Cubs face Diamondbacks in key NL matchup on August 25
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are set to meet on August 25 as part of the MLB season. The Cubs currently hold the first wild-card spot in the National League, looking to solidify their position as they head toward the season's final month. Arizona trails behind and is set to face a challenging matchup after a recent series win against the Reds. Merrill Kelly, who has struggled in August with a high ERA, is on the mound for the Diamondbacks, further complicating their efforts against a competitive Cubs lineup.
- •Cubs occupy the first NL wild-card spot, ahead of the Phillies.
- •Diamondbacks won their last series against the Reds.
- •Merrill Kelly starts for the Diamondbacks amid recent struggles.
- •Cubs look to strengthen their playoff positioning this month.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — D-backs vs Cubs Discussion
"Today’s Lineups CUBS DIAMONDBACKS Pete Crow-Armstrong – CF Lars Nootbaar – DH Seiya Suzuki – RF Corbin Carroll – RF Michael Busch – 1B Gabriel Moreno – C Alex Bregman – 3B Geraldo Perdomo – SS Ian Happ – LF Max Kepler – LF Nico Hoerner – SS Nolan Arenado – 3B Pedro Ramirez – […]
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