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Corbin Burnes Starts for D-backs in Another Must-Win Game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play their final regular season game at Chase Field on Sunday, September 20 against the New York Yankees. The D-backs won 5-3 on a walk-off homer by Pavin Smith Saturday night, following the a 9-2 loss in the series opener on Friday.

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Once waived Smith keeps D-backs in playoff hunt with walk-off

Pavin Smith, a former highly-touted prospect who was waived by the Diamondbacks two months ago, may have saved Arizona's season with a walk-off homer vs.

Pavin Smith News / Field Level Media / September 20

Pavin Smith’s pinch-hit, walk-off homer lifts D-backs over Yankees

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith hit a two-run walk-off homer with one out in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Saturday in Phoenix on a night the franchise celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19

D-backs Face Unique Challenge as Playoff Stakes Reach Breaking Point

The Arizona Diamondbacks' playoff lives are on the line. They are all but out of cushion, sitting five games back of the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies for the third and final Wild Card berth.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19

Why Diamondbacks Made Notable Changes to Game 2 Lineup vs Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing Cam Schlittler and the New York Yankees on Saturday night, September 19th in the penultimate home game of the 2026 regular season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 19

‘We got time’: Diamondbacks drop series opener to Yankees, playoff chances take another hit

PHOENIX — It was another stinger in the desert Friday, as the Arizona Diamondbacks dropped their first game of a three-game set to the New York Yankees, 9-2, further pushing themselves out of postseason contention.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19

Zac Gallen Makes First Career Bullpen Appearance in Brutal Yankees Blowout

For the first time in his eight-year major league career, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen found himself trotting out of the bullpen and taking the mound in the seventh inning.

Lourdes Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Diamondbacks Release Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

The D-Backs released outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and sent reliever Derek Law through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Law can elect free agency if he doesn’t want to report back to Triple-A Reno for the final few games of the minor league season.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

Torey Lovullo Says He 'Probably' Has to Make Playoffs To Save His Job

Arizona skipper Torey Lovullo is in his 10th year of managing the Diamondbacks. It has been three seasons since they have made the playoffs, despite contending for the Postseason at some point in every season from 2023 and beyond.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

How Diamondbacks are Taking Inspiration from 2001 World Series Team

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting the New York Yankees for the final home stand of the season while in the midst of a fight to stay alive in the NL Wild card race.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

Why Corbin Carroll is Batting 7th for the First Time in 2 Years

The last time star outfielder Corbin Carroll started lower than fifth in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup, it was 2024. At the time, Carroll was trying to climb out of the deepest slump of his career.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Aaron Judge News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

Aaron Judge Injury News Lessens Yankees' Threat to Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are about to take on a dangerous New York Yankees club for three games this weekend, with their playoff hopes on the line. The Yankees are a dangerous team, and their 88-64 record in the AL East backs that up.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

Heavy-Hitting Diamondbacks Prospect Has Surgery on Broken Hand

One of the hardest-hitting prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks' farm system has been sidelined for a chunk of time. According to a team official, left-handed-hitting

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18

Diamondbacks vs Yankees Game 1 Preview: Cole vs Rodriguez

The Arizona Diamondbacks will play just one more series at home before the end of the 2026 regular season, and it'll be a marquee matchup with the AL-contending New York Yankees in downtown Phoenix this weekend.

Nolan Arenado News / CBSSports.com / September 18

Free MLB home run picks on Sept. 18: Nolan Arenado among expert's best bets for Friday HR player props

SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, September 18

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets share update on Jared Young injury after scary moment in loss to Phillies

New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was stretchered off the field in the top of the sixth inning of Thursday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mets 1B Jared Young (head) taken off field on stretcher

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Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Diamondbacks host Yankees 25 years after World Series win

The Arizona Diamondbacks will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their World Series victory against the New York Yankees with a three-game set against them this weekend while facing a future that is far less encouraging.

Torey Lovullo News / Burn City Sports / September 17

Will the D-backs fire Torey Lovullo if they miss the 2026 postseason?

If the 2026 MLB postseason rolls around and the Arizona Diamondbacks are not a part of the picture, how much longer can the organization continue with the same leadership structure with manager Torey Lovullo if the results no longer match the expectations?

Gabriel Moreno News / Yardbarker / September 17

Gabriel Moreno's breakout campaign with Diamondbacks has been overlooked

Moreno has developed into a foundational piece for the Diamondbacks and is keeping up statistically with some of the more heralded players at his position, but that hasn't led to much recognition for him nationally.

D-backs’ Nolan Arenado’s thumb injury status revealed in massive update

D-backs To Activate Ryne Nelson, Designate Derek Law For Assignment

Corbin Carroll keeps the D-Backs alive — and makes history along the way

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Ryne Nelson News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Will Ryne Nelson’s return to the Diamondbacks help their postseason push?

Getting reinforcements for the Arizona Diamondbacks is monumental right now, as it is at exactly the point of the season when they cannot afford to run out of them.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Diamondbacks Demote Player After Waiver Claim From Blue Jays

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another roster change as they continue their push for a National League playoff spot. Arizona claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and optioned infielder José Fernández to Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez

The Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays, per announcements from both clubs. Toronto had designated him for assignment last week.

Lourdes Gurriel News / Field Level Media / September 13

Diamondbacks DFA former All-Star OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment Sunday, three years after the Cuban was one of the key players on their 2023 World Series team.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / September 13

Diamondbacks comfortably part with OF with Nootbaar acquisition

Diamondbacks comfortably part with outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. with Lars Nootbaar acquisition

The D-backs are sitting 1.5 games out of a final NL wild-card spot.

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Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / September 4

Corbin Burnes' long-awaited return could boost Diamondbacks' postseason push

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for the long-awaited return of veteran ace Corbin Burnes, which could help provide a boost in a tight wild-card race.

Diamondbacks expected to get Corbin Burnes back during Royals series

Ketel Marte’s hat after first game back appears to bear a telling message

Alex Rodriguez shares worrisome update about potential MLB lockout

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