PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (14-5, 2.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Astros: Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 131 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

Houston looks to protect a three-game AL West lead and cap 13 games in 13 days as Peter Lambert takes the mound against Eduardo Rodriguez in Sunday's rubber match.

With the win and a Padres loss, the Diamondbacks moved back into the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' spring training schedule was revealed for 2027. Also, outfielder Tommy Troy returns from injury.

This is a lose-lose situation for the Diamondbacks, as if they punish Marte, they believe he won't stick with the team. But if they don't punish him, like they're doing now, it sets a bad precedent for the other players on the team,

The Diamondbacks need their top of the lineup to get going and for the pitching reinforcements to be additive.

Ketel Marte was met with boos in his return to the Diamondbacks lineup against the Phillies after his unexplained absence during the playoff race.

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will make another rehab appearance instead of rejoining the major league rotation this week. Speaking before Tuesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies,

Saturday Night Bummer. A rare blown late inning lead by Houston. Diamondbacks 4 Astros 3. The night began with promise, thanks to a forged early lead which has been the formula for success of late. Taylor Trammell began things with a double,