Snakes on the Diamond

The Diamondbacks get their guy to bolster their starting rotation, signing free agent left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to a 4-year, $80 million contract with a vesting option for 2028. Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss that signing, the loss of prospect Deyvison De Los Santos in the Rule 5 Draft, the blockbuster deal involving Juan Soto going to the Yankees, and whic...

Snake on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott, Wes Baier, and Spencer O'Gara talk about the biggest trade targets for the Diamondbacks and why the cost makes getting them a bad idea. Some of the names discussed include Randy Arozarena, Dylan Cease, Mitch Keller, and Corbin Burnes. Can the Diamondbacks get through the offseason to get the necessary starting pitching upgrades in order to defend their...

Snakes on the Diamond co-hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss Baseball America's Top 10 Prospect List for the Arizona Diamondbacks by Arizona Republic beat writer Nick Piecoro. Michael and Wes decide if the rankings are legit, if there are any players ranked too high on the list, and if there are any potential sleepers in the list that might not have been ranked as high in previous years.

The Diamondbacks were able to make a move to upgrade the third base position, acquiring Eugenio Suárez in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. James Attwood of AZ Snake Pit joins Snakes on the Diamond host Michael McDermott to discuss the price Arizona made in this trade, how Suárez fits with the Diamondbacks, and what they need to do next to make this offseason a resounding success.

AZ Snake Pit writers James Attwood and Wes Baier join Snakes on the Diamond Podcast host Michael McDermott to discuss how impressive Corbin Carroll's rookie season was in 2023. Topics include a live reaction to Corbin Carroll being named 2023 National League Rookie of the Year, review preseason predictions from different MLB executives and analysts about who would win Rookie of the Year in both le...

James Attwood of AZ Snake Pit joins the podcast to discuss the top prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system, and who could provide an impact on the 2024 club.

Jack Vita joins the Snakes on the Diamond Podcast to talk about how the Phillies have taken the early momentum of the NLCS and how much of an uphill battle the D-backs face to get back in the series.

Snakes on the Diamond host Michael McDermott breaks down the National League Championship Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies and highlights what are the key areas and players of the series.

Snakes on the Diamond host Michael McDermott recaps the Diamondbacks completely crushing the Dodgers in the NLDS and previews a tough NLCS opponent in the Phillies.

Michael McDermott recaps how the Diamondbacks have put themselves in an advantageous position vs. the Dodgers and on the cusp of greatness if they have a big offseason. Can the Diamondbacks finish their hated division rival and establish the winning culture that could buoy them through the rest of the decade?

The Arizona Diamondbacks pick up their first postseason series win since 2007 with a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Snakes on the Diamond Hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier react to that series plus the Mike Hazen extension news, and the Wild Card round results.

The Diamondbacks will start a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight. Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier will look at the pitching matchups, bullpens, and key players to determine if the D-backs stand a chance in this series.

The Diamondbacks pick up two big wins in Chicago to close in on a potential Wild Card berth with just 3 games to go. Their magic number to clinch is now at 1 as they take on the Houston Astros in the final series of the year. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier talk about the best and worst case scenarios for the D-backs postseason chances, discuss a championship season for the organization’s Double-A...

The Diamondbacks pick up two big wins in Chicago to close in on a potential Wild Card berth with just 3 games to go. Their magic number to clinch is now at 2 games (1 game) as they take on the Houston Astros in the final series of the year. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier talk about the best and worst case scenarios for the D-backs postseason chances, discuss a championship season for the organiza...

The National League Wild Card Race tightens in the final week of the regular season. Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier try to make sense of a chaotic playoff chase, identify which Diamondbacks prospects to pay close attention to in the Arizona Fall League, and preview a must-have series against the reeling Chicago White Sox.

Arizona Sports beat writer Alex Weiner joins the podcast to talk about the Diamondbacks 5-0 homestand against the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants, Corbin Carroll's incredible rookie season, and the difficult task of finishing the season on a high note.

Michael McDermott discusses the Diamondbacks series sweep of the Chicago Cubs and how that has drastically boosted their chances of winning a National League Wild Card spot, the upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants, Drey Jameson's decision to get Tommy John surgery, and the Mike Hazen to Boston rumors that recently surfaced.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier debate whether or not it’s time to panic about a potentially wasted season, discuss potential Arizona Fall League candidates including slugger prospect Ivan Melendez, react to the Mets broadcast booth’s critique of Torey Lovullo’s handling of the ninth inning in Monday’s win, and then preview a very challenging series against another potential playoff bound team in...

Inside the Diamondbacks publisher and former Diamondbacks baseball operations analyst Jack Sommers joins the Snakes on the Diamond podcast to break down the top contenders for the 2023 National League Cy Young Award, what the D-backs need to do in the final 18 games to the season to get into the postseason, struggles against left-handed pitching since the All-Star Break, and if Jake McCarthy has e...

Zac Gallen picks up his first career 9-inning complete game and shutout in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss Gallen's impressive outing and if that propels both the D-backs chances of making the postseason and if their ace can win the 2023 National League Cy Young Award.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the recent news of Jordan Lawlar's promotion to the major league roster, recap the Colorado Rockies series, then preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss a very difficult week that has seen the Arizona Diamondbacks lose a tight hold on a National League playoff spot, the differences between the D-backs and Baltimore Orioles rebuilds, then close out with how Arizona can get back on the path to 85 wins.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss a crushing series sweep by the Dodgers, the craziest waiver day in the history of baseball, the possibility of a Jordan Lawlar call-up, and who might be added to the expanded rosters in September.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the Diamondbacks big series win against the Cincinnati Reds, the upcoming series against the Dodgers, Torey Lovullo's Manager of the Year chances, and Corbin Carroll's runway to Rookie of the Year.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the upcoming Reds series, which has a lot of subplots for the Diamondbacks' 2023 season. Beyond just the playoff implications for how this series may go, there is the Rookie of the Year race between top contenders Corbin Carroll and Matt McLain.