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The Rattle - A Diamondbacks Podcast

  • Ep. 30: How did the D-backs get here anyway?

    15 JUN 2021 · Are the D-backs' struggles more the product of bad decision-making or tough luck? Jeff and Jesse delve deep into the trenches of the past decisions that have led to the D-backs having the worst record in the National League.
    54m 2s
  • Ep. 29: The Curse of May, Pavin Smith the All-Star (?), First-Year Player Draft Projections, & More

    3 JUN 2021 · Jesse and Jeff discuss the D-backs' abysmal performance in May, the rise of Pavin Smith, and the franchise's long-term plan.
    43m 17s
  • Ep. 28: An Unprecedented April Surge

    4 MAY 2021 · We discuss the details surrounding the D-backs' surprising 15-13 start to the season. Is Carson Kelly's breakout for real? Is Madison Bumgarner "back?" With Torey Lovullo notching his 300th career win with the D-backs, how do we view his tenure in the desert? We talked these questions and many more. (Jesse mistakenly called this episode Episode 27 in the intro -- he meant Episode 28.)
    47m 31s
  • Ep. 27: Week Two Reflections

    19 APR 2021 · We discuss Bumgarner's bounce-back outing, a surprisingly stable bullpen, and which early season breakouts we're buying into.
    58m 48s
  • Ep. 26: Spring Training Roundup

    31 MAR 2021 · We recap the biggest storylines from Spring Training, and project the D-backs' 26-man roster on Opening Day. We also field some good listener questions about whether a few players really "earned" their spots.
    47m 28s
  • Ep. 25: Baseball is Back!

    7 MAR 2021 · Jesse and Jeff are back to discuss early spring training results, top prospects that could make a difference in 2021, realistic expectations for the team, and the D-backs' long-term path to competing with the Dodgers and Padres.
    1h 41s
  • Ep. 24: Following an abysmal 2020, where do the D-backs go from here?

    15 DEC 2020 · We identify the biggest holes on the D-backs' roster and our favorite ideas for filling them. We also delve into some potential concerns with the D-backs' draft strategy and address the not-so-crazy idea of selling off the franchise's main pieces in hopes of contending further down the road.
    1h 27m 31s
  • Ep. 23: Midway Check-In

    26 AUG 2020 · We discuss the D-backs' streakiness, what's gone wrong so far, several bright spots, and what may or may not be happening in the next few days as the trade deadline draws near.
    47m 33s
  • FanGraphs writer Dan Szymborski talks Marlins shutdown, D-backs, and expanded playoffs

    30 JUL 2020 · FanGraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski breaks down the latest news out of Miami, MLB's last-minute playoffs adjustment and the D-backs' slow start.
    29m 45s
  • Ep. 22: Opening Day Preview (Recorded Live via Periscope)

    24 JUL 2020 · We go live via Periscope to discuss expanded playoffs, the Dodgers' extension with Mookie Betts and this weekend's opening matchup against the San Diego Padres. Visit www.therattle.net to watch the video!
    46m 42s
Hosted by up-and-coming broadcaster/Phoenix native Jesse Friedman and Baseball Prospectus writer Jeff Wiser, The Rattle is a concise, insightful, weekly show about the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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