One of two teams officially eliminated, the Rockies were swept in a three-game set at Dodger Stadium and have lost five in a row dating back to the final two games over the weekend against the Padres at Coors Field. The Padres won seven of nine so far to clinch the season series, outscoring the Rockies 71-30.

A check of the Rockies’ misery index shows that they have lost 18 of their last 22 games, and their run differential is minus-394. The Rockies have blown past the modern-era record of minus-349, set by the 1932 Boston Red Sox.

José Iglesias, el infielder cubano de los Padres de San Diego, fue suspendido el viernes por un juego y multado por conducta no profesional hacia los árbitros

At FanDuel Sportsbook, Boyd is set at over/under 3.5 strikeouts (Over -146, Under +110) while Pivetta is set at 4.5 punchouts (Over -158, Under +118). The model has 5-star ratings on both Overs, as it projects Boyd at 5.3 strikeouts and Pivetta at 6.3

Gavin Groe joined Athlon Sports in June 2025 and quickly became a steady presence on the breaking and trending news team. He covers the NBA and MLB while pursuing a degree in journalism at Cal State Long Beach, building his career through consistent coverage of both leagues.

MLB fans are furious after the San Diego Padres were eliminated by the Chicago Cubs, thanks largely to a horrific strike three call on Xander Bogaerts in the top half of the ninth inning of Thursday’s decisive Game 3.

After splitting the first two games of their Wild Card series, the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet for a decisive Game 3 at Wrigley Field, with the winner advancing to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. ET, and the game will be shown nationally on ESPN.