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Padres gamble on Darvish in winner-take-all showdown | Sporting News

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San Diego faces a must-win Game 3 against Chicago as Mike Shildt tabs Yu Darvish over Michael King, with Randy Vásquez in the wings. The Padres’ bullpen has been taxed after back-to-back outings by Morejon and Mason Miller, so a sharp, efficient start from Darvish could ease late-inning pressure.

The decision pits veteran playoff pedigree against sharper season numbers. Darvish, 39, carries extensive postseason exposure but a smaller workload due to injuries, while King has the clearer statline this year. The winner advances to face Milwaukee; the loser heads home, ending San Diego’s season in a high-stakes showdown.

Who should fantasy owners target in this game when building a lineup?Which player brings the highest upside for the LDS after this game?How should a smart bettor approach this game’s spread or total?What X-factor could decide the game's fantasy outcomes?

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October 2, 2025

MLB wild-card series Day 3: Live updates, lineups, analysis - ESPN

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Three win-or-go-home games on Thursday swing for division-series berths: Detroit at Cleveland, San Diego at Chicago, Boston at New York. Detroit must translate traffic on the bases into runs after Game 2’s LOB slog; San Diego and Chicago ride bullpen depth and long outings from Darvish and Taillon in a likely low-scoring duel; Boston must squeeze length from Early and dodge a bullpen collapse against a dangerous Yankees lineup. A rare triple-header with clear fantasy angles on starters, bullpens and power bats.

Which single player in Thursday’s trio of must-win games offers the strongest guaranteed upside for fantasy rosters?In a three-game must-win scenario, which bullpen in the three matchups is most vulnerable to scorers and why?Which matchup offers the best leverage for a one-off DFS gamble with high upside in Game 3?What stat should fantasy players rely on to gauge the real-world impact of Thursday’s three winner-take-all games?

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October 1, 2025

Padres reliever Mason Miller dominates Cubs in Game 2; makes playoff history by throwing 104.5 mph fastball - Chicago Sun-Times

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Mason Miller’s 104.5 mph heater anchored a 3-0 Padres win in Game 2, delivering the fastest postseason pitch tracked since 2008 and fueling San Diego’s bullpen dominance over the Cubs. Miller fanned five in 1 2/3, becoming the first pitcher to strike out the first eight hitters in his postseason career. The staff, led by Shildt, fed off his velocity, and San Diego now heads toward a decisive Game 3 with upgraded momentum.

How should fantasy managers weight Miller's velocity when projecting his next appearance and the Padres' late-inning usage?Which Padres reliever is most likely to inherit saves if Miller is unavailable?Should Cubs hitters adjust their approach against high-velocity Padres relievers in Game 3?What is the most likely outcome for the Padres bullpen in Game 3 after Miller’s performance?

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October 1, 2025

A suggestion for the Cubs against the Padres in Game 3: Maybe try hitting the ball - Chicago Sun-Times

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Padres grab Game 2 on Manny Machado’s late, shot across the left-field bleachers, flipping the series momentum as Cubs’ bats stall for a second straight game. Shota Imanaga allowed a heater in the fifth that Machado belted, and Chicago’s lineup—K Tucker, Happ, PCA—continued to slump, striking out in bunches. San Diego’s bullpen and late-inning depth loom large ahead of a decisive Game 3, where every at-bat and bullpen matchup could decide the NLDS fate.

After Machado’s Game 2 blast, how should fantasy managers recalibrate expectations for Padres hitters in Game 3?Which Cubs hitters must heat up in Game 3 to avoid a series sweep?How should the Padres plan bullpen usage for a winner-take-all game?Fantasy angle: which Padres players offer the best odds of big-game production in a deciding game?

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October 1, 2025

Padres relief ace Mason Miller throws fastest postseason pitch ever tracked: 104.5 mph - Yahoo Sports

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Padres land Mason Miller and ride him to a 3-0 win in the wild-card series, with a 104.5 mph ninth-pitch strikeout the fastest postseason delivery since tracking began. Miller punched out five in a row in Game 2, while Miller, Morejon and Suárez stitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings. The Padres’ bullpen has been MLB’s best this year (3.06 ERA), and the trade for Miller—giving up top-five prospect Leo De Vries—looks prescient. Now the question is can they survive Game 3 after heavy work.

What is the immediate fallout for the Padres’ bullpen after Miller’s electric showing and the De Vries trade?How should fantasy managers approach Miller after this breakout playoff debut?What are the key questions for Game 3 to ensure the Padres don’t run out of gas in the series?How does this series redefine the value of relief arms in the modern playoff landscape?

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October 2, 2025

Padres gamble on Darvish in winner-take-all showdown | Sporting News

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October 2, 2025

MLB wild-card series Day 3: Live updates, lineups, analysis - ESPN

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October 1, 2025

Padres reliever Mason Miller dominates Cubs in Game 2; makes playoff history by throwing 104.5 mph fastball - Chicago Sun-Times

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October 1, 2025

A suggestion for the Cubs against the Padres in Game 3: Maybe try hitting the ball - Chicago Sun-Times

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October 1, 2025

Padres relief ace Mason Miller throws fastest postseason pitch ever tracked: 104.5 mph - Yahoo Sports

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