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Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas collide during D-Backs-Cubs game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:45 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas collide during D-Backs-Cubs game

Summary

In the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on August 25, 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks players Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas collided while attempting to catch a fly ball. Both players fell to the ground, with Vargas hitting the turf hard. After a brief delay for check-ups by the team's manager and a trainer, both players continued in the game, providing relief to worried fans. The incident highlighted the risks of baseball, especially involving key players during routine plays. Fans expressed concern regarding their health as the D-Backs push through the final stretch of the season.

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Status Watch

•Collision occurred during the sixth inning of the game.
•Fans reacted anxiously as both players went down.
•Vargas had a hard fall but returned to the game.
•The incident serves as a reminder of the sport's risks.

Latest Updates

3:45 AMYahoo Sports — D-Backs fans react to scary collision between Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas

What they're saying

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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. Aug 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Corbin Carroll slides into home to score in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.
— Yahoo Sports

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