Manny Machado powered the Padres past the Mets with a bases-loaded grand slam off David Peterson, a pivotal 7-4 win that deepens San Diego’s wild-card push and narrows the gap to the Dodgers in the NL West. The inning featured Luis Arraez’s bunt single and Tatis Jr.’s walk to set the table, while Cronenworth was HBP and helped trigger the surge. A baserunning blunder by Elias Díaz barely dented SD’s cushion. Padres manager Mike Shildt praised Machado’s calm, clutch approach in a pressure-packed moment.

The victory preserves San Diego’s momentum as October looms, keeps them two games back in the West, and five games ahead for the second wild-card spot, while New York remains in the thick of the crowded NL standings. The scene underscored the kind of day that fantasy managers circle: big blasts, smart at-bats, and high-leverage opportunities that can swing a playoff race.

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Grisham powered the Yankees past Minnesota with a two-homer night, lifting his season total to 33 and driving in six runs.

In 50 games he has 16 homers and no other extra-base hits, a Mantle-era anomaly that marks a dramatic breakout as he has moved to the leadoff spot and sparked the lineup.

Now batting .240 with 71 RBIs, 111 hits and a career-high WAR, Grisham fuels New York's postseason push toward the AL wild-card and a possible charge at Toronto.