Diamondbacks host Phillies as wild-card chase intensifies
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies on August 31 in a critical three-game series at Chase Field. The Phillies currently occupy the second NL wild-card spot, leading the Diamondbacks by three games. The matchup could see the return of infielder Ketel Marte. Following the Phillies series, the Diamondbacks will head to Houston to take on the Astros. Game times for the Phillies series are set for 6:40 p.m. on August 31 and September 1, and 12:40 p.m. on September 2.
- •Diamondbacks come off a rare day off on August 30.
- •Phillies are two games ahead of the Padres and three ahead of the Diamondbacks.
- •Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are key contributors for the Phillies.
- •Next, Diamondbacks face Astros after the Phillies series.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies at Diamondbacks live. Carroll talks about injury, Marte out
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies vs Diamondbacks live. Latest on Burnes, Ketel Marte's hat
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Marte returns, but Diamondbacks fall just short to Phillies
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Phillies live. Spotlight targets Ketel Marte today
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' week sees Phillies and maybe Ketel Marte's return
"Record: 73-66. Pace: 85-77. Change on 2025: +5. The Diamondbacks won the series against the Phillies on the East coast, but all three games there were decided by one run. Tonight’s game at Chase Field was just as close, neither side exactly taking advantage of their scoring opportunities. Arizona and Philadelphia combined to go 1-for-15 […]
"After a rare Sunday off for the Diamondbacks, the focus shifts to the National League wild-card race when Arizona hosts the Phillies on Aug. 31, 2026.
"The Diamondbacks will look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, at Chase Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:07 PMPhillies at Diamondbacks live. Carroll talks about injury, Marte out
The Diamondbacks will look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, at Chase Field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:10 AMPhillies vs Diamondbacks live. Latest on Burnes, Ketel Marte's hat
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night, Sept. 1, at Chase Field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:39 AMMarte returns, but Diamondbacks fall just short to Phillies
Record: 73-66. Pace: 85-77. Change on 2025: +5. The Diamondbacks won the series against the Phillies on the East coast, but all three games there were decided by one run. Tonight’s game at Chase Field was just as close, neither side exactly taking advantage of their scoring opportunities. Arizona and Philadelphia combined to go 1-for-15 […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 5:20 PMDiamondbacks vs Phillies live. Spotlight targets Ketel Marte today
The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to get star second baseman Ketel Marte back from the injured list on Monday night, Aug. 31.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:01 PMDiamondbacks' week sees Phillies and maybe Ketel Marte's return
After a rare Sunday off for the Diamondbacks, the focus shifts to the National League wild-card race when Arizona hosts the Phillies on Aug. 31, 2026.
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