Snakes on the Diamond

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks are back on the winning path towards a Wild Card spot after back-to-back series wins against the Padres and Rockies, highlight how impressive Christian Walker's season has been, then discuss if it's time to move on from Miguel Castro.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss how the Diamondbacks may have turned around their 2023 season by snapping a 9-game losing streak with back-to-back wins against the Padres, a changing of the guard at catcher from Carson Kelly to Gabriel Moreno, and top prospect Jordan Lawlar's recent promotion to Triple-A.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss Zac Gallen's chances of winning the 2023 National League Cy Young, Bryce Jarvis' move to the bullpen late in the season, if the Diamondbacks can get to Blake Snell tonight, and how to properly honor the Steroid Era.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss another awful loss to the Dodgers, their 25th in their past 32 games, in which the offense found new levels of futility while being shut out for the 4th time in their past 28 games.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier break down last night's frustrating defeat to the Dodgers after nearly coming back from a 4-0 deficit. Then we pivot over whether or not Shohei Ohtani is a realistic off-season free agent target for the Diamondbacks.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier preview the Diamondbacks upcoming series against the Dodgers and if they are going to be able to at least slow down their current free-fall.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the complete beatdown the Diamondbacks received by the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, then pivot to the team's farm system to give an update on the team's top prospects in the organization.

From the hosts of the Baby Backs Banter Podcast, Michael McDermott and Wes Baier have decided to change the podcast into a full-blown baseball content show for your entertainment. In the opening episode, Michael and Wes chronicle their baseball journey up to this point, preview what to expect from the show, and how you can support the show.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss Brandon Pfaadt's best outing of his career against the San Francisco Giants (7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K) and how he can help the Diamondbacks build their 2024 starting rotation.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss how Diamondbacks pitching prospect Slade Cecconi fared in his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants, another disappointing loss in their current 7-18 skid, and if the season is still salvageable.

Michael McDermott puts a bow on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, discusses how the Diamondbacks did, and what they need to do in order to put themselves ahead in the Wild Card race.

Michael McDermott talks about the Diamondbacks acquisitions of closer Paul Sewald and infielder Jace Peterson, recent trade rumors involving Andrew Chafin and Joe Mantiply, and what the organization needs to do in order to complete the buying process in the final 3 hours of the trade deadline.

Michael McDermott, Spencer O'Gara, and James Attwood discuss the Diamondbacks picking up former Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald and the effect it could have on the rest of the season.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the Max Scherzer trade to the Texas Rangers, then the Chicago White Sox fire sale of expiring pitcher contracts. Inside the Diamondbacks publisher Jack Sommers then joins the show to discuss what the Diamondbacks need to do at the trade deadline and where they can improve during their current contention window.

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier talk about how the Los Angeles Angels have completely ruined the starting pitching market for Arizona Diamondbacks and every other contender. Plus we take a look at some of the other impactful trades over the past week that include closer David Robertson, shortstop Amed Rosario, and first baseman Carlos Santana.