The Ain't No Fang Podcast

The Arizona Diamondbacks have crossed the quarter mark of the 2026 season to mixed bag results. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns grade the club's starting rotation, bullpen, offense and defense so far and preview the next two weeks of matchups. 

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo addressed all of his starting pitchers in his office amidst recent struggles. Eduardo Rodriguez followed with a gem start. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns talk Diamondbacks pitching, what to do at first base when Carlos Santana returns and Ildemaro Vargas’ All-Star case.

The Arizona Diamondbacks looked down and out in Mexico City against the San Diego Padres, but they mounted a huge comeback to earn one of the best wins in recent memory. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns react to the victory, highlighting standout performers such as Ildemaro Vargas and Jose Fernandez. 

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas has sparked the offense with his hitting streak, giving baseball one of its coolest stories early this season. More on Vargas, Geraldo Perdomo, the Mexico City Series and more with Alex Weiner and Dave Burns.

The Arizona Diamondbacks won three straight series on their road trip with most games going down to the wire. Alex Weiner and Dave Burns go through the standout performances and break down how sustainable this recent success is.

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll reached 500 games this week, putting up numbers rarely seen to start a career. Also, the Diamondbacks have been winning games lately without home runs, so what is the state of the offense? Alex Weiner and Dave Burns review the latest from the D-backs. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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? 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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. 

What does Michael Soroka add to the Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff? Reacting to the latest news from the D-backs at the winter meetings.