MLB Mexico City Series Live Updates: Padres and Diamondbacks Battle South of the Border

The MLB's latest international series is in south of the border this weekend, as the Padres face the Diamondbacks for two games in Mexico City.

The divisional rivals will meet at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, which is located at an elevation of 7,300 feet above sea level. That's more than 2,000 feet higher than Coors Field, so we should expect some fireworks. The first pitch of Game 1 is set for 6:05 p.m. ET and is available on MLB.tv. It's worth noting that there will be no ABS challenges available as the stadium is not equipped with the technology for it.

MLB Mexico City Series Live Updates

Read our preview of the game below.

San Diego enters the game on a roll. The Friars currently occupy first place in the NL West with a record of 17–8. They have won 15 of their last 18 games after a 2–5 start, and that has come with both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado scuffling at the plate to begin the season. Guys like Ramón Laureano and Xander Bogaerts have picked up the slack early in the season, but the Padres need their stars to star if they're going to keep rolling.

Arizona enters the series at 14–11 and in third place in the division. They have lost three of four following a four-game winning streak. Corbin Carroll has been on fire to start the season, slashing .296/.396/.580 with three home runs, six doubles and four triples. Ildemar Vargas has been a nice suprise as well, as he's hitting .357 with five home runs, 16 RBIs, and a 1.046 OPS. Those two have been carrying an offense that ranks 16th in runs scored.

Check in for all the updates from Mexico City on our live blog below.

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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM.