Ildemaro Vargas is Actually THAT GOOD

About this episode

The episode discusses Ildemaro Vargas's impressive performance and the Arizona Diamondbacks' recent success in the 2026 MLB season.

The NL Player of the Week is on the Arizona Diamondbacks, and it's not the guy we expected to win an honor like that before the season started. Join Daynen Biggs as he breaks down the Arizona Diamondbacks' latest hot streak, with a special focus on Ildemaro Vargas’s record-breaking performance and the team's impressive turnaround in the 2026 MLB season. Discover how Vargas’s 23-game hitting streak is rewriting D-backs history, how unsung heroes like Jose Fernandez are making a big impact, and why the offense and pitching staff are trending in the right direction despite big injuries. We analyze the latest report card on the D-backs, preview the upcoming Milwaukee Brewers series, and discuss what the team needs to do to stay competitive in the NL playoff race. Don’t miss out on expert insight, game previews, and all things Diamondbacks!

People in this episode

Host: Daynen Biggs

Topics covered

• Arizona Diamondbacks
• Ildemaro Vargas
• MLB season
• hitting streak
• team performance
• playoff race

Keywords

• Ildemaro Vargas
• Arizona Diamondbacks
• hitting streak
• Jose Fernandez
• MLB
• playoff race
• team performance

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Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers

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