Eduardo Rodriguez Struggles Again, D-backs Waste Scoring Opportunities In Loss To Padres
The Diamondbacks settled for a series split against the San Diego Padres on Thursday as Eduardo Rodriguez had a short night and the offense struggled when it mattered most. What was the primary issue for E-Rod on Thursday and what has held him back in his D-backs career as a whole? We also discuss the team's recent woes with runners in scoring position. Nonetheless, the Padres series wasn't all bad for the D-backs as Brandon Pfaadt twirled a gem for the club on Wednesday. Could his new cutter be the answer to his long-standing struggles again lefties? We also discuss James McCann's hot start with the club, check in on the NL wild card picture and preview the team's upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers in the latest episode of Snakes Territory!Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Head to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL to get $150 in bonus bets with a $5 bet! #DKPartner
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Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor Both Robbed Of Home Runs As Padres Blank D-backs
Merrill Kelly looked as good as ever on Tuesday but the Padres robbed not one but two D-backs home runs in a brutal 1-0 loss. The D-backs had numerous additional opportunities on offense but were unable to cash in. What made Kelly so effective in the win, and why was he removed with only 77 pitches after seven innings? We also discuss the latest on Alek Thomas, who was scratched prior to Tuesday's game with right knee soreness. TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings, in celebration of Amazon Prime Day! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers!Finally, we have a larger discussion about potential bullpen additions for the Diamondbacks with the trade deadline approaching. Could the team still have interest in a rental for the remainder of 2025? Which pitchers with club control through the end of 2026 stand out as potential trade targets? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today!Head to chatbcc.com/foulterritory to start chatting with Foul Territory Network hosts and the FT Fam today!
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Zac Gallen Deals Vs. Padres But Shelby Miller Is Latest D-backs Injury Victim
As if the Diamondbacks' bullpen situation was not already dire enough, the club lost closer Shelby Miller on Monday to a right forearm strain that was announced just before the team's series opener against the Padres. What do we know about Miller's injury so far and how will the D-backs manage save situations in his absence? Could the Miller injury push the team more toward selling at the trade deadline?Meanwhile, Zac Gallen once again looked like himself as he tossed six dominant innings with nine strikeouts against the Padres. Is Gallen officially back and what has caused this turnaround? Does his recent success only add to the incentive to deal him at the deadline?Finally, we discuss our takeaways from the Royals series on Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodriguez and others, as well as some additional injury updates on Pavin Smith, Ryan Thompson and Ketel Marte. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Go to GreenChef.com/50TERRITORY and use code 50TERRITORY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.
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D-backs Takeaways: Corbin Carroll Nearing Return From IL, No Answers For Robbie Ray
In his first game back at Chase Field, former Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray tossed a complete game with seven strikeouts. We discuss Ray's spectacular outing and his evolution as a starter since he left Arizona. We also discuss our takeaways from the Giants' series, from Torey Lovullo's decision to use Jake Woodford on Wednesday to Josh Naylor getting back in the lineup to Tim Tawa struggling with the bat. On the positive side of things, Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll appears to be on a fast track to return from his wrist fracture. Could we see him this weekend against the Kansas City Royals? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.
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Mailbag: Should The D-backs Trade Jordan Lawlar At The Trade Deadline?
In a mailbag episode of Snakes Territory, we discuss what a Jordan Lawlar trade could look like at the upcoming trade deadline. What would they need in return to make it worthwhile? We also talk about Zac Gallen, who looked like his old self on Tuesday night in a dominant outing against the San Francisco Giants. Do he and new battery-mate James McCann have something special going? Finally, we answer an array of mailbag questions, from dream and realistic trade targets at the deadline, to what the Diamondbacks' roster would look like if they were to aggressively sell, to whether manager Torey Lovullo will stick around for the duration of his contract. 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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