Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

After eight innings of scoreless baseball on Tuesday night in St. Louis, the Diamondbacks' offense finally broke through for four runs in the ninth — and narrowly held on for a 4-3 win over the Cardinals. We discuss Nolan Arenado and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. coming through with a pair of elusive hits with runners in scoring position. We also discuss Paul Sewald nearly giving up that lead in the ninth before Brandyn Garcia entered to save the day. Is Garcia the Diamondbacks' most trustworthy reliever?  We also dive in to a plethora of upcoming roster decisions, from Mitch Bratt making his big-league debut on Wednesday, to Brandon Pfaadt potentially re-entering the rotation on Friday, to the question of whether Pavin Smith has started his last game as a member of the Diamondbacks. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this packed live edition of Snakes Territory. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the trade deadline approaching, we discuss Mike Hazen's comments about whether he will buy or sell and what his top areas of need are. We dive in to a few specific targets that could make sense for the Diamondbacks. Plus, we discuss the team's series win over the Angels, Eduardo Rodriguez notching his 100th win, the signing of Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on another edition of Snakes Territory.  Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Follow us on Twitter/X for more content! https://x.com/SnakesTerritory Support the show and wear what the hosts wear! https://snakesterritoryshop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live postgame reaction to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds on Friday, June 12. Jack Sommers welcomes back SI's Alex D'Agnostino to break down all the action. Eduardo Rodriguez got the start vs the Reds and struggled. What did we see? Jack and Alex share their thoughts.  The hosts shout out a stellar effort from the bullpen and take a deep dive into the Snakes' offensive struggles of late. Plus, thoughts on the setback with AJ Puk. The latest injury news and timeline for his potential return. 🌶️ Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Snakes Territory is the official Arizona D'backs show in the Foul Territory Network.Subscribe to the podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snakes-territory-an-arizona-diamondbacks-podcast/id1805537867 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pkEWAX4WPtAVoARrvY1gV?si=80a02c68d50a40d2  Follow us on Twitter/X for more content!https://x.com/SnakesTerritory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Borek of MLB joins the show as we recap the Nationals series and dive into the success Mike Soroka is having. After touching on the D-backs struggles with runners in scoring position, and looking ahead to the Marlins series, the focus shifted to prospects. Jesse is uniquely positioned to provide insights and information about key prospects and he brought the knowledge not only for the top prospects like Kayson Cunningham and Daniel Eagen, but for a group of lesser known and unheralded prospects that are excelling in the D-backs system. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed opportunities abounded for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday as they went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position in a 6-5 loss to Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. What's up with the D-backs situational hitting lately, and why did Geraldo Perdomo lay down a bunt in a 3-1 count in the ninth inning? We dive in to that decision. Meanwhile, Michael Soroka bounced back nicely from a rough first couple innings, and Jonathan Loaísiga allowed two key runs out of the bullpen. On the positive side, Corbin Carroll continues to destroy left-handed pitching. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in more than two weeks, the D-backs lost a game that did not go down to the wire. Instead, Bryan Woo tossed seven scoreless innings and Ryne Nelson gave up four homers in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. What's up with Nelson give up so many home run this year? And what went wrong for the D-backs' offense? We also revisit Friday's 10-inning loss to the Mariners, in which Brandon Pfaadt allowed a key run out of the bullpen. Is it time for the D-backs to send Pfaadt down to Triple-A? We also talk injury updates on Nolan Arenado, AJ Puk and others. Plus, we dream about a potential Tarik Skubal trade at the deadline. What would it take to entice the Detroit Tigers? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Diamondbacks are on fire. After beating the Giants 6-2 on Memorial Day, they are back to a season-high five games over .500. Have we ever seen a run like the one Ketel Marte is on right now? And will he and Corbin Carroll form one of the best position player duos in baseball the rest of the season? Meanwhile, Merrill Kelly continued his recent run of success, and D-backs starting pitchers at large are pitching deep into games with regularity. Also, Tommy Troy has burst on the scene with three hits in his first two big-league games. How will the team handle the upcoming roster crunch with Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Pavin Smith and others due back from injury soon? Finally, we discuss where the D-backs stand in the NL playoff picture, including a look at the playoff odds. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The D-backs swept the San Francisco Giants, and all indications are that Ketel Marte is back. After hitting a walk-off home run in Tuesday's game, Marte reached base in all four plate appearances in the finale. We discuss Marte's tremendously bad luck finally turning around. We also discuss our other series takeaways. Does Ryan Waldschmidt have the power to blossom into a superstar? Is Corbin Carroll alright after getting hit in the head by a throw to third base? Is the D-backs' bullpen actually good? Finally, we preview the team's series against the Colorado Rockies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 37 years young, Merrill Kelly tossed the first complete game of his career against the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Diamondbacks notched a 9-1 win. What worked so well for Kelly? Has he officially erased any reason for concern after his slow start? We also discuss another successful day for the offense, including a four-hit day from Ildemaro Vargas and the first four-walk game of Nolan Arenado's career. Plus, is Gabriel Moreno finally looking like himself again? Finally, we discuss the D-backs' bullpen usage getting back under control with the starting rotation covering more innings lately. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Diamondbacks secured their first series win since mid-April on Sunday, beating the Mets 5-1 behind another dominant outing by Eduardo Rodriguez that saw him pitch into the ninth inning. What made E-Rod so effective? And why didn't Torey Lovullo let him finish the game? Plus, Ryan Waldschmidt had an excellent game, driving in three of the Diamondbacks' five runs and making a spectacular catch at the wall in left field. Finally, we answer your mailbag questions on the bullpen, upcoming roster decisions, potential call-ups and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the offense in a funk, the Diamondbacks are calling up top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to see if he can provide a boost. In a corresponding move, they designated outfielder Alek Thomas for assignment. What has allowed Waldschmidt to rise so rapidly through the Diamondbacks' farm system? And what should we expect from him in the majors? Plus, why did the D-backs designated Thomas for assignment instead of optioning him to Triple-A? We discuss all angles of Friday's roster moves in this live emergency edition of the podcast. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Diamondbacks got swept by the Chicago Cubs, and all eyes are on a starting pitching staff that now has the worst ERA in baseball. Are there reasons to be hopeful that the D-backs' pitching staff can turns its season around? We dive in to the rest-of-season projections for D-backs pitchers, including starters, relievers and some of their minor-league depth. Plus, we discuss a recent trend of bad first innings. Can Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll shake their current slumps? We also preview the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Diamondbacks dropped two of three to the Brewers in Milwaukee, and the two losses were about as ugly as it gets. D-backs pitchers allowed a total of 28 runs in the series, with Merrill Kelly, Michael Soroka and the since-demoted Andrew Hoffmann all allowing big crooked numbers. Is there any hope for the D-backs struggling pitching staff? Meanwhile, Ildemaro Vargas' historic hit streak lives on, and Nolan Arenado's big home run on Tuesday highlighted a strong recent run offensively. We also discuss the D-backs adding Philip Abner as a left-handed reliever and previewing the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.