The Ain't No Fang Podcast

<p><span data-teams="true">What are some of the positive and negative first-week trends from the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the season? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns talk Michael Soroka's immaculate inning, the starting rotation's mostly promising start, Corbin Carroll and the bullpen's inconsistencies. </span></p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Opening Day is here, and the Arizona Diamondbacks begin with a difficult early-season schedule. So, what will it take for the D-backs to compete in the National League? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through it and make season predictions. </span></p>

<p class="p1">The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series win this season. D-backs Hall of Famer Luis Gonzalez talks to Alex Weiner about the camaraderie the 2001 team still has and previews the upcoming season. </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">The Arizona Diamondbacks have made moves to compete for a postseason spot this year, but the National League looks deep with good but flawed clubs. Where do the D-backs fit in? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the NL to preview a likely competitive postseason race this year.</span></p>

<p><span data-teams="true">To cap a busy week of Arizona Diamondbacks news, Alex Weiner and Dave Burns choose their most noteworthy storylines from Corbin Carroll’s return, Merrill Kelly’s outlook and Jordan Lawlar’s spring. They then talk World Baseball Classic before building the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day lineup.</span></p>

<p>What is the state of the Arizona Diamondbacks pipeline, and who are the top prospects to watch this season? Diamondbacks director of player development Chris Slivka joins Alex Weiner to break down Ryan Waldschmidt, Jose Fernandez and sleepers entering 2026.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Alex Weiner and Dave Burns sort through the latest updates around Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly before breaking down the hottest Arizona Diamondbacks hitters of spring training so far. Finally, they review their favorites for the World Baseball Classic.</span></p>

<p>Arizona Sports Diamondbacks beat reporter Alex Weiner caught up with skipper Torey Lovullo at Salt River Fields to talk about Lovullo's 10th season on the job, lessons learned over the years and if there is any more pressure this season. </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">This is a big spring training for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar, Pavin Smith and Brandon Pfaadt, among others. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the D-backs who need to have a standout camp one weekend into the Cactus League slate.</span></p>

<p>Zac Gallen re-upped with the Arizona Diamondbacks to kick off the three-day weekend. With Gallen and Merrill Kelly back in Arizona, Alex Weiner and Dave Burns (who called it that Gallen would sign on Friday) react to the latest news and evaluate the starting rotation and bullpen. </p>

<p>Corbin Carroll broke his hamate bone as spring training got underway. How concerning is this and what does it mean for the Diamondbacks’ outfield? That and more spring training storylines. Dave Burns joins Alex Weiner in their first show as Ain’t No Fang cohosts.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to tweak the roster by trading Blaze Alexander for reliever Kade Strowd and two prospects. Where does that leave the lineup and the bullpen as spring training nears? </span></p>

<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal. How does he fit, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of his game as he approaches 40 years old? A quick reaction podcast to the latest Diamondbacks addition. </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for 8-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. How does he fit and what does this mean for the lineup in 2026? Alex Weiner and guest Steve Zinsmeister from Diamondbacks Radio break down the latest news. Plus, reactions to the Jonathan Loaisiga signing and Jake McCarthy trade. </span></p>