| Location | Western United States |
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| First meeting | April 7, 1998[1] Dodger Stadium,Los Angeles,California Dodgers 9, Diamondbacks 1 |
| Latest meeting | September 25, 2025[1] Chase Field,Phoenix,Arizona Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 0 |
| Next meeting | March 26, 2026 Dodger Stadium,Los Angeles,California |
| Stadiums | Diamondbacks:Chase Field Dodgers:Dodger Stadium |
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| Meetings total | 484[2] |
| All-time series | Dodgers, 276–208 (.570)[2] |
| Regular season series | Dodgers, 273–205 (.571)[1] |
| Postseason results | Tie, 3–3[2] |
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| Current win streak | Dodgers, 2[1] |
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TheDiamondbacks–Dodgers rivalry is aMajor League Baseball (MLB)National League divisionalrivalry played between theArizona Diamondbacks and theLos Angeles Dodgers.Chase Field andDodger Stadium are only 375 miles apart, mostly alongI-10. The Diamondbacks are newcomers to the division; having founded in 1998, winning their firstWorld Series in 2001. The Dodgers had been one of the oldest teams in the National League, having won nine World Series titles. Both teams saw a rise in competition during the 2010s as they would both regularly qualify for the postseason, notably; regular season meetings between the two would often escalate into aggressive matchups occasionally escalating into fights between both benches.[5] Notably; both teams took part in the most recentMLB Australia Series in 2014.[6]
As of the end of the2025 regular season, the Dodgers lead the regular season series, 273–205. The two teams have met twice in the postseason, with the Dodgers winning the2017 National League Division Series 3–0, and the Diamondbacks winning the2023 National League Division Series 3–0.
The rivalry was often dormant for the Diamondbacks' earlier years in the league following their inception in 1998 (the two teams did have a close divisional race in2008, before the D'Backs fell apart in September), however things quickly began to heat up between both sides during the 2010s as the Dodgers saw a change in management in 2011 after controversial ownerFrank McCourt had sold the team.[7] Eventually the Dodgers found their return to the postseason as their strength in competition found new life under different management.[8] The first notable moment of animosity between the two teams took place in September 2011 when both teams began hitting one another with inside pitches, including a notable moment where Clayton Kershaw was ejected on September 13 for throwing a fastball at Arizona outfielderGerardo Parra's shoulder. The two would continue engaging in aggressive confrontations as the 2012 season would see more retaliatory acts on both sides.[9] During the 2013 season as both teams were engaged in a heated battle for second place of the division; the two sides engaged in a large scuffle on June 13, after Diamondbacks' pitcherIan Kennedy drilled Dodgers' outfielderYasiel Puig in the face with a pitch. Dodgers' then-pitcherZack Greinke retaliated by hitting Arizona catcherMiguel Montero while at bat; resulting in both benches clearing in a massive brawl after Kennedy threw a pitch at Greinke the next inning.[10] Kennedy was suspended 10 games for the hit, however; Puig and Greinke received a fine for their part.[11]
On September 19, 2013 following a win in Arizona, The Dodgers managed a victory after having clinched the division and eliminating the Diamondbacks. Much to the anger of the Diamondbacks and fans alike; numerous Dodgers' players jumped into the outfield pool at Chase Field. Allegedly; stadium management had warned Dodger personnel against celebrating the win onfield due to the tensions between the two teams.[12] Diamondbacks' then-CEODerrick Hall expressed anger at the gesture by the Dodgers, proclaiming: "I could call it disrespectful and classless, but they don't have a beautiful pool at their old park and must have really wanted to see what one was like".[13]
Since Arizona did not have an MLB franchise prior to 1998, many residents have supported the Dodgers before the Diamondbacks debuted. Due to the Dodgers' extensive fanbase in the southwestern United States, games between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks at the latter team's home stadiumChase Field often have a split crowd in attendance.[14][15]
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On December 8, 2015; Zack Greinke signed a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks. By 2017; both teams had managed to secure playoff berths as the Diamondbacks finished with 93 wins while the Dodgers finished with 104, leading the division and the league. After winning the Wild Card Game; the Diamondbacks were set to face the Dodgers in theNL Division Series.[16] Despite Arizona's best efforts; they were no match for the Dodgers' copious batting core as they fell in a 3 game sweep.[17] The Dodgers would go on to reach the2017 World Series, where they lost to theHouston Astros in acontroversial seven-game series.
The second half of the 2023 season saw the Dodgers win the NL West and the Diamondbacks finish second, securing the final Wild Card spot in the league. Following a 2-game sweep of theMilwaukee Brewers in theNL Wild Card Series, the Diamondbacks were set to once again face the Dodgers in theNL Division Series.[18][19] Game 1 saw an aggressive showing from the Diamondbacks againstClayton Kershaw as they scored 11 runs within the first four innings, running away with the victory. The Diamondbacks would eventually earn a sweep with their 4-2 victories in Games 2 and 3. Notably, Arizona clinched the series at Chase Field, marking their first postseason series win at home since their World Series walkoff victory over the New York Yankees in 2001. Game 3 was also notable for the third inning whereGeraldo Perdomo,Ketel Marte,Christian Walker, andGabriel Moreno each hit a home run in the bottom of the third inning, making it the first time ever in playoff history where a team hit four home runs in one inning.[20] The Diamondbacks later reached the2023 World Series, losing to theTexas Rangers in five games.
As of the end of the2025 season, the Dodgers lead the regular season series 273–205, but are tied with a 3-3 record in postseason meetings (and by extension, are tied 1–1 in postseason series matchups).
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1990s (Dodgers, 14–11)
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| Name | Position(s) | Diamondbacks' tenure | Dodgers' tenure |
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| Craig Counsell | Infielder | 2000–2003 | 1999 |
| Kirk Gibson | Manager/Outfielder | 2007–2014 (as manager) | 1988–1990 (as player) |
| Luis Gonzalez | Outfielder | 1999–2006 | 2007 |
| Shawn Green | Outfielder | 2005–2006 | 2000–2004 |
| Zack Greinke | Pitcher | 2016–2019 | 2013–2015 |
| Derrick Hall | Executive | 2004–Present | 1992–2004 |
| Dan Haren | Pitcher | 2008–2010 | 2014 |
| Daniel Hudson | Pitcher | 2010–2012, 2014–2016 | 2018, 2022–2024 |
| Orlando Hudson | Second baseman | 2006–2008 | 2009 |
| J.D. Martinez | Outfielder/Designated hitter | 2017 | 2023 |
| Mike Morgan | Pitcher | 2000–2002 | 1989–1991 |
| Joc Pederson | Outfielder/Designated Hitter | 2024 | 2014–2020 |
| David Peralta | Outfielder | 2014–2022 | 2023 |
| A.J. Pollock | Outfielder | 2012–2018 | 2019–2021 |
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