The Arizona Diamondbacks have just nine games left to decide their postseason fate — and whether this season will ultimately be seen as a success. Standing in their way is a familiar foe: the New York Mets, the same team that crushed the D-backs’ playoff dreams in 2024 after a fateful split with the Braves. Can Arizona get revenge and steal the final Wild Card spot from New York? We break down the scenarios that need to unfold for the Snakes to punch their ticket to October. Plus, it’s another Throwback Thursday trip down Memory Lane, and we check in on how the Amarillo Sod Poodles are battling in the Texas League playoffs.

Brandon Pfaadt delivered one of the best outings of his career at Chase Field on Wednesday, throwing nine scoreless innings and allowing just one hit against the Giants. But with Justin Verlander dealing on the other side, the Diamondbacks’ bats went cold, leading to a heartbreaking extra-innings loss. We break down Pfaadt’s dominant performance, the D-backs’ missed scoring chances, and what this tough defeat means for the Snake’s playoff push. Join Derek and Shane for the PHNX Diamondbacks Postgame Show LIVE!

Despite a rocky start from Eduardo Rodriguez in the first inning, the Diamondbacks manager to rally as a team and pull off a comeback, walk-off win over the Giants that gives the Snakes the season series win over their NL West rival. We have more on Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte coming alive at the plate, Jordan Lawlar’s big walk-off hit, and the bullpen not allowing a single base runner in this win. Jesse Friedman from Snakes Territory joins the show to chat.

The Diamondbacks kicked off their biggest series of the season with a statement win, crushing the Giants 8-1. We give our thoughts on the D-backs closing the gap to just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race and recap the explosive sixth inning that powered the Snakes to victory.

Every series matters for the Diamondbacks down the stretch, but none more than this week’s showdown with the Giants starting Monday. With the postseason hanging in the balance, we preview the matchup and break down what the D-backs must do to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dalton Feely from Jomboy Media joins the show to share his thoughts on the series win over the Twins and what losing Blaze Alexander to injury could mean for their playoff push. Plus, we have answers to your Mailbag Monday questions!

The Diamondbacks face their final sub-.500 opponent this weekend as they take on the Twins — but they’ll do it without Tyler Locklear and possibly Ketel Marte, who’s dealing with an injury. We preview the series and break down where Arizona stands in the Wild Card race. Plus, the Amarillo Sod Poodles are your Texas League Second Half Champs, and we spotlight the top performers across the D-backs farm system this week.

Eduardo Rodriguez shined once again, delivering his third consecutive strong start as the Diamondbacks avoided a sweep with a clutch win over the Giants in the series finale. Geraldo Perdomo continued his MVP caliber season and may be on track to achieve a rare milestone reached by only a handful of shortstops in MLB history. We also highlight stellar defensive plays from Blaze Alexander and Tim Tawa, along with key offensive contributions up and down the lineup that powered the Snakes to victory. Plus, the Arizona Fall League rosters are officially out, and we break down which D-backs prospects we’ll be watching closely this October.

On this episode of D-backs After Dark, the Bad Mouth Boys break down Doug Eddings’ disastrous performance behind the plate in the Diamondbacks’ loss to the Giants. How does one umpire’s bad day impact the entire game? And with repeated missed calls, is it finally time to bring in modern technology and rethink how we call balls and strikes once and for all? Tune in for heated takes and explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.

The Diamondbacks’ playoff hopes took a devastating hit in Tuesday’s loss to the Giants. Zac Gallen battled both San Francisco’s bats and a tight strike zone from home plate umpire Doug Eddings, digging the D-backs into an early hole they couldn’t climb out of. Arizona’s offense never found its rhythm against former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, falling short once again to the hottest team in the National League. Jesse Friedman from Snakes Territory joins the show to break down whether this defeat marks the end of the D-backs’ postseason dreams.

The Diamondbacks kept rolling at Chase Field this weekend, taking two of three from the Red Sox for another series win. But with the starting pitching looking sharp, should this have been a sweep? We dive into the impact Blaze Alexander and Jordan Lawlar are making on both sides of the ball and why their play could be the spark that pushes the D-backs into October. Plus, a look ahead to the series against the Giants and answers to your Mailbag Monday questions!

The Diamondbacks’ offense ERUPTED for 10 runs in their series-opening win over the Red Sox at Chase Field on Friday night. Geraldo Perdomo delivered a 4-hit game capped by a home run, while Eduardo Rodríguez dominated his former team on the mound. Despite a shaky bullpen that nearly let Boston back in, the D-backs battled late to secure the victory. Plus, we’ve got more on Derek’s pregame show appearance, where he heroically stepped in to help save our beloved mascot Jesse Jr. from the ever-scheming Blaze Alexander.

The Diamondbacks get a breather before welcoming the Boston Red Sox to Chase Field this weekend. But while it’s an off day, we may have stumbled onto the perfect MLB realignment and scheduling fix — courtesy of our friend Jomboy, who just might have cracked the code. Plus, we take another stroll down Memory Lane for Throwback Thursday and head to the Snake Farm to unpack why the D-backs surprisingly designated Tristin English for assignment.

Zac Gallen kept his dominant streak alive on Wednesday, leading the Diamondbacks to a series-clinching win over the Rangers despite limited run support. We break down how the Milkman has been delivering for the Snakes since the trade deadline. Plus we discuss the commemorative signing of HB2704 at Chase Field and what keeping Arizona’s baseball team in downtown Phoenix for the next 30 years means to the Valley.

Jordan Lawlar’s breakthrough finally came on Tuesday as the Diamondbacks rookie notched his first two hits of the season — including his first Major League extra-base knock — in a win over the Rangers. Ketel Marte delivered the decisive blow with a three-run homer, while Nabil Crismatt turned in another steady start on the mound. Jesse Friedman of Snakes Territory joins the show to break down the victory and weigh in on the tough news that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Zac Gallen shined once again, outdueling Blake Snell as the Diamondbacks took down the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday night. We are discussing Gallen delivering his sixth straight start allowing three runs or fewer and bringing his ERA back on track. We also have more on Blaze Alexander providing the big swing with a clutch two-run homer and Jordan Lawlar getting recalled and the nod at third base. Plus, Jesse Friedman of Snakes Territory joins the show to break down the D-backs’ win in L.A. and share his thoughts on whether MLB expansion could spell the end of the 162-game season.

The Diamondbacks battled hard in Milwaukee, earning a split in their four-game set against the Brewers. Nabil Crismatt delivered another strong outing, Taylor Rashi was incredible in his debut, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stayed scorching at the plate. We break down the series split, preview the upcoming showdown with the Dodgers, and revisit Luis Gonzalez officially calling it a career in this week’s Throwback Thursday. Join Derek and Damon for the PHNX Diamondbacks Postgame Show LIVE!

For the second straight night, the Diamondbacks’ starting pitching put them in an early hole — and for the second straight night, the offense nearly clawed them all the way back. Despite Gabriel Moreno staying red-hot at the plate, Arizona fell just short again against the Brewers after Brandon Pfaadt couldn’t make it out of the third inning. We break down the loss, highlight Moreno’s surge, and take a first look at the newly released 2026 schedule. Could the D-backs and the Padres be headed to Mexico City? And are we headed to Mexico City?

The Diamondbacks took two of three from the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, highlighted by a dominant 10-1 win on Saturday. We break down the series win and look ahead to a brutal stretch that starts in Milwaukee against the first-place Brewers. Can the Snakes get hot and prove they can hang with the best teams in baseball? With Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Geraldo Perdomo surging, we explore whether Arizona has a real shot at running the gauntlet. Plus, it’s Mailbag Monday — we’ve got your questions answered and more!