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The San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers kick off the 2026 MLB season today, with both teams aiming for playoff spots. The Padres Nick Pivetta faces off against the Tigers Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back Cy Young winner. Pivetta had a strong 2025 season, while Skubal dominated with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts in 2025. Padres manager Craig Stammen plans to experiment with the lineup, especially against left-handers. The Padres are dealing with injuries to nine players, including pitchers Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish. Catch the game on Padres.TV, the MLB app, or local cable channels. Both teams are poised for a deep run, so tune in to see how the season unfolds.

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