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- MLBMilwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights
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- MLBMerrill's 2-run homer and Miller's 30th save lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Brewers— Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer to center field in the seventh inning and Mason Miller earned his NL-leading 30th save to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
- MLBMilwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights
- MLBPadres Land Hays as Astros, A's Make WavesPadres Lock Up Austin Hays The Deal: The Padres have agreed to a major-league contract with outfielder Austin Hays, per Ken Rosenthal. No terms yet, but this is a clear win-now move for San Diego as they push for October. Hays, 28, brings a .260/.310/.420 slash line this season with 12 homers and solid defense in the corners. Sharp take: The Padres needed a bat with pop and versatility—Hays fits the bill, but don’t expect him to single-handedly fix their lineup woes. Depth matters in a playoff race, and this is a low-risk, high-reward play. Astros Still Hunting After Deadline The Scoop: Houston’s trade deadline was quiet, but they’re not done. Sources say the Astros are scouring the market for a right-handed bat to bolster their bench and outfield depth. Why it matters: Their lineup is aging, and injuries have exposed a lack of pop off the pine. A rental like Tommy Pham or a buy-low candidate could be in play. Numbers don’t lie: The Astros rank 22nd in MLB in pinch-hit OPS (.620). The
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- MLBAustin Hays makes quick impact after signing with PadresThe San Diego Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays on Sunday and optioned infielder Gage Workman to Triple-A El Paso.
- MLBFernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros— Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and pinch-hitter Austin Hays connected for a two-run shot in his first at-bat with San Diego as the Padres beat the AL West-leading Houston Astros 7-2 on Sunday.
- MLBHouston Astros vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights
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- MLBTrade Deadline Shakeup: Winners, Losers, and FalloutDeadline Deals Reshape NL Playoff Race Cubs, Padres, Brewers Load Up on Pitching The trade deadline delivered a seismic shift for NL contenders. The Cubs, Padres, and Brewers all made aggressive moves to bolster their rotations, with each team landing impact arms. The Cubs, in particular, look like a dark horse after adding a frontline starter—expect them to push the Dodgers and D-backs in the West. The Padres, meanwhile, addressed their biggest weakness (depth) and now have the firepower to hang with anyone. The Brewers? They’re not sneaking up on anyone anymore—this staff is built for October. MVP Showdown Heats Up Shohei Ohtani and PCA (Pete Crow-Armstrong) turned heads with back-to-back leadoff homers, a mano-a-mano duel that’s exactly what the MVP race needed. Ohtani’s still the favorite, but PCA’s proving he’s more than just a glove—his bat’s coming alive at the right time. If the Cubs keep winning, his case gets louder. Mets Outplay Rays in Deadline Chess Match The Mets might’ve
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