Snakes on the Diamond is the home run hitting podcast covering the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Dominican Leagues to the Big Leagues. Join Michael McDermott, a credentialed beat writer for Burn City Sports on his third year covering the team, and his co-host Wes Baier, as they delve into the important topics (and some random banter) surrounding the team.
The Diamondbacks have won six straight series heading into their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier talk about the offense being the recent catalyst, the unfolding closer situation, and the starting rotation getting healthier.
The Arizona Diamondbacks swung the first major trade ahead of the deadline, acquiring A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league prospects Deyvison De Los Santos and Andrew Pintar. Lindsay Crosby, Managing Editor of Braves Today and Inside the Marlins for Athlon Sports, joins the podcast to talk about the prospects and how Puk improves Arizona's bullpen.
With the Diamondbacks showing signs of life after a successful Southern California road trip through Los Angeles and San Diego, they return home to play the Atlanta Braves at Chase Field for four games. Snakes on the Diamond host Michael McDermott and Braves Today Managing Editor Lindsay Crosby give a detailed series preview as a potential preview for a postseason series.
Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss if Ketel Marte is now the National League MVP frontrunner in the 2024 season, Christian Walker's chances of making the All-Star team, Corbin Carroll's recent surge at the plate, and Alek Thomas' injury rehab progress.