Snakepit Roundtable: We’re doin’ alright

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 10: Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo #2 shows the ball during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 10th, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Since last we spoke, the Diamondbacks have been one of the hottest teams in baseball. What’s going right for them?

Wesley: Eduardo Rodriguez, Zac Gallen, Jonathan Loáisiga, Corbin Carroll, Ildemaro Vargas, Jose Fernandez, and the unfortunately now injured Lawlar and Moreno have all been key drivers of this early success, in my opinion. Makakilo: Two observations: From 5 to 11 April, the Diamondbacks scored 5. 2 runs per game, which is more than a full run higher than their average from last season.

From 5 to 11 April, the Diamondbacks relievers had 9 shutdowns. Since the start of this season, they had 22 shutdowns, which was tied with the Pirates for the second most in the Majors. Spencer: They’ve been playing good ball against teams scuffling to start.

In the best case scenario, this means we will hold tie breakers if necessary late in the season. James: The pitching has been digging deep to find a bit of quality and the defense has been bailing out some mistake pitches, especially for Sewald. The team has also looked like one that is never convinced they are out of a game, even down four, so they keep pushing.