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Ajay Mitchell broke out for a career-high 24 PTS & 10 AST in Game of Thunder/Lakers 👀

PADRES POSTCAST: Padres Beat Cardinals 4-2 at PETCO | Miller Survives CHAOS | Manny Milestone HR

The Padres bounced back Saturday night at Petco Park with a HUGE 4-2 win over the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals in another game that felt like playoff baseball in May. Manny Machado made history tonight, blasting his 250th career home run as a Padre and the 375th homer of his incredible MLB career in a massive moment for San Diego. Randy Vásquez battled through traffic, the bullpen delivered huge outs, and Mason Miller survived absolute CHAOS in the 9th inning before slamming the door with triple-digit gas and electric strikeout stuff. This game had EVERYTHING: 🔥 Manny Machado milestone homer 🔥 Petco playoff atmosphere 🔥 clutch bullpen moments 🔥 insurance runs late 🔥 Cardinals pressure all night 🔥 Mason Miller insanity in the ninth The Padres desperately needed this win after dropping the first two games of the series, and once again their pitching staff carried them through another tense, emotional battle. We break down: * Manny Machado’s milestone night * Randy Vásquez grinding through pressure * The bullpen dominance * Mason Miller’s wild save * Key turning points * Player of the game * X-factor * Second guess * and why these Padres/Cardinals games suddenly feel like October baseball. #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #MLB #PadresPostcast #FernandoTatisJr #MannyMachado #JacksonMerrill #MasonMiller 🎙️ Padres Postcast with Host Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. The Padres and Cardinals play game 3 of this 3-game series tomorrow night at Petco, with 1st pitch set for 1:10pm. We will be here right after the game with your PADRES POSTCAST, hosted by Jim "Gries" Grieshaber. ----- Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow on Twitter: / javiipeno Follow the show on Twitter: / lo_padres Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Chat with HBCU Champions, Season 5 with AAMU Bowling Head Coach James Moore

Welcome to the fifth season of Rice Fame Group's Chat with HBCU Champions. Chat with HBCU Champions is our online video and podcast interview series with championship-winning coaches and band directors on all levels: NCAA I and II, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA. We encourage you to watch, like, and share this content to help promote the best in HBCU athletics and bands so they can be properly acknowledged globally. Alabama A&M University Bulldog Bowling won the 2026 SWAC Championship. AAMU Head Coach James Scott joins us to talk about the team's season, his career, and the institution. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6701064849719296

Manny Machado hits his 200th homer in a Padres uniform as San Diego bea #shorts

- Manny Machado hit his 375th career homer and 200th in a Padres uniform, Ty France also went deep and San Diego beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Saturday. #shorts #sports #mlb #sportsnews #highlights #breakingnews

Manny Machado hits his 200th homer in a Padres uniform as San Diego bea #shorts

- Manny Machado hit his 375th career homer and 200th in a Padres uniform, Ty France also went deep and San Diego beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Saturday. #shorts #sports #mlb #sportsnews #highlights #breakingnews

Should Will Benson get a shot at HITTING LEADOFF for the Cincinnati Reds | Analysis, Breakdown

Craig Sandlin and Greg Kuffner discuss if Will Benson could be an option to hit leadoff for the Cincinnati Reds given his patience at the plate and high on base percentage this year. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.or ----------------------------------- As the Cincinnati Reds look to optimize their lineup for the 2026 season, Will Benson presents a high-risk, high-reward option as the lead-off hitter, blending elite speed with a penchant for high-variance offensive production. His viability stems from a 2023–2024 profile that suggested top-tier talent, tempered by significant 2024 regressions and a 2025 season filled with demotions, high hard-hit rates, and, ultimately, poor luck. Previous Leadoff Experience and Performance Benson has served as a leadoff option in various capacities since joining the Reds, though he has not solidified himself as the exclusive table-setter. In 2024, he hit the first leadoff home run of his Major League career on May 16th against Tyler Glasnow, a 439-foot blast. His 2023 form was particularly promising, where he hit \(.275\) with a \(.365\) on-base percentage (OBP) across 108 games, showing the patience and discipline often required of a leadoff hitter. Reds Metrics and Career Path Benson’s tenure in Cincinnati has been streaky. After a breakout 2023, he fell to a \(.187\) batting average in 343 at-bats in 2024, while his strikeout rate remained high. However, his underlying, or expected, stats often paint a brighter picture. In early 2025, despite a low batting average, he was among the league leaders in barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit percentage (top 15%), suggesting a significant positive regression was on the horizon. As of May 9, 2026, he has struggled early, with a \(.207\) average in 31 games, but maintaining high power and on-base potential, including 13 walks. Viability for 2026 Benson's main strength as a leadoff hitter is his ability to get on base (.352 OBP in 2026) and his 94th-percentile speed, which provides run-scoring potential. His 2025 season showed a refined approach, reducing his strikeout rate to 26.5% and swinging more in the zone. However, his inconsistency and inability to consistently produce against left-handed pitchers make him a specialized option, often best used when he is in a hot streak. His 2026 outlook under Manager Terry Francona is that of a "streaky" player who can carry the offense when hot, but who must be managed carefully regarding his playing time against tough left-handed matchups. If he can match his 2025 Statcast metrics—where he ranked in the top 15% in expected slugging (\(xSLG\)) and hard-hit rate—with better fortune on balls in play (\(BABIP\)), he could finally provide the consistent speed-and-power lead-off combo the Reds have needed since his breakout 2023.

Have the Cincinnati Reds found their NEW CLOSER in Pierce Johnson | MLB Analysis, Breakdown, Podcast

Craig Sandlin and Greg Kufner (RedsDaily4) discuss the decision to use Pierce Johnson as the closer for the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org ----------------------------------- Following his acquisition by the Cincinnati Reds, veteran right-hander Pierce Johnson enters the 2026 season as a highly viable candidate for the closer role, bringing a high-octane, curveball-heavy approach to the ninth inning. While often utilized as a setup man throughout his career, Johnson's previous experience and recent metrics suggest he has the high-leverage pedigree required to anchor the Reds' bullpen. Previous Experience and Save Success Johnson has extensive late-inning experience, culminating in a breakout 2023 season split between Colorado and Atlanta, where he set a career-high with 13 saves. During his stint with the Braves that same year, he posted an impressive 0.76 ERA across 24 appearances, proving he can dominate in high-stakes environments. While primarily a setup option in 2024 and 2025, Johnson continued to garner save opportunities. His reliability is underscored by his ability to maintain high strikeout numbers, with a career-high 90 strikeouts in 2023, showcasing his ability to generate swings-and-misses in crucial moments. Metrics and Performance as a Red Early in the 2026 season, Johnson has demonstrated solid performance, solidifying his role in the Reds' late-inning mix, often working alongside Emilio Pagán. He has shown an ability to limit damage and maintain a strong presence in high-leverage spots. His 2026 metrics highlight continued elite strikeout capability. In early May 2026, he was noted for having a 0.00 ERA over his previous 7 days, and even picking up saves. His 2025 season with Atlanta saw a 3.05 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 65 appearances, demonstrating consistency. Why He is Viable as Closer Johnson's viability is anchored in his unique arsenal, specifically his curveball, which he throws at a very high rate—sometimes over 70% of his pitches, among the highest in MLB. This breaking ball, paired with a four-seam fastball that averages around 94–96 MPH, allows him to create significant movement and miss bats frequently. In 2023, his strikeout percentage ranked in the 96th percentile league-wide. While he can be prone to the long ball at times, his ability to generate swing-and-miss (91st percentile whiff rate in 2023) makes him an ideal candidate to close out tight games for Cincinnati. His veteran presence, especially having been a key piece in the Braves' bullpen, provides the composure needed for the ninth inning. Johnson brings a proven track record of handling pressure, a high strikeout rate, and a reliable arsenal, making him arguably the best candidate to secure saves for the 2026 Reds.

FERNANDO TATIS JR. ALLOWS LITTLE LEAGUE GRAND SLAM!

Fernando Tatis Jr., in the midst of the longest homerless drought of his career, had a defensive gaffe for the ages against the St. Louis Cardinals. ⭐ The Wrap-Up Show is presented by your local Farmer's Insurance Agent Marc Nimetz. If you’re shopping for auto, home, renters or life insurance here in San Diego, please support the Wrap-Up Show by choosing San Diegan (and huge Padres fan) Marc Nimetz: https://agents.farmers.com/ca/poway/marc-nimetz 🎟️ Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PADSWRAP10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 💰 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/PADRESWRAPUP 🌟 Join the Wrap-Up Show membership program to get access to perks like custom emojis and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxI-krWIfbPH9_laPt5FKWA/join 🎧 Listen to the Wrap-Up Show podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-wrap-up-show ✉️ Want to partner with us on our channel? Email padreswrapupshow@gmail.com Please note that some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. The page is sponsored by Marc Nimetz at Farmers Insurance, PrizePicks and SeatGeek.