Cubs and Diamondbacks play as Burnes and Gallen progress in recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field on August 26. Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes threw strikes in a minor league outing, aiming for a return from injury, while Zac Gallen also progressed through his recovery. Both pitchers are working their way back to the majors after elbow and shoulder issues. Burnes hopes to pitch again on August 29 and potentially return to the big leagues in early September. The matchup features Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt against Cubs RHP Clay Holmes.
- •Diamondbacks play Cubs at 6:40 p.m. local time
- •Burnes aims for August 29 return to mound
- •Gallen projected to return from IL after September 7
- •Pfaadt has improved significantly after rough start
- •Holmes faced Diamondbacks earlier this season with a loss
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs at Diamondbacks live updates. Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen take step
"The Arizona Diamondbacks look to bounce back from their series-opening loss to the Chicago Cubs.
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