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Rookie stuns Cubs with feat not seen before in Diamondbacks history

The Arizona Diamondbacks were down to their final out on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, facing a 4-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Diamondbacks had a runner on base when manager Torey Lovullo called upon rookie center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt to pinch hit, emerging as the team’s final hope.

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Diamondbacks rookie walks off Cubs to complete record-setting feat

Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has etched his name into Arizona Diamondbacks history. D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo threw Waldschmidt into a massive spot Tuesday, trailing the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 26

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives update on Jordan Lawlar

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave a positive update on outfielder Jordan Lawlar after he was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit by a pitch.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Field Level Media / August 26

Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off blast lifts Diamondbacks past Cubs

Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run walk-off homer with two outs in the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in Phoenix on Tuesday.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Cubs stunned by Diamondbacks in brutal 9th inning meltdown

The three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks already started off on a sour note for both parties, with the Diamondbacks alleging that the Cubs third base coach was relaying signs to the players — something that starting pitcher Merrill Kelly deemed to be “bush league”.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Diamondbacks end Cubs’ unanswered runs streak in anticlimactic fashion

The Chicago Cubs had one of the most impressive streaks in the last two games. They won their last two games by scoring 26 total runs: 19 against the Seattle Mariners and 7 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their season opener.

Ryan Waldschmidt News / Burn City Sports / August 26

Ryan Waldschmidt does it again as D-Backs rally past Cubs

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to prove why they’re nicknamed the “Answerbacks,” coming back down 4-0 against the Chicago Cubs to win 5-4 thanks to Ryan Waldschmidt’s heroics once again.

Jordan Lawlar News / Burn City Sports / August 26

Jordan Lawlar takes scary hit to the head against Cubs

PHOENIX — Another scary moment unfolded at Chase Field on Tuesday night, this time involving Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar. Lawlar, who had just returned after recovering from a hamstring injury that had kept him out for two months, was at the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning against Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has called out Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry for his alleged “B.S.” behavior.

Kevin Gausman fires 7 sharp innings as Cubs shut out Diamondbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits who’s wrong in Merrill Kelly controversy

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs turned a lopsided Monday night into one of the more heated scenes of the season, and by Tuesday, manager Torey Lovullo had walked back his side of it.

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Clay Holmes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25

Diamondbacks Reveal New Lineup to Take on Clay Holmes and the Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming to stay alive in the playoff chase, and they'll have to stave off a series loss with a win on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25

Diamondbacks Catcher Retires Unexpectedly

The Arizona Diamondbacks' transaction logs announced a somewhat surprising retirement on Tuesday. According to those logs, one of the Diamondbacks' long-tenured catchers within the organization has chosen to step away.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / August 25

How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return for Arizona?

Ketel Marte’s return to the Arizona Diamondbacks will come with something no box score can measure: the reactions of D-backs fans after the situation surrounding his no-show in Boston.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / August 25

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly opens up about heated exchange with Cubs’ coaches

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-0 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs Monday night wasn’t just about the lack of offense from their side, but brewing anger between both teams.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Diamondbacks’ 26-Year-Old Catcher Abruptly Retires

Jeremiah Boyd, a 26-year-old catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, has retired from professional baseball, according to an entry in the Minor League Baseball transaction log.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly alleges Cubs coach was relaying signs

The start of the work week wasn’t very kind to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were on the receiving end of a 7-0 demolition at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, and considering that the Diamondbacks are chasing a postseason spot, losses like this do not help.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24

When Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka Might Return From New Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka has had a rough recent stretch in terms of health. The right-hander, who signed on a one-year contract this offseason, was cruising through his 2026 season, until a glute strain forced him to sit out around six weeks.