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Quite the clutch 2026 season...

Expect to see a decent dose of these players in 2027.

PHOENIX – One of the biggest questions surrounding the Diamondbacks isn’t whether Ryan Waldschmidt can make an impact; it’s why Arizona isn’t giving him more chances to prove it. Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt (right) celebrates with teammates Merrill Kelly and Tim Tawa after hitting a two run walk off home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field.

PHOENIX – Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off home run Tuesday night was about far more than watching a baseball disappear over the fence; it felt like a statement. With Arizona fighting for a Wild Card spot alongside the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, every game carries additional weight.

On Tuesday night, a pair of ninth inning home runs shook up the NL Wild Card race. With the season […]

Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off homer gave the Diamondbacks an MLB-leading 40th comeback victory and helped the team keep pace in the NL wild-card race.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had their share of strife over the past 10 days, dealing with another pitching injury and the fallout of having one of their best players ghost the team during a playoff race. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt changed the mood in a hurry on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old entered the game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4.

The Arizona Diamondbacks were down to their final out on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, facing a 4-3 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Diamondbacks had a runner on base when manager Torey Lovullo called upon rookie center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt to pinch hit, emerging as the team’s final hope. Waldschmidt made no mistakes during […] The post Diamondbacks news: Rookie stuns Cubs with feat not seen before in Arizona history appeared first on ClutchPoints.