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Kevin Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings and the Cubs erupted for seven runs against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks, buoyed by Michael Conforto’s 3-for-3 night with a walk and a homer. The Cubs leaned on a multi-hit night from the lineup (including notable two-out RBI) and, despite a late on-field clash over sign-stealing rumors, cruised to a 7-0 victory with a strong team effort all around.
Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-Diamondbacks game at Chase Field, highlighting a Cubs lineup and Kevin Gausman’s start against Merrill Kelly. The piece emphasizes Gausman’s recent form and a push for Daniel Palencia to reclaim the closer role, plus injury updates for both teams. Broadcast details list MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score on the radio, with notes on weather and other game-day info.
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, who was scratched from Monday's game and later placed on the injured list with left knee inflammation after a team meeting, was seen gambling at a Talking Stick casino during Friday's 9-0 win over the Reds at Chase Field. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is free to do as he wishes as long as he shows up, posts, and does his work; the public reason for his absence remains unclear. Marte is a core player this season, hitting .249 with 21 homers and 67 RBIs in 118 games, and Arizona remains one game back in the National League Wild Card race.
Arizona sports columnist Dan Bickley argues Ketel Marte’s repeated absences and recent off-field choices are eroding his Diamondbacks legacy, while the team remains financially tethered to a large contract through 2030. Manager Torey Lovullo’s balancing act, Marte’s casino-night outing, and the ensuing clubhouse frustration underscore a growing rift that could leave the franchise stuck with a diminished star and an uncertain future unless Marte reconciles, returns to the field, and restores trust.
Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks’ injured star, was photographed gambling at a casino near the team complex while Arizona won to stay in playoff contention. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is free to do as he wishes provided he handles rehab and shows up ready to work, following a prior no-show that briefly triggered the restricted list. Teammates stressed his presence is crucial for the postseason run, leaving the clubhouse to navigate mixed feelings as Marte works toward a return.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team is focused on Ketel Marte’s return after a productive meeting with Marte, GM Mike Hazen, and Marte’s agent, following Marte’s unexplained absence at Fenway Park and his placement on the 10-day IL with left knee inflammation.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen plans an in-person meeting with Ketel Marte after Marte undergoes a knee MRI in Phoenix, hoping for clarity on a potential return this season despite many unknowns as the club battles for a playoff spot.
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did not report to Fenway Park and was placed on the restricted list moments before the start of the game vs. the Red Sox, with Jose Fernandez taking his roster spot and lineup. The team cited possible personal, legal or non-baseball reasons for the move, and Arizona fell 11-1. This marks another earlier instance where Marte was on the restricted list.
The Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list just before their game in Boston; Marte traveled with the team but did not arrive at Fenway Park, and Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno. No reason or duration was provided for Marte’s unavailability, and Lars Nootbaar will DH in Marte’s expected role. Arenado is day-to-day with a torso injury, and Fernandez is on the taxi squad as part of a makeshift infield. The restricted list covers non-injury absences and players aren’t paid while on it; more details are expected later.
The Dodgers fell 4-2 to the Diamondbacks, extending their slide to eight losses in nine games as their offense stalls after the All-Star break (85 runs in that span). They still lead the NL West by 7.5 games but have gone 21-21 since June 19, with Pages and Tucker supplying most of the offense while other stars have struggled. Manager Dave Roberts says there’s no panic and the team will get a boost this week with Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell set to start as they face Royals, Brewers, Rockies and Pirates, hoping to regain form and consistency.
Arizona’s Diamondbacks defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to clinch their first season-series win over L.A. since 2018, going 7-6 in 13 meetings this year. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings with a season-high 115 pitches to help limit the Dodgers, Ketel Marte hit his 20th homer, and the D-backs outscored L.A. 9-7 in the series, strengthening Arizona’s position in the NL Wild Card race.
In Phoenix, the Dodgers outlasted the Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings after a ninth-inning rally by Arizona was stifled; Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll hit back-to-back triples off Edwin Diaz, but Los Angeles won in the 10th when Shohei Ohtani delivered an infield single off reliever Gerardo Carrillo after a wild pitch moved the ghost runner, snapping a skid and setting up a decisive rubber match Sunday. Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings, yet the D-backs stranded 15 runners and went 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, defending World Series champs, lost their season-high seventh straight game in a 4-3 walk-off defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks, with closer Edwin Diaz yielding a late homer after a string of struggles. Despite the skid, LA still holds a comfortable NL West lead (7.5 games) and has been 10-16 since July 5. Manager Dave Roberts urged better play, noting the team’s talent and upcoming help from trade-deadline acquisition Tarik Skubal and the return of Blake Snell, while the offense and bullpen look to rebound.
The Dodgers and Diamondbacks enter a decisive final series tied 5-5 in 2026, with Arizona coming off a dominant late break run that boosted its wild-card push, and Los Angeles hoping to rebound from a rough stretch that included sweeps by Boston and Chicago. LA’s offense is heating up around Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, but bullpen struggles keep urgency high in the tight NL West race and Wild Card chase. Arizona needs Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte to snap back as they contend for the last playoff spot, and the set features Sasaki vs. Kelly on Friday, Yamamoto vs. Pfaadt on Saturday, and Wrobleski vs. Rodriguez on Sunday.
Guardians beat the Diamondbacks 5-0 as Gavin Williams carried a perfect game bid into the sixth; Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa attempted a bunt, fouled it, then singled, which sparked heated chatter and a benches-clearing incident between managers Stephen Vogt and Torey Lovullo. The dispute centered on unwritten rules about bunting with a no-hit bid, while Williams later joined a rare club with five straight starts of at least 10 strikeouts and one or fewer walks. The game was paused by a rain delay as the tarp was prepared.