Diamondbacks face busy week with Cubs and Giants upcoming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set for an intensive stretch of eight games over seven days, starting with a series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on August 23. Following that, they will host the Chicago Cubs for three games beginning August 24. The Cubs currently lead the National League wild-card standings. After facing the Cubs, the Diamondbacks will travel to San Francisco for a four-game series with the Giants, which includes a day-night doubleheader on August 29. The Giants have struggled this season, holding a 1-8 record against the Diamondbacks to date.
- •Diamondbacks host Reds on August 23 in series finale.
- •Three-game series against Cubs starts August 24.
- •Cubs lead in NL wild-card and are contending for the NL Central title.
- •Diamondbacks travel to face Giants in four-game series after Cubs.
- •Giants have traded key players and are underperforming this season.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' week includes Cubs and always-beatable Giants
"Can the Arizona Diamondbacks keep pace in the race for the MLB postseason? They'll play a lot of games Aug. 23-29. Here's the schedule.
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