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Diamondbacks' playoff hopes dim after loss to Marlins, nine games remain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Diamondbacks' playoff hopes dim after loss to Marlins, nine games remain
Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason aspirations are diminishing following a recent series loss to the Miami Marlins. Despite hitting three home runs, the team fell further behind in the wild card standings. With only nine games left in the regular season, the Diamondbacks face an uphill battle to qualify for the playoffs. Additionally, the team designated a veteran reliever for assignment and welcomed back Ryne Nelson to bolster their bullpen as they push to improve their standing.

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  • •Diamondbacks lost series to Marlins, impacting wild card standings.
  • •Team has only nine games left in the season.
  • •Three home runs in the last game were not enough to secure a win.
  • •Ryne Nelson's return strengthens the bullpen amid struggles.
  • •Veteran reliever was designated for assignment.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks News 9/17
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Team News D-backs’ postseason hopes narrowing after frustrating series loss to Marlins https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-drop-in-wild-card-standings-in-loss-to-marlins 3 home runs not enough as Diamondbacks drop further back in wild card https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2026/09/16/diamondbacks-marlins-score-game-updates/91780111007/ Diamondbacks’ playoff hopes reach despair with 9 games to go https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-marlins-los

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