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Bullpen allows two runs, Padres waste stellar start from Nick Pivetta

Nick Pivetta gave the San Diego Padres exactly what they were looking for in the final game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park, Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return

He has been sidelined since Aug. 29 after he suffered a fractured foot.

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Padres' Mike Shildt Sends Xander Bogaerts Message After Exciting News

The San Diego Padres (79-66) are looking to push for a postseason berth entering Wednesday but are doing so without both of the team’s starting shortstops.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Manny Machado Has Testy Answer Regarding Padres' Home Run Struggles

Of all the problems that have contributed to the Padres' lackluster play in recent weeks (they're 10-14 dating to their three-game sweep in Los Angeles on Aug.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10

Padres manager makes bold statement about closer situation

Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation

One day after his closer gave up a game-winning home run, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave a strong endorsement to Robert Suarez remaining in the role as the regular season winds down.

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Manny Machado Celebrated a Reds Rookie's Home Run Against the Padres

Baseball is a small world. Relationships within the industry have the capacity to break across generations, even team affiliations. Cincinnati Reds third baseman Sal Stewart and his Padres counterpart, Manny Machado, are both from Miami.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Sporting News / September 10

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. calls latest home run robbery his best yet

Tatis took away yet another home run at Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 10

The Big Four hitters

There are four power hitters on the Padres roster with the ability to hit more than 20 home runs per season. Each of them will surpass that number this year and might even exceed 25.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Reveals Return Timeline as Postseason Nears

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts broke a bone in his foot two weeks ago, but as the MLB season comes to a close, the veteran is trying to speed up his recovery.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres Predicted to Sign $55 Million Slugger in Free Agency

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report decided to digitally time travel for an exercise that involves the futures of all 30 MLB ballclubs. Most specifically, Reuter projected what each team's Opening Day lineup could look like in 2026 with corresponding free agent moves.

Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / September 10

Padres need a healthy Michael King for a deep postseason run

The San Diego Padres activated Michael King from the injury list with the hope of him leading the team to a deep postseason run. Health is an issue, as King has made only 11 starts in 2025. He has spent two stints on the IL with a pinched nerve in his right shoulder and knee inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres Notes: Dodgers Downplay Rivalry, Jackson Merrill’s Surprise MVP, Friars NL West Champs?

The San Diego Padres lost, 4-2, against the Cincinnati Reds, dropping a crucial game at home. Tuesday's game was Michael King's return to the mound from the injured list after missing a month with a knee injury.

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Fans in shock as Padres melt down in the ninth vs. Reds

Over the past few weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played poor baseball (relative to their standards). Over the past two weeks, they’ve gone 6-7 — paving the way for the San Diego Padres to potentially overtake them for the NL West lead.

Robert Suarez News / Gaslamp Ball / September 10

Robert Suarez allows two-run homer in ninth, Padres lose to Reds 4-2

Robert Suarez was on the mound in the top of the ninth inning with game tied 2-2, trying to give the San Diego Padres a chance to beat the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom half of the inning.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. scales wall for bonkers catch vs. Reds

Sitting one game back from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, the San Diego Padres need to do everything in their power to end Dave Roberts’ dominance and finally secure a pennant for the first time since 2006.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 9

Padres believe pitcher's return sets them up for September success

Padres believe key pitcher's return sets them up for September success

With the return of starting pitcher Michael King on Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres got a taste of what his presence on the mound could mean in October.

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