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Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets brutally honest on early-season struggles

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. offered a candid assessment of his early-season rhythm after Wednesday’s 5–4 loss to the Chicago Cubs, acknowledging frustration while keeping the team’s broader goals in perspective. Tatis finished 0-for-2 but reached base twice and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, cutting Chicago’s […] The post Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets brutally honest on early-season struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs

Nick Castellanos hit his first home run with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, energizing Petco Park during the rubber match vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Padres entered the series finale looking for stability after splitting the first two games. The Cubs moved in front early, but the Padres answered in the fifth inning when […] The post Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the injured list with a lat strain. The Cubs are playing well despite batting multiple injury concerns. Palencia has been working hard to return, and it seems as if he could join the ball club soon. “Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (lat strain) has made enough progress that the […] The post Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep

As the opportunities have been piling up for the Chicago White Sox, the team is heating up with the 3-2 win on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, completing the sweep. The win for the White Sox was helped by Colson Montgomery, who hit the walk-off hit that sent the team home positively, as the […] The post Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: CSW% – The Pitching Stat That Cuts Through April Noise

Every April, fantasy managers chase surface wins, shiny ERAs, and nine-strikeout afternoons, only to watch those “hot” arms regress by Memorial Day. The noise — lucky singles, soft schedules, strong defense — is impossible to avoid. The good news: there’s one metric that cuts through it cleaner ...

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for May 3-10

The two-start pitchers in this group are going to be in your starting lineups. They are either matchup proof or have a pair of favorable outings. No commentary or data provided is going to change that. Tarik Skubal (DET) vs. BOS; @ KCRCristopher Sanchez (PHI) @ MIA; vs. COLLogan Gilbert (SEA) vs. ...

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Dansby Swanson out of Cubs’ lineup vs. Padres with glute injury, but it’s not all bad news

The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the San Diego Padres on Wednesday after earning an 8-3 win on Tuesday. However, Chicago will be without shortstop Dansby Swanson, as he was removed from the Cubs’ lineup due to an injury. Luckily, the latest report is not all bad news. Swanson, who is 32 years […] The post Dansby Swanson out of Cubs’ lineup vs. Padres with glute injury, but it’s not all bad news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Recent San Francisco Giants Player Gets Bad News From Current MLB Team

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels are finishing up their series with the White Sox in Chicago.The Angels are coming off a 5-2 loss on Tuesday.Joey Lucchesi allowed two hits and one earned run in 0.1 innings.Recent San Francisco Giants Player Gets Bad NewsBefore Wednesday’s game, the Angels announced the news that they are designating […] The post Recent San Francisco Giants Player Gets Bad News From Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs’ Alex Bregman gives Pete Crow-Armstrong his flowers after defeating Padres

Despite the Chicago Cubs losing to the San Diego Padres on Monday, the team came right back to secure a commanding 8-3 win on Tuesday night, led by a much-needed outing from star Pete Crow-Armstrong. As the Cubs and Padres have been dueling over the last few nights, Crow-Armstrong’s game was a sight that fans […] The post Cubs’ Alex Bregman gives Pete Crow-Armstrong his flowers after defeating Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ surprise breakout star behind hot start to 2026 season

The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball to begin the 2026 season. At 19-10, the Friars are 1.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves for the top record in the league. SD is currently tied with the Cincinnati Reds and 0.5 games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers […] The post Padres’ surprise breakout star behind hot start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Craig Stammen will not be with Padres for Cubs series finale

The San Diego Padres fell on Tuesday to the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series. The Padres took the first game of the series, despite a controversial call on a foul ball. With the two games split, the rubber match is set for Wednesday, but Craig Stammen will not be managing […] The post Why Craig Stammen will not be with Padres for Cubs series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Closer Mason Miller’s Historic Streak Comes to an End

Mason Miller’s historic streak has come to an end, thanks to a controversial fair ball and a couple of talented hitters.Entering the 9th inning on April 27th, Miller was carrying a scoreless inning streak of 34.2 innings, dating back to August of 2025. The Padres’ closer had been practically unhittable. Miller’s streak was the longest […] The post Padres’ Closer Mason Miller’s Historic Streak Comes to an End appeared first on HEAVY.

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Is Manny Machado playing tonight? Latest injury update for Padres-Cubs game

The San Diego Padres (19-9) are surely eager to leap past the Los Angeles Dodgers and take control of the National League West, but cities do not throw parades for winning April. If this franchise is going to claim its first-ever World Series championship, it must exercise good judgment. Keeping the face of the franchise […] The post Is Manny Machado playing tonight? Latest injury update for Padres-Cubs game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB admits mistake in Cubs-Padres foul ball saga

The Monday night contest between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres that ended in a 9-7 victory for San Diego became the center of controversy in the top of the ninth inning after umpire Dan Merzel ruled a ball fair that appeared to be a foul. On Tuesday, MLB revealed what it found in […] The post MLB admits mistake in Cubs-Padres foul ball saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres Announce Manny Machado Injury News After Cubs Win

The San Diego Padres kicked off their series against the Chicago Cubs with a 9-7 victory that featured plenty of drama. San Diego got off to a rare 3-0 lead in the first inning, which marked only the fourth time this season the Padres have scored a run in the first frame. The Cubs would rally […] The post Padres Announce Manny Machado Injury News After Cubs Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres

After a 10-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs are now on a three-game losing streak. On Monday, they fell short to the San Diego Padres 9-7. Mason Miller closed it out, despite having his scoreless innings streak halted under a controversial call. In the 9th, the Padres led 9-5. Chicago left fielder Matt Shaw hit […] The post Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres manager shares Manny Machado injury update after defeating Cubs

The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Monday night at Petco Park, improving to 19-9 on the season after returning from a Mexico City series. San Diego built an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, but Chicago answered with a second-inning solo home run and a third-inning grand slam to take […] The post Padres manager shares Manny Machado injury update after defeating Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why The Umpire That Ended Mason Miller’s Scoreless Streak On Debatable Fair Ball Was Right

Mason Miller made San Diego history with a scoreless streak that lasted nearly 35 innings. He will not go down in the MLB record book. The pitcher was stripped of the opportunity following a controversial fair ball ruling. He responded with disagreement after the Padres win. Was the right call made? That’s up for debate. […] The post Why The Umpire That Ended Mason Miller’s Scoreless Streak On Debatable Fair Ball Was Right appeared first on BroBible.

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Padres’ Mason Miller reacts to call that helped ruin historic scoreless streak

The San Diego Padres have been getting incredible production from their closer, Mason Miller, this season. Miller had thrown more than 34 consecutive scoreless innings, going back to the 2025 season. That streak was snapped on Monday, in the Padres’ 9-7 win over the Chicago Cubs. A controversial call brought an end to Miller’s streak. […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller reacts to call that helped ruin historic scoreless streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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