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Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

An Arizona Diamondbacks show hosted by long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers. Snakes Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the D-backs all year long. ST is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!

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00:46:56

D-backs’ Season on Life Support After Series Loss To...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/26

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 crushing extra-inning loss that saw Geraldo Perdomo lay down a memorable sac bunt. What went into the

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00:39:55

D-backs Brace For Ohtani & Dodgers With Season On The...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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 the NL wild card picture and playoff scenarios with six games to go. Is it possible that MLB's

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00:43:50

Zac Gallen Strikes Out Nine Phillies As D-backs Get...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/21

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, we take a look back at Friday's clunker — specifically Torey Lovullo's decision to go with struggling

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00:52:08

D-backs Down But Not Out After Tough Loss to Giants

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/18

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 hopeful, and outline exactly how the D-backs can secure their spot in October. We also discuss Zac Gallen's

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00:49:10

Mailbag: How Will The D-backs Outfield Look In 2026?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/15

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 group of young position players in toe? In a new mailbag edition of the show, we discuss these questions and

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00:45:38

September Magic? D-backs Refuse To Go Away in NL Wild...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/15

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 decision to stick with McCann behind the plate when they could have DFA'd him. We also discuss Blaze

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00:34:18

Eduardo Rodriguez Shines vs. Giants as D-backs Stay...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/11

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 something to be concerned about moving forward? And what should we make of Adrian Del Castillo's struggles at the

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00:36:30

Poor Play By Lawlar, Locklear Raise Questions About...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/08

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 defense at three defensive positions. Finally, we preview the D-backs' upcoming series against the San

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00:39:56

Are D-backs Back In Wild Card Race After Beating Red...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/06

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 Gurriel Jr.'s injury timeline and also explain what we know about right-hander Andrew Hoffman's elbow injury

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00:41:19

Zac Gallen Tosses Another Gem As D-backs Take Series...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/04

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. suffering a torn ACL, how aggressive should the team be this offseason? Finally, we discuss Wednesday's press

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00:34:25

Blaze Alexander Shines Again But D-backs Blow Another...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/09/02

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 outfield in the sixth inning. We give the latest injury news on Gurriel, discuss manager Torey Lovullo's

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00:42:57

Will Jordan Lawlar Ever Hit Major League Pitching?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/30

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 Stadium on Friday. Blaze Alexander hit a big homer in the game. What are our expectations for Blaze moving

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00:47:52

Ryne Nelson Solid Again As D-backs Win Tight Game Vs....

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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 so well for Saalfrank as a high-leverage reliever? We finish things off with a discussion of several young

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00:53:06

Mailbag: Is Geraldo Perdomo Becoming A Superstar?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/25

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'll miss next year? Do the Diamondbacks have their first baseman of the future or will they need to look

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00:35:06

Would MLB Realignment Doom The D-backs?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/22

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 Padres and Giants? Will MLB really eliminate the National League and American League and go to an Eastern

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00:51:47

D-backs Remove Shaun Larkin From Third Base Coach Role

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/21

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 Cleveland Guardians. Who stood out in the series? Was it enough to make the wild card race interesting

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00:45:34

Geraldo Perdomo Defends Ketel Marte As D-backs Drop...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/18

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 Marte fiasco to an end? We also dive in to a report from Bob Nightengale about the D-backs' willingness to

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00:45:24

D-backs Bats Stymied Amid Ketel Marte Controversy

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/16

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 players air grievances about D-backs star second baseman Ketel Marte. What is the right way to think about

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00:30:10

Nick Piecoro Joins: Was D-backs Trade Deadline...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/12

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 league's premier power hitters? Where does Blaze Alexander fit in long-term? And what are the top

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00:41:25

Blaze Alexander Stays Hot As D-backs Sweep Colorado...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/08/11

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 Eduardo Rodriguez continuing to struggle in the majors? Could he be headed for the same fate as Madison

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