D-backs Rattle On

Merrill Kelly is reportedly returning to the Diamondbacks starting rotation! What does his signing mean for the rest of the D-backs offseason, and will it impact a possible trade of Ketel Marte? Steve Gilbert from MLB.com discusses the signing's impact and where the Snakes go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just six games left on the regular season schedule, the Arizona Diamondbacks are still in the thick of things, and making their last big push for the postseason. Steve Zinsmeister talks with catcher James McCann about the gravity of playing baseball in September. Brandon Pfaadt reacts to his nine inning 1-hit shutout! And we meet new D-backs reliever Philip Abner just before making his Major League debut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Zinsmeister sits down to chat with D-backs top prospect Jordan Lawlar as he starts to get regular playing time at third base. Assistant Hitting Coach Damion Easley provides insight into the evolutions of Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll as hitters. Miguel Montero evaluates all three of the Diamondbacks catchers. And the D-backs players do something amazing to bring awareness to childhood cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With about five weeks left in the season, the Diamondbacks made a change on their coaching staff. Steve Zinsmeister gets the chance to meet the D-backs' new third base coach Tim Bogar when he joins the podcast. Also, Jalen Beeks discusses getting a win in relief and then starting the very next day! Plus, D-backs Insider Steve Gilbert discusses the toughest road trip of the season and looks at some of the top performers from the month of August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'll bet you didn't know that a Diamondbacks pitcher is dropping an album this week! Reliever John Curtiss describes how arm injuries helped inspire his love of playing the guitar. Brandon Pfaadt also talks about adding a new pitch to his arsenal in the middle of the season. And Ryan Thompson discusses his journey to the Major Leagues, in our "Road to the Show" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices