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Cubs Present Massive Playoff Threat to Diamondbacks This Week

The Arizona Diamondbacks managed to live to fight another day after they took two of three from the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. But now, they'll face a serious National League threat in the form of the Chicago Cubs.

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Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB SUNDAY LEADOFF HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 8/23/26

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Diamondbacks rally in 7th, top Reds to keep pace in wild-card race

Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning, Corbin Carroll had two extra-base hits and an RBI, and the host Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a three-run deficit for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 23

Diamondbacks' Comeback Win vs Reds Was Massive for Playoff Hopes

There are still no must-win games in the month of August, but the Arizona Diamondbacks escaping the threat of a devastating series loss in comeback fashion on Sunday was no small feat.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 23

The Diamondbacks' Rotation is Officially in Serious Trouble

Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt walking off the mound following three ineffective innings of work on Sunday served as a punctuation mark at the end of a brutal Arizona Diamondbacks pitching sentence.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Mike Soroka News / ESPN / August 23

Diamondbacks place Soroka on 10-day injured list

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed veteran right-hander Michael Soroka, 29, on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of right shoulder inflammation, further depleting the pitching staff as they try to stay in contention in the National League playoff race.

Ketel Marte News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Ketel Marte situation ‘hanging over’ Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB Sunday Leadoff | MLB on NBC

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 23

Diamondbacks make pitching changes ahead of series finale vs. Reds

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are making changes to their pitching staff ahead of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona designated right-hander Zack Littell for assignment and recalled right-hander Drey Jameson in his place.

Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / August 23

Diamondbacks DFA veteran RHP Zack Littell

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Zack Littell for assignment on Sunday and reinstated right-hander Drey Jameson from the 15-day injured list.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 23

Diamondbacks Unexpectedly Lose Key Pitcher to Injury Once Again

The Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff has sustained yet another injury blow. This one is unexpected and brutal. Right-hander Michael Soroka, who had just returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list back on August 10, will be headed back to the IL.

Zack Littell News / New Baseball Media / August 23

2026 Transactions: Tigers Select Sears, Arizona DFA Littell

Detroit promoted one of its better pitching prospects on August 23, as left-hander Andrew Sears was added to the club’s roster. Arizona, meanwhile, designated pitcher Zack Littell for assignment after three outings with the D-Backs.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Drey Jameson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. He had been out since late July with right hip inflammation.