Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Diamondbacks' latest injury scare involved catcher Gabriel Moreno. Is it possible he misses time with forearm tightness? We also discuss the latest on Merrill Kelly and Jack's observations of Saturday's game against the Giants. Then, we dive into your mailbag questions. Do the D-backs have enough to pitching to make the playoffs? Is it possible that they could still add to the bullpen? Is...

With Zac Gallen set to make his fourth consecutive Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks, how will the team's remaining starting pitchers line up after him? We investigate possible scenarios, and look back on Gallen's past Opening Day starts in Arizona. Meanwhile, Corbin Carroll played in a Cactus League game, and we make our next attempt at projecting the Opening Day roster. Is the bench effecti...

It's been a rough few years for the Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar, but are his stellar spring training numbers a sign of good things to come? We discuss Lawlar's Cactus League performance on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks recently reassigned Ryan Waldschmidt to minor league camp. Did service time manipulation play a role? We also discuss the latest on the World Baseball Classic...

Torey Lovullo had positive injury updates on both Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly entering the weekend, with Carroll already participating in live BP and Kelly having successfully thrown a bullpen. Could both be ready to go by Opening Day? We also discuss how D-backs have fared in World Baseball Classic action, including Druw Jones with the Netherlands, Ketel Marte & Geraldo Perdomo with the...

Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David "Freight Train" Peralta joins the show to discuss his decision to retire from baseball, how Dave McKay made him a Gold Glover, repping Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic in 2023 and much more. We also discuss the latest D-backs spring training storylines, from Merrill Kelly's injury status to Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the Opening Day roster to...

With Merrill Kelly now expected to miss Opening Day and right-handers Cristian Mena and Brandon Pfaadt also added to the injury report, the Diamondbacks' once solid pitching depth already seems to be wearing thin. What's the latest on each of the D-backs' injured pitchers? Who could step up in their place? And who will start Opening Day in place of Kelly? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen and Eduardo Rodrigue...

One week after being named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly felt a lower back injury while throwing a bullpen. What's the latest on his status? Meanwhile, we discuss Jordan Lawlar's strong start and answer your mailbag questions about Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the team, Drey Jameson logging impressive metrics on his fastball, Alek Thomas' mechanical adju...

With the Cactus League nearly under way, we make our second attempt at projecting the Diamondbacks' 2026 Opening Day roster. Will Corbin Carroll be ready to go? Who will be the odd man out in the rotation if all starting pitchers are healthy? We dive in to all these questions, including comments from Michael Soroka on the starter competition. Plus, how has Jordan Lawlar looked so far in the o...

For a third consecutive offseason, the Diamondbacks and managing general partner Ken Kendrick turned heads by spending more than expected. Why did Ken feel the desire to do it again with the signing of Zac Gallen? And what does Ken make of the Los Angeles Dodgers still having a payroll that is twice as high as his own?  In their annual spring training presser, Kendrick and President Derrick H...

The Diamondbacks continued their trend of reunions on Friday by reportedly agreeing to terms with right-hander Zac Gallen on a rare, deferral-laden one-year contract. In this emergency episode, we react to the news and explain why Gallen’s market fell as far as it did. Also, who will start Opening Day? Which D-backs starter will get bumped from the rotation as a result of this? And is anothe...

In a surprising turn of events, the Diamondbacks are reportedly reuniting with former closer Paul Sewald on a one-year contract. What does Sewald realistically have left in the tank? Could we possibly see him in the closer role? In other news, Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone a live BP session on Tuesday. What's the timeline for Carroll's return, and who could step up in his place? Fin...

Baseball is back! ...But the mood was dampened a bit because left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank recently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Who will replace Saalfrank on the roster? And how will the D-backs approach the closer role? Meanwhile, we get injury updates on a range of other players, including Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, AJ Puk and Tyler Locklear. Could Puk be back before t...

On Thursday afternoon, the Diamondbacks traded utility man Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles for an intriguing young reliever in right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of prospects. How has Strowd looked in his young major-league career, and what is there to like about prospects Wellington Aracena and Jose Meija? On the flip-side, how are the Diamondbacks going to manage without Alexander in t...

After months of conversations about a Paul Goldschmidt reunion, the Diamondbacks instead signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal on Tuesday. What type of player was Santana in 2025, and does he have anything left in the tank as he enters his age-40 season? Would the D-backs be better off leaning on their young players? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen spoke publicly about a possible reunion with the Diamond...

When speaking with the media at the Diamondbacks' charity golf event, President & CEO Derrick Hall said the team still has moves to make this offseason. Hall talked about which positions the team is targeting, and how ownership could get creative to make a 'splash' in the final weeks of the offseason. Meanwhile, the team also released its 2026 Spring Training roster on Friday. We discuss which...

According to multiple reports, the Diamondbacks have interest in bring back right-hander Zac Gallen. How much would it take to bring Gallen back, and can the D-backs actually afford it? Would it make sense if they could? Meanwhile, general manager Mike Hazen spoke publicly about why he hasn’t acquired a high-leverage reliever this offseason. Does the reasoning check out? Finally, we discuss...

With spring training now just a few weeks away, the Diamondbacks are still looking to add, according to a new report from Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro. Gambo mentions the D-backs pursuing a reliever via trade as well as a free agent first baseman. If the D-backs were to trade for a reliever, who from the major league roster could be dealt? And why were the D-backs not suitors for starting pitche...

The Diamondbacks continue to be linked to veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, but is there a hangup with a possible reunion? We discuss the pros and cons of Goldy returning to the desert. Speaking of reunions, we react to the the D-backs' one-year deal with right-hander Taylor Clarke. Clarke had an impressive 2025 season with the Royals and we explain why he could be a steal for the D-backs. M...

A former NL West foe is joining the Diamondbacks. The D-backs acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitching prospect Jack Martinez. What should we expect from Arenado at this stage in his career? What do the D-backs hope to get from him and how will this affect Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander? We also discuss the D-backs signin...

With Alex Bregman inking a reported five-year contract with the Cubs, we revisit whether Bregman to the D-backs ever made sense. Could the Diamondbacks have matched the offer? Meanwhile, the D-backs made their first notable trade of the offseason, sending Jake McCarthy to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a pitching prospect. We reflect on McCarthy's tenure in Arizona and explain why the return...

After multiple months of ongoing trade rumors, the Diamondbacks made it clear to the baseball world on Friday that they are no longer considering a trade of Ketel Marte. What does this mean for the team's pursuit of Alex Bregman? And why did it take so long for the team to put these trade discussions to bed? We also discuss the Diamondbacks' remaining offseason needs, with a particular focus on th...

Despite the rumors surrounding Ketel Marte and Alex Bregman, the Diamondbacks' offseason has been eerily quiet for several weeks. Could general manager Mike Hazen be plotting something big that we're not considering? Long-time D-backs beat writer Steve Gilbert joins the show to discuss. Were the D-backs really serious about moving on from Marte trade talks? How does Ken Kendrick's evolution as own...

In this packed mailbag episode, we take a big-picture look at the Diamondbacks' offseason to date. Was signing Michael Soroka so early a mistake? Among the free agents that are still available, which make the most sense for the D-backs? When it comes to Alex Bregman, is his involvement in the Houston Astros cheating scandal from 2017 an issue? We also discuss positions for Jordan Lawlar and Blaze...

After briefly discussing the latest Ketel Marte news, we take a look at what ZiPS and STEAMER projections tell us about the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks. Will Corbin Carroll leap into the MVP conversation? Is Jordan Lawlar actually much better than his MLB numbers to date? Could Cristian Mena actually be among the D-backs' most effective starters in 2026? Is the bullpen better than we thought? Along...

According to a stunning report from local radio host Dan Bickley, Alex Bregman to the Diamondbacks is a "done deal." We break down what Bickley said and what it means for a potential Ketel Marte trade. Would Bregman be willing to take a discount to come to Arizona?  Meanwhile, Pete Fairbanks has signed with the Miami Marlins. Can the D-backs still get a closer this offseason? How should we interpr...