Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

Friend of the show Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins to discuss the Diamondbacks' decision to bring back Torey Lovullo on a two-year contract. Does it mean that Ketel Marte is likely headed elsewhere this offseason?
We also dive in to what happened in 2026 for the Diamondbacks. And what's the path to 90-plus wins moving forward? Finally, we discuss Nick's report that the team is parting ways with long-time play-by-play broadcaster Steve Berthiaume. What will we remember most about Bert's tenure in the organization?
Join Jesse Friedman, Jack Sommers and special guest Nick Piecoro on this edition of Snakes Territory, the official Arizona Diamondbacks show in the Foul Territory Network.
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Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick made his annual season-ending radio appearance on Friday, and he stated clearly that the team's payroll will be lower in 2027. What actually was the Diamondbacks' payroll in 2026, and can the team actually improve with a lower figure in 2027?
We do a deep dive on every line item of the 2027 payroll. Will the Diamondbacks tender a contract to Pavin Smith? What would it look like to bring Michael Soroka back? Is trading Ketel Marte a realistic way to open up additional payroll space? What needs to happen in 2027 for the team to finally get over the hump and return to the postseason?
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After several days of silence, the Diamondbacks announced Thursday that manager Torey Lovullo is returning on a two-year extension. We discuss what the past few days have been like for Lovullo and why the team chose to bring him back.
Did Lovullo deserve a new contract? To what extent was general manager Mike Hazen also responsible for the team's shortcomings in 2026? We also look ahead to the upcoming offseason and Hazen's stated top priorities with the roster.
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The Diamondbacks needed everything to go their way on Sunday to punch a ticket to the postseason, but almost nothing did. The Phillies beat the Rays, 7-3, and the Diamondbacks played a lackluster Game 162, losing 9-4, and missing the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
How should we look back on September 2026 for the D-backs? Where does this leave Mike Hazen and Torey Lovullo, and how much money will the team have to work with this offseason? What about Ketel Marte's future?
Finally, we cover some of the positives, including Gabriel Moreno becoming the first Diamondback ever to win a batting title, Nolan Arenado assembling a monstrous second half and a final week of the season that was a whole lot of fun to watch.
Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers live from Petco Park for one final postgame show of 2026. This is Snakes Territory, the official Arizona Diamondbacks show in the Foul Territory network.
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The Diamondbacks had an opportunity to take the third wild card spot from the Phillies on Saturday night, but their bullpen game blew up and they ultimately lost to the San Diego Padres. What went into the team's pitching plan, and why did Jose Cabrera play such a prominent role in a must-win game?
Meanwhile, the Phillies lost once again and are going to use Zack Wheeler tomorrow in Game 162. Could the Rays actually help the D-backs out yet again? And what do we expect from the Diamondbacks' side of things after Michael Soroka?
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