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Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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April 21, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays (12-9) and San Diego Padres (11-12) wrap up a 3-game series at Petco Park Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-0

The Blue Jays, who were -118 favorites, won 5-2 in the 2nd game of the series Saturday. LF Daulton Varsho hit a 3-run HR for the Blue Jays, who have won 6 of their last 7 games.

The Padres have lost 3 straight games and scored a total of just 3 runs over that span. San Diego has not been swept in a series this season.

Blue Jays at Padres projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Joe Musgrove

Bassitt (2-2, 4.03 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 3-1 home victory vs. New York Yankees Monday
Career vs. Padres: 1-2, 4.71 ERA (21 IP, 11 ER) in 4 starts

Musgrove (2-2, 6.29 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.77 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 24 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 7-3 victory at Milwaukee Brewers Monday
Career vs. Blue Jays: 2-0, 1.47 ERA (18 1/3 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances

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Blue Jays at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Padres -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-190) | Padres -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Blue Jays at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 3, Blue Jays 2

Moneyline

The PADRES (-130) have not been swept in a series this season, and Bassitt on the mound for Toronto should help San Diego’s offense get back on track Sunday.

Bassitt has struggled against San Diego in past years and started this season by allowing 4 or more runs in back-to-back outings. Musgrove, on the other hand, has been solid vs. the Blue Jays, and it’s unlikely that he picks up his 1st career loss against them Sunday.

BET PADRES (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

With how the Padres have been struggling offensively, I wouldn’t recommend playing them on the run line, especially since they’re at home and may not play the bottom of the 9th.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the 1st 2 games of this series, and with how quiet the Padres’ bats have been, it’ll likely be the safer play again Sunday. While both pitchers have allowed 4 or more runs in multiple starts this season, I don’t trust either offense to do most of the heavy lifting and help the Over hit in the final game of this series.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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Barricaded individual in custody following police response in Mission Valley

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January 8, 2026

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Barricaded individual in custody following police response in Mission Valley

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Police responded to a barricaded individual in the Mission Valley area Thursday afternoon, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence.

The Nexstar Media video above details resources for crime victims

The department confirmed around 1 p.m. that officers were on scene in the 1400 block of Hotel Circle North, and are working to safely resolve the situation. Authorities asked the public to avoid the area and allow officers the space needed to conduct their operations.

Police described the incident as a domestic violence restraining order violation. At this time, it’s unknown if the person is armed.

No injuries have been reported.

The suspect was taken into custody within an hour.

Further details about the barricaded person were not immediately released. Police say updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Padres roster review: Luis Campusano

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January 8, 2026

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Padres roster review: Luis Campusano – San Diego Union-Tribune

LUIS CAMPUSANO

Position(s): Catcher
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
2026 opening day age: 27
Height / Weight: 5-foot-10 / 232 pounds
How acquired: Second round of the draft in 2017 (Cross Creek HS, Ga.)
Contract status: Will make $900,000 after agreeing to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration; Will not be a free agent until 2029.
fWAR in 2025: Minus-0.4
Key 2025 stats: .000 AVG, .222 OBP, .000 SLG, 0 HRs, 0 RBIs, 0 runs, 6 walks, 11 strikeouts, 0 steals (10 games, 27 plate appearances)

STAT TO NOTE

1 — The number of plate appearances for Campusano while in the majors between June 1 and June 13 and the one at-bat resulted in a weak, pinch-hit groundout against a position player (Kike Hernandez) on the mound in mop-up duty. Campusano was recalled to the majors four times in 2025 but did not get a real opportunity get settled after he went 0-for-6 with four walks and a strikeout in three straight starts as a DH in early May. Of course, hitting .227/.281/.361 with eight homers over 299 plate appearances after getting the first real chance to start in 2024 likely informed how the Padres viewed his opportunity in 2025.

Down — Called up a final time on the last day of the regular season, Campusano balked at the idea that the season did not go the way he wanted. “I had a great season,” he said as he and his teammates packed for the NL Wild Card Series in Chicago. And he did … for Triple-A El Paso. He hit more home runs than ever (25), drove in more runs (95) and finished with a career-high 1.036 OPS, tops among all qualifying Triple-A hitters. The disappointment inferred in the question posed to Campusano was that he was not able to impact the big-league team in any way in 2025, which began with the team choosing to bring in a 40-year-old Yuli Gurriel a chance on the opening day roster over a homegrown product. Once billed as the catcher of the future, Campusno did not catch a single game in the majors, nor did he get any hits, although the opportunity to play was sporadic after getting three straight starts as a DH in early May (see stat to note). The Padres even lost back-up catcher Elias Díaz to an oblique injury over the final weekend of the regular season, but Campusano — who played out the string for a Triple-A El Paso team that did not make the playoffs rather than participate in the majors as a September call-up — was added to the postseason roster more as a right-handed bat than a third catcher (Martín Maldonado was also re-added to the team for the playoffs as the defensive back-up to Freddy Fermin). Campusano, of course, was not asked to help the team in either capacity before the Padres were eliminated in three games.

2026 OUTLOOK

Campusano is finally out of minor league options this year, so the Padres will either have to carry him on the roster, trade him or expose him to waivers. He has fans in the organization, but two big-league staffs headed by Bob Melvin and Mike Shildt seemingly lost faith in his ability to catch a game and all the responsibilities that come with that. It remains to be seen what impact the arrival of robo umps will have on how new manager Craig Stammen views Campusano’s ability behind the plate, but he’s been a potent minor league hitter who has yet to truly get on track in the majors beyond the second half of 2023 (.875 OPS, 6 HRs). Campusano has dabbled at first base in recent years in the minors (12 starts total), so perhaps he settles into a role as a second catcher/right-handed DH/first base option to start 2026.

Luis Campusano #15 of the San Diego Padres and Nick Pivetta #27 walk to the dugout during a practice before the Wildcard series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

ROSTER RANKINGS

22. C Luis Campusano
23. LHP Yuki Matsui
24. INF Sung-Mun Song
25. RHP Matt Waldron
26. OF Bryce Johnson
27. RHP Ron Marinaccio
28. RHP Bryan Hoeing
29. LHP Kyle Hart
30. RHP Jhony Brito
31. INF Will Wagner
32. OF Tirso Ornelas
33. RHP Garrett Hawkins
34. RHP Miguel Mendez
35. RHP Daison Acosta
36. RHP Ty Adcock
37. RHP Alek Jacob
38. INF Mason McCoy

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2 San Diego Eateries Named Among ‘Most Beautiful New Restaurants’ In America

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January 7, 2026

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2 San Diego Eateries Named Among ‘Most Beautiful New Restaurants’ In America

SAN DIEGO, CA — Two San Diego County eateries were named among the most beautiful restaurants that opened last year in the country.

Carlsbad-based Lilo was ranked No. 4 and La Jolla-based Lucien was ranked No. 9 on Robb Report’s list of the most beautiful new restaurants in the U.S. for 2025.

Lilo, which opened in April, features a multi-course tasting menu served around a 24-seat chef’s counter.

The restaurant, co-owned by Chef Eric Bost and John Resnick, earned a Michelin star just months after opening its doors. The eatery was also the only one in San Diego to land on The New York Times list of the 50 best restaurants in America.

Lucien, which opened in July, also offers a chef’s tasting menu, with more than a dozen courses. The 30-seat restaurant, is owned and helmed by Northern California native Chef Elijah Arizmendi, along with partners Brian Hung and Melissa Lang.

“I’m very grateful for the recognition from Robb Report,” Arizmendi told Patch. “Lucien is deeply personal to me, and the space was designed as an extension of my philosophy — one centered on intention, hospitality and the joy of sharing something meaningful to others.”

The list spotlights 21 restaurants in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and other cities across the country. View the full report here.

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