# PLAYOFF OR BUST: Torey Lovullo ADMITS He Could Be OUT After 10 Seasons with Diamondbacks

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Podcast: [Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-diamondbacks-daily-podcast-on-the-arizona-diamondbacks-716074)
Published: 2026-09-22T07:00:00+00:00
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff hopes hang by a thread as speculation swirls—are these the final six games of the Torey Lovullo era? George Lund spotlights Arizona’s fading postseason chances, dissecting the must-win series against the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres, and questioning whether results, not effort, will decide the fate of manager Lovullo after a decade with the team. With star players like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Merrill Kelly facing critical scrutiny and Mike Hazen’s roster moves under the microscope, the discussion covers bullpen surprises, high-leverage matchups, and the farm system’s decline. Highlighting Nolan Arenado’s standout grand slam and the Diamondbacks’ reliance on comeback wins, George Lund explores whether Arizona’s over-performance versus preseason expectations is enough to satisfy fans or front office. Can Lovullo and the Diamondbacks defy the odds, or is a new chapter imminent in Phoenix?

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