RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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The Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-4 win over the Cubs on Aug. 25, their 40th comeback win in 2026, which tied them with the Cubs for the most in the major leagues this season.
"We're tough. We don't shut down," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "They (players) give me everything they possibly can every single night. At times we're youthful and we play with energy, and it shows up late in games. That to me is a sign of maturity."
Lovullo said his team is "engaged, they care and they're fighting," citing the experience the younger players are gaining by being part of the comebacks.
Tuesday's win gave way to a relaxed Diamondbacks clubhouse on Wednesday morning, which Lovullo was glad to see.
—Jose M. Romero
Gabriel Moreno gets day off
There had been no taking catcher Gabriel Moreno out of the Diamondbacks' lineup for 19 straight games, but that streak came to an end on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Moreno's .303 batting average and .382 on-base percentage led all MLB catchers with a minimum of 90 games played going into Wednesday. When not catching, Moreno's been deployed at DH to keep his hot bat in the lineup.
James McCann started at catcher and Nolan Arenado served as Wednesday's DH.
"I've been hunting for a day for him," Lovullo said of Moreno. "I've asked a lot of him this year. He's barely had any days off. Every time he's off he's DH-ing and it's been working really, really well for him. But we've got a busy weekend and I'm going to ask a lot of him this weekend, four games in three days."
—Jose M. Romero
Cubs at Diamondbacks, 12:40 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 2.71) vs. Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.02)
At Chase Field : Rodriguez worked 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Reds last weekend, falling one out short of a third consecutive quality start. … Rodriguez has faced the Cubs only twice in his career, most recently at the start of last season, when he gave up three runs in 5 1/3 innings. … 3B Alex Bregman has hit him hard, going 9 for 27 (.333) with two doubles, three homers and four walks. … Boyd is coming off a pair of subpar outings in which he gave up a combined 12 runs (11 earned) in 11 1/3 innings. … He faced the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in May, giving up two runs in six innings. … Boyd averages 92.7 mph with his fastball. He also throws a changeup, slider and curveball.
Coming up
Thursday, Aug. 27: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA vs. Giants RHP Logan Webb (8-8, 3.75).
Friday, Aug. 28: At San Francisco, 7:15 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA vs. Giants RHP Blade Tidwell (0-0, 3.58).
Saturday, Aug. 29: At San Francisco, Game 1, 1:05 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA or RHP Merrill Kelly (8-12, 5.35) vs. Giants TBA. Game 2, 7:05 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA or RHP Merrill Kelly (8-12, 5.35) vs. Giants TBA.
(This story has been updated to add information.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks vs. Cubs live updates. Key bat rests, team shows maturity
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