Eno Sarris on Slumping Padres, Playoff Push

Eno Sarris on Slumping Padres, Playoff Push

Author: NBC 7 San Diego September 5, 2025 Duration: 48:21

Even Mike Shildt and the Padres can admit - things aren't great right now. Eno Sarris of The Athletic returns to the pod to share his thoughts on the club's struggles. Starters have been unreliable. Was one particular deadline deal a mistake? Tatis and Machado homered, but what's to blame for their dips in production? Mason Miller threw an immaculate inning! What are realistic expectations for this team? And what should give us hope for the home stretch?

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