New York Yankees vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Sunday, September 20, 2026

The New York Yankees (89-64) face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (80-74) at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona in this interleague matchup on Sunday. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

New York vs. Arizona Game Information

• September 20, 2026
• 4:10 PM EST
• Chase Field
• DBACKS.TV/MLB.TV/YESN/Fubo

Arizona Form & Recent Results

Arizona heads into this matchup trying to turn things around. The Diamondbacks are currently riding a three-game losing streak, and overall, they have come up short in four of their last five games leading into Saturday. That skid has been especially frustrating because all four of those losses came at home, where teams usually hope to build momentum and take advantage of familiar surroundings. One of those defeats came against the Yankees, two came against the Marlins, and another came against the Rangers. In Friday’s 9-2 loss to New York, Arizona could not get much going as a team, but Corbin Carroll was one of the few bright spots in the lineup. The right fielder finished the night going 2-for-4 at the plate, adding a double, a home run, one run scored, and two runs batted in. Even though Carroll gave the Diamondbacks some offense, it was not nearly enough to keep pace with the Yankees. Arizona’s pitching staff also had to work hard in that game, throwing 110 total pitches in the loss.

Arizona has still had several players produce at a high level offensively. Third baseman Nolan Arenado has been the team’s top power threat, leading the Diamondbacks with 26 home runs on the year. Behind him, second baseman Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll have both supplied plenty of pop as well, with each player sitting at 22 home runs so far this season. When it comes to driving in runs, catcher Gabriel Moreno has been the most productive bat in Arizona’s lineup, leading the club with 75 RBI. Moreno has also been the Diamondbacks’ most consistent hitter in terms of average, carrying a strong .304 batting average on the season. While Arizona has enough offensive talent to be dangerous, the bigger concern lately has been preventing runs. Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks have allowed an average of 6.2 runs per game, which has put a lot of pressure on their lineup to keep up. If Arizona wants to snap out of this slump, they will need cleaner outings from the pitching staff and more timely production from their key bats.

New York Form & Recent Results

New York comes into this matchup with some positive momentum, having picked up a win in its most recent game and taking four of its last five contests heading into Saturday. The Yankees have been playing strong baseball during that stretch, finding ways to win in different environments and against different opponents. One of those victories came on Friday night in Miami against the Marlins, while three others came during their series with the Rockies at home. In Friday’s 12-5 road win over Miami, New York’s offense was locked in from the start and put together one of its more productive performances of the week. Outfielder Cody Bellinger had a big night at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored, and three RBI. Giancarlo Stanton also made a major impact, finishing 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler gave the Yankees five innings on the mound, allowing three earned runs while walking four and striking out four. As a team, New York finished the game with 12 hits, four home runs, and 25 total bases, showing just how dangerous this lineup can be when multiple bats are producing at the same time. The pitching staff also did its part, combining for nine strikeouts while giving up seven hits and issuing six walks.

Ben Rice has been one of the biggest power threats in New York’s lineup, leading the team with 39 home runs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has also supplied plenty of pop, ranking second on the team with 19 homers so far this year. Rice has not only been the Yankees’ top home run hitter, but he has also been their most productive run producer, leading the club with 94 RBI. Meanwhile, Cody Bellinger has been the team’s most consistent hitter in terms of batting average, entering this stretch with a .275 mark on the season. When New York’s offense is clicking, it has the ability to score in bunches, and that has been evident recently. Over their last five games, the Yankees have averaged 6.2 runs per game, giving them a strong offensive rhythm as they head into this matchup. If they can continue getting production from the middle of the order while receiving solid enough pitching, New York should feel confident about keeping its recent success going.

Key Stats

• New York’s Ben Rice this season: 39 HRs, 94 RBI, .264 AVG
• Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno this season: 15 HRs, 75 RBI, .304 AVG

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• NYY -114 / ARI -105; O/U 8.5

New York vs. Arizona Picks and Prediction

The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Corbin Burnes, who comes in still searching for his first win of the season. It’s been a rough start for him, as he carries a 5.87 ERA and will be looking to settle in and give Arizona a much-needed strong outing on the mound. New York will counter with Will Warren, who has put together a solid season at 10-6 with a 3.89 ERA. The Yankees will be hoping he can keep that momentum going and give them a good chance to come away with another win. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 7-6.