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James McCann - Blasts homer Saturday McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Padres.

Impact McCann has hit three homers over eight games in September. The catcher is batting just .217 (5-for-23) in that span. He's mostly been limited to a reserve role down the stretch. On the season, McCann is batting .283 with a .774 OPS, seven homers, 28 RBI, 17 runs scored and six doubles over 162 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Clarke - Can't complete one frame as opener Clarke allowed one run on three hits and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday. He didn't record a strikeout or a walk.

Impact Clarke ended up struggling as an opener for the bullpen game, though he was far from alone in laboring on the mound. The Padres put up at least one run in five of the first six innings, and the back-and-forth nature of the game kept Clarke from being on the hook for the loss. While he has a strong 2.96 ERA over 73 innings this season, he's surrendered seven runs (six earned) over his last six innings to stumble to the finish line.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs Waste Playoff Opportunity in Bullpen Game Meltdown vs Padres The Arizona Diamondbacks, fresh off an 11-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night, entered play on Saturday with a prime opportunity...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: AL West Title, NL Wild Card Spot At Stake

One more day in the regular season and there is still playoff spots and a division title up for grabs.

SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: AL West Title, NL Wild Card Spot At Stake

Gabriel Moreno - Tweaks hamstring, expected to play Sunday Moreno tweaked his hamstring during Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Padres, but he's expected to be in the lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact The issue cropped up during Friday's game, but Moreno was in the lineup for Saturday's contest before being pinch hit for in the ninth frame. He received treatment for his hamstring following Saturday's loss, and it looks like the 26-year-old catcher will be in action for Sunday's game as the Diamondbacks make one final push toward a playoff berth. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI single prior to his exit.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Machado homers as Padres beat D-backs 10-7 to clinch home field in wild-card round vs Cubs

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 to secure the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

D-backs going down to the wire, needing win and help on final day SAN DIEGO -- The Diamondbacks’ postseason fate will come down to Game No. 162. A 10-7 loss to the Padres on Saturday night at Petco Park sna...

SEPTEMBER 27 • MLB.COM

Padres Make Roster Move, Get Massive Boost Amid Critical Diamondbacks Series The San Diego Padres made a roster move before Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks Give New Gabriel Moreno Injury Update The Arizona Diamondbacks removed catcher Gabriel Moreno early on Friday night, in the midst of an 11-4 blowout win over the San Diego Padres...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

D-backs Announce Starting Pitcher, Lineup for Huge Game 2 vs Padres The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves staring down a prime opportunity to claw their way back into a Wild Card berth with two games left...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Taylor Clarke - Opening Saturday Clarke will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Padres, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Clarke gave up two earned runs in one inning during his last outing Thursday, but the D-backs will send him to the mound to begin Saturday's game as they attempt to sneak into the final wild-card spot in the National League. He'll likely remain on the bump for an inning or two before coming out of the game.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Place All-Star Pitcher on Injured List Days Before Postseason The San Diego Padres made a roster move before Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, sending a pitcher to the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks Make New Roster Move After Gabriel Moreno Injury Concern The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up left-handed hitting catcher Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, outfiel...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Adrian Del Castillo - Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Del Castillo will return to the big leagues for the final weekend of the regular season after smacking three home runs in his final six games at Triple-A. He'll replace Jesus Sanchez on the active roster and will likely be in the mix to work as the team's designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Sánchez - Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Sanchez for assignment Saturday.

Impact Sanchez will lose his spot on Arizona's active and 40-man rosters after going 2-for-15 with a walk and five strikeouts across six games since being claimed Sept. 14. Adrian Del Castillo will come up from the minors to replace Sanchez and could see time as the team's designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks part ways with ex-Astros, Blue Jays .713 OPS outfielder | Sporting News The D-Backs make a notable roster move amid their postseason push.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How the Diamondbacks could still make the MLB Playoffs, explained Things do NOT bode well for Don Mattingly and the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 26 • FANSIDED.COM

Padres can't coast after D-backs loss puts Wild Card home-field advantage at risk The Padres punched their postseason ticket on Thursday night. On Friday, they played as if the remaining schedule had become optional. To be...

SEPTEMBER 26 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Phillies reporter goes nuclear on Phillies for 'choking down the drain' amid nightmare playoff push | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies are on the wrong side of a playoff push. The Phillies are only a game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks with two g...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Moreno exits D-backs' win with tender left hamstring SAN DIEGO -- It was (almost) all good news for the Diamondbacks on Friday. They beat the Padres, 11-4, and the Phillies lost to the Rays to...

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM

Jordan Lawlar - Lifts homer in win Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Lawlar has faded into a reserve role lately, but he made the most of a start Friday. In September, he has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with seven extra-base hits and seven RBI over 20 contests. Lawlar is batting .256 with a .781 OPS, six homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored, five doubles, one triple and five stolen bases over 43 games in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks DFA Jesus Sanchez After Minor Gabriel Moreno Injury The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters at Petco Park...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Lars Nootbaar - Belts leadoff homer in win Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and three runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Nootbaar set the tone, ambushing Casey Mize on the first pitch of the game. Nootbaar has gone 6-for-15 (.400) over his last four games, though the homer accounted for his first RBI since Sept. 14. The outfielder is batting .241 with a .728 OPS, eight homers, 32 RBI, 38 runs scored, 14 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases across 88 games between the Diamondbacks and the Cardinals this year.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Returns to 30-homer mark Arenado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Arenado's first year in Arizona saw him get back to the 30-homer mark for the first time since 2022. He reached the threshold with a third-inning blast off Casey Mize. Arenado is batting .254 with an .803 OPS, 85 RBI, 79 runs scored, 24 doubles, one triple and four stolen bases over 150 contests this year.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Pfaadt - Secures win Friday Pfaadt (8-3) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out seven over 7.2 innings to earn the win over the Padres on Friday.

Impact Pfaadt put the Diamondbacks in a good spot for the rest of the weekend, sparing the bullpen with a long outing. He threw 71 of 106 pitches for strikes and earned the win to keep Arizona's playoff hopes alive, gaining ground on the Phillies after their loss to the Rays. Pfaadt had gone six starts without a win prior to Friday. He ends the regular season at a 3.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 94:32 K:BB across 136 innings over 29 games (19 starts), and he's pitched well enough to warrant a start in the wild-card round if Arizona makes the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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