The Ain't No Fang Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing their final stretch before the All-Star break, a time when it becomes clearer whether teams will buy or sell. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns break down where the D-backs are in the standings, Corbin Carroll’s comments about urgency and what it will take to become buyers.

The Arizona Diamondbacks crossed the halfway point of their 2026 schedule, so Alex Weiner and Dave Burns picked midseason awards. These are not MVP or Cy Young, though. Each host picked a handful of creative awards to vote on. Also, the hosts react to Brandon Pfaadt's return to the rotation and Ketel Marte moving up the franchise all-time hits list.

The Arizona Diamondbacks leaned on prospects Jose Cabrera and Mitch Bratt to start games recently, so Alex Weiner and Dave Burns react to their debuts. That plus Brandon Pfaadt, Max Kepler, are the rookie hitters coming around and Paul Goldschmidt remorse on the latest show.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a pair of series wins, so Alex Weiner and Dave Burns assess the standings. Also, could Eduardo Rodriguez or Michael Soroka make the All-Star Game? Which ESPN trade candidates fit the Diamondbacks? Is Christian Walker a fit? That and more on the latest episode. Want a chance to win Fourth of July tickets? Text FANG to 620-620.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had an eventful couple of weeks from walking off the Dodgers to receiving bad news on Corbin Burnes. Dave Burns is back from Italy, and Alex Weiner catches him up on everything he missed.

The Arizona Diamondbacks received the rotten news that ace pitcher Corbin Burnes suffered a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery. What does his new timeline look like and how will the D-backs respond? Alex Weiner and guest Luke Lapinski react to the latest news.

The Arizona Diamondbacks made it through their 13-game stretch with the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants with an 11-2 record. Can they keep it up against better opponents coming up? Then, Alex Weiner and guest co-host Steve Zinsmeister draft teams of players who spent time with both the Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners before the two frequent trade partners match up this weekend. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks are closing the gap between them and the NL Wild Card teams. With GM Mike Hazen saying this week that it could take high 80s wins to make the playoffs, are the D-backs where they need to be? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns talk National League, injury returns, Ketel Marte and Star Wars bobbleheads.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have crossed the quarter mark of the 2026 season to mixed bag results. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns grade the club's starting rotation, bullpen, offense and defense so far and preview the next two weeks of matchups. 

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo addressed all of his starting pitchers in his office amidst recent struggles. Eduardo Rodriguez followed with a gem start. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns talk Diamondbacks pitching, what to do at first base when Carlos Santana returns and Ildemaro Vargas’ All-Star case.

The Arizona Diamondbacks looked down and out in Mexico City against the San Diego Padres, but they mounted a huge comeback to earn one of the best wins in recent memory. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns react to the victory, highlighting standout performers such as Ildemaro Vargas and Jose Fernandez. 

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas has sparked the offense with his hitting streak, giving baseball one of its coolest stories early this season. More on Vargas, Geraldo Perdomo, the Mexico City Series and more with Alex Weiner and Dave Burns.

The Arizona Diamondbacks won three straight series on their road trip with most games going down to the wire. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the standout performances and break down how sustainable this recent success is.

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll reached 500 games this week, putting up numbers rarely seen to start a career. Also, the Diamondbacks have been winning games lately without home runs, so what is the state of the offense? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns review the latest from the D-backs. 

What are some of the positive and negative first-week trends from the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns talk Michael Soroka's immaculate inning, the starting rotation's mostly promising start, Corbin Carroll and the bullpen's inconsistencies. 

Opening Day is here, and the Arizona Diamondbacks begin with a difficult early-season schedule. So, what will it take for the D-backs to compete in the National League? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through it and make season predictions. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series win this season. D-backs Hall of Famer Luis Gonzalez talks to Alex Weiner about the camaraderie the 2001 team still has and previews the upcoming season. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made moves to compete for a postseason spot this year, but the National League looks deep with good but flawed clubs. Where do the D-backs fit in? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the NL to preview a likely competitive postseason race this year.

To cap a busy week of Arizona Diamondbacks news, Alex Weiner and Dave Burns choose their most noteworthy storylines from Corbin Carroll’s return, Merrill Kelly’s outlook and Jordan Lawlar’s spring. They then talk World Baseball Classic before building the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day lineup.

What is the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks pipeline, and who are the top prospects to watch this season? Diamondbacks director of player development Chris Slivka joins Alex Weiner to break down Ryan Waldschmidt, Jose Fernandez and sleepers entering 2026.

Alex Weiner and Dave Burns sort through the latest updates around Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly before breaking down the hottest Arizona Diamondbacks hitters of spring training so far. Finally, they review their favorites for the World Baseball Classic.

Arizona Sports Diamondbacks beat reporter Alex Weiner caught up with skipper Torey Lovullo at Salt River Fields to talk about Lovullo's 10th season on the job, lessons learned over the years and if there is any more pressure this season. 

This is a big spring training for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar, Pavin Smith and Brandon Pfaadt, among others. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the D-backs who need to have a standout camp one weekend into the Cactus League slate.

Zac Gallen re-upped with the Arizona Diamondbacks to kick off the three-day weekend. With Gallen and Merrill Kelly back in Arizona, Alex Weiner and Dave Burns (who called it that Gallen would sign on Friday) react to the latest news and evaluate the starting rotation and bullpen. 

Corbin Carroll broke his hamate bone as spring training got underway. How concerning is this and what does it mean for the Diamondbacks’ outfield? That and more spring training storylines. Dave Burns joins Alex Weiner in their first show as Ain’t No Fang cohosts.