Podcast appearances and mentions of Zac Gallen

Gonzo talks about what the Diamondbacks need to do after the break, Zac Gallen, the offense, and more.

D-Hall talks trade deadline, Zac Gallen, E-Rod, and more.

Mike Hazen joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss whether the Arizona Diamondbacks will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, what the plan is with Zac Gallen, and why Eduardo Rodriguez has been so good this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Corey Pieper breaks down a massive pre-All-Star break injury wave, highly anticipated star activations, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The pre-break injury report is absolutely devastating for fantasy rosters as Kyle Harrison hits the injured list with a forearm issue prompting Robert Gasser's recall, Matt McLain lands on the shelf with a strained left calf, and Mike Yastrzemski goes to the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Additionally, American League All-Star Nick Kurtz lands on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb capsule sprain, Nick Lodolo hits the injured list with a blister, Blaze Alexander suffers a hand fracture, and Emerson Hancock was removed from his outing after taking a line drive. Roster managers must also navigate Jacob deGrom missing his next start, Shohei Ohtani skipping a start with left knee inflammation, Bo Bichette sitting out all weekend, and Jacob Misiorowski having his start skipped for developmental inning management, though fantasy managers receive major boosts with Wyatt Langford, Jeremy Pena, Ryan Jeffers, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Munetaka Murakami all activated from the injured list, alongside Edwin Diaz launching a rehab assignment and Emiliano Teodo making his MLB debut. Daily performance metrics highlight a loaded group of standouts as Sean Burke, Hunter Greene, Tristan Peters, Esmerlyn Valdez, Jake Bauers, Gage Jump, Kyle Karros, Tyler Mahle, James Wood, Cam Schlittler, Cristopher Sanchez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., James McCann, Manny Machado, Paul Skenes, Lane Thomas, Gunnar Henderson, Alex Bregman, Zach Thornton, Joey Cantillo, Brayan Rocchio, Noah Schultz, Taj Bradley, Brandon Nimmo, Trevor McDonald, and Kevin Gausman all deliver big games, while Parker Messick battles Sandy Alcantara and Zack Wheeler duels Tarik Skubal. Conversely, a handful of prominent options flatlined, with Shea Langeliers posting a three-strikeout collar, Carson Benge going 0-for-4 with three punchouts, Otto Lopez finishing 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, and Braxton Ashcraft, Willy Adames, Freddy Peralta, Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Spencer Torkelson, Ian Seymour, and JT Ginn all struggling into the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment provides direct tactical targets to optimize your active roster heading into the midsummer break, isolating top priority free agents who can fortify your categories for the second-half push. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bert talks about the Dodgers sweep, Pavin Smith, Zac Gallen, and the Diamondbacks heading into the break.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers by Tony T. Matchup Analysis The home starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The home starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. Neither starter has a major control advantage. Ground-ball contact favors the road starter. Home-run prevention is nearly even. Zac Gallen has made 19 starts in 19 appearances, while Emmet Sheehan has made 16 starts in 16 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.

Luke and John Lund discuss if Devin Booker really has one of the worst contracts in the NBA and if Zac Gallen can get back on track like Merrill Kelly has been able to.

D-Hall talks Brandon Pfaadt, Zac Gallen, Pavin Smith, and more.

Jeremy Bleich joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss what he has seen from Brandon Pfaadt since he has returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks' roster, how Zac Gallen can get back on track, and what the ceiling is for Jose Cabrera.

Wolf and Luke discuss what they should be expecting from Zac Gallen for now on and if the Arizona Cardinals have received fair offseason grades.

Jessica Mendoza joins Wolf and Luke to discuss what she has seen from the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres so far this season, where these teams need to improve the most for the rest of the season, and if Zac Gallen can get back to being the pitcher he once was.

Pfaadt talks about his return to the big leagues, Zac Gallen, and more.

Wolf and Luke look ahead to Zac Gallen's start against the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Steve Zinsmeister joins the show. 

Bickley and Marotta talk World Cup, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by Jack Sommers.

Sommers talks about Zac Gallen tipping pitches, Brandon Pfaadt, and if the Diamondbacks can get going.

Jody Jackson joins Luke and John Lund for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss the fact that Zac Gallen continues to struggle and what she saw from Brandon Pfaadt in his first start back since returning to the majors.

Luke and John Lund discuss if it is time for the Arizona Diamondbacks to move on from Zac Gallen and what the three biggest storylines are for the Phoenix Suns this season.  

Bickley and Mitch talk Suns, World Cup and Bickley blasts on Zac Gallen. 

Hall talks Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks' current state weeks away from the MLB trade deadline and when Chase Field could potentially get another All-Star game. 

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the month of July on Cash That Ticket with a full breakdown of the Wednesday MLB slate and the next chapter of their NFL win total preview series, all while looking to shake off a rare losing June that saw the show finish 10-13-1 and drop 5.6 units, leaving the all-time record at 106-79-3 for 57.3 percent and plus 14.17 units. The headline matchup of the night sends Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates into Philadelphia to face a red-hot Phillies club and a dominant Zack Wheeler, with both hosts weighing whether Skenes finally snaps an eight-start winless streak or whether Wheeler's outstanding home splits and recent history against Pittsburgh push them toward backing Philadelphia and a low-scoring first five innings. From there the guys turn to St. Louis traveling to Atlanta, where a Braves club still missing a fully ramped Ronald Acuña Jr. gets a close look against Michael McGreevy and a workload-limited Reynaldo López, leading both hosts toward value on the Cardinals as a live underdog. The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros present the toughest puzzle of the night, with Taj Bradley and Tatsuya Imai both carrying uneven recent form, pushing the conversation toward team totals and first-five-innings alternatives rather than a straightforward side. San Francisco and Arizona close out the marquee action, with a struggling Zac Gallen drawing serious skepticism from both hosts given his home run rate and rough night game splits this season, setting up a Giants team total over as one of the night's featured plays. Beyond the marquee matchups, the guys touch on a Rockies-Marlins total and issue a caution about a heavily bet Royals-Rays game involving Shane McClanahan before shifting gears entirely into football. The NFL win total series continues with the Carolina Panthers set at seven and a half wins, and both hosts walk through last year's surprising NFC South title, the offseason departure of running back Rico Dowdle to Pittsburgh, a breakout rookie season from Tetairoa McMillan, and a retooled roster that now includes Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd on defense and Chuba Hubbard, Jonathon Brooks, and Trevor Etienne in the backfield, along with a quarterback room behind Bryce Young featuring Kenny Pickett, Will Grier, and Haynes King. Concerns about the offensive line, a still-developing defense, and a brutal opening stretch of the schedule push both hosts toward the under. Before wrapping, the guys remind listeners about pregame.com's 12th annual All American Celebration promotion, use code FIREWORKS12 for access to every pick from every pregame pro from Wednesday through Monday for just 77 dollars. The episode closes with best bets for the night, a Giants team total over from Dave Essler and a Pirates-Phillies first five innings under from Munaf Manji, plus a preview of tomorrow's show, which continues the win total series with the New Orleans Saints. Whether you're following the daily MLB grind, tracking NFL win totals ahead of the season, or just want sharp, conversational betting talk from two hosts who track their record publicly, this episode delivers the full Cash That Ticket experience heading into a busy July on the Pregame Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke and John Lund discuss how the Arizona Cardinals can bring in more fans and if the Arizona Diamondbacks can get anything from Zac Gallen.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner returns to the What I Bet show on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed for a stacked Friday, June 26, 2026, pairing a decisive World Cup group stage with a complete Major League Baseball board. With two matches per group kicking off at the same time until the round of 32 arrives, Griffin moves group by group through every total, line move, and side worth a look, starting with a chaotic backdrop, the United States exit after two wins and a clinched group, and Turkey finally scoring a goal at the death after two blank matches. He breaks down Norway against France, both through on six points and chasing the group win, leaning to Norway plus one behind Erling Haaland out of Manchester City while noting Kylian Mbappé under scrutiny at Real Madrid for his defensive work, a wrinkle that pushes Griffin toward the under. He covers Iraq and Senegal, both reeling on zero points, with Senegal a major disappointment behind an aging backline despite strong goalkeeping from Mendy, and he criticizes the structure that advances eight third place teams as a quick shot at FIFA. He digs into Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, praising the Cape Verde side as tournament darlings after draws with Uruguay and a goalless result against Spain, and lays out the under two and a quarter to two and a half range. He frames Uruguay against Spain as the marquee pairing, liking Uruguay plus one and the under while watching Darwin Núñez search for form under aggressive manager Marcelo Bielsa, with a caveat that Spain can crack the game open. He leans firmly under in the Iran and Egypt pride match in Seattle, and closes the soccer card by fading a flat Belgium golden generation while liking New Zealand and the under. Then the baseball begins. Griffin walks through Andrew Abbott against Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, Spencer Arrighetti at Keider Montero in Detroit, Andrew Alvarez against Trevor Rogers in a Nationals and Orioles tilt, Nathan Eovaldi opposite former Ranger Patrick Corbin in Toronto, Will Warren versus rookie Payton Tolle at Fenway where his strongest lean is under eight and a half, Luis Castillo against Joey Cantillo in Cleveland with the Guardians at minus 108, Zac Gallen drawing Nick Martinez, Colin Rea against the electric Jacob Misiorowski in Milwaukee, Tomoyuki Sugano in a high total at Minnesota, Max Meyer opposite Michael McGreevy in St. Louis where he trusts the pitching toward under eight, JT Ginn against Walbert Ureña in Anaheim where he likes the plus 112 home underdog, and Roki Sasaki facing Walker Buehler in a tiny San Diego number he leans over. Bryce Miller, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, and José Ramírez all enter the rotation conversation along the way. Save money at pregame.com with promo code HIT15, that is Hotel India Tango 15, for 15 percent off anything on the website, good through July 6th, plenty of time to grab the World Cup and baseball packages. The show closes with the What I Bet best bet, Keider Montero and the Detroit Tigers at minus 115 at home against the Astros. Follow the show at Pregame Now and find Griffin at underscore G Warner across all social media platforms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolf and Luke discuss if Zac Gallen can finally get back on track and react to Lamelo Ball getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 21, 2026 @ 3 pm.Microsoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the dayAdditional Observations/Questions:1.I know Zac Gallen was once a pretty good pitcher, but last year was tough. After a few good starts at the beginning of the season, his ERA in May and June is 7.76, with 35 strikeouts in 51 innings. Why are people still holding on to him? His name?2.Elmer Rodriguez gets a spot start against the Tigers tomorrow with Cole's start being pushed back. Are you going to start him if you have him? I'm assuming you will not be picking up?3.Jackson Holliday leaves Saturday's game with a groin. I'm assuming you need to grab someone in case he hits the IL.a.Were we wrong on Holliday this season or has the hamate injury be at the root of his problem? .200/.286/.388 slash line with 4 home runs and 3 SB.4.Got a note from a Patreon member who was surprised at the power that Travis Bazzana is showing. I always thought he was a 15 home run guy and I'm sticking with that – 89.1 mph EV and 12 degrees of leverage is supportive of that – maybe he can grow into a bit more. Good speed and can really hit. I think he's a very good player – high floor. 15-20 type of player with a .280+ BA and .350 OBP. BTW, the defensive metrics do not look very good with him. a.What say you?5. Manny Machado – 13 HR, 1 SB, .178 BA or Tatis Jr. – 2 HR, 18 SB, .282 BA. Who would you rather have for the ROS.6.Jordan Lawlar – I just don't know what to say. It's just not happening. He's joining the Buxton/Acuna camp of not being able to stay healthy. Although they are great players, and Lawlar has never played enough to know.Segment 3 – Waiver ReportSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Bickley and Tim Ring talk Diamondbacks, Suns, and World Cup.

Bickley and Tim Ring talk Suns, Bickley Blasts on Diamondbacks, and we're joined by Chris Garagiola.

Chris G talks Zac Gallen, D-Backs injuries, and the pitchign staff.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas evaluate Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen as a potential buy-low trade target for the Phillies. They also field a variety of listener calls, ranging from wild performance accusations regarding Bryce Harper to a heated debate over Jalen Hurts' contract value. The discussion concludes by weighing the financial burden of elite quarterback deals against the flexibility provided by rookie contracts. 01:00 - Scouting Zac Gallen 07:00 - Call: Harper Rumors 14:02 - Jalen Carter's Future 17:30 - Hurts Contract Debate 23:17 - Quarterback Market Value

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio explore trade targets to bolster the pitching staff, specifically looking at Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. They also break down Jalen Hurts' contract value compared to other NFL quarterbacks and react to a story about Howie Roseman giving a good luck charm to the New York Knicks. 01:48 - Finishing the Phillies 07:30 - Reckless Speculation 13:02 - Jalen Carter Debate 19:44 - Evaluating Jalen Hurts 26:45 - Howie's Knicks Gift 36:19 - Mattingly Versus Thomson 41:08 - Reacting to Listeners 49:12 - Phillies Nationals Preview

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Kellan Olson for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks' series wi over the Cinncinati Reds, how Zac Gallen looked against the Reds, and how good the bullpen has been for the Diamondbacks.

Jeremy Bleich joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss the vibe of the team right now, what is going wrong with Zac Gallen right now, and why the Ketel Marte story has continued to follow him.

Alex Weiner joins Wolf and Luke to discuss why Zac Gallen has been struggling so much, why the Ketel Marte drama has continued to be a story, and what is biggest concern is about the Arizona Diamondbacks for the rest of the season.

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks looked against the Washington Nationals, what to expect from Zac Gallen this season, and if they are over relying on their young guys.

Wolf and Luke discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks can rely on Zac Gallen and Arizona Diamondbacks beat writer for SI.com Jack Sommers joins the show.

Gilbert talks Corbin Burnes, Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt, and more.

Steve Zinsmeister joins Wolf and Luke to discuss how the Arizona Diamondbacks have looked against the Los Angeles Dodgers so far and preview the pitching matchup between Zac Gallen and Shohei Ohtani.

Vince and Kellan Olson talk Cardinals, Zac Gallen and talk NBA Finals with Spurs broadcaster Dan Weiss. 

Luke and John Lund discuss which Arizona Cardinals rookie is under the most pressure in 2026 and what the Arizona Diamondbacks should do with Zac Gallen.  

Vince and Kellan Olson talk Cardinals, go through the Rush Hour Reboot and discuss Zac Gallen's recent struggles. 

Griffin Warner talk betting for Friday. Griffin Warner is back on the What I Bet podcast with one of the most loaded Friday cards of the season, covering a Champions League final preview, a potential series-ending Game 5 in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals, and a full fourteen-game Major League Baseball slate from first pitch to the night's marquee showdown in Los Angeles. Warner opens with a quick look at Arsenal and PSG preparing to meet in Hungary on Saturday, noting that both clubs play a possession-dominant style that would make the final an exercise in control and patience. The hockey segment takes center stage early as Warner dissects the situation facing the Montreal Canadiens, who arrived in Carolina as a plus 199 money line underdog trying to avoid elimination after a dominant Game 1 gave way to three straight losses. He walks through the series odds, the compressed total of 5.5 at nearly even juice, and the possession dynamics that have kept Montreal trapped in their own zone, comparing Carolina's shot-volume approach to the ball-control philosophy of the two Champions League finalists. His clearest hockey lean is the under, supported by a secondary interest in Montreal's puck line at plus 1.5. The baseball analysis begins with Atlanta and Grant Holmes visiting Cincinnati and Chris Paddock, where Warner leans over, before working through Lucas Giolito's road start for San Diego against Washington and the potential value in the Nationals as a home underdog given their surprising offensive output. Pittsburgh and the long-awaited return of Jared Jones from internal brace surgery draws a careful look against Taj Bradley and Minnesota, with Warner favoring the under given Jones's extended absence and bullpen volatility on both sides. The Miami Marlins and Max Meyer visiting Freddy Peralta and the Mets produce an under lean consistent with a matchup Warner faded successfully the previous week. He moves through Walbert Ureña and Los Angeles at Tampa, Boston's minor league call-up visiting Cleveland and Slade Cecconi, Shōta Imanaga and the Cubs visiting St. Louis, Troy Melton and a struggling Detroit team road-favored against the White Sox and Erick Fedde, Stephen Kolek on a post-complete-game fade against MacKenzie Gore in Texas, Coleman Crow on the road for Milwaukee in Houston against Kai-Wei Teng, Logan Webb and the Giants visiting Colorado where Warner leans over and toward the Rockies, Carlos Rodón and the Yankees at the Sacramento Athletics and Luis Severino, Zac Gallen and Arizona at Seattle in a stay-away situation, and finally Zach Wheeler and the Phillies arriving in Los Angeles as plus 103 road underdogs against Justin Wrobleski, where Warner leans to Philadelphia as a coin-flip spot with positive expected value. The What I Bet Best Bet lands on the Cleveland Guardians and Slade Cecconi at minus 115, a number that climbed from minus 113 during the recording session as confirmation of the direction. Use promo code GRIFFIN50 at Pregame.com to save fifty dollars on Griffin Warner's all-access package through the MLB All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) of Pitcher List and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the initial CBA proposals (and what it might mean as we move forward), news and notes around MLB and MiLB and have a strategy discussion about what to do with star players who have struggled to start the season. The guys highlight several players who were expected to carry dynasty rosters and what they think the best path forward might be.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Michael Busch, Vinnie Pasquantino, Matt McLain, Luke Keaschall, Matt Chapman, Manny Machado, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Steven Kwan, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Tyler Soderstrom, Eury Perez, Shane Baz, Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Mackenzie Gore, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Andres Munoz.

Jody Jackson joins Luke and John Lund for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss how well Ketel Marte has been hitting recently, what Zac Gallen needs to do to be more consistent, and what Paul Sewald has done for the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen this season.

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) dig through the waiver wire pitching landscape, discussing several under-rostered starters showing intriguing skill changes, pitch mix adjustments, and recent signs of life. The episode focuses on identifying which breakouts might be real, which struggling arms deserve patience, and how fantasy managers should approach streaming and upside chasing in a difficult pitching environment. Intro -- 0:00 Griffin Jax / Drew Rasmussen — 8:30 Drew Anderson / Troy Melton — 17:45 Ben Brown — 26:20 Zac Gallen — 35:15 Zebby Matthews — 39:22 Brandon Sproat — 45:45 Anthony Kay — 49:50 Kumar Rocker — 57:20 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tucker talks about the D-Backs' offense, Zac Gallen, and more.

Chris talks about the bats waking up, Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen, and more.

Jeremy Bleich joins Wolf and Luke for Front Office Focus to discuss how Zac Gallen has been pitching, if he sees anything from the Arizona Diamondbacks that is concerning him, and what has changed for Ildemaro Vargas.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Zac Gallen will ever return to his best form and Arizona Diamondbacks assisant general manager Jeremy Bleich joins the show.

Bickley and Marotta talk Diamondbacks, NBA, and MLB.

00:00 Four-Minute Offense 6:40 BEER FRIDAY: Thanks to Hundred Mile Brew 13:45 Poor LeBron 21:10 Doug's Big One Biggie-sized by Wendy's = The ASU Press Conference Was Not Worth the Wait 1:20:34 CARDINALS: Carson Beck Said Exactly What I Wanted to Hear 1:53:56 RATTLERS RUNDOWN: With Jackson Asher 2:05:40 DBACKS: What Happened to Zac Gallen? 2:30:50 Vs Vegas

Luke and John Lund discuss if the Arizona Diamondbacks should consider trading Zac Gallen and if Dillon Brooks is overrated around the NBA.