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Nolan Arenado reflects on the homer that wasn’t, then the no-doubter against Yankees

PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado watched his first swing of the fifth inning hook toward the left-field foul pole and drift just outside of it. For a moment, it looked like the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman had delivered a go-ahead grand slam against the New York Yankees during their series finale Sunday.

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The Diamondbacks’ Wild Card hopes come down to these final six games

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ year will come down to the wire once again, and nearly every result around them — not just their own — matters. The Snakes closed out their final homestand of 2026 with a series win over the New York Yankees, taking the series finale in emphatic fashion with an 8-4 victory after trailing 4-1.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / September 20

Nolan Arenado slugs grand slam to lead Diamondbacks past Yankees

Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season to cap a five-run fifth and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their slim National League wild card chances alive with an 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday in Phoenix.

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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?

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Corbin Burnes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 20

Corbin Burnes Blown off Mound in Disastrous 3rd Inning vs Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks are fighting for their playoff lives and were counting on Corbin Burnes to come back and help them in September. Unfortunately he's been anything but a help to the team's push to make the Postseason.

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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.

Corbin Burnes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 20

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.

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.

MLB 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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?

Arizona Diamondbacks 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

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16