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Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates


The Arizona Diamondbacks were 79-71, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell just short against the Texas Rangers 6-7 at Chase Field.

Diamondbacks Daily Vibe Check
57°
▼2
Lukewarm
outscoring opponents

A little of everything, not a lot of anything. Run differential of +4 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. Add in going 4-3 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.

Diamondbacks Game on September 14

Opponent:Miami Marlins (74-76)
Location:Chase Field
First Pitch:09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Corbin Burnes (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (13-10, 3.78 ERA)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph

Diamondbacks Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks fell just short against the Texas Rangers 6-7 at Chase Field.

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Highlights

Diamondbacks Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
9059.604 L2
Padres
8168.5449.0 W7
D-backs
7971.52711.5 L2
Giants
6288.41328.5 L3
Rockies
5594.36935.0 L7

Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Nolan Arenado
25.240.76573
4
Ketel Marte
22.250.75973
14
Gabriel Moreno
13.301.84573

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
55
Brandyn Garcia
0-12.030.7744.1
62
Juan Morillo
3-42.311.0658.1
57
Eduardo Rodriguez
15-62.621.22178.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
6
Ildemaro Vargas
4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
28
Nolan Arenado
4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Merrill Kelly
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
57
Eduardo Rodriguez
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
63
Justin Martinez
3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Diamondbacks News

The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped a gut-wrenching 7-6 contest to the Texas Rangers, stranding the tying and potential winning runs in the ninth inning, a painful reminder of their ongoing struggles in critical moments. This loss comes on the heels of a significant roster shake-up, as the D-backs designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, officially closing the chapter on his stint with the team after a promising but ultimately underwhelming comeback season post-ACL tear. As they look to rebound, the return of pitchers Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen, and Michael Soroka from the injured list brings a glimmer of hope, but fans are left wondering if this team can put it all together as their playoff aspirations hang in the balance.

Sources
Defensive miscues prove costly for D-backs as 9th inning rally falls short vs. Rangers
MLB.com
Defensive miscues prove costly for D-backs as 9th inning rally falls short vs. Rangers
PHOENIX -- It looked like the Diamondbacks were going to pull off another late-inning comeback Sunday, but they wound up coming up just a bit short, stranding the tying run at second and the potential winning run at first in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers at Chase Field.​
Gurriel DFA'd by D-backs; infielder Fernandez recalled
MLB.com
Gurriel DFA'd by D-backs; infielder Fernandez recalled
The Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, the club announced on Sunday. Rookie infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.
Snakepit Roundtable: Burnes, Gallen, Soroka return
AZ Snake Pit
Snakepit Roundtable: Burnes, Gallen, Soroka return
All three of Burnes, Gallen, and Soroka returned from the IL this week. Which do you expect to have the biggest positive impact on the team? James Attwood: Probably Soroka. Burnes is still pitch-limited and is still looking for the feel and timing on his breaking pitches, especially the curve. Gallen has had a rough […]
Know When To Fold ‘Em
AZ Snake Pit
Know When To Fold ‘Em
Being able to leave Kansas City with a big series win but unfortunately missing out on an opportunity to get the Diamondbacks first sweep since July 10-12 against the Dodgers, the Dbacks came back to Phoenix to start their final homestand of 2026 against another team who is also still in the fight for a […]
Diamondbacks Designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Diamondbacks Designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been designated for assignment.  Arizona now has an open spot on its 40-man roster, and infielder Jose Fernandez was called up from Triple-A Reno to take Gurriel’s place on the active roster. The move all but officially ends Gurriel’s run with the D’Backs just shy of […]
ESPN
Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment
The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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