MLB Network’s documentary Destined: The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks revisits how Arizona went from expansion team to World Series champion in just four years, beating the three-time defending champion Yankees in a dramatic Game 7. Featuring archival footage and interviews with key players and team leaders, the film explores the veteran roster’s chemistry, the emotional backdrop of the post-Sept. 11 series and the comeback capped by Luis Gonzalez’s game-winning hit.

By the Numbers
  • 4 years from the D-backs’ first season to their 2001 championship.
  • 90 minutes long; the 50th installment of MLB Network’s “MLB Network Presents” series.
  • 25th anniversary of the title, marked in 2026.
Yes, But

Arizona’s rapid rise was not powered by star talent alone: the documentary also highlights the veteran team’s trust, defined roles and collective commitment. The championship unfolded amid the grief and tension following the Sept. 11 attacks.

What’s Next

The documentary premieres Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network, with an encore at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT).

Bottom Line

The D-backs’ first title remains a story of more than a ninth-inning upset: it’s a portrait of a veteran group whose belief in one another helped turn an ambitious new franchise into champions.