D-backs Bullpen Falls Into Disarray In Series Loss To Rays
The Diamondbacks lost another backbreaker to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in extra innings. Is the bullpen capable of holding up without AJ Puk and with Justin Martinez's status still up in the air? We also discuss Corbin Burnes looking like himself for four innings but struggling thereafter. Finally, we break down Ryne Nelson's up-and-down season and preview the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory!
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Postgame: Corbin Carroll Homers Twice, But D-backs Drop Heartbreaker To Rays
The Diamondbacks had more than enough opportunities on Wednesday, but they ultimately lost an 11-inning, back-and-forth game to the Tampa Bay Rays.Corbin Carroll hit two home runs and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched better than his final line, but Shelby Miller, Ryan Thompson and Rey Jameson had rough nights out of the bullpen and the offense was unable to get the big hit.In this episode, we discuss all aspects of the game, plus injury updates on AJ Puk, Justin Martinez, Kevin Ginkel and Ketel Marte. We also discuss Tim Tawa's excellent play so far and how that could impact Jordan Lawlar's timeline. 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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D-backs Option Jake McCarthy; Injury Questions Swirl Over Top Relievers
After a 3-for-41 start to the season, the Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy on Monday and are expected to call up Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Reno to replace him. How did we get here so quickly with McCarthy and what does he need to work on? We also discuss D-backs left-handed reliever AJ Puk hitting the injured list, and some potential injury concerns over right-hander Justin Martinez after he was deemed unavailable throughout the weekend. Finally, we discuss Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen's very different outings against the Chicago Cubs and preview the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays. 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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D-backs' Epic Comeback Thwarted By Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs In WILD Game At Wrigley Field
After taking an 11-7 lead in an epic 10-run eighth inning on Friday, the Diamondbacks lost in brutal fashion to Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs by a final score of 13-11. Should Torey Lovullo have used Justin Martinez and AJ Puk despite their recent usage? Did Corbin Burnes finally look like himself after a subpar start to the season? Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers discussed all this and more in a postgame edition of Snakes Territory.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.
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Brandon Pfaadt Shoves, D-backs Hit Four Homers In Win Over Marlins
The Diamondbacks kept their momentum going on Wednesday with a 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins, and we went live on YouTube for the first time ever to talk about it. Brandon Pfaadt was excellent, Corbin Carroll notched another key hit and four Diamondbacks hitters homered, including Tim Tawa with the first of his career. We also made way-too-early comparisons between Josh Naylor and Christian Walker, as well as Pavin Smith and Joc Pederson. Is it too early to say that the Diamondbacks made the right decisions?Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.
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About Snakes Territory: an Arizona Diamondbacks podcast
An Arizona Diamondbacks show hosted by long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers. Snakes Territory brings you 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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