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Arizona Diamondbacks news
The gist
The Diamondbacks dropped two straight to Texas and sit 1.5 games out of the Wild Card.
Arizona's fading playoff margin now hinges on a three-game home series against Miami.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026Brandon Pfaadt started against Texas at Chase Field, allowing six earned runs all in the fifth inning over 6.2 innings; a lost challenge was called the sliding doors moment in the loss. Pavin Smith returned to the lineup, batting eighth as designated hitter, two months after being designated for assignment.
- Sep 13, 2026Arizona designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, leaving the active roster at 28 and the 40-man at 39. In the game against Texas, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer, Gabriel Moreno hit a solo shot, and Tim Tawa and Jordan Lawlar each added an RBI double.
- Sep 14, 2026Arizona opens a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins at Chase Field, entering at 79-71 and 1.5 games outside the NL Wild Card, while Miami arrives at 74-76 having won two straight.