Jack Sommers

Jack Sommers

Joined: Oct 7, 2022

Jack Sommers is a credentialed beat writer for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI. He's also the co-host of the Snakes Territory Podcast and Youtube channel. Formerly a baseball operations department analyst for the D-backs, Jack also covered the team for MLB.com, The Associated Press, and SB Nation. Follow Jack on Twitter @shoewizard59

Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher A.J. Puk (33) looks on during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

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May 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

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Jun 24, 2018; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of the ballpark during the game of the Chicago Cubs against the Cincinnati Reds in the middle of the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Mar 27, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; A view of the stadium as players from the Miami Marlins and the Colorado Rockies listen to the national anthem before the game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kade Strowd (24) delivers to the plate in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Diamondbacks may have lost Kade Strowd for a while

Jun 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) throws against against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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Suddenly the Diamondbacks rotation has multiple large question marks

Jun 3, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Diamondbacks need starting pitching depth and Pfaadt needs to make improvements

Jun 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) high fives manager Torey Lovullo (17) after scoring during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Things appear to have changed in how Torey Lovullo handles his roster.

May 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Diamondbacks might be making a shift to their lineup as a result of Geraldo Perdomo's struggles.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Cristian Mena during spring training workouts at Salt River Fields on Feb. 13, 2026, in Scottsdale.

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Some tough news among mostly promising injury updates from Torey Lovullo

May 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) makes a pitch during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Arizona must contain the superstar from Japan on both sides of the ball if they're to have a chance in this huge four game series.

Diamondbacks head coach Torey Lovullo (right) speaks to the media the day with GM Mike Hazen (left) after the team was eliminated from playoff contention at Chase Field in Phoenix on Oct. 1, 2024.

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They continue to debate how to keep him stretched out without addressing the most glaring issue

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One third of the way through the season the D-backs appear to be in a good position

May 24, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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The Diamondbacks head to Seattle.

Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher A.J. Puk (33) pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The Diamondbacks seem to be slightly tweaking their injury management.

Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen against the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Zac Gallen will need to go deep in Saturday's game to give the bullpen some breathing room