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

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.

Pavin Smith News / ESPN / September 20

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19
D-backs Face Unique Challenge as Playoff Stakes Reach Breaking Point

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19
Why Diamondbacks Made Notable Changes to Game 2 Lineup vs Yankees

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 lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz
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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 19
‘We got time’: Diamondbacks drop series opener to Yankees, playoff chances take another hit

‘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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 19
Zac Gallen Makes First Career Bullpen Appearance in Brutal Yankees Blowout

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.

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

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

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

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.

Aaron Judge News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18
Aaron Judge Injury News Lessens Yankees' Threat to Diamondbacks

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

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18
Heavy-Hitting Diamondbacks Prospect Has Surgery on Broken Hand

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

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 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
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 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 18
Diamondbacks vs Yankees Game 1 Preview: Cole vs Rodriguez

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

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
Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change
Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Orioles' Pete Alonso
The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17
Diamondbacks host Yankees 25 years after World Series win

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 17
Diamondbacks Stare Down Dangerous Yankees as Playoff Hopes Dwindle

Diamondbacks Stare Down Dangerous Yankees as Playoff Hopes Dwindle

The Arizona Diamondbacks are running out of time. This weekend, Arizona will play its final three-game set of the regular season in front of the Chase Field home crowd.

Torey Lovullo News / Burn City Sports / September 17
Will the D-backs fire Torey Lovullo if they miss the 2026 postseason?

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?

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / September 17
Gabriel Moreno's breakout campaign with Diamondbacks has been overlooked

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
The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
Ryne Nelson News / Burn City Sports / September 16
Will Ryne Nelson’s return to the Diamondbacks help their postseason push?

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez

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.

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 / Viral Sports News / September 13
Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former All-Star on Sunday

Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former All-Star on Sunday

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment on Sunday, a move that all but closes a four-year chapter for the former All-Star outfielder, via the MLB transaction log.

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.

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
Corbin Burnes News / Yardbarker / September 4
Corbin Burnes' long-awaited return could boost Diamondbacks' postseason push

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
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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