What happened: Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian, and Eduardo Perez discussed the playoff races, the San Diego Padres, and the Boston Red Sox bullpen on a recent podcast. The episode also features Sarah Langs' 'The Numbers Game' segment and Adam Ottavino chatting with Tolle and Messick.
Why it matters: National media focus is shifting to the final stretch of the regular season and recent clubhouse champagne celebrations. The Padres enter the day at 87-68 as they solidify their playoff positioning.
By the numbers: San Diego holds an 87-68 record this season and is coming off an 11-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
What to watch: The Padres host the Diamondbacks for a scheduled game.