Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In Episode 2 of Snakes Territory, we discuss Zac Gallen's gem on Wednesday in the Bronx, Merrill Kelly struggling in the series finale and Corbin Burnes' D-backs debut. We also give our thoughts on Ketel Marte's extension and preview the upcoming series against the Washington Nationals.

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In the debut episode of Snakes Territory, hosts Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers break down the Diamondbacks' opening series split with the Chicago Cubs. We talk Ryne Nelson's big moment, takeaways from the weekend, Zac Gallen's command struggles and more. Plus, we preview the upcoming series with the red-hot Yankees, who are waiting in the Big Apple with their Torpedo Bats.

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John long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers for 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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Special guest Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic joins to discuss Ketel Marte's hamstring injury and why the team chose Tim Tawa over Jordan Lawlar to replace him. We also take a closer look at the Marte extension, why the team ultimately did not trade Jordan Montgomery over the offseason and more.

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After a rough first half in 2024, Corbin Carroll looks the part of an MVP candidate in the albeit very young 2025 season. We discuss Carroll's contributions to the Diamondbacks' series win over the Baltimore Orioles, plus standout performances from Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo. Finally, we provide an update on Ketel Marte's hamstring injury, a look at how the Diamondbacks might handle Ryne Nelson's usage moving forward and much more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory!

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Should fans be concerned about Corbin Burnes and a struggling Diamondbacks pitching staff? In Episode 4, we discuss Burnes' second start of the season and the Diamondbacks' series loss to the Nationals. We also discuss our takeaways after 10 games, from Justin Martinez's dominance to Jake McCarthy's hitless streak.

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Jesse Friedman and special guest Alex Weiner from Arizona Sports discuss an NL West division that is already living up to its reputation as one of the most competitive in Major League Baseball. 

Should the Padres and Giants be taken seriously after their fast starts? Jesse and Alex also talk storylines from the Diamondbacks' 7-6 start, farm system notes on Ryan Waldschmidt, Jordan Lawlar and others, and a preview of the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

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It wasn't a good weekend for the Diamondbacks, but they managed to salvage their series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. We discuss the win, including Jose Herrera and Geraldo Perdomo's contributions, and Eduardo Rodriguez's bizarre start to the 2025 season. 

We also take a look back at the rest of the Phillies series, specifically the narrative of Merrill Kelly leaving another start early due to a cramp. 

Finally, we preview the upcoming New York Mets series and discuss the latest news surrounding Corbin Burnes' shoulder injury. Could he join Madison Bumgarner and Jordan Montgomery as yet another poor free agent starting pitcher signing under general manager Mike Hazen? 

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The Diamondbacks notched a series win over the New York Mets at Citi Field behind a strong outing from Zac Gallen. We discuss why this one was different for the D-backs' right-hander. We also talked about Justin Martinez officially hitting the injured list, Shelby Miller getting the first crack at a save opportunity in Martinez's absence and the impending roster move with Ketel Marte expected to come off the injured list.

Finally, Jesse is joined by The Athletic's Matt Gelb to discuss the Diamondbacks' weekend series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snake Territory!

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It was a wild ride, but the Diamondbacks managed to squeak by the New York Mets on Wednesday by a final score of 4-3. Corbin Burnes tossed six innings of one-run ball, but was he as good as the numbers showed? Where do the Diamondbacks go from here after Justin Martinez showed another extreme drop in velocity? We also discuss the state of the Diamondbacks' starting rotation as April comes to a close, as well as the latest news on reliever AJ Puk. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory! Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.

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