PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast
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. The PHNX Diamondbacks Podcast is presented by bet365.
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Ep. 29: The Curse of May, Pavin Smith the All-S...
Jesse and Jeff discuss the D-backs' abysmal performance in May, the rise of Pavin Smith, and the franchise's long-term plan.
43 min
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Ep. 28: An Unprecedented April Surge
We discuss the details surrounding the D-backs' surprising 15-13 start to the season. Is Carson Kelly's breakout for real? Is Madison Bumgarner "back?" With Torey Lovullo notching his 300th career win with the D-backs, how do we view his tenure in the...
47 min
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Ep. 27: Week Two Reflections
We discuss Bumgarner's bounce-back outing, a surprisingly stable bullpen, and which early season breakouts we're buying into.
58 min
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Ep. 26: Spring Training Roundup
We recap the biggest storylines from Spring Training, and project the D-backs' 26-man roster on Opening Day. We also field some good listener questions about whether a few players really "earned" their spots.
47 min
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Ep. 25: Baseball is Back!
Jesse and Jeff are back to discuss early spring training results, top prospects that could make a difference in 2021, realistic expectations for the team, and the D-backs' long-term path to competing with the Dodgers and Padres.
60 min
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Ep. 24: Following an abysmal 2020, where do the...
We identify the biggest holes on the D-backs' roster and our favorite ideas for filling them. We also delve into some potential concerns with the D-backs' draft strategy and address the not-so-crazy idea of selling off the franchise's main pieces in...
87 min
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Ep. 23: Midway Check-In
We discuss the D-backs' streakiness, what's gone wrong so far, several bright spots, and what may or may not be happening in the next few days as the trade deadline draws near.
47 min
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FanGraphs writer Dan Szymborski talks Marlins s...
FanGraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski breaks down the latest news out of Miami, MLB's last-minute playoffs adjustment and the D-backs' slow start.
29 min
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Ep. 22: Opening Day Preview (Recorded Live via ...
We go live via Periscope to discuss expanded playoffs, the Dodgers' extension with Mookie Betts and this weekend's opening matchup against the San Diego Padres. Visit www.therattle.net to watch the video!
46 min
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FOX Sports Arizona's Jody Jackson talks sidelin...
FOX Sports Arizona personality Jody Jackson joins the show to talk about what she's been up to the last three months, the challenges of sideline reporting in the COVID-19 era of baseball, and more.
21 min
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Ep. 21: Baseball is (Hopefully) Back!
We break down all the details of MLB's plan for an abbreviated 60-game season and define what "success" means for the D-backs in 2020.
44 min
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Sportico business writer Barry Bloom discusses ...
Long-time baseball writer Barry Bloom joins the show to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the league and the player's association. We also delve into the Diamondbacks' long-term financial outlook following their recent layoffs, as well as the...
25 min
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Sully explains why it's too soon to bring baseb...
Sully, host of Locked on MLB, hops on the show to explain why MLB shouldn't rush back into action.
37 min
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Ep. 20: Baseball in July?
We discuss the complications surrounding baseball's plans to return, how the D-backs would be affected by the DH, and much more.
40 min
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Visalia Rawhide broadcaster Jill Gearin talks b...
Visalia Rawhide broadcaster Jill Gearin is the third female Minor League Baseball broadcaster ever. She discusses her first season on the job in 2019, what it was like being a part of a championship team and more.
13 min
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FOX Sports 910 host Jody Oehler talks baseball'...
Jody Oehler, host of "The Drive" on FOX Sports 910 AM from 6-10 AM Monday through Friday, joins the show to discuss his home closet studio, where he got his deep voice and his journey as a sports talk show host.
20 min
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D-backs broadcaster Mike Ferrin talks empty sta...
Arizona Diamondbacks and MLB Network Radio broadcaster Mike Ferrin joins the show to discuss the three proposals for MLB's return that we know of, what changes he'd like to see made in the modern baseball broadcast and his journey from DJ to play-by-play.
20 min
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D-backs broadcaster Greg Schulte explains his j...
D-backs voice Greg Schulte tells the story of his budding Little League career, how he landed the Diamondbacks play-by-play gig, and much more.
20 min
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Kane County broadcaster Joe Brand talks D-backs...
Joe Brand, voice of the D-backs' Single-A affiliate Kane County Cougars, joins the show to discuss how the coronavirus will affect Minor League Baseball as a whole, MLB's new plan to play all games in AZ, and stories about D-backs top prospects from...
28 min
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Ep. 19: What Now?
We discuss baseball's postponement as the result of the coronavirus, and what it will mean for the D-backs and the league as a whole.
40 min
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The Athletic's Zach Buchanan discusses MLB's me...
In a special episode of The Rattle Podcast, Zach Buchanan, who covers the Diamondbacks at The Athletic, discusses Major League Baseball's recent announcement that members of the media will temporarily be denied access to clubhouses due to concerns...
13 min
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Ep. 18: Does the D-backs' slow Spring Training ...
We discuss the D-backs' slow 2-8 start to spring training, including which players have impressed so far and which haven't. We also talk about PECOTA's underwhelming projection for the 2020 team.
44 min
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Ep. 17: How good are the D-backs with Starling...
We discuss the D-backs' acquisition of OF Starling Marte, and look big picture at what the D-backs have done this offseason and how their playoff chances shape up for 2020.
49 min
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Ep. 16: What MadBum Means for the D-backs
We discuss the D-backs' investment in Madison Bumgarner, whether or not they should trade Robbie Ray, who they should target in free agency/trades for the rest of the offseason, and much more.
49 min
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Ep. 15: Four Surprises & Four Disappointments o...
We discuss our biggest surprises and disappointments from the 2019 Diamondbacks, and offer a quick preview into our offseason coverage and what Mike Hazen & co. may be looking to do this winter.
44 min