Diamondbacks' Wild-Card Race in Jeopardy | MLB News

0:00It's September 17th, MLB News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Corey with the story. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a tough spot right now. They've dropped back to back series, first to the Texas Rangers, and then the Miami Marlins, and you can feel the fan frustration bubbling up online. We'll look like a tight race for a wildcard spot a few weeks ago has really opened up, and their chances of making the postseason are looking. Slimmer by the day. Right now, the Diamondbacks are sitting at 80 wins and 73 losses. That puts them three and a half games behind the San Diego Padres for that last National League wildcard spot. Fangrass is giving them about a 16% chance to get into the playoffs, which is a pretty significant drop from where they were. Just a short, time ago. This isn't just about the losses themselves, but how they're happening. Fans are pointing to errors, mischances, and some questionable decisions on the field. This is adding to the pressure for a team that came into the season

1:00with high hopes of playing in October. It's a lot of tension for sure. The team has already made some moves, like designating Lord's Gurry L. Jr. for assignment and shifting that gallon to the bullpen. But the schedule ahead doesn't offer much relief. They've got the New York Yankees coming to town, then a trip to Colorado, and then a crucial series against the Padres that could really decide there. Fade. So, while there's still a path to the playoffs, it's a narrow one. With the Yankees, Rockies, and Padres still on the schedule, the Diamondbacks really can't afford many more slip-ups. If they miss out on the postseason this year, it's going to raise some big questions about whether this team needs a full rebuild or just a few tweaks.