{
  "id": 15939203,
  "title": "“Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks” to Debut Thursday, October 29 at 5 p.m. AZ time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/destined-the-2001-arizona-diamondbacks-to-debut-thursday-october-29",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/destined-2001-arizona-diamondbacks-debut-193240875.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated their 25th anniversary in style by debuting a new film titled \"Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks\" on October 29th at 5 p.m. Arizona time. This documentary, the 50th in the MLB Network Presents series, chronicles the team's extraordinary journey from expansion franchise to World Series champions in just four seasons. The 90-minute film features interviews with key figures from the 2001 championship team, including Hall of Fame pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, former general manager Joe Garagiola Jr., and manager Bob Brenly.\n\nThe film delves into the construction of the championship roster, the experiences that defined the 2001 season, and the leadership of players like Luis Gonzalez and Curt Schilling. Schilling, in particular, shares his original notes from his playing career, offering insight into his preparation and attention to detail during the championship run. The film also explores how Brenly was the right manager for the veteran roster, which was united by a common goal: winning the first World Series title in franchise history.\n\nDestined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks also reflects on the emotional backdrop of the 2001 World Series, which took place against the backdrop of the September 11 attacks. The film captures dramatic late-inning finishes and Arizona's unforgettable comeback against Mariano Rivera in Game 7, culminating in Gonzalez's championship-winning hit. The Diamondbacks' triumphant return to New York for the series, following the September 11 attacks, is also highlighted.\n\nThis documentary marks the 50th installment in the MLB Network Presents series and will re-air following its premiere on MLB Network.",
  "summary": "With the 25th anniversary of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series title approaching, MLB Network Presents will debut Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, October 29th at 5 p.m. Arizona time. Marking the 50th film in the MLB Network Presents series since its launch in 2015, the 90-minute documentary recounts the remarkable rise of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks\" debuts October 29 at 5 p.m. AZ time.",
    "Documentary chronicles team's rise from expansion to 2001 World Series champs.",
    "Features interviews with Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Bob Brenly."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}