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Projecting the Padres' Playoff Roster for the NLDS Against the Brewers

Projecting the Padres' Playoff Roster for the NLDS Against the Brewers

The San Diego Padres made quick work of the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card round, and are now heading to Milwaukee to take on the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The Brewers and Padres are set for a NLDS clash.

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB team' quiz
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
A totally lit Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. confesses he must ‘drink responsibly’ right after promising ‘WAY MORE’ drinks

A totally lit Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. confesses he must ‘drink responsibly’ right after promising ‘WAY MORE’ drinks

The San Diego Padres are headed to the NLDS after finishing off the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in the Wild Card round, and Fernando Tatis Jr. was enjoying the moment.

Gavin Sheets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Padres’ Gavin Sheets claims his playoff moment with a massive 2-run HR vs. Cubs

Padres’ Gavin Sheets claims his playoff moment with a massive 2-run HR vs. Cubs

The San Diego Padres will be moving on in the MLB Playoffs. It was a dominant series for the Padres against the Chicago Cubs, outscoring their opponent 12-1 over two games.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz
The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz
The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
MLB News / Sport Relay / October 1

NL Wild Card: Padres Defeat Cubs, Advance to Division Series

The San Diego Padres advanced to the Division Series after a 4–1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game Two of the 2026 NL Wild Card Series Wednesday night at Petco Park in San Diego.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 1
Bullpen carries Padres to sweep-sealing win over Cubs

Bullpen carries Padres to sweep-sealing win over Cubs

Gavin Sheets ripped a pinch-hit, two-run homer and the San Diego Padres clinched their National League wild-card series with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in Game 2.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / October 1

Padres silence Cubs' bats again, finish off 2-game wild-card sweep

Five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter and Gavin Sheets hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, as San Diego swept the Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 win.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 1
Padres sweep Cubs in wild-card series: Here's everything you need to know about the NLDS

Padres sweep Cubs in wild-card series: Here's everything you need to know about the NLDS

The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, on Wednesday night, sweeping the wild-card series and advancing to the National League Division Series.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30

Game 164: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres – NL Wild Card Series Game 2

Chicago Cubs (0-1) at San Diego Padres (1-0), September 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m. PST Watch: Peacock/NBCSN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Joe Musgrove News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30

Joe Musgrove returns to the Padres

The San Diego Padres released their Wild Card playoff roster the morning of the first Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs.  There were surprises. Deciding to go with 15 position players and 11 pitchers was the first choice that raised eyebrows.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Former Dodgers Star Helped Padres Land One of Their Most Important Players This Year

Former Dodgers Star Helped Padres Land One of Their Most Important Players This Year

A.J. Ellis and Walker Buehler were barely teammates. Buehler was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the summer of 2015, but spent his first year in the organization rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery.

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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 30

Padres get on top fast in all-around rout of Cubs

I don’t know that there was any better way to announce to the world that the San Diego Padres are here to stick around. The Friars took Game 1 of the three-game set against the Chicago Cubs in spectacular fashion, scoring eight runs while limiting the Cubs to zero.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Padres Lineup for Wild-Card Game 2 vs Cubs: Ethan Salas Starting in Historic Feat

Padres Lineup for Wild-Card Game 2 vs Cubs: Ethan Salas Starting in Historic Feat

The San Diego Padres are one win away from the National League Division Series. On Tuesday, the Padres dominated the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, to take a 1-0 lead in the wild-card series.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30

The Padres 2026 postseason feels different

October is a magical time for Major League Baseball. Every postseason team has a legitimate shot to win a World Series title. Whether you are the prohibitive

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Jackson Merrill Reacts to Exciting Padres Development During MLB Playoffs

Jackson Merrill Reacts to Exciting Padres Development During MLB Playoffs

Jackson Merrilll had a simple reaction after watching Joe Musgrove return to the mound for the San Diego Padres in the postseason. “That was awesome,” Merrilll said after the Padres’ 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, according to Annie Heilbrunn.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 30
Michael King fires seven strong innings as Padres blank Cubs in Game 1

Michael King fires seven strong innings as Padres blank Cubs in Game 1

Michael King allowed one hit through seven scoreless innings and Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts homered as the San Diego Padres routed the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Tuesday in Game 1 of a National League wild-card series.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 29
Padres' wild-card roster includes surprise addition of Joe Musgrove

Padres' wild-card roster includes surprise addition of Joe Musgrove

It has been nearly two full years since the San Diego Padres have seen Musgrove throw a pitch in a major league game.

Biggest questions for each MLB wild-card series: What to look for in Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres and more
White-hot Padres try to limit Cubs' offense in wild-card round
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 29
Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview

Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview

In a rematch of the 2025 National League Wild Card Series, the Chicago Cubs will once again take on the San Diego Padres, only this time the series shifts to Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 29
'Why Are You Wearing Blue?': Padres’ $350M Star Calls Out Reporter Over Cubs Colors

'Why Are You Wearing Blue?': Padres’ $350M Star Calls Out Reporter Over Cubs Colors

The Padres and the Cubs will meet in the Wild Card Series again. So wearing the color blue around San Diego is a bad idea. But one reporter wore a blue jacket, and Padres star Manny Machado had to let him know that he wasn’t happy with it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres

Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres

The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.

Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The most important, yet overlooked player for every MLB Wild Card team
Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series

In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.

Alex Bregman stars for Cubs in neutral-site win over Red Sox
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
D-backs, eliminated earlier in the day, fall to Padres
The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz
Ty France News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Ty France hit 500 plate appearances on the Padres' final at-bat of the season, triggering a contract incentive with the whole clubhouse watching

Ty France hit 500 plate appearances on the Padres' final at-bat of the season, triggering a contract incentive with the whole clubhouse watching

Ty France waited until the San Diego Padres’ final at-bat of the regular season to reach a milestone that carried extra meaning. France reached 500 plate appearances in Sunday’s 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, triggering a $200,000 contract incentive.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Padres Place Casey Mize On 15-Day Injured List

Padres Place Casey Mize On 15-Day Injured List

The Padres have placed right-hander Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list, according to a team announcement. Mize is dealing with a right ankle sprain.

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

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

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