Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain, a Southern California native, continued his spring assault on the I-5 corridor with a 2-for-3 day against the Padres that included a sixth-inning leadoff double that led to the tying run when Elly De La Cruz followed with another double.

The San Diego Padres announced their broadcast schedule for 2025 Spring Training presented by Southwest Airlines, featuring 30 preseason games that will be available to fans via television, radio or webcast.

March is officially underway, which means opening day for the Padres is right around the corner. The team will look to get the sour taste of last season’s postseason exit at the hands of the Dodgers out of their mouth,

GOODYEAR, Arizona – The Cincinnati Reds (3-3-1) face former Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres (3-5) in a 3:05 p.m. (ET) Cactus League home game Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark. The game can be heard on WLW-700 radio (no TV).

The San Diego Padres want to compete in 2025. Of course, making a run at the National League West title will be a challenge given the presence of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who feature a true super-team.

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