# Padres at .500, Machado Leads Charge | San Diego Padres News

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Podcast: [San Diego Padres News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-padres-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459287)
Published: 2026-07-13T19:24:00+00:00
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The Padres are at .500 after a split with the Blue Jays, with Manny Machado leading the charge—especially going 3-for-4 on Sunday. Sitting third in the NL West, they’re a few games behind the wild card, but Machado and the team are staying grounded, focusing only on what’s可控 on the field. With just an 11.7% chance of making the playoffs, the next 16 games before the trade deadline are make-or-break. If they don’t turn things around, expect moves—like potentially shipping off Mason Miller. But with the All-Star break as a reset, the clubhouse is ready to dig in and write their own playoff story before August 3rd. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6e4850df8c2b380

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