PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 hopes of contending further down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 future of baseball as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sully, host of Locked on MLB, hops on the show to explain why MLB shouldn't rush back into action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss the complications surrounding baseball's plans to return, how the D-backs would be affected by the DH, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 over COVID-19. Buchanan proposes an alternate solution, and discusses what it would be like if games were played with the stands empty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded from the AFL at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, this interview features D-backs #4 prospect Seth Beer. He chats with Jesse about what it was like being traded for Zack Greinke, the transition to the Southern League, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tara Wellman, host of Bird Seeds and contributor to Birds on the Black, hops on The Rattle Podcast to talk about what she's seen from Paul Goldschmidt this year in a Cardinals uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talk about Mike Hazen's well-deserved extension to remain the D-backs' GM. We also talk about what he might do this offseason in terms of free agents and trades. What weaknesses do the D-backs have and how can they fix them? Also, we talk about some really exciting accomplishments by the farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the heels of a five-game winning streak, Jesse flies solo in this special last-minute edition of The Rattle Podcast. He talks about a few players who have stood out in the D-backs' surge and answer a bunch of listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss David Peralta's season-ending surgery and what it means for his future with the organization. We also try pinpoint when the D-backs' next contention window will be and explain why you should go see an Arizona Fall League game this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FanGraphs Senior Writer & ESPN contributor Dan Szymborski joins the show to delve deep into the marrows of the Zack Greinke trade. We also discuss the Zac Gallen/Jazz Chisholm trade and Ketel Marte's breakout season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We look back on every significant Diamondbacks trade from the deadline, praise one of baseball's best farm systems, and explain why the future is bright--even if we're not totally clear on how they will get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona Diamondbacks number two overall prospect OF Kristian Robinson was promoted today from Hillsboro to the Kane County Cougars. I caught up with him briefly to discuss the transition to a new city and team, what he'll miss about Hillsboro, and what he wants to hone about his game down the stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jody Oehler, host of "The Drive" on FOX Sports 910 from 4 PM to 7 PM M-F, joins the show to break down the D-backs' trade deadline deals, Mike Hazen's long-term vision, and an ominous report about a potential franchise move to Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diamondbacks & MLB Network Radio broadcaster Mike Ferrin joins the show to discuss Arizona's trade deadline plans, the impressive rise of the D-backs' farm system, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul "Sully" Sullivan (@SullyBaseball), host of the Locked On MLB podcast, joins the show to discuss the NL playoff picture, the peculiar situation of the Giants, and the value of the second Wild Card spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We break down an exciting All-Star week, and look ahead to an exciting second half for the Diamondbacks. We explain why they shouldn't sell at the trade deadline, and why we believe they won't. We also examine some potential trade targets and discuss a few D-backs' prospects who have taken big strides recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss Ketel Marte's breakout season and why he undoubtedly deserves to start at 2B for the National League. We also talk about Jake Lamb's return to the lineup, what to do with a struggling Archie Bradley, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss MLB's "home run problem," which Diamondbacks are mostly likely to find their way on the All-Star team, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Diamondbacks' bases-loaded walk to Barry Bonds. We also discuss AZ's bullpen problems and page through Diamondbacks history in search of an elite relief pitcher. In addition, we break down Luke Weaver's injury news and what it means for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We give a detailed breakdown of call-up Kevin Cron's background as a prospect, and discuss whether or not Yasmany Tomás could be next to get the call. We also attempt to predict the 2019 Opening Day rotation, discuss AZ's approach at the trade deadline, and explain why a five-game losing streak isn't the end of the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss Archie Bradley's bounce-back outing, Luke Weaver's breakout, how the D-backs might approach the trade deadline, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss Eduardo Escobar bouncing back from a rough start, Zack Greinke’s knack for doing everything, and new updates from the D-backs farm system. We also break down why we–like the D-backs’ team as a whole–respect recently DFA’d reliever Matt Koch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We break down what the Diamondbacks got in the Blake Swihart trade, Luke Weaver's early success, how AZ might approach the trade deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff provides a full preview of the D-backs' 2019 First-Year Player Draft, and explains why it is so important. We also discuss the advantages/disadvantages of carrying three catchers, and whether or not Torey Lovullo' managing has hurt the D-backs in one-run games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our debut episode of 2019, hosts Jesse Friedman and Jeff Wiser announce an exciting new vision for The Rattle. They also discuss the D-backs' 5-5 start, Robbie Ray's rocky career path, and a surprisingly torrid start on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.