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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
San Diego Padres News / ESPN / September 23
Small-market success story or cautionary tale? Why Padres fit both sides of MLB's labor debate
Is San Diego why baseball needs a salary cap -- or a shining example of why it doesn't? It depends who you ask.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22
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.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 22
Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Series-Opener vs Dodgers With Surprise Designated Hitter
The San Diego Padres are in Los Angeles for a three-game series with the rival Dodgers where they can officially clinch a spot in the 2026 postseason. The Padres (87-69) enter the series as baseball's hottest team, going 13-1 over their last 14 games and 14-2 over their last 16.
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.
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 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.
Gavin Sheets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21
Padres Gavin Sheets’ role gets update if he returns from injury before playoffs
The San Diego Padres have been without Gavin Sheets all September, as he’s dealing with a sprain and plantar plate tear in his left foot. However, he’s been making progress and appears to be on pace to return, assuming the club reaches the playoffs.
San Diego Padres 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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20
2026 NL Standings: Padres’ walk-off surges them past slumping Phillies in Wild Card race
The Major League Baseball season is near its end, and that means teams have little time left to qualify for the playoffs. The San Diego Padres have been red-hot as the season comes to a close.
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.
Ethan Salas News / Field Level Media / September 20
Rookie Ethan Salas lifts Padres past Marlins in 10 innings
Rookie Ethan Salas stroked an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday night and the San Diego Padres edged the visiting Miami Marlins 7-6.
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.
San Diego Padres 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.
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.
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