Hour 2: D-backs Rotation Concerns, Cardinals Preseason Takeaways, Doug Plank Joins + Random Fact of the Day & Football at 50

Tuesday, September 01, 2026 | 49:06

Hour 2 kicks off with D-backs talk as the guys react to Ketel Marte’s return, break down the tightening Wild Card race, and discuss a depleted starting rotation with Michael Soroka, Zac Gallen and Ryne Nelson sidelined. With Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt and Eduardo Rodriguez carrying the load, they discuss whether Arizona has enough pitching to stay in the playoff hunt. Then it’s Cardinals talk as the guys look back at what they learned throughout the preseason, from the best and worst moments to the biggest questions still facing the team, including what Jeremiyah Love showed heading into the regular season. At 2:30, former Chicago Bears safety Doug Plank joins the guys to discuss the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, what he saw from the Cardinals defense during the preseason, and whether there should be any concerns heading into Week 1. The hour closes with Random Fact of the Day and Football at 50.