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Diamondbacks' offense continues to slump, the greatest NBA Finals game ever? - June 11, 2026

Mitch and Jesse Morrison react to the Diamondbacks getting swept by the Marlins and a crazy NBA Finals game four between the Spurs and Knicks.

D-backs offense in a rut (0:00)

A historic NBA Finals comeback (12:58)

Could the Suns trade up in the NBA Draft? (23:13)

How long with Jacoby Brissett hold in? (34:47)

00:41:27
Jun 11, 2026 8:14 PM
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Diamondbacks slumping offensively, will the Jacoby Brissett saga now end? - June 8, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the recent 10-game stretch by the Diamondbacks and Jacoby Brissett's arrival for the first day of mandatory mini-camp.

D-backs starting pitching struggles in last 10 (0:00)

Brissett and Josh Sweat come to work (13:11)

NBA Finals games one and two takeaways (22:10)

US Men's National Team prepares for the World Cup (35:47)

D-backs offense is starting to fade (41:40)

Brendan Sorsby is allowed to play for Texas Tech (55:08)

Could the Suns trade up in the draft? (1:06:29)

NBA Finals game three checking in (1:16:40)

01:23:53
Jun 8, 2026 8:21 PM
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Diamondbacks start an intriguing series against the Mariners - May 29, 2026

Mitch and Steve Zinsmeister talk the latest around the Diamondbacks and look ahead to their series against the Mariners.

Can the D-backs maintain momentum? (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (14:07)

00:21:32
May 29, 2026 6:51 PM
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A Diamondbacks roster crunch looms, NBA Draft lottery reform impacts the Suns - May 28, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss what could happen when the Diamondbacks Opening Day starters return from injury and how the NBA's draft lottery reform changes the outlook of future Suns draft picks.

D-backs looming roster decisions (0:00)

When could Carson Beck start for the Cardinals? (13:46)

NBA Draft lottery reform (21:58)

NBA West Finals game seven preview (34:51)

00:43:10
May 28, 2026 8:11 PM
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Diamondbacks scorching after 11-2 stretch, Josh Sweat not at OTAs - May 27, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss a strong stretch of play by the Diamondbacks and wonder if it is worth it for the Cardinals to trade Josh Sweat.

D-backs go 11-2 in 13-game stretch (0:00)

Josh Sweat's OTA absence creates trade rumors (12:42)

Wembanyama enters his villain era (22:08)

Ja Morant to the Phoenix Suns? (33:31)

Ketel Marte is scorching hot (41:44)

A baby D-backs boom! (54:20)

Knicks are back in the Finals (1:03:56)

Light's Out: Koa Peat is going pro, SGA doesn't like new board game (1:15:35)

01:22:53
May 27, 2026 8:23 PM
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Diamondbacks start strong against Rockies and Giants, Cardinals OTAs early takeaways - May 20, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the Diamondbacks winning 5 of their last 6 games and the latest from Arizona Cardinals' organized team activities.

D-backs sweep Giants (0:00)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports lead Cardinals' writer (11:45)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks' writer (21:15)

Roundball Roundup - NBA Playoffs update (32:52)

D-backs offense coming alive (41:39)

Does Jacoby Brissett have leverage? (53:15)

David Veenstra, Arizona Sports' writer and Phoenix Mercury aficionado (1:04:01)

Should the Phoenix Suns trade into the first round of the draft? (1:14:14)

01:22:53
May 20, 2026 8:26 PM
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Cardinals schedule has been released, Diamondbacks' offense is critically underperforming - May 14, 2026

Kellan and Mitch share their initial takeaways of the Cardinals 2026 schedule and a Diamondbacks series loss to the Rangers.

Cardinals schedule is tough (0:00)

Big 13-game stretch upcoming for the D-backs (12:21)

NBA Draft lottery ramifications (22:40)

Around the Horn: American League tire fire (34:36)

00:41:12
May 14, 2026 8:16 PM
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Diamondbacks starting pitching responds to the challenge, offense needs to get going - May 7, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss the prevailing storylines from the D-backs series against the Pirates and preview the upcoming Phoenix Mercury season.

D-backs starters back to form (0:00)

Will the D-backs offense return to form (13:26)

Phoenix Mercury season preview (23:17)

Roundball Roundup: NBA Playoffs round two check in (36:13)

00:41:32
May 7, 2026 8:29 PM
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Diamondbacks swept out of Chicago, could the Suns go big this offseason? - May 4, 2026

Kellan and Mitch recap a rough series for the D-backs against the Cubs and wonder when it is time to make a drastic change with their roster.

D-backs swept by Cubs (0:00)

Could the Suns trade for Aaron Gordon? (12:25)

The struggles of the D-backs starting pitchers (24:17)

Roundball Roundup: NBA playoffs game 7s (38:07)

D-backs stars not playing so well (47:32)

Quarterbacks of the 2027 NFL Draft class (1:02:46)

NBA playoffs series to watch in round two (1:12:37)

John Chayka is back in the NHL (1:23:23)

01:32:11
May 4, 2026 8:28 PM
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Diamondbacks scuffle in loss to Cubs, the Suns' relationship with Devin Booker - May 1, 2026

Kellan and Mitch discuss their confidence in members of the D-backs starting rotation and how Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns can reach their ultimate goal of a championship.

D-backs lose to Cubs (0:00)

What do the Suns need from Booker, what does Booker need from the Suns (12:58)

Is the Denver Nuggets title window closed? (22:23)

Around the Horn: April MLB superlatives (33:58)

Will the Suns make an offseason splash? (43:20)

Roundball Roundup: NBA Playoffs update (57:31)

The "Jarrett Carlen NFL Draft profiles" catalog (1:02:35)

NHL Playoffs check-in (1:17:08)

01:25:07
May 1, 2026 8:46 PM
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What to expect from the Suns offseason, reviewing the first month of Diamondbacks' baseball - April 30, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the Phoenix Suns' end-of-season press conference and the first month of the Diamondbacks' season.

Suns stress continuity and development (0:00)

What our ideal Suns' offseason looks like (13:30)

Takeaways from the D-backs' April (26:14)

Roundball Roundup: Playoffs update (37:39)

00:47:49
Apr 30, 2026 8:22 PM
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Carson Beck is an Arizona Cardinal! - April 24, 2026

Kellan and Mitch share their thoughts on the Cardinals taking Jeremiyah Love 3rd overall and then BOOM! Breaking news reaction to Arizona drafting Carson Beck!

01:29:07
Apr 24, 2026 8:20 PM
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A less-than-stellar start for the Suns in the playoffs, more NFL Draft subterfuge! - April 20, 2026

Kellan (LIVE from Oklahoma City) and Mitch recap game one of Suns/Thunder and share their thoughts on the latest NFL Draft news.

Suns take big L in game one (0:00)

Jeremiyah Love the pick at 3? (12:07)

Can the Suns find their offense again? (24:11)

Diamondbacks win another series ho-hum (34:25)

00:43:06
Apr 20, 2026 8:20 PM
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Suns vs Warriors for the 8th seed, Is Ty Simpson soon to be an Arizona Cardinal? - April 16, 2026

Kellan and Mitch share their thoughts on the Suns matching up with the Warriors Friday night and hear from Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort a week away from the NFL Draft.

Suns will face the Warriors (0:00)

Will the Cardinals draft Ty Simpson? (12:59)

Standout stats from the Diamondbacks' roadtrip (23:50)

Is the NBA's 65-game rule about to end? (34:51)

00:41:51
Apr 16, 2026 8:17 PM
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Suns now in do-or-die game Friday, Diamondbacks are fun again! - April 15, 2026

Kellan and Mitch go through key moments of last night's Suns loss to the Blazers and the Diamondbacks seemingly having found a groove after a strong road trip.

Surprised or frustrated the Suns lost? (0:00)

Devin Booker plays a bad 4th quarter (12:22)

D-backs win third straight series (23:09)

QB prospects for the Cardinals (34:15)

Who would you rather face? Warriors or Clippers (41:50)

Will the Suns alter their rotation? (54:40)

Dream scenarios for the Cardinals in the draft (1:03:23)

Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen (1:16:19)

01:23:31
Apr 15, 2026 8:32 PM
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Diamondbacks stringing together wins, is Francis Mauigoa the pick at 3rd overall? - April 10, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the Diamondbacks winning the series against the Mets and debate if Francis Mauigoa is worth the Cardinals selecting at 3rd overall in the NFL Draft.

D-backs (0:00)

Cardinals and Mauigoa (11:58)

00:21:23
Apr 10, 2026 7:6 PM
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Diamondbacks lose opener in New York, Kevin Durant returns to the Valley - April 7, 2026

Mitch and Sammy Cibulka react to the Diamondbacks missing an opportunity to win against the Mets and hear Kevin Durant talk his return to Phoenix with Houston.

D-backs lose, Santana to IL (0:00)

Kevin Durant playing just another game in Phoenix (12:27)

Latest NFL Draft subterfuge with the Cardinals (22:14)

Michigan wins the National Championship/Masters week (33:54)

00:41:37
Apr 7, 2026 7:37 PM
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The Diamondbacks 10 games in, what the heck happened to Arizona men's basketball? - April 6, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to a series split by the D-backs against the Braves and Arizona getting blown out by Michigan in the Final Four.

D-backs salvage Braves series (0:00)

Arizona blown out by Michigan (13:11)

Suns not fun to watch (24:27)

NBA storylines in final week of season (33:15)

D-backs offense struggling (43:18)

What next year's Arizona basketball team looks like (55:08)

Around the Horn in MLB (1:06:57)

UNC hires Michael Malone (1:19:28)

01:26:19
Apr 6, 2026 8:22 PM
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Diamondbacks first six games impressions, Arizona Wildcats return to the Final Four - April 1, 2026

No April fooling around tonight!

Kellan and Mitch get down to business reacting to the first week of Diamondbacks games and Arizona's return to the Final Four.

D-backs first impressions (0:00)

Arizona back in Final Four (15:42)

Suns trending downward fast (25:41)

Is Tommy Lloyd as good as gone? (34:22)

00:41:10
Apr 1, 2026 8:19 PM
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Suns homestretch begins, D-backs season opener around the corner - March 24, 2026

Mitch and Jesse Morrison preview the upcoming stretch of Suns games and the start of the Diamondbacks' season.

Suns 10 games left (0:00)

D-backs start of season on Thursday (13:19)

Randy Bennett the new ASU men's basketball head coach (23:43)

Arizona men's basketball and the rest of the Sweet 16 (35:34)

00:44:02
Mar 24, 2026 8:23 PM
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Arizona Cardinals active early in free agency, Phoenix Suns look themselves against Charlotte - March 9, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to all the moves the Cardinals have made on the first day of NFL Free Agency and a Suns win that has them looking more like the team they've been most of this year.

Cardinals get Gardner Minshew (0:00)

Who else the Cardinals added on day one (12:16)

Suns look like the Suns again (22:03)

Is Ryan Dunn in danger of losing minutes? (35:09)

What's the next move for the Cardinals? (42:07)

Can the Suns climb the standings on their 6-game road trip? (54:14)

NFL Superlatives: Day 1 of NFL Free Agency (1:04:13)

Roundball Roundup: SGA locks up(?) the MVP award (1:15:56)

01:24:32
Mar 9, 2026 8:27 PM
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Mark Williams is out vs Chicago, Sleeper teams that could sign Kyler Murray - March 4, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to Mark Williams being out the Suns' next game against the Bulls and discuss some under-the-radar teams that could pursue Kyler Murray in free agency.

Mark Williams out vs the Bulls (0:00)

Sleeper teams to sign Kyler Murray (13:08)

Diamondbacks youngsters worth watching (25:42)

Potential cap casualties for the Cardinals (37:12)

Rasheer Fleming continues breakout (47:35)

How Rams trade impacts potential Cardinals draft plans (1:00:24)

Tiering the AL in MLB (1:10:55)

Brandon Pfaadt make or break season? (1:28:34)

01:33:18
Mar 4, 2026 8:17 PM
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Kyler Murray will be released, What to expect in Devin Booker's return from injury - March 3, 2026

Kellan and Mitch react to the planned release of Kyler Murray by the Cardinals and discuss expectations for Devin Booker's retunr for the Suns.

Kyler Murray will be released (0:00)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports lead Cardinals writer (13:42)

Devin Booker returns (25:00)

U of A is the Big 12 regular season champs (37:00)

What's next for the Cardinals at QB? (45:24)

The importance of the Suns' next three weeks (59:16)

What's next for Kyler Murray? (1:08:53)

D-backs updates on Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr (1:20:48)

01:28:15
Mar 3, 2026 8:56 PM
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Devin Booker returns tomorrow, Kyler Murray has options in free agency - March 2, 2026

Kyler Murray's options in finding a new home (0:00)

Devin Booker is back tomorrow night (12:57)

D-backs injury updates, guys who could thrive due to WBC (23:33)

Roundball Roundup: Headlines entering the homestretch (37:29)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead D-backs writer (46:22)

What type of QB do we want the Cardinals to get (59:59)

Tiering out the National League (1:10:50)

D-backs bullpen concerns (1:28:25)

01:35:09
Mar 2, 2026 8:29 PM
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Phoenix Suns with their win of the season, Arizona Cardinals options at 3rd overall - February 27, 2026

Kellan and Mitch regroup to discuss a Phoenix Suns win for the ages and the latest with Cardinals offseason and Diamondbacks Spring Training.

Was this the Suns signature win? (0:00)

Rasheer Fleming's breakout game (13:22)

Cardinals options at 3rd in the Draft (25:59)

Arizona's big Saturday vs Kansas (39:11)

Can the Suns get to the 6th seed? (47:28)

A bad stretch for Jalen Green (1:02:06)

QB options for the Cardinals (1:14:04)

D-backs week one reactions (1:26:41)

01:35:13
Feb 27, 2026 8:19 PM
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