Snakes on the Diamond
Season 2
by Michael McDermott
The D-backs rally late in the series finale to take 2 of 3 from the Rockies at Coors Field. While the series win is nice, especially against a Rockies team that's headed nowhere in 2024, there are some concerning trends that need to be corrected. Michael McDermott gives his opinion on how the D-backs played the Rockies over the week.
The Diamondbacks were swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, losing the first two games in heart-breaking fashion after getting to Spencer Strider and Max Fried. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss what went wrong against Atlanta and what the D-backs can do about that.
Episode 50 of the Snakes on the Diamond Podcast recaps a frustrating end to a thrilling series against the Yankees. Then Braves Today and Inside the Marlins Managing Editor Lindsay Crosby joins the podcast to preview the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves.
The Diamondbacks started their season off strong, taking 3 of 4 against the Colorado Rockies in their opening series. Former D-backs, now Rockies, beat writer Evan Thompson compares the Rockies current path to the one taken by Arizona just a few seasons ago. Then Michael McDermott and Wes Baier preview the upcoming series against the New York Yankees.
The D-backs have signaled they're going all-in for the 2024 season, as they've reportedly signed left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery to a one-year deal plus an option for 2025. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier react to the signing and if that means the team is going all-in the next two seasons as a result.
The latest bombshell report lists the D-backs as a sleeper team to sign left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the likelihood of the team signing Montgomery, look at internal options with the starting rotation, and then discuss the latest Shohei Ohtani rumors.
Michael McDermott and Wes Baier react to the D-backs' latest injuries. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez left his start against the Chicago Cubs with left lat tightness after 1 inning and Randal Grichuk's availability for Opening Day is looking very doubtful. Michael and Wes discuss who will likely fill in the open spots in the rotation and the bench while the two players are out.
The Padres swung a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox, landing Dylan Cease for a reliever and three Top 10 prospects. Jack Sommers and Michael McDermott react to the Dylan Cease trade, discuss the backup shortstop job and 5th starter competition, and then discuss what to expect from the Spring Breakout game vs. the Rockies Saturday.
Infielder Blaze Alexander has been the talk of Diamondbacks 2024 Spring Training. Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss Blaze's chances of making the roster and other standouts this camp.
Tommy Henry and Ryne Nelson shine in their first audition to be the 5th and final starter in the D-backs rotation. Former D-backs analyst and Inside the Diamondbacks publisher Jack Sommers joins the podcast to discuss the 5th starter competition, the still crowded outfield, the television situation, and the likely situation with Chase Field.