Good Morning San Diego: Padres hopeful day off at home will help them get back in win column

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The San Diego Padres are hoping a day off at home will help them recover after a tough series against the Chicago Cubs. They face the Chicago White Sox next, who are on a winning streak.

Key points

Padres lost series to Cubs 2-1
Xander Bogaerts has five home runs this season
Padres face White Sox after their winning streak
Lucas Giolito expected to join Padres by May 21

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 26: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres looks on during a 2026 Mexico City Series game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Xander Bogaerts has been the most consistent offensive player for the San Diego Padres through the first month of the season — his defense has been pretty good, too. The question, as the calendar turns to May, is can he maintain this pace? There is some reason to think that after three years in San Diego, Bogaerts has finally settled into his place in the Padres clubhouse and the City of San Diego. The result has been a more relaxed, more confident Bogaerts who has hit five home runs for a team that needs slug from its star players and so far, has not really gotten it. With the day off between the series against the Chicago Cubs and the , the San Diego roster got a chance to reset. The Padres dropped a close series to the Cubs, 2-1, and welcome the red-hot White Sox who are coming off a three-game sweep of the , which included a win over Jose Soriano, who is arguably one of the best starters in MLB to this point in the season. San Diego will have to be better on offense and on the mound if the Padres want to get back in the win column. **Padres News:**

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How did the San Diego Padres perform against the Chicago Cubs?

The Padres lost the series to the Cubs, finishing with a 2-1 record.

Who is Xander Bogaerts and what has he contributed to the Padres this season?

Xander Bogaerts has been the most consistent offensive player for the Padres, hitting five home runs so far this season.

What challenges do the Padres face against the Chicago White Sox?

The Padres will need to improve their offense and pitching to compete against the White Sox, who are coming off a three-game sweep of the Angels.

What roster changes are expected for the Padres in May?

Lucas Giolito is expected to join the Padres' roster by May 21, leading to potential difficult roster decisions regarding the pitching rotation.

Good Morning San Diego: Padres hopeful day off at home will help them get back in win column

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