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The Arizona Diamondbacks finished 86-76, winning the NL West but missing the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons. In this mailbag, hosts Nicole and Kevin discuss manager Torey Lovullo's retention despite the playoff miss, Gabriel Moreno's historic first batting title, and the critical need for bullpen upgrades. Key players like Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen, Corbin Carroll, and Nolan Arenado are analyzed for their roles in the upcoming season. The hosts also debate the fifth starter battle between Blake Walston and Ryne Nelson, predicting Walston will win the job. With robot umpires impacting the league and Jacob Misiorowski leading MLB in stats, the Diamondbacks must address their relief pitching to return to October baseball in 2027.

In this episode: Lovullo's Future & Moreno's Success · Rotation Battles & Bullpen Fixes · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/ari/2026-10-19/transcript.html

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