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The Cardinals path to victory against the Saints, what ASU should expect from Mississippi State - September 4, 2025

Kellan and Mitch do their final preview before the Cardinals first game on Sunday and look deeper into Mississippi State's team against Arizona State.

Why the Cardinals should beat the Saints (0:00)

Do the Bulldogs pose a threat to the Sun Devils (12:53)

'Building the Chain' - Cards path to victory (21:33)

NFL preseason picks (33:01)

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Sep 4, 2025 8:3 PM
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Game week has arrived for the Cardinals, what we liked and disliked from ASU's opener - September 3, 2025

Kellan and Mitch reestablish their expectations for the Arizona Cardinals and reflect on Arizona State football's season opener. Plus, how does Lourdes Gurriel Jr's injury impact the Diamondbacks in 2026?

Cardinals opener looms (0:00)

ASU: What we liked, what we didn't (12:05)

D-backs 2026 offseason outlook (22:30)

Big 12 football: Who stood out through the first week (33:46)

00:41:26
Sep 3, 2025 8:9 PM
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'Activate the Season': An Arizona State season opener special - August 28, 2025

Kellan Olson hosts an ASU football special as the number 11 Sun Devils kick off the season this weekend against Northern Arizona University.

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Aug 28, 2025 8:5 PM
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Cardinals final preseason game, Big weekend for the Big 12 - August 21, 2025

Kellan and Mitch discuss roster bubble candidates for the Cardinals and look at the Big 12 matchup that kicks off the college football season.

Roster hot spots for Cardinals (0:00)

Big 12 weekend and how it impacts ASU (12:16)

How potential MLB expansion could impact the Diamondbacks (24:02)

Mat Ishbia's patience with new-look Suns (35:20)

00:41:44
Aug 21, 2025 8:4 PM
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Diamondbacks demote third base coach, Sam Leavitt has the keys to ASU's offense - August 20, 2025

Kellan and Mitch look at the latest change with the Diamondbacks and the development of their prospects. Plus, what to expect of the Cardinals defensive line and big news out of the Big 12 conference.

Shaun Larkin demoted (0:00)

Sam Leavitt's offense at ASU (12:38)

The Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's (22:51)

Division or bust for the Cardinals? (34:51)

D-backs prospects getting proper development? (42:13)

Cards D-line injuries and depth (54:59)

The Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's (1:04:48)

Big 12 news (1:17:12)

01:24:44
Aug 20, 2025 8:17 PM
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Ketel Marte powers Diamondbacks past Rangers, Cardinals joint practice with Broncos looms - August 13, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to an emphatic series victory for the Diamondbacks and discuss the upcoming Cardinals joint practice against the Broncos in Denver.

Diamondbacks pulling us back in? (0:00)

Cardinals/Broncos joint practice (11:41)

Zac Gallen vs. Merrill Kelly (21:53)

Brewers on 'Linsanity' run (34:15)

Ketel Marte the hero (42:10)

Is the NFC West wide open for Arizona's taking? (54:32)

How ASU projects in Big 12 in year 2 (1:04:05)

Marvin Harrison Jr. a risk or a reward? (1:16:05)

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Aug 13, 2025 8:12 PM
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First Cardinals preseason game nears, is Torey Lovullo on the hot seat - August 8, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to Will Hernandez re-signing with the Cardinals and what should we expect to see from the starters in Saturday's contest.

Will Hernandez is back; starters to play in preseason (0:00)

Diamondbacks reaffirm deadline sale (12:31)

Who can make waves Saturday for Cardinals (22:24)

Is Torey Lovullo managing for his job? (34:40)

00:42:01
Aug 7, 2025 8:12 PM
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Will the Arizona Diamondbacks offense return after the trade deadline? - August 1, 2025

Kellan and Mitch discuss how a new Diamondbacks could help spark the offense and get you ready for game one against the Athletics.

Tyler Locklear can make an immediate impact (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (12:19)

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Aug 1, 2025 6:37 PM
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The new-look Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025 - July 31, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to all the Diamondbacks' trades at the deadline and wonder who is auditioning for their jobs the rest of this season.

D-backs trade deadline recap (0:00)

Which D-backs are "auditioning" for 2026? (12:44)

Zac Gallen is still a D-back (22:24)

Can Arizona contend next season? (34:18)

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Jul 31, 2025 8:8 PM
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Diamondbacks at the trade deadline, other moves across MLB - July 30, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest from the MLB trade deadline and wonder what the next steps are for their active roster and their farm system.

D-backs fall flat post All-Star break (0:00)

How the MLB trade market has evolved (12:02)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports Diamondbacks writer (22:49)

Could Jonathan Kuminga become a Phoenix Sun? (33:52)

What D-backs should want in trade returns (41:47)

Arizona Cardinals lose another cornerback (54:28)

How is the D-backs farm system under Mike Hazen? (1:04:43)

Favorite fits for D-backs trade candidates (1:16:22)

01:23:20
Jul 30, 2025 8:22 PM
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Josh Naylor traded to the Seattle Mariners - July 24, 2025

Mitch and Jesse Morrison react to the first trade by the Diamondbacks ahead of the deadline and wonder what could be next and when.

Naylor to Seattle (0:00)

When will D-backs next move be? (11:36)

Marvin Harrison Jr puts new muscle to work (22:00)

Jalen Green? The point guard? (33:29)

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Jul 24, 2025 8:6 PM
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Diamondbacks trending towards sellers, Cardinals training camp starts with a hitch - July 23, 2025

Mitch and Connor Collins react to another string of Diamondbacks losses and discuss what it means as the trade deadline draws nearer. Plus, Cardinals begin training camp but not everyone will be participating.

Time for D-backs to put up 'For Sale' sign (0:00)

What D-backs could get in trades (11:38)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports Cardinals insider (22:21)

Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports lead editor (32:19)

What D-backs look like in 2026 (43:13)

Walter Nolen III goes on PUP list (52:13)

Storylines to watch at Cardinals camp (1:02:26)

NFL news and notes (1:14:55)

01:22:48
Jul 23, 2025 8:16 PM
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Phoenix Suns draft in review, Diamondbacks holding on - June 26, 2025

Mitch and Connor Collins react to the Phoenix Suns draft class and ask if we we can feel better about the direction of the franchise post the draft.

Suns draft review (0:00)

Do we believe in the Suns? (11:50)

Michael Shapiro, Chron Houston sports reporter (22:26)

Diamondbacks are staying afloat (33:14)

00:41:54
Jun 26, 2025 8:15 PM
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Diamondbacks back in the thick of it, Kevin Durant's trade leverage triangle - June 16, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest rumblings in Kevin Durant's trade market and a Diamondbacks weekend that included a key series win.

The Kevin Durant trade leverage triangle (0:00)

Diamondbacks start June hot (12:35)

The NBA's first big trade (21:51)

NL West is loading up (33:55)

Hinge points in Kevin Durant trades (43:04)

The future of Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez (56:09)

Kevin Durant trade suitors (1:04:52)

Will the Diamondbacks spend to compete? (1:15:35)

01:24:23
Jun 16, 2025 8:11 PM
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Where could Kevin Durant be traded this offseason? - June 12, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest reporting surrounding Kevin Durant and look at how the Suns could approach the upcoming Draft.

KD market update (0:00)

Mike Vigil, The Timeline podcast (13:01)

NBA Draft prospects at 29 overall (22:11)

D-backs miracle run starts now? (35:22)

00:41:23
Jun 12, 2025 8:7 PM
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Jordan Ott introduced to the Valley, Diamondbacks sweep the Mariners - June 11, 2025

Kellan and Mitch recap the D-backs series against the Mariners and discuss what they want to see next from them this month. Plus, Jordan Ott speaks to the Valley for the first time and Kevin Durant's trade suitors are starting to line up.

D-backs break out the brooms (0:00)

Kevin Durant's trade suitors (12:03)

Jordan Ott first impressions (22:20)

Cardinals building defense first (34:10)

What's next for D-backs (42:54)

How Ott will help Devin Booker (54:30)

Goals for the Suns in a Durant trade (1:03:27)

NBA Finals game three update (1:16:11)

01:22:41
Jun 11, 2025 8:13 PM
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The Phoenix Suns hire Jordan Ott, Mat Ishbia to be more involved in basketball operations - June 5, 2025

Kellan and Mitch recap the big news surrounding the Phoenix Suns and the miraculous turn of events for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jordan Ott is the new head coach (0:00)

D-backs stun Braves, back in a groove? (13:14)

Mat Ishbia and his intrenal memo (23:06)

Phoenix Suns six degrees from OKC title team (37:17)

00:41:32
Jun 5, 2025 8:37 PM
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Jordan Lawlar is headed back to Reno - May 29, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the Diamondbacks latest roster moves and wonder when it would be too late to trade away Kevin Durant if you're the Phoenix Suns.

Lawlar and Kevin Ginkel sent down (0:00)

A Kevin Durant trade deadline (12:30)

When do the D-backs pull the cord on the season? (23:33)

OKC the NBA's next dynasty (34:36)

00:42:58
May 29, 2025 8:10 PM
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Diamondbacks continue to slide, is Torey Lovullo on the hot seat? - May 28, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman, in for Kellan, react to the recent stretch of Diamondbacks games and the latest on the Suns' head coaching search.

Diamondbacks not playing good enough (0:00)

The finalists for head coach of the Suns (12:04)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks writer (22:59)

Day one of Cardinals OTAs (33:30)

Is Torey Lovullo on the hot seat? (44:36)

Is Jordan Lawlar set to be demoted? (56:16)

Who is the best trade partner for Kevin Durant? (1:04:27)

OKC to the NBA Finals (1:16:26)

01:23:27
May 28, 2025 8:19 PM
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Sean Murphy-Bunting is out for the season - May 22, 2025

Kellan and Mitch to the Cardinals injury news and wonder what the Suns can learn from the playoffs and the teams remaining.

The Cardinals CB room without Sean Murphy-Bunting (0:00)

What the Suns can learn from the playoffs (11:41)

Where the Diamondbacks stand in the West (23:21)

Tyrese Haliburton lament in Phoenix (33:35)

00:41:32
May 22, 2025 8:5 PM
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Diamondbacks lose a game they should have won - May 21, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to last night's D-backs loss and get you ready for Corbin Burnes' next turn in the rotation.

D-backs comeback then lose (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (13:09)

00:21:11
May 21, 2025 6:33 PM
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Diamondbacks take the opener in Dodger Stadium - May 20, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to what stood out in last night's Diamondbacks game against the Dodgers then preview game two of the series.

D-backs win but almost didn't (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (12:37)

00:20:55
May 20, 2025 6:33 PM
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Phoenix Suns whittle down head coach candidates list - May 19, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the names linked to the Phoenix Suns' head coach search and get you ready for game one of Diamondbacks/Dodgers.

Suns coach candidates (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (12:19)

00:20:35
May 19, 2025 6:41 PM
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Can the Diamondbacks sweep the Rockies, our favorite Kevin Durant trade destinations - May 15, 2025

Kellan and Mitch stress the importance of the D-backs upcoming series against the Rockies and look at some NBA Draft prospects that could be there for the Suns at 29 overall.

D-backs have to sweep the Rockies (0:00)

NBA Draft prospects to target (14:25)

Our favorite Kevin Durant trade destinations (24:26)

The challenge of the NBA's Western Conference (35:01)

00:41:29
May 15, 2025 8:10 PM
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The Arizona Cardinals schedule is released, Diamondbacks finish their 16-game stretch - May 14, 2025

Kellan and Mitch go through the Arizona Cardinals schedule and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks wrapping up their "16 games in 16 days" stretch.

Cardinals schedule (0:00)

A D-backs win is a win, right? (12:07)

A Kevin Durant trade market reset (22:04)

NBA Playoffs update (34:27)

Which half of the Cardinals schedule is more important? (43:48)

How long is the leash on Eduardo Rodriguez? (54:01)

How valued is Devin Booker's voice for the next head coach? (1:06:13)

'Light's Out' - NFL Schedule release videos (1:16:22)

01:23:17
May 14, 2025 8:11 PM
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