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Arizona Diamondbacks 2026: A Post-mortem

How ya feeling? Preston Salisbury: Unsurprised and also disappointed. The best this team has will never be good enough. That’s unbelievably frustrating. samath: The Diamondbacks’ Game 162 was scheduled for 3am here in Singapore. I wasn’t planning on waking up…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:32 AM
Arizona Diamondbacks 2026: A Post-mortem
Key Things to Know
  • AZ Snake Pit contributors analyzed the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 season after the team missed the postseason in Game 162.
  • Writers noted positive contributions included Gabriel Moreno winning a batting title and strong pitching from Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka.
  • Contributors pointed to widespread injuries and pitching regressions from Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly as critical issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In an AZ Snake Pit round-table discussion, contributors reflected on the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 season following their elimination on the final day of the regular season. Several writers noted that the club outperformed modest preseason expectations by remaining in postseason contention through Game 162, finishing with 86 wins, but ultimately expressed deep disappointment over missing the playoffs by a narrow margin for the third straight year.

The contributors highlighted positive performances from catcher Gabriel Moreno, who secured a batting title, along with starters Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka, and an improved bullpen. However, participants cited persistent injuries, second-half struggles from key players including Corbin Carroll, and regressions from Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly as primary factors behind the team falling short.

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