The San Diego Padres, at 69-55 and led by Manny Machado, host Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants, who sit at 60-64, in a Monday night matchup scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET.
Series snapshot: Padres vs. Giants kicks off with a slate of interleague action, featuring a blend of veteran and breakout pitching plans and a broadcast setup designed to put the game in homes via regional outlets and streaming.
Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET — Pitching matchup: Nestor Cortes vs. Robbie Ray
– TV Channel: SDPA and NBCS-BA
– Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET — Pitching matchup: Nick Pivetta vs. Kai-Wei Teng
– TV Channel: MLB Network, SDPA and NBCS-BA
– Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. ET — Pitching matchup: TBA vs. Landen Roupp
– TV Channel: MLB Network, SDPA and NBCS-BA
– Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Thursday at 4:10 p.m. ET — Pitching matchup: Dylan Cease vs. Justin Verlander
– TV Channel: SDPA and NBCS-BA
– Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
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Injured lists
– San Diego Padres: Michael King (15 Day IL, knee), Jhony Brito (60 Day IL, forearm), Joe Musgrove (60 Day IL, elbow), Jackson Merrill (day-to-day, undisclosed)
2025 stats noted for context: King 4-2, 2.81 ERA, 10.1 K/9
– San Francisco Giants: Matt Chapman (10 Day IL, hand), Jerar Encarnación (10 Day IL, hamstring), Erik Miller (15 Day IL, elbow), Tom Murphy (60 Day IL, back)
2025 stats noted for context: Chapman 16 HR, 44 RBI; Encarnación .133 average with 2 HR, 2 RBI
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Stats note
– A last-10-games stats comparison is included in the preview, offering a quick pulse check on recent form for both teams.
What to watch
– This series pairs a Padres lineup anchored by Machado with Devers against a Giants club aiming to steady its season. The opening pitching matchups — Cortes vs. Ray on Monday, followed by Pivetta vs. Teng on Tuesday, and Cease vs. Verlander on Thursday — could set the tone for the rest of the set. Injuries on both sides could influence lineup decisions and depth, making bullpen usage and mid-series adjustments important. The games will be accessible via Fubo with regional restrictions and through the listed TV channels.
Summary
– A high-stakes, midweek series featuring strong offenses and varied pitching plans, with ongoing streaming options and injury updates to watch as the Padres and Giants jockey for position.
Positive note
– Fans have multiple viewing options, including Fubo streaming and Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball, making it easier to catch all the action across the series and beyond.