# Padres at .500 Need Starters to Step Up | 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: 2026-07-12T23:16:31+00:00
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The Padres end the first half at .500 after a gritty 5-4 win over Toronto, but their path there was rocky—especially with an eight-game skid. Manny Machado’s late-game heroics and recent surge at the plate have been crucial, but the bullpen’s been pushed to the brink, pitching five innings on Sunday alone. With injuries mounting and starters struggling to go deep, the team’s future hinges on key IL returns like Jason Adam and Jeremiah Estrada—and most importantly, starters finally stepping up to give the bullpen a break. 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/e68e72c68bbb3075

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