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Joe Maddon’s head was the first to roll but the problems don’t stop there.

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres were reminded again Tuesday what is possible.

Yu Darvish hit three players with pitches Tuesday night, one of which caused Mets slugger Pete Alonso to depart with a hand injury.

LOS ANGELES — The New York Mets are next on the Angels’ schedule. The Dodgers follow.

The Braves won five consecutive games through Sunday to finally push their record above break-even. They pitched, hit and defended well at the same time. They’re getting healthier. The three major statistical projections agree the Braves are no worse than a 50-50 shot to make the playoffs.

“This is a great moment. It’s unbelievable,” the 33-year-old third baseman said. “It’s hard hitting the cycle at this level. Today’s a special night for me. Most important is the win.”

Oh my.

As Padres manager Bob Melvin laid out the expectations as Blake Snell settled back into the Padres’ rotation, a caveat was implied all along.

Each series win, each perfectly executed managerial move by Buck Showalter, each test that they pass against the game’s best teams continues to give credence to an idea that has been very foreign to their fans for years.

The manager wasn't to blame this time. The front office wasn't either.

Phillies slugger hints that new manager means more opportunities for Bryson Stott and other younger players.