Diamondbacks, Pirates eliminated from playoffs despite strong seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates were eliminated from playoff contention after Sunday’s MLB regular season concluded. The Diamondbacks finished with an 86-76 record, narrowly missing a Wild Card spot due to the Philadelphia Phillies’ victory. The Pirates, ending their season at 82-80, struggled within a competitive NL Central dominated by the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. The Diamondbacks had a better record than three AL playoff teams, showcasing the challenges presented by the current postseason format, which doesn't favor their standing in the National League. Both teams look to regroup for the next season after solid performances that fell short of playoff qualification.
- •Diamondbacks finish at 86-76, one game back in Wild Card race.
- •Phillies' win eliminates Diamondbacks on final day of season.
- •Pirates close season 82-80, improving from previous years.
- •Diamondbacks outperformed three AL playoff teams in standings.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks, Pirates’ Playoff Spots Robbed by NL Standings vs. AL Bracket
"There are always going to be positive breaks and unfortunate aspects to whatever setup a league uses for its postseason. In this case, the playoff picture in MLB’s National League and American League leaves a couple teams feeling particularly unlucky — the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates. Their records both would have a path to […] The post Diamondbacks, Pirates’ Playoff Spots Robbed by NL Standings vs. AL Bracket appeared first on HEAVY.
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