Cubs face Diamondbacks in important series for wild card position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a critical three-game series starting on Monday at Chase Field. The Cubs have already secured the postseason tiebreaker over both the Phillies and Padres, needing just one win against the Diamondbacks to clinch the tiebreaker for a potential Wild Card Series matchup. The Diamondbacks are currently contending with Philadelphia and San Diego for a wild card spot. Ketel Marte is on the injured list with a knee issue, and the team's performance has been inconsistent. Key pitching matchups include Kevin Gausman for the Cubs against Merrill Kelly in the opener, and Matthew Boyd facing off against Eduardo Rodriguez on Wednesday.
- •Cubs swept Diamondbacks earlier this season at Wrigley Field.
- •Cubs lead 1-0 in series against Diamondbacks this season.
- •Key pitchers include Gausman and Kelly in series opener.
- •Diamondbacks are tied in playoff contention with Phillies and Padres.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series preview
"The Cubs continue their western swing in Phoenix.
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