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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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For the third consecutive day, an early Diamondbacks lead got away. On Saturday, Dodgers catcher Will Smith launched a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning against Juan Morillo, helping the Dodgers to a 3-2 win and a series sweep. We discuss Eduardo Rodriguez building off his stellar World Baseball Classic outing with a solid performance on the mound. We also discuss the Diamondbacks offense going silent in the later innings of every game in the series. Did this series change how we view the D-backs' bullpen? Are the baserunning mistakes here to stay? And what did we make of Ryne Nelson's season debut on Friday? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers live on another live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at MenGoToMars.com. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What appeared to be a Zac Gallen Opening Day gem turned south in the fifth inning as Andy Pages launched a three-run homer, giving the Dodgers that they never lost. Things only got uglier from there as the Dodgers added five more runs while the Diamondbacks' bats fell silent against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers' bullpen. What went wrong for Gallen in the fifth? Was anything different from last year? Meanwhile, the D-backs made multiple costly baserunning mistakes, and the offense mustered only one hit after Geraldo Perdomo's two-run homer in the fourth. We also discuss the positives, from a Jordan Lawlar double to a clearly improved infield defense. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers for this live postgame edition of Snakes Territory. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Day 2026 is nearly upon us, and the Diamondbacks have made their final roster decisions. How will it work not having a lefty in the bullpen? Does Joe Ross really deserve a spot? We also make predictions for the 2026 season, including win total, team MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Year. We finish by each making one bold prediction. Finally, we preview the Diamondbacks' opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a look at pitching matchups and several key narratives. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Buy Snakes Territory merch: http://snakesterritoryshop.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Day is only a few days away, but the Diamondbacks still have several roster decisions to make, including three bullpen spots and a couple of bench spots. Who are the top candidates? And why did the team choose to option newly acquired right-hander Kade Strowd? We also dive in to the Diamondbacks' freshly announced starting rotation, with Ryne Nelson set to start the second game of the year. Is Nelson poised to reach new heights in 2026? We also discuss Brandon Pfaadt's strong spring training as he looks to get his sweeper back on track. Finally, we discuss several spring training standouts, including Alek Thomas and Jorge Barrosa. Could this be Thomas' breakout season? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Diamondbacks' latest injury scare involved catcher Gabriel Moreno. Is it possible he misses time with forearm tightness? We also discuss the latest on Merrill Kelly and Jack's observations of Saturday's game against the Giants. Then, we dive into your mailbag questions. Do the D-backs have enough to pitching to make the playoffs? Is it possible that they could still add to the bullpen? Is Paul Sewald's uptick in velocity sustainable? We also discuss whether Alek Thomas could be on the trade block, Lourdes Gurriel Jr's role once he returns from injury and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Zac Gallen set to make his fourth consecutive Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks, how will the team's remaining starting pitchers line up after him? We investigate possible scenarios, and look back on Gallen's past Opening Day starts in Arizona. Meanwhile, Corbin Carroll played in a Cactus League game, and we make our next attempt at projecting the Opening Day roster. Is the bench effectively decided at this point? How many spots are up for grabs in the bullpen? We discuss our thoughts on Drey Jameson, Andrew Hoffmann, Kade Strowd and other relievers who appear to be on the roster bubble. Finally, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits next week, how are the Diamondbacks preparing? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a rough few years for the Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar, but are his stellar spring training numbers a sign of good things to come? We discuss Lawlar's Cactus League performance on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks recently reassigned Ryan Waldschmidt to minor league camp. Did service time manipulation play a role? We also discuss the latest on the World Baseball Classic — with Team USA now in a precarious position after losing to Team Italy — and injury updates on Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Torey Lovullo had positive injury updates on both Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly entering the weekend, with Carroll already participating in live BP and Kelly having successfully thrown a bullpen. Could both be ready to go by Opening Day? We also discuss how D-backs have fared in World Baseball Classic action, including Druw Jones with the Netherlands, Ketel Marte & Geraldo Perdomo with the Dominican Republic and Yu-Min Lin with Taiwan. Finally, we discuss the Diamondbacks' bullpen role competition. Is Paul Sewald really the frontrunner for the closing role? Could Drey Jameson be a candidate? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on another edition of Snakes Territory. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David "Freight Train" Peralta joins the show to discuss his decision to retire from baseball, how Dave McKay made him a Gold Glover, repping Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic in 2023 and much more. We also discuss the latest D-backs spring training storylines, from Merrill Kelly's injury status to Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the Opening Day roster to Jordan Lawlar flashing the leather in center field. Plus, we cover a recent report about the team selling a minority stake to Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton. Join Jesse Friedman, Jack Sommers and special guest David Peralta on Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Merrill Kelly now expected to miss Opening Day and right-handers Cristian Mena and Brandon Pfaadt also added to the injury report, the Diamondbacks' once solid pitching depth already seems to be wearing thin. What's the latest on each of the D-backs' injured pitchers? Who could step up in their place? And who will start Opening Day in place of Kelly? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen and Eduardo Rodriguez made their first starts of the spring, and Jose Fernandez is among the few youngsters in camp who are standing out. Could Fernandez make the Opening Day roster? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One week after being named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly felt a lower back injury while throwing a bullpen. What's the latest on his status? Meanwhile, we discuss Jordan Lawlar's strong start and answer your mailbag questions about Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the team, Drey Jameson logging impressive metrics on his fastball, Alek Thomas' mechanical adjustment and much more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this edition of Snakes Territory. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Cactus League nearly under way, we make our second attempt at projecting the Diamondbacks' 2026 Opening Day roster. Will Corbin Carroll be ready to go? Who will be the odd man out in the rotation if all starting pitchers are healthy? We dive in to all these questions, including comments from Michael Soroka on the starter competition. Plus, how has Jordan Lawlar looked so far in the outfield? And who are the candidates for the final bullpen and bench spots? Finally, we are joined by D-backs pitching prospect Hayden Durke, who discusses his experience so far in big-league camp, his pitch arsenal and what he's looking to accomplish in 2026. Join Jesse Friedman, Jack Sommers and special guest Durke on this edition of Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For a third consecutive offseason, the Diamondbacks and managing general partner Ken Kendrick turned heads by spending more than expected. Why did Ken feel the desire to do it again with the signing of Zac Gallen? And what does Ken make of the Los Angeles Dodgers still having a payroll that is twice as high as his own? In their annual spring training presser, Kendrick and President Derrick Hall also gave an update on Chase Field repairs, with a new center field scoreboard already installed and HVAC repairs on the way. Plus, Torey Lovullo named his Opening Day starter, Gallen talked about returning to Arizona and we have new information on which relievers are candidates for the closer role. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on a packed edition of Snakes Territory. Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Diamondbacks continued their trend of reunions on Friday by reportedly agreeing to terms with right-hander Zac Gallen on a rare, deferral-laden one-year contract. In this emergency episode, we react to the news and explain why Gallen’s market fell as far as it did. Also, who will start Opening Day? Which D-backs starter will get bumped from the rotation as a result of this? And is another move on the horizon as the D-backs look to find another utility player after trading Blaze Alexander? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live edition of Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a surprising turn of events, the Diamondbacks are reportedly reuniting with former closer Paul Sewald on a one-year contract. What does Sewald realistically have left in the tank? Could we possibly see him in the closer role? In other news, Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone a live BP session on Tuesday. What's the timeline for Carroll's return, and who could step up in his place? Finally, we revisit Zac Gallen's market with the Baltimore Orioles now presumably out of the running. Are the D-backs still showing interest? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baseball is back! ...But the mood was dampened a bit because left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank recently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Who will replace Saalfrank on the roster? And how will the D-backs approach the closer role? Meanwhile, we get injury updates on a range of other players, including Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, AJ Puk and Tyler Locklear. Could Puk be back before the All-Star break? Finally, the D-backs made the Carlos Santana signing official. General manager Mike Hazen spoke with the media about what he liked about Santana, how much Santana will play and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on a spring training edition of Snakes Territory! Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Thursday afternoon, the Diamondbacks traded utility man Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles for an intriguing young reliever in right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of prospects. How has Strowd looked in his young major-league career, and what is there to like about prospects Wellington Aracena and Jose Meija? On the flip-side, how are the Diamondbacks going to manage without Alexander in the infield? What does this mean for Jordan Lawlar, Tim Tawa, Ildemaro Vargas and others? Will the D-backs need to backfill externally? Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers break down all angles of the deal in the latest episode of Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After months of conversations about a Paul Goldschmidt reunion, the Diamondbacks instead signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal on Tuesday. What type of player was Santana in 2025, and does he have anything left in the tank as he enters his age-40 season? Would the D-backs be better off leaning on their young players? Meanwhile, Zac Gallen spoke publicly about a possible reunion with the Diamondbacks. Could that be the team's next move? What about the bullpen? Finally, we take a look at Fangraphs' projected standings and set the record straight about a new Ketel Marte trade rumor. Join Jesse Friedman and special guest Alex D'Agostino on Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When speaking with the media at the Diamondbacks' charity golf event, President & CEO Derrick Hall said the team still has moves to make this offseason. Hall talked about which positions the team is targeting, and how ownership could get creative to make a 'splash' in the final weeks of the offseason. Meanwhile, the team also released its 2026 Spring Training roster on Friday. We discuss which top prospects made the list of non-roster invitees and dive in to the team's recent signing of reliever Derek Law. Finally, did "The Shredder" sell Geraldo Perdomo short by ranking him as the No. 6 shortstop in baseball? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to multiple reports, the Diamondbacks have interest in bring back right-hander Zac Gallen. How much would it take to bring Gallen back, and can the D-backs actually afford it? Would it make sense if they could? Meanwhile, general manager Mike Hazen spoke publicly about why he hasn’t acquired a high-leverage reliever this offseason. Does the reasoning check out? Finally, we discuss Nolan Arenado’s willingness to play first base and the D-backs’ reps in the latest top 100 prospect rankings. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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