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>

<p><span data-teams="true">The Arizona Diamondbacks will hold onto star second baseman Ketel Marte, ending a months-long saga of trade rumors. Kellan Olson joins the show to react to the news, break down what it means for the rest of the offseason and how being in trade rumors could impact Marte. </span></p>

<p><span data-teams="true">The first 25 years of the 21st century are coming to a close, so Alex Weiner and Arizona Diamondbacks pre/postgame radio host Steve Zinsmeister lay out their All-21st Century teams for the D-backs. These are not the all-time Diamondbacks teams, as the 21st century timeframe eliminates some big early seasons, leading to tougher decisions. Matt Williams or Eugenio Suarez? Steve Finley or Justin Upton? Merrill Kelly or Zack Greinke? </span></p>

<p><span data-teams="true">USA Today's Bob Nightengale first reported that the Arizona Diamondbacks were kicking the tires on free agent All-Star Alex Bregman, so we ask him how serious this can get. </span></p>

<p>New Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jeremy Bleich joined the show to break down his pitching philosophies as the club looks to improve its development. Then, Alex Weiner reacts live to the news that Arizona is "kicking the tires" on an Alex Bregman addition. </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">What does Michael Soroka add to the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff? Reacting to the latest news from the D-backs at the winter meetings. </span></p>

<p>The winter meetings are coming up, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot to get done this offseason. Can they add starting pitching without trading Ketel Marte? How does the draft impact that ability? </p> <p> </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll joins the show to talk about playing in the World Baseball Classic, what he’s up to this offseason and what he wants to see from the D-backs in spring.</span></p>

<p><span data-teams="true">On a day full of Arizona Diamondbacks news, Corbin Carroll officially joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic and Geraldo Perdomo finished fourth in the MVP race. </span></p>

<div class="flex_division"> <div class="flex_internal"> <p class="description">Are the Diamondbacks fielding calls for Ketel Marte? USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Alex Weiner to break down Marte's future, what the Diamondbacks need this offseason and the biggest storylines from the GM meetings in Las Vegas. </p> </div> </div>

<p>Diamondbacks reporter Alex Weiner and team radio host Steve Zinsmeister evaluate what Jordan Lawlar trying out center field could solve for the D-backs moving forward. Plus, can Corbin Carroll win the Gold Glove? What is the team’s biggest need this offseason? That and more as Ain’t No Fang returns.</p>

<p><span data-teams="true">The Arizona Diamondbacks wrapped up their season, and between interviews and the decision to retain manager Torey Lovullo, there have been plenty of headlines to break down the days that followed. </span></p>