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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In the first episode of Diamonds in the Desert in 2021, Jordan Hamm takes a look at the quiet offseason by the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he also explains why he thinks the team will surprise people this season. 

He is also joined by 97.3 The Fan host and San Diego radio legend John Kentera to preview the Snakes’ opening series against the Padres. 

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On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm discusses the trade that made Starling Marte a Diamondback. Jordan explains the impact Mike Hazen has been able to make now that he isn’t handcuffed with a lackluster farm system and limited financial flexibility. Plus, how the dominoes fell to not only improve the defense of the outfield but of the infield as well. You’ll also hear from Mike Hazen discussing the trade and the roster flexibility the team now has.

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On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm talks to a few Pittsburgh Pirates with Arizona ties at Dingers in the Desert. Mountain Pointe alum Cole Tucker was a participant and talks about why he wanted to work with Project Thirty Four, playing at Chase Field early in the career and giving advice to his brother on navigating a highly-touted senior season. Plus, former University of Arizona infielder Kevin Newman talks about his progression in his second year with Pittsburgh, how Arizona set him up for Major League success and continuing to working with Scott Kingery.

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On this edition of Diamonds in the Desert, Jordan Hamm is joined by Cory Hahn to discuss Dingers in the Desert. The event is in its second year and supports Project 34, a charity founded by Hahn and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams. The two were roommates at Arizona State when Hahn suffered a spinal cord injury in 2011. Now, Project 34 helps the over 285,000 people in the United States with spinal cord injuries.

Dingers in the Desert is a home run derby featuring plenty of baseball players with Arizona ties including Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker, who played his high school ball at Mountain Pointe High School, and Pirates infielder Kevin Newman, who played at the University of Arizona. The list also features longtime Major League outfielder Kevin Pillar.

Hahn discusses how the foundation has grown in the last year, working within the Diamondbacks organization and how he hopes to see Project Thirty Four grow in the future.

The event is at 11 a.m. at Grand Canyon University, and will feature the derby, as well as auction items that benefit Project Thirty Four.

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