BLOCKED by Mets ❌  1:21:00 Damon's horror show plane story  1:29:00 Dodgers hate fest JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX15 at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order! Husband & Wife Law Team: If you’ve had a serious injury, Call The Husband & Wife Law Team first at 602-783-8841 or visit https://husbandandwifelawteam.com/?utm_source=allcity-padcasts&utm_medium=digital-phx&utm_campaign=allcityShowNotes bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 40% 2+ pairs of off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks usually feel like they have a great chance to win whenever Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound, but that wasn't the case against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. E-Rod got rocked early, the D-backs' offense never found an answer, and Arizona dropped another frustrating game to San Diego. We break down what went wrong for Rodriguez, why the top of the lineup disappeared yet again, and how late home runs from Nolan Arenado and James McCann weren't enough to spark a comeback. We also discuss Lars Nootbaar officially joining the Diamondbacks, Torey Lovullo's encouraging injury update on Michael Soroka, and why the New York Mets managed to make life even harder for Arizona at the trade deadline. Plus, with Jorge Soler designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, we take a look at his Baseball Savant profile and debate whether there's any reason the D-backs should even consider bringing him to the desert.

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