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Concluding our series on the 20-year anniversary of the Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series title, we are joined in an audio interview with former bullpen catcher Jeff Motuzas.

“Tuz” describes his process to know each pitchers’ routine like the back of his hand, what Randy Johnson asked him before his infamous Game 7 relief appearance and the impact of that World Series on the state. 

The Diamondbacks are in a East Coast swing and make their stop in Cincinnati to take on the Reds. The Snakes took the two of three games in Phoenix the last time these two got together, but there’s a marquee matchup to kick off the series, and the Reds don’t seem to be slowing down offensively.

Cincinnati Enquirer Reds reporter Bobby Nightengale joins Diamonds in the Desert to discuss what’s changed since the last time these two played and how the Reds are going to fare without Nicholas Castellanos in the first two games of the series. 

On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm recaps the Diamondbacks’ rough series against the Oakland A’s. While there are plenty of areas of concern for the team, there are reasons for optimism for the team. As the team takes its first East Coast trip, Diamonds in the Desert is joined by The Athletic’s Nationals reporter Maria Torres to preview the serious. How tough is it to evaluate the Washington roster while missing time due to COVID-19 restrictions? How are former D-backs Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin faring early in 2021? She answers all these questions, and of course, gives some food recommendations.

On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm is joined by Shayna Rubin of the San Jose Mercury News to discuss the upcoming A’s-Diamondbacks series. 

Both teams are coming off series wins, and Rubin breaks down how the “vibes” have changed for the A’s since theire slow start. 

She also discusses how former Oakland reliever Joakim Soria can help the Diamondbacks when he returns from the injured list and how former D-back bench coach Bob Melvin created a culture of doing more with less as A’s manager. 

And, of course, she gives food recs.

On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm recaps the tough series between the Diamondbacks and Rockies and recaps the latest injuries on Arizona’s roster. 

We know turn the page to look at the upcoming series between the Diamondbacks and Reds. The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Bobby Nightengale joins the show to break down the Reds’ hot start and what to expect this weekend in the D-backs’ home opener.

 

On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm recaps the first impressions of the 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. There was some good, some not so good and plenty of unknown in the opening series against the Padres. Now, the Snakes look ahead to the Rockies, who are in a similar boat in the National League West. How are the fans dealing with a major star heading to the St. Louis Cardinals (familiar territory for D-back fans)? Which team in the division could surprise some people? What can the Diamondbacks anticipate from the Rockies’ staff? 

MLB.com’s Thomas Harding answers all those questions – and gives an important food recommendation – on this week’s show.