Scouting Notes on the Rehabbing Cubs and Diamondbacks Pitchers
Here are Eric’s notes on Justin Steele, Ben Brown, Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen and Zac Gallen's elbow skin.
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
Diamondbacks teammates reportedly ‘incensed’ over Ketel Marte’s recent conduct
Ketel Marte remains one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' most indispensable stars, but his recent off-field antics have reportedly created friction inside the clubhouse. As the Arizona Diamondbacks scratch and claw for an National League Wild Card berth, trouble is brewing inside the clubhouse. According to a report from USA Today ’s Bob Nightengale, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is embroiled in a tense situation with his teammates after a sudden, unexcused pregame departure. Nighteng...
How Did Ketel Marte Betray the Arizona Diamondbacks?
The Arizona Diamondbacks and their complete 26-man roster flew into the Boston Logan International Airport late last Sunday night. The team was prepping for a vital three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Arizona sat one game out of the NL Wild Card, needing to beat a good Red Sox team to remain a candidate […] The post How Did Ketel Marte Betray the Arizona Diamondbacks? appeared first on The Lead .
Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt did something no MLB rookie has done before
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt might only have three home runs in his young MLB career so far, but his latest has put him in a club of his own. The Arizona rookie made history Tuesday night, launching a two-run walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning to complete a stunning […]
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: The D-backs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the D-backs lineup. Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP Matthew Boyd was going along really well … until August began. This month: four starts, 6.12 ERA, 1.360 WHIP, eight (!) home runs in 25 innings. […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Wednesday 8/26 game threads
Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0: Matthew Boyd shines, but the offense vanishes Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Wednesday 8/26, 2:40 CT
Why isn’t Ryan Waldschmidt starting every day for the Diamondbacks?
PHOENIX – One of the biggest questions surrounding the Diamondbacks isn’t whether Ryan Waldschmidt can make an impact; it’s why Arizona isn’t giving him more chances to prove it. Schmidt Happens pic.twitter.com/oGl1ttEOEV — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 26, 2026 Will Ryan Waldschmidt get more opportunities for the D-backs? Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off home run against the Chicago […]
Snake Bytes 8/26: Wild Win on Waldy Walk-off
Diamondbacks News Ryan Waldschmidt Walks Off Cubs in Stunning, Injury Scare Filled Comeback The Chicago Cubs managed to hang four runs on Brandon Pfaadt, who had yet another strong outing, despite not getting the quality start. The Diamondbacks had injury scares in the outfield with Vargas and Carroll colliding before Jordan Lawlar (is he the […]
Ketel Marte gambled with the Diamondbacks playoff hopes and got away with it
It's time for the Arizona Diamondbacks to put their foot down with Ketel Marte. Torey Lovullo did anything but that, welcoming him back with open arms.
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Diamondbacks
Oof. I wasn’t trying to tempt the baseball gods when I said that this Cubs team hasn’t had many of these, what I call, “true” blown saves. That is, a lead that gets to the ninth inning and is blown there. For some reason, I can’t readily lay my hands on the records of various […]
The Opener: Waldschmidt, Miller, Duran
Twins righty Taj Bradley tossed the first immaculate inning in franchise history on Tuesday against the A’s. He punched out Carlos Cortes, Brian Serven, and Henry Bolte on nine pitches. 1. Another walk-off HR for Waldschmidt Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt has three career home runs. Two of them have been of the walk-off variety. Clay […]
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/25/26): D-Backs 5, Cubs 4 – Webb Walked Off Again
The Cubs were positioned to win a second consecutive game against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night with a four-run lead through seven innings. Then the bullpen had another complete meltdown as they suffered their third walk-off defeat on the road trip. Both starting pitchers were rolling early until Chicago broke through against Brandon Pfaadt with … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/25/26): D-Backs 5, Cubs 4 – Webb Walked Off Again appeared first on .
Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4: The Jacob Webb disaster, again
It’s at times like this that I have to remind myself that the Cubs still hold the top wild card spot in the National League (by three games) and are still within shouting distance of first place in the NL Central. Because now, in addition to all the other issues facing this ballclub, they appear […]
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. Waldschmidt made […] The post Rookie stuns Cubs with feat not seen before in Diamondbacks history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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”. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks got revenge for […] The post Cubs stunned by Diamondbacks in brutal 9th inning meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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. Those 26 runs came unanswered too, with the outburst against the Mariners coming after […] The post Diamondbacks end Cubs’ unanswered runs streak in anticlimactic fashion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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. It was a bit of a struggling night for Arizona, being shut out for seven innings, dealing with defensive miscues and losing Jordan Lawlar […]
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 […]
D-Backs fans react to scary collision between Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks fans held their breath at Chase Field and online as Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas collided during Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs. The play occurred in the top of the sixth inning when Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hit a fly ball between right field and second base. Both players […]
Cubs break bonkers record that’s held since 1969
The Chicago Cubs are on a roll. They are in the midst of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday, the Cubs shut out Arizona 7-0. The following day, they notched 4 unanswered runs through the end of the 7th inning. As a result, the Cubs set a new mark for unanswered runs […] The post Cubs break bonkers record that’s held since 1969 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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. After Arizona’s 7-0 loss at Chase Field, Lovullo confirmed he called Cubs skipper Craig Counsell to apologize once Major League Baseball […] The post Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits who’s wrong in Merrill Kelly controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Clay.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Tuesday 8/25, 8:40 CT
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: D-backs lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Brandon Pfaadt, RHP After a bit of a rough outing in his Cubs debut, Clay Holmes has been lights-out over his last two: 12 innings, one run, 26 ground-ball outs out of 36 total outs recorded (and 45 batters faced). That’s exactly who the Cubs […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Tuesday 8/25 game threads
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