The Ain't No Fang Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to tweak the roster by trading Blaze Alexander for reliever Kade Strowd and two prospects. Where does that leave the lineup and the bullpen as spring training nears? 

The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal. How does he fit, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of his game as he approaches 40 years old? A quick reaction podcast to the latest Diamondbacks addition. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for 8-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. How does he fit and what does this mean for the lineup in 2026? Alex Weiner and guest Steve Zinsmeister from Diamondbacks Radio break down the latest news. Plus, reactions to the Jonathan Loaisiga signing and Jake McCarthy trade. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks will hold onto star second baseman Ketel Marte, ending a months-long saga of trade rumors. Kellan Olson joins the show to react to the news, break down what it means for the rest of the offseason and how being in trade rumors could impact Marte. 

The first 25 years of the 21st century are coming to a close, so Alex Weiner and Arizona Diamondbacks pre/postgame radio host Steve Zinsmeister lay out their All-21st Century teams for the D-backs. These are not the all-time Diamondbacks teams, as the 21st century timeframe eliminates some big early seasons, leading to tougher decisions. Matt Williams or Eugenio Suarez? Steve Finley or Justin Upto...

USA Today's Bob Nightengale first reported that the Arizona Diamondbacks were kicking the tires on free agent All-Star Alex Bregman, so we ask him how serious this can get. 

New Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jeremy Bleich joined the show to break down his pitching philosophies as the club looks to improve its development. Then, Alex Weiner reacts live to the news that Arizona is "kicking the tires" on an Alex Bregman addition. 

What does Michael Soroka add to the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff? Reacting to the latest news from the D-backs at the winter meetings. 

The winter meetings are coming up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to get done this offseason. Can they add starting pitching without trading Ketel Marte? How does the draft impact that ability?   

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll joins the show to talk about playing in the World Baseball Classic, what he’s up to this offseason and what he wants to see from the D-backs in spring.

On a day full of Arizona Diamondbacks news, Corbin Carroll officially joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic and Geraldo Perdomo finished fourth in the MVP race. 

Are the Diamondbacks fielding calls for Ketel Marte? USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Alex Weiner to break down Marte's future, what the Diamondbacks need this offseason and the biggest storylines from the GM meetings in Las Vegas. 

Diamondbacks reporter Alex Weiner and team radio host Steve Zinsmeister evaluate what Jordan Lawlar trying out center field could solve for the D-backs moving forward. Plus, can Corbin Carroll win the Gold Glove? What is the team’s biggest need this offseason? That and more as Ain’t No Fang returns.

The Arizona Diamondbacks wrapped up their season, and between interviews and the decision to retain manager Torey Lovullo, there have been plenty of headlines to break down the days that followed. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks will not make the playoffs in 2025. Alex Weiner reacts to their loss to the San Diego Padres and breaks down what comes next for a team that failed to live up to lofty expectations. 

Preview of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers series, along with updates in the race for the third NL Wild Card spot with one week of games to play. 

The Diamondbacks near the final week of games with an outside shot at the postseason. Arizona Sports reporter Alex Weiner and D-backs radio host Steve Zinsmeister go over what has to happen for the team to clinch. Then, they build a pyramind that lays out the reasons for how Arizona climbed back into contention. 

Jesse Borek from MLB Pipeline joins Alex Weiner to talk Arizona Fall League rosters, including Drey Jameson. But first, Alex goes over the National League Wild Card standings and how far back the Diamondbacks are.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have 21 games left, so host Alex Weiner and guest Jack Sommers from SI break down the top storylines to watch down the stretch of the MLB regular season. 

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Tommy Troy joins the show to update us on how the adjustment to Triple-A has gone, what it’s like playing center field for the first time and what he’s learned as he works his way closer to the big leagues.

Alex Weiner and guest Kellan Olson run down the list of Diamondbacks players we will learn more about over the final six weeks of the regular season and how they play into the plans for 2026.

Arizona Diamondbacks reporter Alex Weiner talks with Seattle Mariners insider from Seattle Sports Shannon Drayer about Eugenio Suarez's return to Seattle and what the D-backs got back from the Mariners at the deadline.

The trade deadline is on Thursday, and USA Today's MLB insider Bob Nightengale joins the show to break down what the Diamondbacks could do, buzz in the National League and what to expect in the final two months. 

The Diamondbacks played three great games to sweep the Cardinals out of the All-Star break. D-backs reporter Alex Weiner and pre/postgame show host Steve Zinsmeister break down the weekend series, the first 100 games, Eugenio Suarez's hot streak and look ahead to an important week before the trade deadline. 

Arizona Diamondbacks standouts Eugenio Suarez and Corbin Carroll will join Ketel Marte at the MLB All-Star Game. The team, however, struggled during its 10-game homestand, setting up a critical road trip before the break. Quick reactions to an eventful Sunday at Chase Field.