The stoppage tinkered with the momentum and repositioned the mojo. Heyward, who had struggled in the series, decided to gift his team the time to think and regroup. The Cubs blew a three-run lead just as they stood four outs away from their first World Series title in 108 years. Heyward slammed the brakes.

The Padres have reached agreement with Jason Heyward on a free agent deal, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Lin indicates that Heyward is expected to split time in left field with San Diego’s ...

Manny Machado’s elbow is 100%; Jason Heyward already has a voice with Padres; Erik Greupner to address media Tuesday

As with much of their roster, the Padres’ left field situation is much clearer now than it was last month. Jason Heyward and Connor Joe are on board -- and both have reported to camp ahead of Monday’s first full-squad workout.

The 35-year-old spent last season with the Dodgers and Astros, batting .211 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs in 87 games.