Dodgers and Diamondbacks begin three-game series; AJ Puk done for season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting August 7 at Chase Field. Corbin Carroll struggles at the plate with a.211 average since the All-Star break, battling tough luck as balls find gloves. Meanwhile, manager Torey Lovullo announced AJ Puk is shut down for the remainder of the season due to lingering shoulder issues. The Diamondbacks have been performing well despite decreased output from key hitters like Carroll and Ketel Marte. Injury updates indicate Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes threw bullpen sessions, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is dealing with a setback.
- •Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers series started on August 7.
- •Corbin Carroll hitting.211 since All-Star break, struggling with luck.
- •AJ Puk shut down for the season due to shoulder issues.
- •Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes threw bullpen sessions on August 7.
- •Lourdes Gurriel Jr. faces an injury setback; status under evaluation.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Dodgers live updates. Corbin Carroll on catch, anthem
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers at Diamondbacks updates. Carroll's tough luck; AJ Puk done
"The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Aug. 7, at Chase Field. Follow our live updates.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks played the second of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Aug. 8, with Brandon Pfaadt pitching.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:25 PMDiamondbacks vs Dodgers live updates. Corbin Carroll on catch, anthem
The Arizona Diamondbacks played the second of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Aug. 8, with Brandon Pfaadt pitching.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:16 AMDodgers at Diamondbacks updates. Carroll's tough luck; AJ Puk done
The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Aug. 7, at Chase Field. Follow our live updates.
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