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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28
White-hot Padres try to limit Cubs' offense in wild-card round
The Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from the postseason a year ago and then scored 55 runs while going 5-1 against them this season. But nobody is expecting that type of one-sided matchup to continue as the Padres are hotter than lava entering Tuesday night's National League wild-card series opener against visiting Chicago.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
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.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 28
Padres, Cubs Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild-Card Game 1 on Tuesday
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are facing off in the 2026 wild-card series in a rematch of last year's wild-card matchup. In 2025, the Cubs beat the Padres in three games.
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?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
4 bold predictions for Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are running it back in the National League Wild Card Series, but this time the Cubs come to Petco Park. San Diego
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.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 28
Walker Buehler, Padres Oozing With Confidence Heading Into Postseason
The San Diego Padres begin their postseason journey on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Cubs. After owning a record of just 50-53 on July 24, the Padres have been on an absolute tear, losing just 18 times over the last 59 games of the season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 28
Why A.J. Preller chose Craig Stammen 
From 2016 to 2024, San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller hired four managers. Andy Green was the rebuild manager, never intended to be the guy.
Michael King News / Fastball on SI / September 28
Ranking the NL Wild Card Series Teams from Worst to Best
The wild card series matchups will begin on Tuesday. The eight teams facing off in that round will play a best-of-three series, with the higher seed playing at home for all three games.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
This underrated player will make or break Padres’ chances vs. Cubs in NL Wild Card round
The San Diego Padres take on the Chicago Cubs for the NL Wild Card starting Tuesday night. If San Diego wants to advance past a team led by the likely MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong, this one X-factor will be a major reason why.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 28
Padres' Joe Musgrove Watch Has Taken Another Turn Just Before Postseason
The San Diego Padres have been without the pitching of Joe Musgrove for nearly two years. The last time Musgrove appeared at the major league level was on Oct.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
Why Ken Rosenthal believes Padres will defeat Cubs in NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres fell short against the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card round last year, but in 2026, they will have the Friar Faithful behind them.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 28
MLB Exec Predicts Padres to Win 2026 World Series
The San Diego Padres are entering the postseason as one of the hottest teams in baseball. The Padres went 17-3 over their final 20 games of the regular season.
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 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 / Field Level Media / September 27
D-backs, eliminated earlier in the day, fall to Padres
Gavin Sheets homered and Freddy Fermin knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres tuned up for their National League wild-card series by stopping the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday afternoon.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 27
Padres clinch home field for wild-card round; D-backs remain alive
Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts homered and the San Diego Padres clinched home-field advantage in the first round of the National League playoffs with a 10-7 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.
San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / September 28
How the Padres Made the 2026 MLB Postseason
For the first time in franchise history, the Padres will go to the playoffs for the third straight season in 2026. San Diego’s offense was fantastic in the second half, led in large part by their star right fielder.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
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. 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
The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz
How many of the 24 relievers in MLB history to record at least 100 strikeouts in three different seasons can you name in five minutes?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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