Snakes on the Diamond

Snakes on the Diamond

by Michael McDermott

Sports News Baseball

Season 1

Ep. 5: Did Mike Hazen Do Enough At the Deadline to Keep Arizona In The Playoff Race?

Michael McDermott puts a bow on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, discusses how the Diamondbacks did, and what they need to do in order to put themselves ahead in the Wild Card race.

Ep. 4: How Aggressive Arizona Going to Be At the Trade Deadline Today?

Michael McDermott talks about the Diamondbacks acquisitions of closer Paul Sewald and infielder Jace Peterson, recent trade rumors involving Andrew Chafin and Joe Mantiply, and what the organization needs to do in order to complete the buying process in the final 3 hours of the trade deadline.

Diamondbacks Trade for Paul Sewald

Michael McDermott, Spencer O'Gara, and James Attwood discuss the Diamondbacks picking up former Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald and the effect it could have on the rest of the season.

Season 1

Ep. 3: Could the Diamondbacks Dangle Brandon Pfaadt as a Trade Target?

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the Max Scherzer trade to the Texas Rangers, then the Chicago White Sox fire sale of expiring pitcher contracts. Inside the Diamondbacks publisher Jack Sommers then joins the show to discuss what the Diamondbacks need to do at the trade deadline and where they can improve during their current contention window.

Ep. 2: Is the Starting Pitching Market at the Trade Deadline Ruined?

Michael McDermott and Wes Baier talk about how the Los Angeles Angels have completely ruined the starting pitching market for Arizona Diamondbacks and every other contender. Plus we take a look at some of the other impactful trades over the past week that include closer David Robertson, shortstop Amed Rosario, and first baseman Carlos Santana.

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