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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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00:48:59

D-backs Sloppy In Loss To Marlins; Two Pitchers They...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/28

The Diamondbacks appeared to be on track for another epic comeback on Friday night against the Miami Marlins, but this time they fell short. Merrill Kelly's outing started well but he limped to the finish line. Defensive miscues by Josh Naylor and Kelly himself cost the D-backs a pair of runs. The bullpen was subpar, allowing four runs after Kelly's departure. Should Torey Lovullo have gone to a different reliever than Tayler Scott with the game close? Is Josh Naylor going to be okay after exiting

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00:51:20

Zac Gallen Struggles Again; Does He Still Have Trade...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/25

The Diamondbacks were unable to complete a sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday as Zac Gallen turned in another clunker against a subpar team. What has been ailing Gallen lately? Would the D-backs be able to get anything in return for him at the trade deadline? Would it still be wise to give him the qualifying offer this offseason if he were to finish the season with the team? We also discuss the Chicago White Sox' gracious response to Ketel Marte's situation, putting a post out on social

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00:45:29

D-backs Beat The White Sox Again As Injury Disaster...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/25

The Diamondbacks beat the White Sox for the second straight night, but their injury pile-up continued as they lost Ildemargo Vargas to a fractured foot. We discuss Ketel Marte staying hot offensively, Ryne Nelson continuing to deliver in the rotation and Alek Thomas coming through with a big hit against a left-handed reliever to put the D-backs out in front. We also discuss the onslaught of injuries, with Corbin Carroll officially landing on the injured list and Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor's

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00:47:12

Will Corbin Carroll Be The Next D-backs Star To Land...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/23

The Diamondbacks' injury woes continued over the weekend as Gabriel Moreno was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right index finger and Corbin Carroll is headed for an MRI of his own. Plus, we learned more about Tommy Henry, A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez, all of whom had or about to have season-ending elbow surgery. As for the games on the field, the Diamondbacks won their series against the Rockies, but the offense sputtered in the finale as Brandon Pfaadt allowed another big home run. Was

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00:44:51

D-backs Hold On Against Blue Jays As Ryne Nelson...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/19

The bullpen was shaky yet again, but the Diamondbacks held on for a 9-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, salvaging the finale of the three-game series. We discuss Ryne Nelson's stellar outing, Eugenio Suárez driving in four more runs and Anthony DeSclafani struggling to shut the door. We also discussed Gabriel Moreno hitting the 10-day injured list with a hand contusion. Could a more serious injury be lurking there? Plus, is Corbin Carroll okay after taking a pitch to the hand on

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00:40:36

Could D-backs Strike Early In Trade Market To Acquire...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/19

The Diamondbacks lost their third game in a row, and once again, the bullpen played a central role in the loss. Is it possible that the D-backs could jump the trade market and strike an early deal for a backend reliever? We dive in to general manager Mike Hazen's comments on that topic on Wolf and Luke earlier on Wednesday. Also, we discuss the D-backs' recent offense struggles, the latest on Corbin Carroll after he took a pitch to the hand on Wednesday and whether Adrian Del Castillo could be

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00:50:37

Mailbag: Who Should D-backs Target If They Are Trade...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/17

While it too early to say for sure how the Diamondbacks will approach the trade deadline, that didn't stop us from talking about which positions the team might most want to upgrade, along with the names of a few players that could be of interest. Among the names we disussed were Ryan O'Hearn of the Orioles, David Bednar of the Pirates and Ryan Helsley of the Cardinals. When it comes to the bullpen, should the Diamondbacks be looking to move Shelby Miller and Jalen Beeks into lower-leverage roles or

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00:42:29

Rafael Devers To Giants; Mike Hazen Speaks On D-backs...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/16

As if the NL West was not already difficult enough, news broke on Sunday that the San Francisco Giants acquired star infielder/DH Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for LHP Kyle Harrison, RHP Jordan Hicks, OF James Tibbs and RHP Jose Bello. Why on earth did the Red Sox do this, and how good does it make the Giants? Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks won a crucial series over the San Diego Padres to improve their position in the NL wild card. We discuss Saturday's absurd D-backs comeback and

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00:35:53

How Will D-backs Approach Trade Deadline? Nick...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Friend of the show Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic hops on with Jesse to discuss the Diamondbacks' options at the not-too-distant July 31 trade deadline. If the D-backs were to buy, what would they be looking for? Is there a scenario where they combine buying and selling as they have in the past? Nick also weighs in on Ken Kendrick's willingness to spend moving forward, early impressions of new pitching coach Brian Kaplan, Torey Lovullo's job security and more. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20%

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00:43:33

Eugenio Suarez Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam As D-backs...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/12

The Diamondbacks completed their second sweep in their past three series with a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam that put the D-backs up for good, and Eduardo Rodriguez delivered perhaps his best start as a member of the Diamondbacks. Could it be a sign of things to come? Plus, we talk Merrill Kelly continuing to dominate, Brandon Pfaadt taking a step forward and Josh Naylor notching eight hits in the series against Seattle. Finally, we discuss

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00:46:09

Weekend Nightmare: D-backs Swept By Reds, Corbin...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Things aren't great right now for the Diamondbacks. In the same weekend that they officially lost Corbin Burnes for the year to Tommy John surgery, they also suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds. With Burnes on the shelf, is there any reason to be optimistic that the rotation can turn things around? And how much of an impact did poor rain delay management have on the D-backs' ugly series in Cincinnati? Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers discuss those questions and much more

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00:35:13

Corbin Carroll & Ketel Marte Mash Two Homers Each In...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte went a combined 6-for-7 with four home runs in the Diamondbacks' 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Zac Gallen bounced back nicely with seven innings and three runs (one earned) allowed. The D-backs made a few noteworthy mistakes, but it was their best game in a while. Meanwhile, the Corbin Burnes saga continues as he seeks a second opinion. We discuss the Diamondbacks' roster move before Tuesday's game and our expectations for Burnes moving forward. Finally,

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00:42:17

Doomsday for D-backs? Corbin Burnes Exits Early With...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/06/02

As if things weren't already going badly enough in Diamondbacks land, Corbin Burnes left his Sunday start against the Washington Nationals early with right elbow discomfort. What do we know so far, and what would it mean for the D-backs if he were to miss significant time? Specifically, where does Ryne Nelson's role stand after his surprise appearance in the bullpen on Saturday?We also discuss other takeaways from the Nationals series, including sloppy defense on Friday, the first inning from hell

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00:49:03

Mailbag: D-backs Option Jordan Lawlar, Kevin Ginkel;...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/30

The Diamondbacks are reportedly making a flurry roster moves heading into this weekend's series against the Washington Nationals, optioning Jordan Lawlar and Kevin Ginkel to Triple-A Reno and bringing Ildemaro Vargas and Jeff Brigham to the majors. What was behind all of these moves? We also answer your mailbag questions on a variety topics, from Torey Lovullo's job security to the cause of the club's bullpen woes to Spencer Giesting's emergence as a prospect. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on

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00:41:43

D-backs Reach New Low As Paul Skenes Dominates, Zac...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things and the Diamondbacks lost their series finale to the Pittsburgh Pirates in blowout fashion, sealing their third straight series loss. Zac Gallen was plagued by walks yet again. The bullpen put up a combined 11.88 ERA in the series. How much blame goes to Torey Lovullo? We also discuss the possibility that Jordan Lawlar is headed back to Triple-A Reno, and the club's upcoming decision with Ryne Nelson's rotation spot as Eduardo Rodriguez inches closer to returning

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00:43:53

D-backs Takeaways: Situational Hitting Is A Problem,...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/26

The Diamondbacks dropped a trio of one-run games over the weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals and have now lost five in a row. We discuss the team's ongoing struggles with runners in scoring position and Corbin Carroll cooling off at the plate. We also break down Brandon Pfaadt's outing on Sunday and Justin Martinez's first outing off the injured list, and take a look at the NL Wild Card picture in 2025 versus 2024. Finally, we preview the Diamondbacks' upcoming series against Paul Skenes and

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00:37:28

Zac Gallen's Control Issues Continue In D-backs' Loss...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/24

The Diamondbacks lost in familiar fashion on Friday as Zac Gallen struggled with his command and the offense remained stagnant. We discussed whether Gallen's issues are more mental or physical, and what specifically did not work for him on Friday. We also discuss a D-backs offense that has become too reliant on home runs, with both Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno delivering homers on Friday. Finally, we talk about whether Tim Tawa is deserving of more reps in center field over Alek Thomas, and what

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00:44:45

D-backs Waste Corbin Burnes' Gem, Lose Series To...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Corbin Burnes delivered yet another stellar performance, but Teoscar Hernandez's three-run homer proved too much for the Diamondbacks offense in a 3-1 loss at Dodger Stadium. We discuss Burnes' solid outing and the Diamondbacks' lack of timely hitting.We also revisit Monday and Tuesday's games of the Dodgers series, breaking down Ryne Nelson and Brandon Pfaadt's outings and some good signs for Gabriel Moreno.Finally, we discussed whether Jordan Lawlar really belongs in the majors and the latest

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00:37:26

Merrill Kelly Deals But D-backs' Bullpen Woes Loom...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/19

The Diamondbacks took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies, but that one loss will be hard to forget. We discuss the latest D-backs bullpen meltdown that led to one of the more painful losses in franchise history. We also discuss Merrill Kelly and Corbin Burnes, who dominated in their starts over the weekend, and Zac Gallen, who did not. Plus, what's the latest on Justin Martinez and AJ Puk as they continue to work their way back from injury? Is it still possible that this D-backs bullpen could become

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00:38:05

NL West Roundup: Can D-backs Hang With Padres,...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Do the Diamondbacks have what it takes to keep up with Fernando Tatis and the San Diego Padres and Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers? Special guest Patrick Lyons from Rockies Insider joins to discuss the current state of the NL West and where the Diamondbacks fall in it. They also discuss the possibility that the 2025 Colorado Rockies will go down as the worst team in modern MLB history, and Patrick sheds some light on why the club recently relieved long-time manager Bud Black of his

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