EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 29 MIN
COOKED?: Arizona Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen STRUGGLES and Torey Lovullo’s Decisions Under Fire
from Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks · host Locked On Diamondbacks, George Lund
Follow us on X: https://x.com/lo_diamondbacks Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedondiamondbacks Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-diamondbacks/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 00:00 Zac Gallen's Rough Season 03:17 Gallen’s pitching performance discussion 08:29 Pitching performance evaluation 11:05 Rebuilding confidence as a pitcher 12:43 Pitcher confidence and management decisions 16:51 Team's offensive struggles in June 19:43 Struggling with pitching and injuries 23:47 Front office's offseason decisions 26:25 Midseason player strategy discussion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Arizona Diamondbacks spiral after shocking Rays sweep—has Zac Gallen lost his edge, and is manager Torey Lovullo mishandling his star pitcher? George Lund breaks down Gallen’s alarming decline, from a ballooning ERA to a fastball that’s lost its magic, questioning whether leaving Gallen in for the seventh inning was a costly mistake. Are confidence issues and poor strategic decisions dooming the D-backs’ rotation? The offensive collapse intensifies as Arizona’s four-through-eight hitters post the league’s worst OPS, with veterans like Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Nolan Arenado slumping badly. As the trade deadline approaches, George Lund explores if the Diamondbacks should buy, sell, or embrace a youth movement amidst mounting injuries and roster holes. Can Arizona fix its woes with internal options, or is a hard reset inevitable? Tap in for sharp analysis, stats-laden breakdowns, and crucial questions about the D-backs’ future.
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COOKED?: Arizona Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen STRUGGLES and Torey Lovullo’s Decisions Under Fire
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