After several days of silence, the Diamondbacks announced Thursday that manager Torey Lovullo is returning on a two-year extension. We discuss what the past few days have been like for Lovullo and why the team chose to bring him back.

Did Lovullo deserve a new contract? To what extent was general manager Mike Hazen also responsible for the team's shortcomings in 2026? We also look ahead to the upcoming offseason and Hazen's stated top priorities with the roster.

Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live late-night edition of Snakes Territory.

After several days of silence, the Diamondbacks announced Thursday that manager Torey Lovullo is returning on a two-year extension. We discuss what the past few days have been like for Lovullo and why the team chose to bring him back.
Did Lovullo deserve a new contract? To what extent was general manager Mike Hazen also responsible for the team's shortcomings in 2026?&nbsp;We also look ahead to the upcoming offseason and Hazen's stated top priorities with the roster.
Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this live late-night edition of Snakes Territory.

An Arizona Diamondbacks show hosted by long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers. Snakes Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the D-backs all year long. ST is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!

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D-backs Retain Torey Lovullo on Two-Year Extension

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