PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast
by ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports
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, exclusive interviews, prospect updates, and postseason coverage all year long. Whether you're following Corbin Carroll’s rise, Zac Gallen’s dominance, or the next star from the farm system, PHNX D-backs is the go-to podcast for every Arizona baseball fan.
Episodes
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BREAKING: D-backs Hiring Padres Bullpen Coach Ben Fritz as Pitching Coach
Per a report from the Athletic, the Arizona Diamondbacks are hiring San Diego Padres bullpen coach Ben Fritz to fill their pitching coach vacancy. Derek and Rok react to the hiring and discuss the impact Fritz’s experience and knowledge of the NL West can have on the D-backs pitching staff.…
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Corbin Burnes OPT-IN Could MAKE OR BREAK the D-backs' Future
The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, and they did it while smoking cigarettes in the batting cages along the way. We're breaking down Milwaukee's championship run, tobacco being the Crew’s “secret stuff”, and whether the Brewers have officially become baseball's most chaotic team of...
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BREAKING: Corbin Burnes OPTS IN! D-backs Ace Locked Up Through 2030
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly considering moving Nolan Arenado to first base, and we're breaking down what that could mean for the future of the infield. Would the move make the D-backs better defensively, give them more roster flexibility, or create a whole new set of questions for…
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The Better Gabriel Moreno Gets, the HARDER He’ll Be for the D-backs to Keep
We all want more Gabriel Moreno on the Arizona Diamondbacks, but will we get more Gabriel Moreno? Jack Sommers from Snakes Territory joins us for five big questions about the Snakes and their financial future, including why Gabi’s growing collection of awards and accolades could make him even...
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MLB Free Agent List EXPOSES Just How Bad the D-backs’ Offseason Outlook Is
The Arizona Diamondbacks offseason prognosis is looking rough as The Athletic’s latest MLB free-agent rankings feature just ONE Arizona player among the top 40. Who is actually available, where could the biggest names land, and what does it say about the Diamondbacks’ ability to make a splash…
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Why Signing Tarik Skubal to MEGA Contract Would Spell DISASTER for D-backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks signing Tarik Skubal might sound like a dream come true, but could it actually be a DISASTER for the Snakes? We’re breaking down why going all-in on the Tigers’ ace would be a risky move for the D-backs that isn’t worth the price. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers have jumped…
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D-backs After Dark: World F’n Series
Derek and Rok are having a great time watching the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays battle to make history in the World Series. Derek is still struggling with both who to root for and with the AI slop on the Fox broadcast while Rok just wants as much baseball as possible before it’s gone...
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Can D-backs GET BACK to World Series with This Core or Did They ALREADY PEAK?
The World Series is here, but we’ve got plenty of questions about the future of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Are the D-backs on a realistic path back to the World Series, or are their best days behind them? We’re breaking down what it will take for the Snakes to get back into championship…
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Can the D-backs AFFORD These Left-Handed Bats in Free Agency?
The Arizona Diamondbacks have some major decisions to make this offseason, and finding left-handed bats needs to be near the top of the list. Which free agents could make sense for the Snakes, and who can they realistically afford? Plus, we’re asking a BIG question: Have the Tampa Bay Rays become…
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D-backs Year-End Award Winners REVEALED! 4 Players Take Home Top Honors
The Arizona Diamondbacks have handed out their 2026 BBWAA year-end awards, and we’re breaking down why Gabriel Moreno, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Kevin Ginkel earned recognition. Who was the most deserving, and what do these honors tell us about the Snakes heading into 2027? We’re also...
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Did Ketel Marte’s 2026 Season Make It IMPOSSIBLE for D-backs to Trade Their All-Star 2B?
Has Ketel Marte made himself IMPOSSIBLE for the Arizona Diamondbacks to trade him? We’re breaking down Marte’s disappointing 2026 season, his ongoing relationship issues with the organization, his massive contract, and whether Mike Hazen can realistically find a deal that works for everyone.…
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Bring Christian Walker BACK to Arizona? Reunion Would Fill MASSIVE Need at 1B for D-backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for a busy offseason, but could a reunion with Christian Walker make sense if the price is right? We break down why the D-backs should explore a trade with the Houston Astros to bring Walker back to the Valley, plus why adding left-handed bats needs to be a...
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D-backs After Dark: MLB is F’N DOOMED
Derek is struggling to find joy considering the reality of life, roller coaster accidents, and the inevitable Lockout keep weighing him down. The Mayor and Rok discuss why the Dodgers getting eliminated from the postseason might be worse for the CBA negotiations than if they win the whole thing...
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Dodgers ELIMINATED by Brewers in Playoffs Saving MLB from Nightmare LA Dynasty
The MLB Postseason continues on and a NEW National League champion has been crowned. The Milwaukee Brewers did what many thought could not be done, eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-game sweep. The series win was (in part) propelled by Shohei Ohtani's ice-cold performance at the plate,...
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Brewers ONE WIN AWAY From SAVING MLB From Dodgers Three-Peat
Are the Dodgers finally dead?! The moment every Diamondbacks (and MLB) fan has been waiting for is seemingly here, as the Milwaukee Brewers have the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of elimination in the NLCS, up 3-0 in the series. Can the Brew Crew finish the job and complete the sweep to kill…
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Could D-backs Trade KEY BULLPEN ARM to Yankees for 1B Luis Garcia Jr?
The Arizona Diamondbacks have some major decisions to make this offseason, and we’re breaking down what comes next for the Snakes. Would a potential trade sending reliever Juan Morillo to the Yankees in exchange for first baseman Luis García Jr. make sense for Arizona? Plus, the D-backs have five...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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The 5 BIGGEST Questions the D-backs MUST ANSWER This Offseason
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2026 season is officially in the rearview mirror, and there are A LOT of questions that need to be answered this offseason. Today, we tackle the FIVE biggest questions facing the D-backs heading into 2027. Plus, D-backs pregame host Steve Zinsmeister joins the show to…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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POSTGAME: D-backs REFUSE TO LOSE, Keep WILD CARD Hopes ALIVE With Another HUGE Win Over Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks are refusing to go quietly! The Snakes beat the Colorado Rockies for the second straight night where they jumped out to an early lead and held on from start to finish to keep their playoff hopes alive. We have more on Merrill Kelly delivering another solid start at Coors...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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POSTGAME: Merrill Kelly Gets ROCKED as D-backs Lose Must-Win Series to Marlins & Fall Out Wild Card
We think it might actually be over, chat. The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped two of three to the Miami Marlins at home, including a brutal loss in the series finale, and their postseason hopes are hanging by a thread. We break down how Merrill Kelly turned into a strikeout machine but couldn’t make...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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POSTGAME: Gallen & Soroka FAIL in Finale as D-backs LOSE to Royals & FALL OUT of Wild Card Spot
BECOME A DIEHARD: gophnx.com/join The Arizona Diamondbacks could not complete the sweep on Wednesday, falling to the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in the series finale. Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka both returned to the mound, giving the D-backs some much-needed depth as they look to stabilize their...
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POSTGAME: Corbin Burnes RETURNS With SCORELESS OUTING as D-backs Beat Royals in Extra Innings AGAIN
The Arizona Diamondbacks are rolling after beating the Kansas City Royals in extra innings for the second straight game, securing another huge road series win. Corbin Burnes made his long-awaited return to the rotation and delivered 3 scoreless innings in another nail-biting victory. We break…
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Why Corbin Burnes’ RETURN Will Make the D-backs a Postseason THREAT
The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting a massive boost to their starting rotation with Corbin Burnes set to make his 2026 debut Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. We break down Burnes’ long-awaited return from Tommy John Surgery and why getting the former Cy Young winner back could completely...
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D-backs After Dark: Don’t Worry About My F’n Hat
Right when you think umpires can’t infuriate you any more, Doug Eddings finds a way to raise the bar…or tilt the brim. Derek and Rok break down the ridiculousness of the situation, the audacity of an umpire making himself the story, and why this kind of nonsense has no place in baseball. Plus…
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About this show
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, exclusive interviews, prospect updates, and postseason coverage all year long. Whether you're following Corbin Carroll’s rise, Zac Gallen’s dominance, or the next star from the farm system, PHNX D-backs is the go-to podcast for every Arizona baseball fan.
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ALLCITY Network, PHNX Sports