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.

Outside of the prospects, newly signed pitcher Nick Pivetta has yet to throw in Spring Training. The right-handed pitcher signed a four-year contract worth $55 million in Feb.

As the MLB season quickly approaches, the teams and their players are in Arizona and Florida, perfecting their game as they prepare for the first pitch of the regular season in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League.

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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