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San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / September 24
2026 MLB playoff picture: Standings, bracket, clinching scenarios, postseason projections as Padres stay hot
Six teams have clinched their spots in the 2026 MLB playoff field ... so who will be next?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24
Padres down Dodgers, grab solo lead in NL wild-card standings
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
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
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
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.
Alek Jacob News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
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.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23
Game 158: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres (87-70) at Los Angeles Dodgers (97-60), September 23, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif.
Jason Adam News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Wednesday's Game vs Dodgers
The San Diego Padres are looking to even their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and get one step closer to clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23
Padres fall flat against rival Dodgers in series opener
This was a tough one. The San Diego Padres, despite being the hottest team in MLB, feel to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in their series opener on Tuesday night.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23
Reasons for optimism: Padres on verge of clinching postseason berth
The San Diego Padres are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth for the third consecutive season. However, the club has been through plenty of ups and downs in 2026.
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.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres Manager Hints at Walker Buehler Playing Big Role in Postseason
When right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league deal this past offseason, it was assumed that all the work he put in would one day be for a postseason run.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres' Joe Musgrove Acknowledges He May Not Return This Season
Jim Carrey's character in "Dumb and Dumber" was quick to reply with optimism when he was given one-in-a-million chances. Joe Musgrove's self-assessment of his chances of pitching for the San Diego Padres in October sounded similarly distant, even if he was unwilling to put a number on the exact odds.
Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres Notes: Magic Number Update, Ty France Nearly Retired, Pitchers Set for Rest of Dodgers Series
The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-0, on Tuesday evening and fell to 87-70 on the year. The Padres' magic number remains at 2 and the Chicago Cubs lost to the Miami Marlins, creating another three-way tie for the more favorable wild-card seeding in the National League.
Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / September 21
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
When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21
Sizzling Padres can punch playoff ticket as soon as opener with Dodgers
The hottest team in baseball is racing toward a playoff berth, and the San Diego Padres can complete the chase as early as Tuesday's opener of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 21
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.
Michael King News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres Make Michael King Move Ahead of Dodgers Game
The San Diego Padres are making an important change to their rotation ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Craig Stammen announced that Michael King will move up a day and start Tuesday’s series opener at Dodger Stadium.
Jake Cronenworth News / Field Level Media / September 20
Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins
Jake Cronenworth homered twice and knocked in a season-high five runs Sunday while Fernando Tatis Jr. also homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 7-3 to polish off a three-game sweep.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: Final Check-In
The 2026 season is near completion. While many teams are laser-focused on their final push to either reach the postseason or secure a critical first-round bye, others are already looking ahead to the offseason and the 2027 campaign (and beyond).
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
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.
Manny Machado News / Trade Talk Sports / September 16
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.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
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
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.
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