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Padres New Owner Sends Clear Warning to Rival Teams Ahead of Postseason

Padres New Owner Sends Clear Warning to Rival Teams Ahead of Postseason

The San Diego Padres are riding high as the regular season comes to an end.  The Padres just took two out of three against their bitter rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and have a firm grip on the No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
In Game 161, D-backs look to stay alive another day vs. Padres

In Game 161, D-backs look to stay alive another day vs. Padres

Snakes alive. The Arizona Diamondbacks, who seemingly have been on the verge of elimination from the National League wild-card hunt for a week, haven't been killed yet.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 25

Game 160: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks (85-74) at San Diego Padres (89-70), September 25, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 25

San Diego clinches against rivals in 2024 déjà vu, turns to Arizona for final homestand

What a game. What a series. What a season. What a way for the San Diego Padres to clinch their spot in the 2026 postseason. The Friars sealed a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, earning a Wild Card berth and maintaining a one-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for the top spot in the NL Wild Card.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Massive Series Opener vs Diamondbacks

Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Massive Series Opener vs Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres are back home after clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason and welcoming the Arizona Diamondbacks into Petco Park to close out the regular season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Ethan Salas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25
Here’s how Padres’ Ethan Salas can make intriguing MLB postseason history

Here’s how Padres’ Ethan Salas can make intriguing MLB postseason history

Ethan Salas has already made his first month with the San Diego Padres memorable. Now that San Diego has clinched a postseason berth, the 20-year-old catcher could add a historic feat to his rookie season.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Manager Has Strong Message About Beating Dodgers in LA

Padres Manager Has Strong Message About Beating Dodgers in LA

The San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth on Thursday night after taking two of three games from the rival Dodgers in Los Angeles With the two wins, the Padres control their own destiny to secure the No.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25
Fernando Tatis Jr. interrupts AJ Preller’s interview with a surprise request

Fernando Tatis Jr. interrupts AJ Preller’s interview with a surprise request

Fernando Tatis Jr. saw an opportunity amid a wild celebration in the San Diego Padres locker room and went for it. As Marty Caswell of Foul Territory interviewed

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for All-Important Final Series of Season vs Diamondbacks

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for All-Important Final Series of Season vs Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres, fresh off clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason, are heading back home for a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Just last week, this series was shaping up to be the equivalent of a postseason series, with the winner securing the final wild-card spot and the loser going home.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25
More work to do for Padres, Diamondbacks in regular season

More work to do for Padres, Diamondbacks in regular season

When the San Diego Padres were 50-53 going into a series in Miami on July 24, they were perhaps one more series loss away from being sellers at the MLB trade deadline.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz

The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz

How many of the 24 relievers in MLB history to record at least 100 strikeouts in three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25
Padres top Dodgers, make team history with another playoff berth

Padres top Dodgers, make team history with another playoff berth

Dustin Harris drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the visiting San Diego Padres made franchise history with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday to clinch a spot in the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Padres Demote Pitcher During Dodgers Series 

Padres Demote Pitcher During Dodgers Series 

The San Diego Padres made a bullpen move Thursday, activating reliever Jason Adam from the injured list and optioning right-hander Griffin Canning to the ACL Padres.

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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Corbin Carroll creates exclusive group with MLB legend

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll creates exclusive group with MLB legend

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday and keeping their postseason hopes alive for one more day, Corbin

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history
Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run
White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return to lineup vs. Padres
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Alek Jacob News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Padres Designate Alek Jacob For Assignment

Padres Designate Alek Jacob For Assignment

The Padres announced they’ve designated reliever Alek Jacob for assignment. That’s the 40-man roster move to open a spot for Jason Adam, who has returned from the 60-day injured list.

Jason Adam News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Padres To Activate Jason Adam

Padres To Activate Jason Adam

The Padres are activating Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s game in Los Angeles, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Griffin Canning is being optioned to open a spot on the pitching staff.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22
Padres’ Michael King plan for start of playoffs gets clarity from Craig Stammen

Padres’ Michael King plan for start of playoffs gets clarity from Craig Stammen

The San Diego Padres don’t have a firm decision yet on when pitcher Michael King’s next start will be. That will depend on how the next few days go as the MLB playoffs draw near, as the Friars look to lock up a spot in the upcoming 2026 MLB playoffs.

Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres React to Jake Cronenworth News Amid Wild-Card Hunt

Padres React to Jake Cronenworth News Amid Wild-Card Hunt

Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to five games, along with winning 13 of their last 14 games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22
The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos

When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles
Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position
Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 21
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in strong postseason position

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in strong postseason position

Tatis has made a noteworthy turnaround in his power production following a surprising home-run drought across the first 55 games of the season due to his closed batting stance.

Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins

Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins

San Diego Padres youngster Ethan Salas stole the show on Saturday exactly like Manny Machado did over a decade ago. Salas came up to the plate as a pinch hitter in a tie game against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
The Padres have become a team nobody wants to face

The Padres have become a team nobody wants to face

In the first half of the season, the San Diego Padres were the most confusing team in all of baseball.  Offensively, the team ranked 30th in average (.226), on-base percentage (.302), and runs scored (379).  Individually, the team was beyond disappointing.

San Diego Padres News / Trade Talk Sports / September 16
Manny Machado Could Be an Offseason Trade Candidate?

Manny Machado Could Be an Offseason Trade Candidate?

The San Diego Padres have been one of the bigger spenders in MLB in recent years, but with new owners in the fold, that may not remain the case moving forward.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
One All-Star may be the odd man out on the Padres this offseason

One All-Star may be the odd man out on the Padres this offseason

The San Diego Padres’ bloated payroll situation may lead to one notable casualty this winter. Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado could be the team’s odd man out this offseason, Pat Ragazzo of FanSided reported on Tuesday.

Ethan Salas News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' Ethan Salas makes history with triple as first MLB hit

Padres' Ethan Salas makes history with triple as first MLB hit

Enjoying a September call-up during a playoff race, Ethan Salas was struggling at the plate and had yet to record a hit until Sunday night. 

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout
Elly De La Cruz sets personal high with home run vs. Dodgers
Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500
Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown
The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

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