Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Diamondbacks' postseason pursuit came to an end on Friday in San Diego as Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam and D-backs position players made several key mistakes.  We discuss Zac Gallen's final start as a member of the Diamondbacks, including his reaction to being pushed back a day. We also discuss new information about Jake McCarthy's pivotal at-bat in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers....

Less than 24 hours after nearly pulling off a second straight epic comeback against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Diamondbacks find themselves on the brink of elimination in the NL wild card race.  Why did they push Zac Gallen back a day and go with a bullpen game on Thursday? Should manager Torey Lovullo have had a faster hook with Nabil Crismatt?  We also return to Wednesday's c...

The Diamondbacks won their series over the Phillies, setting up an exciting final week of baseball as they take on the Dodgers and Padres with their backs against the wall. We discuss the D-backs' series win over the Phillies, including Corbin Carroll becoming the first D-backs hitter ever with a 30-30 season and Eduardo Rodriguez continuing to be a steady presence in the rotation. We also discuss...

In what was effectively a must-win game, the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies behind another stellar outing from Zac Gallen. What worked so well for Gallen? Where do the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes stand with seven games left to play?  We also highlight another good game from James McCann and talk about John Curtiss joining a long list of D-backs pitchers who have recorded a save this year. Finally,...

The Diamondbacks took two of three over the Giants, but it sure felt like they could have had all three given Brandon Pfaadt's nine scoreless innings on Wednesday. Instead, the bats went silent, and they ultimately lost the finale in 11 innings.  With the Mets also losing on Wednesday, are the D-backs still a serious contender in the wild card race? We explain why there is still reason to be hopef...

One of the biggest questions facing the Diamondbacks this offseason is how to sort through their current group of outfielders, particularly with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the shelf for much of next season. How might the pieces fit together, and who is most likely to be moved this winter?  And what about the rest of the roster, with a number of positions in flux and an intriguing but unpredictable gro...

It wasn't pretty, but the Diamondbacks took two of three against the Minnesota Twins and are somehow just two games out of the NL Wild Card race with two weeks left in the season. Do they really have a shot? We break down the current situation, including tiebreaker scenarios.  Both Nabil Crismatt and James McCann had big days on Sunday. We discuss Crismatt's nasty changeup, and the D-backs' recent...

The Diamondbacks really needed to beat the Giants on Wednesday, and they did in large part because of Eduardo Rodriguez. What was working so well for E-Rod and what does this recent run of success mean for him moving forward?  Meanwhile, Blaze Alexander and Tim Tawa made several impressive defensive plays and Jake McCarthy is beginning to heat up with the bat. Is Ketel Marte's foot injury somethin...

The Diamondbacks had a chance to sweep the Red Sox on Sunday and pull within 3.5 games of the NL Wild Card, but a disastrous seventh inning ultimately doomed their efforts. Are Tyler Locklear and Jordan Lawlar in danger of heading back to Reno after rough games on Sunday?  We also discuss the positives from the D-backs' series win, from stellar starting pitching to Blaze Alexander's outstanding de...

With a win over the Red Sox on Friday, the Diamondbacks pulled back to .500 for the first time since July. With the San Diego Padres scuffling, are the D-backs squarely back in the NL wild card race?  We also dive in to Friday's win, including Blaze Alexander's remarkable throw to Corbin Carroll's 30th home run to Eduardo Rodriguez's stellar outing.  Finally, we discuss the latest on Lourdes Gurri...

The Diamondbacks took two of three over the Texas Rangers as Zac Gallen tossed six scoreless innings in the series finale on Wednesday. What is working so well for Gallen, and what does his recent surge mean for his free agency this offseason?  Meanwhile, Nabil Crismatt continues to throw well for the D-backs, and Jordan Lawlar notched his first hit of the season. With Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sufferin...

The Diamondbacks led most of the way on Monday against the Texas Rangers, but Kyle Backhus, Juan Burgos and company were unable to hold on in a 7-5 loss in 10 innings. Blaze Alexander came through with a big RBI triple, both Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte homered, and Gabriel Moreno had two knocks, but it was not enough.  Meanwhile, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was carted off after an awkward fall in the...

The Diamondbacks called top prospect Jordan Lawlar back to the majors on Friday, and he looked out of sorts at the plate once again. It's still a very small sample size, but how concerned should we about Lawlar's long-term future? Could he still develop into an elite player despite his early struggles? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen is cruising; the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings at Dodger Stadi...

Behind another stellar outing from Ryne Nelson, the Diamondbacks held on for a tight win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Blaze Alexander and Geraldo Perdomo both hit important home runs, and Andrew Saalfrank delivered a five-out save.  Will Nelson solidified himself enough to be the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter in 2026? Is Perdomo's NL MVP case getting stronger? And what is working s...

It was yet another big weekend for Geraldo Perdomo, who has emerged as the Diamondbacks' most valuable player in 2025. Is Perdomo emerging as a superstar? Where does he stand in this year's NL MVP race? On this mailbag edition of the show, we also dive in to a variety of other questions. Will the Diamondbacks give Zac Gallen the qualifying offer? Will AJ Puk be non-tendered given how much time he'...

When MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talked expansion in a recent interview, he talked about geographical realignment, sparking a larger conversation across baseball about how divisions and leagues in baseball would change if two new teams were added. For the Diamondbacks, realignment sparks a host of questions.  Will the D-backs ever be able to escape the Dodgers as a divisional foe? What about the...

It is no secret that Shaun Larkin has struggled as the Diamondbacks' third base coach in 2025, and one more mistake on Wednesday proved to be the last straw for manager Torey Lovullo. We discuss Larkin's challenges getting comfortable at the position and why Larkin himself is not the only one to blame.  Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks pulled off back-to-back comeback wins to take their series over the...

On the heels of the controversial Ketel Marte story that came out on Thursday, the Diamondbacks dropped three straight to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, two of which came on bullpen meltdowns. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo interrupted manager Torey Lovullo's postgame presser on Sunday to speak out on behalf of Marte. Is it possible that Perdomo's words will bring the Mart...

The Diamondbacks fell flat against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night, mustering only six hits and only one extra-base hit all night. Brandon Pfaadt looked alright through six innings, but he ultimately took the loss. The D-backs' offense struck out eight times against the Rockies' bullpen.  Meanwhile, a report from the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro caused quite a stir among D-backs fans as pl...

The Diamondbacks got mixed reviews publicly for their returns at the trade deadline last month, but how did rival scouts and team executives feel behind the scenes? Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins to talk all things D-backs trade deadline, including a deep dive on Tyler Locklear, who is arguably the best prospect they received.  Plus, how did Corbin Carroll suddenly become one of the le...

The Diamondbacks took care of business against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend behind stellar series from Blaze Alexander, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Ketel Marte and more. Is it possible that the D-backs' playoff hopes are not dead after all?  Plus, we dive in to Alexander's incredible month of August. What does it mean for Jordan Lawlar as he prepares to return to Triple-A? And what do we make of...

With this tumultuous 2025 season winding down, Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall told the Arizona Republic that the team will likely cut payroll heading into 2026. Will the front office still have sufficient resources to make offseason additions? We do a deep dive on the club's payroll situation, including a look at guaranteed 2026 contracts and non-tender candidates.  We also disc...

The Diamondbacks dropped a three-game series to the San Diego Padres to open the week as the bullpen continued to struggle and the offense was unable to come through when it mattered most. What stood out from the series?  We also dive in to your mailbag questions on a variety of topics, from what needs to happen for the Diamondbacks to contend in 2026 to which players' jobs are fighting for their...

Over the past two weeks, the Diamondbacks added more prospects to their MLB Pipeline top 30 list than any other team in the majors. In this episode, we are joined by Jesse Borek, prospect writer for MLB.com, to discuss the influx of new minor league talent in the organization, including Mitch Bratt, Tyler Locklear, Kohl Drake and more.  We also touch on several longer tenured prospects, such as To...

In the minutes leading up to the trade deadline, the Diamondbacks dealt right-hander Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers for three pitching prospects, including left-hander Kohl Drake, left-hander Mitch Bratt and right-hander David Hagaman. How did the D-backs do in the trade?  The D-backs also struck a last-minute deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that sent Shelby Miller and Jordan Montgomery to Mil...