Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

The Diamondbacks had seemingly pulled off an impressive comeback against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, but the Rangers then gave them a taste of their own medicine in the bottom of the ninth. Paul Sewald blew his first save of 2026 as the D-backs ultimately fell, 6-5.
What went wrong for Sewald in the ninth? We also discuss the offense struggling to come through with runners in scoring position before finally breaking through in the ninth. Other takeaways from the series include Corbin Carroll having better at-bats, Michael Soroka continuing his strong season and Zac Gallen once again struggling to get swing-and-miss.
Finally, we discuss the D-backs trading Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the upcoming series against the Colorad Rockies. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.
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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.
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Merrill Kelly looked (mostly) like his old self on Saturday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball as the Diamondbacks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. What worked so well for Kelly, particularly as the game went on?
Offensively, it was another quiet day, but Ildemaro Vargas' two-run single in the third proved to be enough. How concerned should we be overall about the D-backs' offense? And what have we learned about Ryan Waldschmidt after his first two big-league games?
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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.
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Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka did their part against the Pittsburgh Pirates this week, but the Diamondbacks lost yet another series as the offense mustered only seven hits in the final two games. How concerning is Ketel Marte's slow start?
Meanwhile, Rodriguez turned in perhaps his best start as a Diamondback. What worked so well for him on Tuesday? Also, we explore Ryne Nelson adding a new pitch to his arsenal and a wave of roster decisions coming up as Carlos Santana nears return from injury.
Finally, we preview the upcoming series against the New York Mets. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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