Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0, and both teams clinch postseason spots
The D-backs may have lost, but they did leave Chase Field with a ticket to a postseason run.
The D-backs may have lost, but they did leave Chase Field with a ticket to a postseason run.
Diamondbacks lose to Astros, fail to clinch playoff berth
José Abreu hit a two-run double, José Urquidy pitched six shutout innings in an emergency start and the Houston Astros held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Friday night.
José Abreu hit a two-run double, José Urquidy pitched six shutout innings in an emergency start and the Houston Astros held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Friday night.
Diamondbacks delay clinching playoff berth as Vaughn, Moncada homer for White Sox in 3-1 win
Arizona (84-75) is in position for the second NL wild card and its first postseason appearance since 2017.
Arizona (84-75) is in position for the second NL wild card and its first postseason appearance since 2017.
Diamondbacks move closer to wild card, beat White Sox 3-0
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run double in a three-run third, giving the rookie 76 RBIs, and Tommy Pham had an RBI single for the Diamondbacks, who were outhit 8-4.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run double in a three-run third, giving the rookie 76 RBIs, and Tommy Pham had an RBI single for the Diamondbacks, who were outhit 8-4.
Christian Walker delivers as Diamondbacks pound White Sox 15-4 to strengthen wild-card positioning
Christian Walker broke into the club Tuesday. Smashed through the front door with three sweet swings for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Christian Walker broke into the club Tuesday. Smashed through the front door with three sweet swings for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Brooks Robinson, legendary Baltimore Orioles third baseman, dies at 86
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died.
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died.
Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees
The Diamondbacks are seeking to secure one of the NL’s three wild card spots to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The Diamondbacks are seeking to secure one of the NL’s three wild card spots to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Diamondbacks eliminate Yankees from playoffs with 7-1 win
Arizona (82-73) won for the sixth time in seven games and remained in position for the second NL wild card, a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs. The Diamondbacks also clinched their first winning season since 2019.
Arizona (82-73) won for the sixth time in seven games and remained in position for the second NL wild card, a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs. The Diamondbacks also clinched their first winning season since 2019.
Carroll hits 25th homer, steals 50th base to lead Kelly and the Diamondbacks past the Giants
Carroll had four hits, including a solo homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 strong innings and the Diamondbacks won their fifth straight game. Arizona is one game in front of the Chicago Cubs for the second of three National League wild-card berths.
Carroll had four hits, including a solo homer, Merrill Kelly threw 6 2/3 strong innings and the Diamondbacks won their fifth straight game. Arizona is one game in front of the Chicago Cubs for the second of three National League wild-card berths.
Carroll, Marte use daring double steal to push Diamondbacks past Giants 8-4
The D-backs remained a half-game in front of the Chicago Cubs for the second of three National League wild-card berths. The Giants, who have dropped four of five, fell three games behind the Cubs for the final playoff spot.
The D-backs remained a half-game in front of the Chicago Cubs for the second of three National League wild-card berths. The Giants, who have dropped four of five, fell three games behind the Cubs for the final playoff spot.
Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race
Arizona completed a three-game sweep and handed the Cubs their fifth straight loss. The Diamondbacks won three of four last weekend at Wrigley Field and finished 6-1 against Chicago this season.
Arizona completed a three-game sweep and handed the Cubs their fifth straight loss. The Diamondbacks won three of four last weekend at Wrigley Field and finished 6-1 against Chicago this season.
Gurriel, Thomas hit 3-run homers, D-backs beat Cubs 6-4 in showdown of NL wild-card contenders
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Thomas both hit three-run homers, rookie Brandon Pfaadt delivered 5 1/3 quality innings and Arizona beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Friday night.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Thomas both hit three-run homers, rookie Brandon Pfaadt delivered 5 1/3 quality innings and Arizona beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Friday night.
Kodai Senga, Mets play spoiler in 11-1 rout of Diamondbacks
Jake McCarthy had an eighth-inning RBI double for the Diamondbacks, who dropped the final three games of a four-game series against the Mets to fall into a tie for the third NL wild-card spot with the Cincinnati Reds (76-72) and San Francisco Giants.
Jake McCarthy had an eighth-inning RBI double for the Diamondbacks, who dropped the final three games of a four-game series against the Mets to fall into a tie for the third NL wild-card spot with the Cincinnati Reds (76-72) and San Francisco Giants.
Arizona ace Zac Gallen tagged as Alonso and Vientos lead the Mets to a 7-1 win at Citi Field
Gallen was hit hard Wednesday night in a damaging loss for the Diamondbacks as Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos powered the New York Mets to a 7-1 victory.
Gallen was hit hard Wednesday night in a damaging loss for the Diamondbacks as Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos powered the New York Mets to a 7-1 victory.
Mauricio, Alonso power Mets to 7-4 victory over Diamondbacks
Ronny Mauricio hit his first major league homer and Pete Alonso launched his 44th of the season as the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Ronny Mauricio hit his first major league homer and Pete Alonso launched his 44th of the season as the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Pham leads Diamondbacks past Mets 4-3 in return to Citi Field
Kevin Ginkel (8-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth, and former Mets reliever Paul Sewald got his 33rd save in 38 chances this season — his 12th in 14 opportunities since the Diamondbacks acquired him from Seattle on July 31.
Kevin Ginkel (8-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth, and former Mets reliever Paul Sewald got his 33rd save in 38 chances this season — his 12th in 14 opportunities since the Diamondbacks acquired him from Seattle on July 31.
Morel, Bellinger Swanson connect in 3rd, Cubs power past Diamondbacks 5-2
Arizona’s four-game winning streak ended, but the Diamondbacks (75-69) remained in the third wild-card spot. Arizona held the Cubs to just four runs in winning the first three games of the series.
Arizona’s four-game winning streak ended, but the Diamondbacks (75-69) remained in the third wild-card spot. Arizona held the Cubs to just four runs in winning the first three games of the series.
Tommy Pham hits 10th-inning RBI single as streaking Diamondbacks beat Cubs 3-2
Pham hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive victory.
Pham hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive victory.
Zac Gallen throws complete game shutout in Diamondbacks' win over Cubs
Arizona (74-68) won for the fourth time in five games overall. It moved within two games of Chicago for the No. 2 spot in the NL wild-card standings.
Arizona (74-68) won for the fourth time in five games overall. It moved within two games of Chicago for the No. 2 spot in the NL wild-card standings.
Tommy Pham homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 6-2 to move into 3rd NL wild-card spot
Ketel Marte added his 22nd homer to help the Diamondbacks win their second straight and move a half-game ahead of Miami for the last of the three NL wild-card spots. Chicago holds the No. 2 wild card, three games ahead of Arizona.
Ketel Marte added his 22nd homer to help the Diamondbacks win their second straight and move a half-game ahead of Miami for the last of the three NL wild-card spots. Chicago holds the No. 2 wild card, three games ahead of Arizona.