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Diamondbacks July 2026 playoff push continues

Entities: Merrill Kelly · Arizona Diamondbacks · Pittsburgh Pirates · Ben Cherington · Mitch Keller

Overview

Following the walk‑off 6‑5 victory over Oakland on July 21 and the 10‑6 makeup‑game win over St. Louis on July 23, Arizona kept its wild‑card chase alive. The club traveled to Washington for the July 26 series opener against the Nationals (55‑50, second in the NL West vs. 53‑52, third in the NL East). Kohl Drake (0‑0, 1.80 ERA) started for the Diamondbacks opposite Miles Mikolas for Washington, with betting odds favoring Arizona.

The series was tied 1‑1 heading into the next game, and on July 27 the Diamondbacks moved on to PNC Park to meet the Pittsburgh Pirates. Merrill Kelly (8‑8, 5.12 ERA) took the mound for Arizona against Pirates right‑hander Mitch Keller (6‑7, 4.90 ERA). Pittsburgh, one game shy of a wild‑card spot as the trade deadline loomed, hoped to gain ground.

Both outings were part of Arizona’s late‑season surge, aiming to solidify its position in the NL wild‑card race as the regular season draws to a close.

Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks take on Pittsburgh Pirates in July 27 MLB showdown

    On July 27, 2026, the Diamondbacks faced the Pirates at PNC Park. Merrill Kelly started for Arizona, Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh, which was chasing a wild‑card spot; odds favored the Pirates.

  2. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Diamondbacks and Nationals set for July 26 series clash

    The Diamondbacks (55‑50) and Nationals (53‑52) meet July 26 at 1:35 p.m. ET in Washington, tied 1‑1 in the series. Kohl Drake and Miles Mikolas start, odds favor Arizona, and both teams have multiple injuries.

  3. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 10-6 in makeup game

    Tyler Locklear’s two‑run homer and Brandon Pfaadt’s six innings lift the Diamondbacks to a 10‑6 win over the Cardinals in a makeup game.

  4. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Athletics with 15‑5 rout and walk‑off win

    Arizona beat Oakland 6‑5 on a walk‑off single and previously routed them 15‑5, setting a season‑high in runs and featuring James McCann’s 100th homer and Ryan Waldschmidt’s first.

  5. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Diamondbacks fall to Cardinals after Ketel Marte skips ABS challenge

    The Diamondbacks lost 5-4 to the Cardinals after Ketel Marte failed to use the ABS challenge system on a missed strike, ending their four‑game streak.

  6. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 9-2 as McCann hits two homers

    James McCann hit two homers and drove in four as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9‑2; Brandon Pfaadt earned his third straight win, and both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani were ruled

  7. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 5-3 in pre‑All‑Star sweep

    Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 5‑3, sweeping the series before the All‑Star break; Ohtani homered, Waldschmidt’s sac fly drove in Arenado.

  8. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Los Angeles Dodgers host Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB showdown

    Dodgers host Diamondbacks on July 11, 2026; Yamamoto (2.49 ERA) vs Pfaadt (4.84 ERA). Dodgers favored –285, run‑line –1.5, total 9 runs; lineup includes Ohtani, Freeman.

  9. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Diamondbacks Complete First Dodgers Sweep at Dodger Stadium Since 2017

    Arizona swept the Dodgers 3‑0 at Dodger Stadium, their first sweep there since 2017, aided by Vargas’s clutch hit and Tawa’s homers as Dodgers’ errors and Ohtani’s injury marred the series.

  10. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    San Diego Padres beat Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4, matching season‑run high

    The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-4, tying their season‑high runs as Michael King earned his sixth win; Luis Campusano homered, Miguel Andújar hit three doubles, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was e‑e

  11. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks gear up for Dodgers series as roster shake‑up unfolds

    The Diamondbacks face the Dodgers on July 10, 2026, with Eduardo Rodríguez starting; Pavin Smith was DFA'd, rookie Ryan Waldschmidt called up, and Ohtani scratched. Analysts label the team in trade‑deadline lim

  12. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres showdown at Petco Park

    Diamondbacks (45‑46) face Padres (45‑46) at Petco Park on July 7‑9, 2026. starters Márquez/Gallen; odds: Padres -120, D‑backs +100; total 9 runs; both teams battle injuries and bullpen woes.

  13. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks defeat San Diego Padres 8-0

    The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-0, highlighted by Max Kepler’s three‑run homer – his first after an 80‑game PED suspension – and five shutout innings from Brandon Pfaadt.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks beat St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 with back‑to‑back homers

    Back‑to‑back homers by Groover and Marte fueled the Diamondbacks' 9‑4 win over the Cardinals, featuring Canadian debut pitcher Mitch Bratt.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks Edge Angels 4-3 on Pavin Smith's First Home Run

    Pavin Smith’s first season homer lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4‑3 win over the Los Angeles Angels after a 2‑2 tie.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels trade wins in recent series

    Mike Trout powered a 7‑0 Angels win over the Diamondbacks; Arizona answered with a 4‑3 victory highlighted by Pavin Smith’s homer, and the Diamondbacks added Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to the lineup.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks clinch series win over Cincinnati Reds

    Arizona Diamondbacks beat Cincinnati Reds 5‑3 to clinch the series, highlighted by three solo homers, Jordan Lawlar’s return, and Gabriel Moreno’s three‑hole surge.

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