Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres - July 25, 2024

IT’S ALL OVER 😮 After a hot start, MLB The Show’s Postseason simulation has officially come to an end after the Guardians came back to defeat the White Sox in the ALDS and the Brewers defeated the Padres in the NLDS!

MLB The Show correctly chose 3 of the 4 Wild Card winners and keeps its World Series prediction intact 👀 Will their simulations hold up or will we see some changes after the Division Series?

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

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

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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

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Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desertJarlin Susana has lit up the Arizona Fall League with his insane velocity and good enough strike throwing

WTF Happened to Stephen Strasburg? 🤔

Former No. 1 overall pick and World Series champion only played 8 games after signing $245M contract with Nationals 🤯

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2 Nationals players who had a disappointing 2026 seasonFor the seventh straight season the Washington Nationals failed to make the playoffs. They did improve their record to 77-85 and the offense as a whole was a ni

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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

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why CJ Abrams could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

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

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

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Looking back at the 2026 Nationals' Local Media Award recipientsAfter the Divisional rounds wrapped up over the weekend with the Cleveland Guardians completing an unprecedented 2-0 series comeback against their division riva

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

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The Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to winThree of the four teams left standing do not have monster payrolls, which provides hope for Paul Toboni and the Nats

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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

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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.

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AFL Update: Oct. 11, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Scorptions stung Jarlin Susana for three runs early and capsized the Rafters, 10-2 to end Salt River's four-game win streak. Susana pitched into the 3rd in his second AFL stint and gave up two hits, walked none, and struck out four. He hit a batter and threw two past catcher Kevin Bazell. His afternoon

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

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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

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Tyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the NatsMahle’s electrifying second half could put him on Washington’s radar

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Pair of former Nationals righties elect free agency after struggles during 2026 seasonThe offseason for the Washington Nationals has only just really begun within the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately for them, they were not a postseason team,

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What is the financial situation like for the Nationals entering this offseason?It's become clear to many fans after a successful (at least until August) season for the Nationals that there is one main bottleneck that is keeping this young

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Andres Chaparro rewarded the Washington Nationals faith in him during the second halfAndres Chaparro had a second half for the ages which put him in strong position to be the starting 1B in 2027

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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

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

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

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The Washington Nationals' AFL/Offseason Update: Oct. 10, 2026The Nationals' entry in the AFL (the Salt River Rafters) keeps paddling the opposition while we get the 2026 DSL Nationals Season Review box checked

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

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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-

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3 bold moves the Nationals must make to contend for the World Series in 2027The Washington Nationals are capable of contending in Major League Baseball. The team's elite offense was left out to dry by the team's abysmal bullpen. Blowing

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?

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Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?5 potential Nationals trade pieces this winter that are worth monitoring

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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

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Every former Nationals player slated to be eligible for the 2027 Hall of Fame ballotAs the offseason is in the early stages for the Washington Nationals, figuring out things to talk about consistently can be a bit of an issue. However, with so

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New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

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

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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

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

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

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AFL Update: Oct. 9, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River put up three in the first but was shut down until the 9th when the Rafters got a one-out double and two-out RBI single to walk off the Mesa Solar Sox, 4-3. Four Washington minor-leaguers appeared in the game: Jorgelys Mota started in center field and batted cleanup, going 0-for-2 at the plate

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So close, yet so farPadres notes - October 8

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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 📲

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Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington NationalsIf the Nats wanted to show they mean business for 2027, Michael King would be a great signing with ties to Blake Butera

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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 ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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

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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

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Daylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington NationalsDaylen Lile did not have a bad season in 2026 but he still left a bit to be desired at the plate

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

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Offseason Update: Oct. 8, 2026 from NationalsProspects.comNo game yesterday, but I've got a little time this morning to pass along a couple of items that didn't merit a mention before.

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 ️📝

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Game 4.

Seaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026After a brutal first pro season, Seaver King looked like the guy the Washington Nationals selected in the top 10 in 2026

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

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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

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

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

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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

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The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade CavalliCade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension

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 📲

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

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

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AFL Update: Oct. 7, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters got four in the 1st and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Saguaros. R.J. Sales not only started but pitched into the 6th for the first time in his career. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks over five and a 1/3rd innings and was credited with the win.

Disappointing weekend in MilwaukeeHome cookin could turn this series.

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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 📣

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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

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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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5 free agent relievers the Nationals should target this offseasonIt's no secret that the Washington Nationals bullpen was historically bad in 2026. While I've made it clear that I don't think the blown saves record is nearly

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

Padres NLDS Game 3 Lineup 📋

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Un juego a la vez.

Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking forThe veteran starter is a free agent the Washington Nationals should think about pursuing

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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

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The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so farOf all the deals Paul Toboni has made as Nats POBO, the Jake Bennett for Luis Perales swap is the one he might want back

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.

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

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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

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AFL Update: Oct. 6, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River scored in four of eight "ups" and outslugged a poor bullpen showing for a 10-7 win over Peoria. One of those throwers was Noah Dean, a 25-y.o. MLFA who was released during spring training by the Red Sox and signed by the Nats in late March. He picked up where he left off

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

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2026 Nationals draft pick likely to miss next season after recent suspensionThe Washington Nationals are enjoying the offseason and everything that comes along with it. After a grueling 2026 season in which the team dealt with a ton of

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

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

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

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Keibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026After struggling for years, Keibert Ruiz was arguably the best redemption story on the Nationals this season

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

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What to make of the Nationals recording their lowest ballpark attendance since 2010The 2026 MLB season is now in the rearview -- at least for the Nationals. While we've settled into the division series', the Nats are once again watching Octobe

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The Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026The Nationals had a similar record at home and on the road but the way they got there was bizarre

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

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AFL Update: Oct. 5, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters put up crooked numbers in 7th and 8th but fell two runs short, 6-4 on Sunday night. In what may very well be the norm this fall, just two Nationals appeared in the game: ● Teo Banks batted eighth and started in RF. He went 0-for-3 at the plate and had no defensive

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 🔒

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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 ⚡️

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

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James Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington NationalsJames Wood took a step forward but he still faced familiar issues in the second half of the season

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

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.

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AFL Update: Oct. 4, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesJarlin Susana came as advertised in a 9-4 win by the Salt River Rafters over the Glendale Desert Dogs. Susana's fastball velo was like your boss's golf game&mdah;consistently in the low 100's—but that came with some command issues early, as the 22-y.o. walked two of the the first three batters he faced before escaping the

Xander Bogaerts’ secret weaponPadres’ shortstop makes a change

Stammen on Ump Meeting 😅

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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

Buehler Goes on Paternity List

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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

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5 Nationals hitters who reached No. 1 in surprising advanced MLB rankingAs we look at the Nationals 2026 season, we see both good and bad. Today, however, I am choosing to look upon the good. What that pertains to exactly is hitting

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.