The Diamondbacks entered their 81st and final home game of the season on Sunday, Sept. 20, against the Yankees, with a 44-36 record at Chase Field.

A sweep in next week's four-game set against Tampa Bay is virtually the Yankees' only shot at a division title.

Or, in the case of Jayson Stark of The Athletic's "LVP" in the NL for the 2026 season, Ketel Marte, it's off-field drama and underwhelming at-best production. Marte was named by Stark as the "Least Valuable Player" in the NL for the 2026 season.

Aaron Boone assessed the Yankees’ blown lead, struggling bullpen and late injury concern following Sunday’s loss.

PHOENIX — On a night that began with the Diamondbacks honoring the 25th anniversary of their 2001 team that won the World Series against the Yankees, they paid tribute again a few hours later to deliver some more nightmares back in New York.

With just three games left in the 2026 MLB season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have created one final opportunity to make October. The D-backs enter the final weekend two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League’s final Wild Card spot.

New York Yankees (88-64, second in the AL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (80-73, third in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Gerrit Cole (8-

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The playoff scenarios as the Arizona Diamondbacks finish a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in another must-win game in Denver.