Diamondbacks host Marlins and Yankees amid National League wild-card contention

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their pursuit of a postseason spot as they transition from a series against the Texas Rangers to a home stretch featuring the Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees. Eduardo Rodriguez is expected to start for Arizona in the series finale against the Rangers. The Marlins arrive following a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, currently sitting six games behind the Diamondbacks in the National League wild-card standings. Miami relies on shortstop Otto Lopez and pitcher Sandy Alcantara, while the New York Yankees visit while holding a secure wild-card position despite trailing the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge recently returned to the lineup after missing 84 games due to a broken rib. The series against the Yankees is set to feature a pitching matchup between Gerrit Cole and Brandon Pfaadt on Friday, September 18.

• 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' wild-card drama continues as Marlins, Yankees come to town