Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald gave up a three-run home run in the ninth inning as the Diamondbacks lost their series to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Is it time for the D-backs to stop using Sewald in non-save situations?
Plus, we discuss our takeaways from the series, from Merrill Kelly continuing to struggle after returning to injury to Ildemaro Vargas hitting non-stop home runs to a D-backs pitching staff that has regressed significantly in recent days. We also talk about Nolan Arenado and Geraldo Perdomo turning their seasons around.
Finally, we preview the Diamondbacks’ upcoming Mexico City Series against the San Diego Padres. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson recorded all of one out in his Sunday outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing eight runs in a lackluster D-backs loss. Meanwhile, Brandon Pfaadt delivered 6 1/3 solid innings out of the bullpen. Is it too early to wonder if Nelson's rotation spot is in jeopardy?
We also discuss Corbin Carroll leaving Sunday's game early, and our expectations for when Gabriel Moreno will return to the lineup. Plus, we do deep dives on the D-backs' pitching staff, and a plethora of minor leaguers, including Ryan Waldschmidt, LuJames Groover and more.
Finally, we preview the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for another edition of Snakes Territory.
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The Diamondbacks secured their fourth straight win on Saturday, beating the Toronto Blue Jays in large part because of a go-ahead grand slam by Corbin Carroll in the bottom of the eighth inning. We discuss Carroll's stellar start to the season amid hamate surgery.
We also discuss Zac Gallen's 5 2/3 solid innings, and yet another game of zeros for an emerging Diamondbacks bullpen. Plus, outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made his return to the Diamondbacks after recovering from a torn ACL in just 7 1/2 months.
Finally, we discuss Geraldo Perdomo's up-and-down game and set the table for Sunday's series finale against Toronto. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for another live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. One thing to pack, five ways to power!
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The Diamondbacks played another dramatic, back-and-forth game on Wednesday — and once again, they came out on top. Adrian Del Castillo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the 10th inning that put them out in front, and the bullpen was solid once again.
Meanwhile, Ildemaro Vargas has assembled one of the best starts ever by a Diamondbacks hitter. Plus, we discuss Eduardo Rodriguez battling through some location mistakes, and Merrill Kelly limiting damage in his season debut.
Finally, we discuss injury updates, the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays and our overall takeaways from the road trip. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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Despite leading the Orioles 7-1 midway through the sixth inning, the Diamondbacks' bullpen then allowed eight unanswered runs (one inherited from starter Ryne Nelson), ultimately leading to a 9-7 loss. Should Torey Lovullo have left Ryne Nelson in to finish the sixth inning instead of going to Taylor Rashi? We discuss Lovullo's controversial decision, and how Pete Alonso, Jeremiah Jackson and other Orioles hitters got the best of the D-backs' bullpen.
Plus, we talk positives from the game — including two home runs each from Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte — and Nelson turning in another solid start. We also discuss the news that Rashi is being sent down to Reno and Brandon Pfaadt is transitioning to the bullpen.
Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for another live postgame edition of Snakes Territory.
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