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Back at it for part 2 with Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes to discuss the players to watch in this series, who will win between Arizona Diamondbacks rotation vs San Diego Padres bullpen and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a big test ahead of them as they square off against NL West rival San Diego Padres. To help preview the series Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes joins the show to discuss the two struggling teams, the stars off to slow starts, the state of the NL West and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to deliver a walk off win after a 2-hour bee delay. Millard Thomas discusses what went right in the bizarre night, previewing Zac Gallen vs Yamamoto, and thoughts on the new Dbacks lineup. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't show up to game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and now are 13-17 on the season. Millard Thomas breaks down what went wrong in game 1, why it's so important for them to respond in game 2, and why something needs to be done with the Dbacks bullpen. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks offense did not show up for their series against the Seattle Mariners. Millard Thomas breaks down the good and bad from the series, previews the next one against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and discusses if Corbin Carroll should be sent to Reno. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Last year the Arizona Diamondbacks were a great base running team but this year not so much. Millard Thomas discusses if they can get back to their strength before playing a game of "Who's Hot, Who's Not" as the Dbacks enter the next series against the Seattle Mariners. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks offense didn't show up in the series finale against the St Louis Cardinals after their 14-run outburst. Millard Thomas discusses the disappointing finale, previews the series against the Mariners, and lays out why we can't give up on the season. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks destroyed the St Louis Cardinals in game 2 but did they use all their offensive juice? Millard Thomas discusses positive takeaways from the blowout, what needs to happen for a successful series final and what the pitching staff will look like going forward. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks lose infuriating fashion once again. To breakdown the frustrating loss against the St Louis Cardinals and preview the rest of the series JD Hafron of Locked On Cardinals joins the pod. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks have injuries piling up but Slade Cecconi was able to step up on short notice Sunday. Millard Thomas discusses the good and bad from the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants before ranking the biggest problems holding the Dbacks back right now. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped game 1 to their division rival San Francisco Giants. Millard Thomas discusses what went wrong in game 1, breaks down Jordan Montgomery's debut, and why the Dbacks need to continue to fix the bullpen. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The game had a lot of twists but the Arizona Diamondbacks eventually took down the Chicago Cubs in extra innings. Millard Thomas breaks down what went right and what not to do in the series finale before wrapping up the pod by discussing Eugenio Suarez struggles. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost another winnable game on Monday in their loss to the Chicago Cubs. Millard Thomas discusses what went wrong before previewing game 2 and why Kyle Hendricks is the 2024 Madison Bumgarner. He then ends the pod by diving into the Zack Greinke trade and where are the players are today. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to get back to .500 with a series win over the St Louis Cardinals. Millard Thomas breaks down what went right in the series before discussing who would win the No. 5 job if the rotation was fully healthy and previewing series against the Chicago Cubs. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
With the day off leading into the series against the St Louis Cardinals, Millard Thomas dives into the numbers to see what they are saying about the (6-7) Arizona Diamondbacks. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to secure their second series victory against the Colorado Rockies despite it not always looking pretty. Millard Thomas discusses what worked the last 2 games before previewing the next series against the St Louis Cardinals and breaking down how the late game offense needs to be better. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their 5 game skid with a win over the Colorado Rockies. Millard Thomas discusses what finally went right before diving into the game 3 preview of Tommy Henry vs Austin Gomber and if the Dbacks found a new winning formula for the bullpen. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks losing streak continued as they lost their 5th straight game to the Colorado Rockies. Millard Thomas discusses what went wrong before breaking down what they need to do in game 2 to bounce back and early season thoughts on how the NL West is looking. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks having been playing good baseball the last few days but it shouldn't sound any alarms. Millard Thomas discusses why you should still feel optimistic about the way the Dbacks are playing despite the losing streak. Then he dives in to the areas the Dbacks need to clean up before talking if it's too early for the Dbacks to start re-arranging their roster. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks are beat up with injuries but they still have to handle their business as they square off against the Atlanta Braves. Millard Thomas is joined by Jake Mastroianni of Locked On Braves to discuss why more people aren't talk about the Dbacks great offseason, where the Dbacks rank on teams the Braves wouldn't want to face in the postseason, previewing the pitching matchups and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks killed themselves in the series finale to the New York Yankees with squandered opportunities and questionable decisions by Torey Lovullo. Millard Thomas discusses what went wrong in the game, preview the Atlanta Braves series and break down why the Dbacks have been so bad at base running. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Arizona Diamondbacks ace pitcher Zac Gallen led his team to a big bounce back victory in game 2 against the New York Yankees. Millard Thomas breaks down what went right, what the Dbacks need to do to take down Carlos Rodon, and diving into Corbin Carroll's struggles. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks cooled off in game 1's loss to the New York Yankees. Millard Thomas discusses what went right and wrong before talking about what they need to do to bounce back in game 2 and whether or not Alek Thomas could lose his job. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement with their opening series over the Colorado Rockies by taking 3 out of 4. Sully Baseball of Locked On MLB joins the show to discuss the Dbacks hot start, how other young teams could learn Arizona, how much the new additions are helping and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement Opening Day with a smack down of the Colorado Rockies. Paul Holden of Locked On Rockies joins the pod to discuss what went wrong in that third inning, Dbacks improvements entering 2024, what could the Rockies learn and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Zac Gallen stops by the pod for a 'get to know me' and to preview the Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 season. Millard Thomas asks him what was the toughest pitch to learn, what he needs to do to secure the Cy Young, best bagel spot in AZ and so much more!TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
With Opening Day upon us, why not drop some bold Arizona Diamondbacks predictions for the 2024 season. Plus, what does the Jordan Lawlar injury mean for the Dbacks and previewing Zac Gallen vs Kyle Freeland. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a huge splash before opening day by signing World Series champ Jordan Montgormery. Millard Thomas reacts to the insane news and how the Dbacks might have the best rotation in the NL West now? Then he discusses expectations for the Dbacks as they enter 2024 and what to do with Paul Sewald injury. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
With only a few days remaining till Opening Day, the Arizona Diamondbacks are trimming down to their final roster but they are not there yet. Millard Thomas breaks down what camp battles are still hanging in the air, and discussing if free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery is a good fit for the Arizona Diamondbacks. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The regular season is quickly approaching and the Arizona Diamondbacks is trying to get fully healthy before opening day but it might not be possible. Millard Thomas discusses the potential Eduardo Rodriguez injury, what's the plan if Randal Grichuk misses the first couple of weeks, why the NL West getting better could make you money and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Looks like Blake Snell isn't leaving the NL West, so is it safe to say the reigning Cy Young pitcher is the best in the division? Ben Kaspick of Locked On Giants joins the show to debate that and discuss if the San Francisco Giants are better than the Arizona Diamondbacks, who's the ex-factor in the NL West and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The San Francisco Giants made a big splash on Monday by signing the reining Cy Young award winner Blake Snell. Millard Thomas discusses if this move makes the Giants now the second best team in the NL West and which NL division will send the most playoff teams but only after talking about Merrill Kelly's dominant start against the Oakland A's on Monday. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
We are dangerously close to the regular season but the camp battles aren't over yet. Millard Thomas checks in to see who's in the lead on the latest roster battles like who's winning final spot in rotation. He also dives into Zac Gallen's sharp Sunday start and the prospects who shined in the Spring Breakout game. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks might have their answer to their 5th starter battle as Tommy Henry's struggles continued on Thursday. Millard Thomas discusses if Tommy Henry is out of the race, if the NL West is the best division in the sport and he gives you his updated rotation rankings in the NL West post Dylan Cease trade. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks rival San Diego Padres pulled off a major deal for ace pitcher Dylan Cease. Locked On Padres host Javier Reyes to discuss how the Padres were able to make this deal happen, does this move them ahead of the Dbacks in the division, is Dylan Cease the best starter and so much more! TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Zac Gallen made his appearance this spring against the San Diego Padres. Millard Thomas discusses how the ace looked compared to his regular season self, which lefties are in the lead for the bullpen, and if we should be concerned with Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers who are supposed to make opening day roster but have been struggling. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a spring training game on Monday against the Oakland A's that left us with a lot of questions. Did Ryne Nelson jump Tommy Henry in the battle for the No. 5 starter, is that the lineup the Dbacks are going with on opening day and so much more. Plus, did the Dbacks make the right free agent call choosing Eduardo Rodriguez over Sonny Gray? TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Weekend 3 of spring training has passed and the roster competition continues to come down to the wire. Millard Thomas plays a little stock up, stock down as he checks in on the battles and how the new offseason additions are doing. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Happy Galentines Day! The Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen made his debut on Thursday with mixed results. Millard Thomas breaks down the start then discusses how the Dbacks depth will be critical and if this is finally the year for Zac Gallen to get his Cy Young award. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks were off on Wednesday but get to see the debut of their frontline duo on Thursday and Friday. Millard Thomas discusses what Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly have been doing this offseason, which Dbacks are the biggest bounce back candidates for this season and is Ketel Marte on the heels of a breakout season. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Eugenio Suarez had a monstrous return to the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup Tuesday, while Ryne Nelson had a mixed results outing. Millard Thomas discusses the good and bad from the game against the San Diego Padres before diving into Paul Sewald's chances to lead the league in saves and breaking down who the best candidates are for the backup infield spots. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks starters didn't have the best outing on Monday as Brandon Pfaadt and Tommy Henry both got roughed up. Millard Thomas discusses if there should be any concern before diving into what the Dbacks bullpen could like like on Opening Day. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Weekend 2 of spring training games has passed so let's check in on the latest spring training battles within the Arizona Diamondbacks camp and play a game of Stock Up, Stock Down with the players in competition. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The battle for No. 5 starter in the rotation might come down to the wire as Ryne Nelson had another impressive outing. Millard Thomas discusses the improvement of the young hurler before ranking the positions on the Arizona Diamondbacks that could potentially hold back the team this upcoming season. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
As spring training continues so does the battle for the 5th spot in the Arizona Diamondbacks rotation. Millard Thomas discusses Tommy Henry trying to separate himself, which non-Dodgers team had the best MLB offseason, and which NL teams are the biggest threats to stealing a Wild Card Spot from the Dbacks.TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a chance for revenge against the Texas Rangers Tuesday but instead were instead lit up. Millard Thomas discusses the good and bad from Tuesday's action before talking about the best way for the Dbacks to stack the top 4 hitters in their lineup, and where the Dbacks bullpen ranks in the NL West. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks offense showed up against the A's Spring Training squad on Monday but the pitchers did not. Millard Thomas breaks down the good and bad from Monday's game before diving into if the Dbacks were the smartest spenders this free agency and where the lineup ranks in the NL West. TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
First weekend of Spring Training game is in the books so how did the Arizona Diamondbacks look? Millard Thomas checks in on the biggest camp battles like the final spot in the rotation, who's in the lead for backup shortstop, do the Dbacks have too many outfielders and so much more!TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24 INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The Arizona Diamondbacks are not really tied up with longterm money after 2027, so who can be next in line for a contract extension? Millard Thomas weighs in before discussing notes from spring training like Tommy Henry starting game 1, Yu-Min Lin dazzling so far, when we'll see Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen and so much more!TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The backup shortstop job is one of the biggest battles in the Arizona Diamondbacks camp this spring training. Will the Dbacks No 1 prospect Jordan Lawlar win it? Millard Thomas discusses before comparing Eduardo Rodriguez joining the DBacks to when Madison Bumgarner signed and ranking the Dbacks rotation against the rest of the NL West.TWITTER:@LO_Diamondbacks@creatorthomas24INSTAGRAM:millard.thomas123Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…