Giants face Padres in crucial four-game series starting today

The San Francisco Giants begin a four-game series against the San Diego Padres today after a recent string of performances that challenged established team dynamics. The Padres enter on a five-game winning streak and are just 1.5 games out of a Wild Card position, reversing prior expectations of being sellers at the trade deadline. The Giants, having recently played against lower-performing teams, aim to disrupt the Padres' momentum and could see major roster changes if results do not align. This series offers a chance for both teams to assess their playoff standings and roster compositions with the trade deadline approaching.

• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Series Preview: The Giants could make the Padres question everything