In their 22-year history, the Arizona Diamondbacks have had their share of superstars, from Randy Johnson and Luis Gonalez to … More
Author: Jesse Friedman
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Jesse is a senior mathematics major and journalism minor. In addition to being a passionate math teacher and tutor, he's been hosting sports podcasts since the age of 14. Currently, he is the founder and owner of The Rattle, a team of writers that provide top-notch Arizona Diamondbacks analysis and podcasts without the paywall. Through his brand as a Diamondbacks analyst, he has appeared as a special guest on numerous podcasts and radio shows. Jesse plans to continue his career as a broadcaster and storyteller after graduating next May.
“Anybody, Anytime”: 7 Lovable Players from the 2007 Diamondbacks
The 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks are the most talented club in franchise history, and they have the hardware to prove it. … More
Days of Glory: When the D-backs Owned Baseball’s Best
With a global pandemic running its course and no April baseball in sight for the first time since 1883, Arizona … More
The Story of Baseball’s Greatest Hit Batsman, Told by His Mom
It is no secret that Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro has developed a reputation as one of baseball’s best hit … More
The five X-factors for the 2020 Diamondbacks
According to Google’s lovely built-in dictionary, an X-factor is “a variable in a given situation that could have the most significant … More
Cactus League competitions — analyzing the D-backs’ biggest spring position battles
Congratulations, D-backs fans. The winter was cold, the hot stove was hot and now pitchers and catchers are reporting this … More
Who is the D-backs’ second best player?
For most of the last decade, the best player on the Arizona Diamondbacks has been obvious: Paul Goldschmidt. He was … More
Have the D-backs done enough this winter?
Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers report in about three weeks, and it seems more likely by the day that general … More
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