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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Why Padres will clinch final NL Wild Card spot over Diamondbacks
The National League Wild Card race enters Saturday with a half-game gap between its final two serious contenders. The San Diego Padres stand at 79-68 and occupy the third Wild Card position.
Michael King News / Field Level Media / September 12
Padres turn to Michael King as they scrap with Giants amid tight NL wild-card race
The San Diego Padres will have the advantage of playing while the rival Arizona Diamondbacks watch from afar when the Padres continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Padres hold on to beat Giants, extend win streak to five
Dustin Harris and Freddy Fermin, the bottom two batters in the order, combined for four hits and four RBIs, Jackson Merrill chipped in with a double and two singles, and the visiting San Diego Padres overcame a Rafael Devers grand slam to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 11
Padres fight back into Wild Card position 
After returning to Petco Park from a disastrous road trip, the San Diego Padres had their backs against the wall. Squandering an opportunity to put distance between themselves and the other Wild Card hopefuls, the Padres had to have a successful home stand to remain in contention for a playoff spot.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 11
Game 147: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres (78-68) at San Francisco Giants (62-85), September 11, 2026, 7:15 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Oracle Park – San Francisco, Calif.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11
Padres Appear to Have Lost Trust in Veteran Starting Pitchers
The San Diego Padres currently have a half-game advantage for the final wild-card spot in the National League. The upcoming stretch of 16 games will not
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 11
San Diego wins four straight, sweeping Nats before crucial road trip
The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason! They’ll likely go back and forth as the season continues before they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final Wild Card spot.
Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11
Padres Slugger Could Undergo Surgery for Lingering Foot Injury
Gavin Sheets was often a bright spot in an otherwise depressing season for San Diego Padres hitters before he was placed on the injured list Aug. 30 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11
Padres Notes: SD Officially Releases Catcher, Wild-Card Update, Ethan Salas on Postseason Roster?
The San Diego Padres officially released a 27-year-old catcher from the organization who previously made his MLB debut with the team this past June behind the plate.
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 11
Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11
MLB Experts Overwhelmingly Agree on Wild-Card Winner Between Padres, Diamondbacks
It's been a roller coaster type of season for the San Diego Padres. San Diego got off to a slow start, and then went on a surprising winning streak. However, they faltered before the trade deadline, and many thought they could ultimately sell.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues
The San Diego Padres could be getting an important piece of their bullpen back at exactly the right time. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam continues to make progress from the right shoulder strain that has kept him on the injured list since the beginning of July.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Craig Stammen Admits Walker Buehler Mistake After Padres Win
Craig Stammen admitted an awkward mistake involving Walker Buehler during the San Diego Padres’ 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Padres manager went to the mound in the third inning intending to remove Buehler, but the veteran right-hander convinced him to stay in the game.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10
Padres Notes: SD Signs Veteran, All-Star Could Join Bullpen, Wild-Card Update After Sweep
The San Diego Padres took down the Washington Nationals, 9-2, on Wednesday afternoon to complete the series sweep in emphatic fashion and move to 78-68 on the year.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Padres’ Craig Stammen sets record straight on Walker Buehler mound visit
The San Diego Padres kept in step in the NL Wild Card race after earning a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. But the Padres’ victory did not come without its fair share of drama.
Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / September 9
Jackson Merrill homers twice, drives in 6 as Padres rout Nationals
Jackson Merrill went 4-for-5, homered twice, tripled and drove in six runs to lead the host San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Padres Release Blake Hunt
The Padres have released catcher Blake Hunt, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Manny Machado Makes Padres History During Win Against Nationals
Manny Machado added another piece of San Diego Padres history to his resume Tuesday night, passing Garry Templeton for sole possession of second place on the franchise’s all-time hits list.
San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / September 8
Padres Acquire Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move
The San Diego Padres spent Tuesday still chasing a National League Wild Card berth and still tinkering with the edges of their pitching staff. While they hosted the Washington Nationals at Petco Park, the club quietly signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso, via the MLB transaction log.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Padres release J.P. France, José Leclerc
The Padres have released right-handers J.P. France and José Leclerc, per the MiLB.com transaction log. Both had been with the organization on minor league contracts.
Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7
Padres Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment
The Padres announced that right-hander Nick Pivetta has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported. To open an active roster spot, fellow righty Jhony Brito has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
Casey Mize News / Yardbarker / September 3
Casey Mize's unreliability on the mound for Padres continues
Mize has yet to find a consistent rhythm since being traded to the West Coast.
Ethan Salas News / Just Baseball / September 2
Padres Promote Top Catching Prospect Ethan Salas for MLB Debut
The wait is finally over. Ethan Salas was called up on Tuesday to make his debut, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 20-year-old catcher is Just Baseball’s No.
Ethan Salas News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1
Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up
With MLB rosters expanding on September 1, the San Diego Padres decided to call up top prospect Ethan Salas. Salas, the 20-year-old catcher, is the top prospect in the Padres organization and the No.
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