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Padres' NLDS Rotation: Ray Game 1, King Game 2, Pivetta Game 3?
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The host speculates that Robbie Ray will start Game 1, Michael King Game 2, and Nick Pivetta Game 3, with Walker Buehler potentially lining up for Game 4. He also wonders how short Ray's leash will be given Pivetta's short outing in the Wild Card Series.
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Padres Roster Move For NLDS: Buehler To Paternity List, Vásquez Added
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The Padres placed Walker Buehler on the paternity list and added Randy Vásquez to the NLDS roster in his place. Buehler can be reactivated at any point during the series, giving San Diego an extra pitching option.
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Projected NLDS Roster Leaves Austin Hays Off For Extra Pitcher
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A projected Padres NLDS roster circulating in the media has Austin Hays left off in favor of an additional pitcher, with Randy Vásquez added back to the staff. The host calls the move a 'no-brainer' but stresses the roster has not been announced and likely won't be for a couple more days.
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Padres' NLDS Rotation Puzzle: Who Starts Game One In Milwaukee?
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With the NLDS set to open in Milwaukee on October 3rd, the Padres' pitching plan is the central question facing the club. The host says he thinks that if he's going with anything, he would like to see Walker Buehler go Game 1, then leave Game 2 up in the air to see if they win Game 1, saving Michael King for Game 2 or 3, and notes the calendar puts King on four days' rest for the opener. He also raises the possibility of facing Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1 and wonders whether pushing King back costs the Padres a second use of him in a five-game set.
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Austin Hays Likely Out Of Game 2 Lineup
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With right-hander Kevin Gausman starting for the Cubs, the host expects Austin Hays to be out of the Padres' lineup. This could open opportunities for other hitters like Gavin Sheets.
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Padres' Playoff Rotation Decisions Loom
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With only three starting pitchers needed for the best-of-three series, the host wonders whether Robbie Ray or Walker Buehler will start game three or be used in relief. Michael King and Nick Pivetta are also on the roster, and Joe Musgrove's role as a potential reliever remains uncertain.
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Padres Face Roster Crunch Ahead Of Wild Card Series
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With the playoffs starting tomorrow, the Padres must trim their roster from 28 to 26 players. The host presented a projected wild card roster credited to a Twitter account, and debated whether Gavin Sheets or Samad Taylor should be swapped out, while noting surprise that Dariel Miguel never got called back up.
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Padres Potentially To Host Wild Card Series After Turnaround
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The Padres were 50-53 and three games under .500 on July 24, appearing to potentially be sellers at the deadline. From that point forward they went 40-8 and are going to host a wild card series beginning Tuesday. The host called it 'a remarkable turn around' and 'some random Padres voodoo magic.'
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Padres Name Michael King Game 1 Starter, Rotation Questions Loom
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Michael King is set to start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Cubs, as indicated by the team's rotation alignment. The Padres are considering options for Game 2, with Nick Pivetta and Robbie Ray both available, and Walker Buehler potentially in line for Game 3 if needed.
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Padres Could Face Cubs Rematch In Playoffs
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The San Diego Padres capped off their regular season with a 9-4 victory and finished 91-71, 20 games above .500. They could face the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs, this time with home-field advantage, with a first game possibly on Tuesday. The host expressed confidence in the team's position but noted concerns about the starting rotation.
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Padres To Choose Between Canning, Peralta, Vasquez For Final Bullpen Spot
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The host speculates that the Padres will remove one pitcher from the roster, with Griffin Canning, Wandy Peralta, Randy Vasquez, and Taj Bradley as candidates. He suggests Canning could start Sunday to give Michael King a breather, then be sent back down, but otherwise it's between Peralta, Vasquez, and Taj Bradley.
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Padres Move Into First Wild Card Spot After Beating Dodgers
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The Padres defeated the Dodgers and moved into the first wild card slot, a game ahead of the Cubs and Phillies who both lost. The host noted that the Padres now control their own fate and may not need tiebreakers.
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Giants Reportedly Eyeing Michael King As Rotation Target
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With their rotation depth decimated by injuries, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly pinpointing Michael King as a potential free agent target this offseason. King is expected to opt out of his deal with the Padres after a strong year, and the host would love to see him behind Logan Webb.
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