Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres - June 02, 2024

WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥

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Foul Territory

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Monday edition of Foul Territory! • MLB insider @BNightengale • Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino • MLB analyst @PerezEd Today's hosts: @AJPierzynski12, @ErikKratz31, @ScottBraun. Watch: https://t.co/YlTuOa7cVB

Royals Review

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2026 Royals season in review: Jac Caglianone https://t.co/5VxR2RjiOO

Royals Review

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Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the Royals https://t.co/v82U30gMVZ

Bleacher Report•11h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

Bleacher Report•12h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

friarsonbase.com•16h

Jazz Chisholm 's Yankees uncertainty could lure Padres into a familiar offseason trapIf there is one thing A.J. Preller isn't afraid of doing, it's adding players to the Padres' roster who may not particularly be needed, but would help the team

www.royalsreview.com•18h

2026 Royals season in review: Jac CaglianoneWhat a difference a year makes

www.royalsreview.com•19h

Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the RoyalsHow does J.J. Picollo compare to the best front office executive in baseball?

friarsonbase.com•20h

Padres’ third straight October offensive collapse is officially an organizational problemYou can change the manager, but the postseason results have been the same over the past three seasons. The Padres can point to Manny Machado’s drive dying in Ga

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Mason Miller could be one of the best pitchers on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB Playoffs Winners and Losers ⚾Analyzing how Michael King put himself in a better position going into free agency 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•20h

Royals could find their next breakout player in this overlooked prospectThe Kansas City Royals have an unhittable pitching prospect in their minor league system that is itching to breakout very soon.

www.gaslampball.com•20h

Who will be manning left field for Padres in 2027?A look at free agents for the Padres to consider

www.royalsreview.com•22h

Kansas City Royals news: How will the Royals upgrade the bullpen?And who ya got in the ALCS?

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres could pay a painful second price to escape Xander Bogaerts’ contractThe Padres can compare Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts with each other. Both are 34 and have full no-trade protection. They’re both under contract through 203

www.gaslampball.com•1d

Season may be over for Padres, but it’s just beginning for some prospectsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 11, 2026.

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

This bargain free agent could fill a glaring roster hole on the Royals rosterThe Kansas City Royals could use a lot of help with their pitching staff, and this player could provide exactly what they need.

www.gaslampball.com•2d

Arizona Fall League begins; 8 Padres prospects are playingPeoria Javelinas host Padres players

friarsonbase.com•2d

Michael King’s top projected landing spot exposes Padres’ urgent rotation needSeeing the Padres atop a free-agent landing spot list should feel encouraging. Maybe even more when it’s a returning player like Michael King. Bleacher Report r

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Royals could benefit from MLB's playoff proposal sooner than expectedMLB's newest collective bargaining proposal has a rule that could actually help the Kansas City Royals' chances in the playoffs.

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres risk losing Adrián Morejón and two key lefties in offseason exodusThe Padres built their bullpen with enough depth to even make five-inning starts feel perfectly acceptable. This offseason, A.J. Preller could watch the left-ha

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Kansas City Royals news: Angeibel Gomez turns heads in ArizonaAnd more on what KC approved for the ballpark.

www.gaslampball.com•2d

Offseason renews hypothetical trade ideas for Padres playersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 10, 2026.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

5 indispensable pieces of the Royals future, 2 players on the discard pileThe Kansas City Royals need to figure out who they want to build around and who needs to go so a return to the postseason becomes a reality.

Bleacher Report•3d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

What is next for San Diego after another postseason exit?What is the Friars’ next move?

friarsonbase.com•3d

The trade deadline move the Padres would love to take backThe Padres traded for the Detroit version of Casey Mize. Unfortunately, they received something barely recognizable. If there was ever a wish for a deadline do-

MLB proposes shorter season; modified playoffsProbable lockout begins December 2

A look at San Diego’s key impending free agentsWho should the Padres try to retain?

friarsonbase.com•3d

Michael King opt-out decision will reveal Padres’ true 2027 plansMichael King joins the list of players who’d prefer to remain in San Diego. That’s awesome. Next, the Padres need to prove they want him just as badly. With his

The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Padres' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?Here are what owners and players have proposed.

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

Timing is perfect for Royals to make aggressive trade push for Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.The Kansas City Royals should make the aggressive move this offseason and use Ronald Acuna Jr.'s potential fallout with the Atlanta Braves as the catalyst.

Bleacher Report•3d

New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

www.royalsreview.com•3d

2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive playsThe Royals love the glove.

Padres end of season shines light on needs in offseasonNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 9, 2026.

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Kansas City Royals news: City Council approves downtown ballpark TIFAnd could MLB go to a 154-game schedule?

friarsonbase.com•3d

The one big swing the Padres need to take this offseasonSadly, it is already time to start talking about what the San Diego Padres need to do this offseason. An exciting 2026 campaign ended on Wednesday night after t

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Kansas City needs to address in 2027 📲

www.gaslampball.com•4d

So close, yet so farPadres notes - October 8

friarsonbase.com•4d

Ty France makes Padres reunion pitch as pressure shifts to A.J. PrellerTy France has removed the mystery from his free agency. He wants to stay in San Diego. He’s also told A.J. Preller as much, apparently more than once. “I love t

Jazz's Best FA Fits📍Why the Padres would be a strong fit for the two-time All-Star 📲

friarsonbase.com•4d

Everything that went wrong for the Padres in the 2026 NLDS against the BrewersIt’s not like the Padres got embarrassed by the Brewers. Honestly, that kind of makes it worse. Every game of the 2026 NLDS was decided by two runs or fewer. Th

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Where both Padres starting pitchers could be headed in free agency ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Carter Jensen keeps racking up the honors for incredible rookie seasonAnother media outlet has honored Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen after an incredible rookie season that blew the projection systems out of the water

www.royalsreview.com•4d

2026 Royals season in review: Noah CameronHow did the lefty do?

www.gaslampball.com•4d

Padres see season come to disappointing end at Petco ParkNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 8, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•4d

Padres’ Josh Hader trade comes back to haunt them in NLDS exit vs. BrewersOf course it just had to be Robert Gasser. The Padres’ season could have ended quietly against any random postseason arm. Instead, the Brewers handed the ball t

Rough Division Series Stats 🫣Yankees and Padres on the wrong side of history 📲

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: The Playoffs are heating upOnly one divisional series remains

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Machado's HR Robbed 😱

Same spot. Same stadium. Shades of 2017 WBC in must-win matchup

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

Tatís Jr. No-Doubter 💣

FERNANDO TATIS JR. GOES DEEP!

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres - NL Division Series - Game 4Your game thread for October 7, 2026.

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Padres need to wreck Brewers’ Game 5 safety net before Jacob Misiorowski returnsMerely surviving isn't enough.

Padres force Game 4 with late-inning heroicsFriarWatch: NLDS Game 4 Edition

Brewers Game 4 Lineup

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Late night October Baseball 📺: FS1 📻: WTMJ #WinOurWay

What do the Padres have left?More grit needed for Game 4

Padres Game 4 Lineup ️📝

Game 4.

Mason Miller Back with Padres

We have returned RHP Mason Miller from the paternity list today. He will take the place of LHP Wandy Peralta on the active NLDS roster.

Brewers-Padres is Cinema 🍿

Insider Jon Heyman discusses why this series is a must-watch

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres keeping Mason Miller at the trade deadline set up an unimaginable NLDS twistTwo months ago, the Padres had to make a decision. Mason Miller was one of the biggest names floating around the trade market, San Diego’s season was wobbling a

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

The Reds' qualifying offer decision could open the door for a Royals reunionThe Kansas City Royals should consider a reunion with Brady Singer this offseason, as long as the Reds don't extend him the qualifying offer

www.royalsreview.com•5d

2026 Royals season in review: The best home runsThe season of dongs.

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Underrated Royals: Rey SanchezHad glove, will travel

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres pay steep NLDS Game 4 price for Michael King’s six-out saveMichael King saved the Padres’ season Tuesday night. Now they may just have to deal with the consequences. That might sound weird to say after King recorded the

Postseason veteran Xander Bogaerts comes up big for Padres in elimination gameNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 7, 2026.

Fans Sing to Blink-182 Star 🥹Tom DeLonge fights back tears as Padres fans belt song. Watch here 📲

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Royals will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Kansas City Royals news: All (stadium) business in KCDespite the Kansas City Royals leaving Truman Sports complex, could the area find new life?

Michael King Talks Relief AppearancePadres pitcher told manager Craig Stammen he'd be available after his Game 2 start

Disappointing weekend in MilwaukeeHome cookin could turn this series.

Bleacher Report•6d

Padres Stay Alive in Game 3 😮‍💨Cronenworth's clutch HR, King's closeout forces Game 4 against Brewers 📲

Huge Padres Go-Ahead HR ‼️

Cronenworth smashes go-ahead homer in 5th to spark rally in Game 3

Padres Score Run on Wacky Play 😯

Xander Bogaerts comes around to score on a wacky play!

Machado Keeps Rally Going ❗

Manny Machado delivers another run for the Padres!

Tatis RBI Groundout for Lead 🙌

Fernando Tatis Jr. drives in the first run of Game 3!

Padres Fan's Roof Sign 👀

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Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres - NL Division Series - Game 3Your game thread for October 6, 2026.

Smooth Jackson Merrill Snag 😮‍💨

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Jackson Merrill starts Game 3 with a nice play in CF! 📺: FS1

Petco Park Rocking Pregame 📣

FOX Sports: MLB

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After an epic Game 2, this series has moved to San Diego for Game 3! Watch on FS1. Stream on @foxone: https://t.co/YX3ZWEze1g

Mason Miller on Paternity List

MLB Communications

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Today, @MLB has approved the placement of @Padres pitcher Mason Miller on the Postseason Paternity List. During Miller's absence, pitcher Wandy Peralta will be an active member of San Diego’s NLDS roster. Miller will be allowed to be away from the Club for a minimum of one day

Padres’ bad luck continues as Milwaukee takes 2-0 leadFriarWatch: NLDS Game 3 Edition

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

Padres NLDS Game 3 Lineup 📋

Ridiculous wrinkle in Mason Miller's Padres track record gave Craig Stammen reason to believe in Game 2 lossCraig Stammen didn’t watch Mason Miller lose the strike zone hoping everything would fix itself. This was the most dominant reliever on his roster encountering

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

Royals bold trade deadline strategy will shape their offseason (for better or worse)The Kansas City Royals had the perfect opportunity to improve their team at the trade deadline, but they chose to keep the mediocre band together instead.

If John Sherman wants public money, he shouldn’t vote for a work stoppageThe lockout looms, but Sherman can do something about it

The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s StrategyThe Kansas City Royals continue the pivot to 2027 and their future home, but flaws abound in both.

Padres have some work to do as they arrive home in tight spotNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 6, 2026.

This Week in the Minors: Columbia Fireflies season in reviewThere was a lot of good developments this season

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Kansas City's first-year players stand across the league 📲

Kansas City Royals News: New stadium site demolition to start soonJohn Sherman thinks the new stadium will get an All-Star game very soon after it’s finished.

friarsonbase.com•6d

Manny Machado sends defiant message after David Ortiz declares Padres doneDavid Ortiz believes the Padres are finished. We don’t really blame him. But Manny Machado has heard that one before. After the Padres fell 0-2 in the NLDS agai

Mason Miller Talks Tipping Pitches

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Mason Miller doesn’t think he was tipping his pitches on Sunday in Milwaukee. But he’s certainly not going to rule out the possibility. There's one pitch in particular that has him a bit unsure. https://t.co/uumvKk3CHT

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Royals could make costly mistake giving up on Lucas Erceg too earlyLucas Erceg is in for a salary raise that could look unwarranted after the season he had, but it shouldn't mean the Royals decide to let him be a free agent

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

Evaluating four years of J.J. PicolloIs he a victim of salary constraints or his own incompetence?

David Ortiz taking aim at Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado rubbed salt in Padres’ Game 2 woundDavid Ortiz skipped the part where he could analyze the San Diego Padres’ Game 2 loss. He performed an autopsy while the patient still had a pulse. At least tha

Royals projected arbitration salaries for 2027The Royals have some decisions to make.

Padres suffer crushing defeat against Brewers, face 0-2 deficitNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 5, 2026.

Padres stars Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth picked the worst time for costly NLDS mistakesMason Miller will wear the loss. That comes with walking three batters in the ninth inning and surrendering Jackson Chourio’s two-run, walk-off single with the

Kansas City Royals news: Drew Waters elects free agencyAnd why do the Royals start out so slow?

Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Royal didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

Padres leave Mason Miller out to dry as Brewers steal Game 2 and seize NLDS controlThe Padres asked Mason Miller to collect the final six outs of Game 2. Unfortunately, he could only get five. That missing sixth out may end up haunting San Die

Brewers SHOCK Padres in Game 2 😱

Chourio gets huge hit off Mason Miller for win

Brewers Stun Padres in Game 2 😧Milwaukee gets clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th to go up 2-0 in NLDS

Merrill's Wall Robbery 😱

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Ty France Clutching Up 🔒

B/R Walk-Off

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TY FRANCE DRIVES IN ANOTHER 👀 It's 3-1 Padres as we head to the bottom of the 7th (via @MLB)

Tatis' Smooth Sliding Grab 🛝

Fernando Tatis Jr. with a beautiful sliding catch 🤩

San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers - NL Division Series - Game 2Your game thread for October 4, 2026.

Padres Strike First ⚡️

B/R Walk-Off

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Ty France gives the Padres an early lead in Milwaukee 👏 (via @MLB)

Brewers Open Roof for Game 2Milwaukee making change to stadium after controversial Ty France out 📸

Padres NLDS Game 2 Lineup 📝

We have a late lineup change (Sheets in at DH; Salas healthy scratch, manager’s decision). Updated Padres lineup below:

Game 2.

Closed roof plays villain as Brewers escape Padres in bizarre NLDS Game 1The Milwaukee Brewers’ official X account includes the disclaimer “Cannot open or close the roof,” which is apparently necessary because fans will ask the socia

Brewers Admin Trolls Padres 🤭Roofs are definitely a sore subject right now 📸

Padres, Brewers Weigh In on Controversial HR-Foul CallTy France speaks on 'game-changing swing' that could have been HR

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Carter Jensen’s breakout could have the Royals rookie dreaming of a Silver SluggerCarter Jensen had an incredible rookie campaign and could be in line to win the Silver Slugger Award among catchers in the American League.

Ty France robbed of go-ahead home run in ninth by American Family FieldNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 4, 2026.

Xander Bogaerts’ secret weaponPadres’ shortstop makes a change

Stammen on Ump Meeting 😅

MLB Network

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Padres manager Craig Stammen said it was brought up earlier today at the umpire meeting what would happen if a ball were to hit hit the roof: “We joked about it at the umpire meeting today... it was unlikely but it happened.”

Brewers Top Padres in Game 1 ✅Milwaukee holds off San Diego as drama caps off finish

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers - NL Division Series - Game 1Your game thread for October 3, 2026.

Campusano Gets Padres on Board 1st ☝️

FIRE US UP

Miz Hits 104.8 MPH in NLDS 🥵

JACOB MISIOROWSKI 105 MPH TO START THE GAME WELCOME TO THE NLDS 🔥

What happened last time the Padres faced Jacob Misiorowski offers an NLDS blueprintJacob Misiorowski can throw a baseball 104 mph. That’s probably going to be a problem. But the Padres still have to show up Saturday and figure out how to win G

San Diego looks to keep momentum in NLDS returnFriarWatch: NLDS Game 1 Edition

Padres NLDS Game 1 Lineup 📝

It’s about that time.

Padres must stop Brewers’ traffic machine before it creates NLDS chaosThe Padres made October look almost comfortable when they sent the Cubs packing. Milwaukee has no interest in granting them the same peace. The Brewers’ offense

Aggressive in Acquisitions, Conservative with Cash: Decoding Picollo’s PresserKansas City Royals leadership wraps up the 2026 season with traditional press conference, but will lessons learned help?

Buehler Goes on Paternity List

MLB Communications

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Today, @MLB has approved the placement of @Padres pitcher Walker Buehler on the Postseason Paternity List. During Buehler’s absence, pitcher Randy Vásquez will be an active member of San Diego’s NLDS roster. Buehler will be allowed to be away from the Club for a minimum of one

Padres’ hitters must carry momentum into MilwaukeeAfter early-season struggles, the Friars’ bats came alive in the second half and sustained the momentum into October.

World Series Odds 🎲Breaking down final 8 teams' chances before divisional series begin ➡️

Robbie Ray gets nod in Game 1 against Jacob Misiorowski, BrewersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 3, 2026.

Kansas City Royals news: What can the Royals learn from playoff teams?And Luke Little is outrighted.

Padres can spoil Brewers' historic season in first-ever postseason matchupFrom start to finish, it seemed like the Milwaukee Brewers were going to be a team to beat this season. Deservingly, they earned that badge of honor. En route t

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2 Royals' arbitration-eligible players who'll definitely be back, 2 that might not get paidThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to cleaning up their roster and putting the best team on the field in 2027.