Snakes on the Diamond

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.

The Diamondbacks will start the second half of their season with a huge series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Jack Vita comes on the Snakes on the Diamond podcast to discuss the current state of the Cubs heading into that series.

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.

Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier react to the recent news of players, umpires, and team personnel caught and disciplined for gambling on baseball. Michael and Wes then break down the situation with Andrew Saalfrank and discuss what it will take for him to get back in the good graces of the Diamondbacks and react to a Bob Nightengale article highlighting the threats MLB players face with gambling.

Snakes on the Diamond hosts Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the current state of the Diamondbacks' starting rotation, Jake McCarthy rumors, and the team's third base situation. Despite the team winning 6 of their last 10 games, the starting rotation presents a potential threat that could unravel their entire 2024 season if not addressed.

The Diamondbacks are coming off a 10-6 stretch, including an impressive series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier discuss the team's improved play and some top prospects who have found their footing to begin the 2024 season.

Chicago native and aspiring baseball content creator Jack Vita joins the Snakes on the Diamond podcast to provide the fan sentiment and early analysis on the Cubs, who are off to a 9-6 start, and makes his pick for who will win the National League Central in 2024.

The D-backs begin a critical 13-game stretch against National League opponents who expect to be in the postseason picture. The first team is the Cardinals, who the D-backs will host at Chase Field for a 3-game series over the weekend. Michael McDermott and Wes Baier preview the upcoming series and make a prediction.