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PODCAST

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

Foul Territory Network

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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48:44

Who Makes the Cut? D-backs Roster Down to Wire As...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/22

Opening Day is only a few days away, but the Diamondbacks still have several roster decisions to make, including three bullpen spots and a couple of bench spots. Who are the top candidates? And why did the team choose to option newly acquired right-hander Kade Strowd? We also dive in to the Diamondbacks' freshly announced starting rotation, with Ryne Nelson set to start the second game of the year. Is Nelson poised to reach new heights in 2026? We also discuss Brandon Pfaadt's strong spring training

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54:18

Mailbag: Do D-backs Have Enough Pitching To Contend...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/16

The Diamondbacks' latest injury scare involved catcher Gabriel Moreno. Is it possible he misses time with forearm tightness?We also discuss the latest on Merrill Kelly and Jack's observations of Saturday's game against the Giants. Then, we dive into your mailbag questions. Do the D-backs have enough to pitching to make the playoffs? Is it possible that they could still add to the bullpen? Is Paul Sewald's uptick in velocity sustainable? We also discuss whether Alek Thomas could be on the trade

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37:44

Zac Gallen Named D-backs Opening Day Starter — How...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/13

With Zac Gallen set to make his fourth consecutive Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks, how will the team's remaining starting pitchers line up after him? We investigate possible scenarios, and look back on Gallen's past Opening Day starts in Arizona. Meanwhile, Corbin Carroll played in a Cactus League game, and we make our next attempt at projecting the Opening Day roster. Is the bench effectively decided at this point? How many spots are up for grabs in the bullpen? We discuss our thoughts on

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48:41

Is a Jordan Lawlar Breakout Coming for the D-backs?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/11

It's been a rough few years for the Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar, but are his stellar spring training numbers a sign of good things to come? We discuss Lawlar's Cactus League performance on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks recently reassigned Ryan Waldschmidt to minor league camp. Did service time manipulation play a role? We also discuss the latest on the World Baseball Classic — with Team USA now in a precarious position after losing to Team Italy — and injury updates

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39:54

D-backs Get Good News on Corbin Carroll, Merrill...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/07

Torey Lovullo had positive injury updates on both Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly entering the weekend, with Carroll already participating in live BP and Kelly having successfully thrown a bullpen. Could both be ready to go by Opening Day? We also discuss how D-backs have fared in World Baseball Classic action, including Druw Jones with the Netherlands, Ketel Marte & Geraldo Perdomo with the Dominican Republic and Yu-Min Lin with Taiwan. Finally, we discuss the Diamondbacks' bullpen role

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51:23

David Peralta Stops By To Talk Retirement, D-backs...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David "Freight Train" Peralta joins the show to discuss his decision to retire from baseball, how Dave McKay made him a Gold Glover, repping Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic in 2023 and much more. We also discuss the latest D-backs spring training storylines, from Merrill Kelly's injury status to Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the Opening Day roster to Jordan Lawlar flashing the leather in center field. Plus, we cover a recent report about the team

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37:26

Are D-backs Already Running Out of Pitching Depth?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/27

With Merrill Kelly now expected to miss Opening Day and right-handers Cristian Mena and Brandon Pfaadt also added to the injury report, the Diamondbacks' once solid pitching depth already seems to be wearing thin. What's the latest on each of the D-backs' injured pitchers? Who could step up in their place? And who will start Opening Day in place of Kelly? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen and Eduardo Rodriguez made their first starts of the spring, and Jose Fernandez is among the few youngsters in camp who are

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47:10

Mailbag: Is Merrill Kelly’s Opening Day Start in...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/24

One week after being named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly felt a lower back injury while throwing a bullpen. What's the latest on his status? Meanwhile, we discuss Jordan Lawlar's strong start and answer your mailbag questions about Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the team, Drey Jameson logging impressive metrics on his fastball, Alek Thomas' mechanical adjustment and much more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this edition of Snakes Territory. Quit

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51:12

D-backs Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0 + Pitching...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/20

With the Cactus League nearly under way, we make our second attempt at projecting the Diamondbacks' 2026 Opening Day roster. Will Corbin Carroll be ready to go? Who will be the odd man out in the rotation if all starting pitchers are healthy? We dive in to all these questions, including comments from Michael Soroka on the starter competition.Plus, how has Jordan Lawlar looked so far in the outfield? And who are the candidates for the final bullpen and bench spots? Finally, we are joined by D-backs

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46:22

Why Ken Kendrick Stretched The D-backs’ Budget Again

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/16

For a third consecutive offseason, the Diamondbacks and managing general partner Ken Kendrick turned heads by spending more than expected. Why did Ken feel the desire to do it again with the signing of Zac Gallen? And what does Ken make of the Los Angeles Dodgers still having a payroll that is twice as high as his own? In their annual spring training presser, Kendrick and President Derrick Hall also gave an update on Chase Field repairs, with a new center field scoreboard already installed and HVAC

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53:15

BREAKING: D-backs Re-Sign Zac Gallen To One-Year Deal

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/14

The Diamondbacks continued their trend of reunions on Friday by reportedly agreeing to terms with right-hander Zac Gallen on a rare, deferral-laden one-year contract. In this emergency episode, we react to the news and explain why Gallen’s market fell as far as it did. Also, who will start Opening Day? Which D-backs starter will get bumped from the rotation as a result of this? And is another move on the horizon as the D-backs look to find another utility player after trading Blaze Alexander

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38:28

Reaction: D-backs Bring Back Paul Sewald On One-Year...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/13

In a surprising turn of events, the Diamondbacks are reportedly reuniting with former closer Paul Sewald on a one-year contract. What does Sewald realistically have left in the tank? Could we possibly see him in the closer role? In other news, Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone a live BP session on Tuesday. What's the timeline for Carroll's return, and who could step up in his place? Finally, we revisit Zac Gallen's market with the Baltimore Orioles now presumably out of the running. Are

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44:06

Injury Bug Strikes Again as D-backs Spring Training...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Baseball is back! ...But the mood was dampened a bit because left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank recently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Who will replace Saalfrank on the roster? And how will the D-backs approach the closer role? Meanwhile, we get injury updates on a range of other players, including Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, AJ Puk and Tyler Locklear. Could Puk be back before the All-Star break? Finally, the D-backs made the Carlos Santana signing official. General manager Mike

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42:21

Breaking: D-backs Trade Blaze Alexander to Orioles...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/06

On Thursday afternoon, the Diamondbacks traded utility man Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles for an intriguing young reliever in right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of prospects. How has Strowd looked in his young major-league career, and what is there to like about prospects Wellington Aracena and Jose Meija? On the flip-side, how are the Diamondbacks going to manage without Alexander in the infield? What does this mean for Jordan Lawlar, Tim Tawa, Ildemaro Vargas and others? Will the

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36:43

Reaction: D-backs Sign Carlos Santana — Not Paul...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/02/04

After months of conversations about a Paul Goldschmidt reunion, the Diamondbacks instead signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal on Tuesday. What type of player was Santana in 2025, and does he have anything left in the tank as he enters his age-40 season? Would the D-backs be better off leaning on their young players? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen spoke publicly about a possible reunion with the Diamondbacks. Could that be the team's next move? What about the bullpen? Finally, we take a look at Fangraphs'

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36:53

Derrick Hall Hints at Potential D-backs 'Splash'...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/01/31

When speaking with the media at the Diamondbacks' charity golf event, President & CEO Derrick Hall said the team still has moves to make this offseason. Hall talked about which positions the team is targeting, and how ownership could get creative to make a 'splash' in the final weeks of the offseason. Meanwhile, the team also released its 2026 Spring Training roster on Friday. We discuss which top prospects made the list of non-roster invitees and dive in to the team's recent signing of reliever

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44:48

Report: D-backs Exploring Reunion with Zac Gallen

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/01/28

According to multiple reports, the Diamondbacks have interest in bring back right-hander Zac Gallen. How much would it take to bring Gallen back, and can the D-backs actually afford it? Would it make sense if they could? Meanwhile, general manager Mike Hazen spoke publicly about why he hasn’t acquired a high-leverage reliever this offseason. Does the reasoning check out? Finally, we discuss Nolan Arenado’s willingness to play first base and the D-backs’ reps in the latest top 100

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40:46

Report: D-backs Trade Talks Ongoing As Spring...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/01/23

With spring training now just a few weeks away, the Diamondbacks are still looking to add, according to a new report from Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro. Gambo mentions the D-backs pursuing a reliever via trade as well as a free agent first baseman. If the D-backs were to trade for a reliever, who from the major league roster could be dealt? And why were the D-backs not suitors for starting pitchers Freddy Peralta or MacKenzie Gore? We also make our first Opening Day roster projection and take a

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42:37

Will The D-backs Really Bring Back Paul Goldschmidt?

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/01/20

The Diamondbacks continue to be linked to veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, but is there a hangup with a possible reunion? We discuss the pros and cons of Goldy returning to the desert. Speaking of reunions, we react to the the D-backs' one-year deal with right-hander Taylor Clarke. Clarke had an impressive 2025 season with the Royals and we explain why he could be a steal for the D-backs. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, sparking a league-wide debate

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41:57

Reaction: D-backs Acquire Nolan Arenado In Trade with...

Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast ·

2026/01/14

A former NL West foe is joining the Diamondbacks. The D-backs acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitching prospect Jack Martinez. What should we expect from Arenado at this stage in his career? What do the D-backs hope to get from him and how will this affect Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander? We also discuss the D-backs signing right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga to a minor-league deal. Could Loaisiga ascend to D-backs

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