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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Padres’ Craig Stammen perfectly sums up Joe Musgrove’s ’emotional’ return in Game 1
After missing the entirety of the 2025 and 2026 MLB seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024, Joe Musgrove made his triumphant return to the mound for the San Diego Padres — in the postseason, no less.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Joe Musgrove gets unreal welcome from Padres fans in return to mound after 2 years
Tuesday night was a resounding success for the San Diego Padres. They were dominant in Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs, taking an 8-0 victory behind a torrid night from the offense as well as a solid outing from starting pitcher Michael King, who threw seven innings of shutout baseball.
MLB News / Sport Relay / September 30
Padres Rock Boyd, Cubs for Game One NL Wild Card Win 
Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, boosted by three early home runs and an RBI double, as the San Diego Padres blitzed the Chicago Cubs, 8–0, Tuesday night at Petco Park in San Diego, giving the Padres a 1–0 edge in the best-of-three Wild Card series.
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?
Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Michael King’s savage 15-year-old tweet resurfaces after Padres tame Cubs
The internet never forgets. For San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, that is good to know. At least after Game 1. King pushed a no-hitter into the seventh inning, helping the Padres draw first blood in their wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, at Petco Park on Tuesday.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 30
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.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the most exciting home run in Game 1 vs. Cubs
The San Diego Padres have been playing incredible baseball as of late, making a hard charge for the top Wild Card seed — earning homefield advantage against the Chicago Cubs in the process.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado make Cubs pay with 1st inning bombs
San Diego Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado wasted no time making the Chicago Cubs pay in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series Tuesday night at Petco Park.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 29
Game 163: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres – NL Wild Card Series Game 1
Chicago Cubs (0-0) at San Diego Padres (0-0), September 29, 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.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Stars Have Message for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Before Wild-Card Series
San Diego Padres superstar outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. loves the way Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong plays the game of baseball. “How he plays the game, that’s just a role model,” Tatis said.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Craig Stammen announces Padres Game 2 starter ahead of Cubs Wild Card series
The San Diego Padres are putting their first two Wild Card Series games in the hands of Michael King and Nick Pivetta. With King starting Tuesday’s opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Craig Stammen is turning to Pivetta for Game 2 on Wednesday at Petco Park.
Ken Rosenthal News / Fastball on SI / September 29
Ken Rosenthal Explains Why He Thinks Cubs Might Be in Trouble Against Padres
Last year, the Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from the postseason with a 2-1 Wild Card Series victory. But ahead of their rematch in the 2026 playoffs, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared his thoughts on why the outcome could be different this time around.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 29
Stage set for most important game of Padres’ postseason
Somehow they did it. The San Diego Padres won 90-plus games for the third consecutive year, making the postseason each of those seasons. In his rookie year in the manager’s chair, Craig Stammen has continued this club’s regular season success (in spite of his pitfalls).
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Starting Lineup for Wild-Card Game 1 vs Cubs Revealed
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs kick off their wild-card series on Tuesday night at Petco Park. The Cubs dominated the Padres in the regular season, winning five of six games (including two of three at Petco Park).
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Striking Fear in Opponents Ahead of 2026 Postseason
October is here for the San Diego Padres. The Friars will host the Chicago Cubs for what should be an epic best-of-three National League wild-card series.
Joe Musgrove News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Padres make surprising Joe Musgrove decision after 727-day absence
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove last played in Game 2 of the Wild Card series in 2024. Yet, the Padres included Musgrove on their 26-man roster ahead of this year’s Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs.
Joe Musgrove News / Field Level Media / September 29
After missing two seasons, RHP Joe Musgrove added to Padres' roster
After not pitching the past two seasons following Tommy John surgery, right-hander Joe Musgrove was added to the San Diego Padres' postseason roster on Tuesday.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 29
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.
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 29
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.
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 / 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 / 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
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.
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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