Quote from ultratvfan on September 30, 2026, 10:06 pm

The Padres shut down PCA, who went 0-7, and send the Cubs home. They head to Milwaukee for the NLDS to battle the Brewers.

Despite a short outing, Pivetta was solid. The BP was outstanding.

Go Sheets!

GO PADRES!

Quote from WindsorUK on September 30, 2026, 11:36 pm

Stammen is pulling all the right moves so far. Long may it last in Milwaukee.

LFGSD!!!

Quote from fenn68 on October 1, 2026, 1:31 am

This may benefit the team going forward .... Stammen (in the two games) used all 15 position players and 8 of the pitchers (only Ray, Buehler, and Morgan yet to be used).

Just getting in a game likely takes some pressure off the player and does a lot to strengthen "team".

Stammen can reset the roster for the MILW series ... I would expect Vasquez to be added and maybe a position player deactivated but been surprised on the some of the moves so far.

SP sets up well: Buehler (unless Stammen has a surprise); King; Pivetta; then a TDB; with King returning for the deciding game 5 (if necessary). Not sure how match-ups will play in but the TBD could be Ray or Vasquez.

Less stress if they just go out and win the first three!