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On YouTubeJoe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 18
Padres' Joe Musgrove Has 4-Word Update on Potential Postseason Return
After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024, Joe Musgrove has missed the entirety of the 2025 season as he recovers and prepares to contribute in 2026.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
Jackson Merrill’s Bat Is Heating Up at the Best Possible Time
With two weeks left in the season, the San Diego Padres have a firm grasp on a Wild Card spot and are two games back from the first-place Dodgers. So, it is safe to assume that the Padres will be playing baseball in October. Everyone knows the postseason isn’t about being the best team — it’s about being the hottest team going in.
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Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / September 17
Manny Machado's grand slam powers Padres past Mets
Manny Machado hit a tie-breaking grand slam in the fifth inning Wednesday night for the visiting San Diego Padres, who held on to beat the New York Mets 7-4 in the middle game of a three-game series between the teams holding down the final two National League wild card spots.
Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Luis Arraez costs Padres a run with boneheaded baserunning move
Luis Arraez stock continues to dip this season. The San Diego Padres infielder Arraez cost his team a run on Wednesday night against the New York Mets with a brutal baserunning mistake.
Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Padres’ Manny Machado destroys grand slam vs. Mets amid NL West push
The San Diego Padres entered a series against the New York Mets needing a good performance. Mike Shildt is encouraged by his team despite sitting two losses behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17
Padres' Michael King Doesn't Hold Back After Brutal Performance
With back-to-back losses from the Dodgers, the Padres had the chance to gain much-needed ground in the race to win the NL West when they faced off against the Mets on Tuesday night.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Padres’ dream scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs
The San Diego Padres are hoping to finish the 2025 regular season strong for a potential postseason run. The team is built to win with the pieces to make a lot of noise in the National League.
Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / September 17
Jackson Merrill heating up at the right time 
Jackson Merrill is getting hot at the right time for the San Diego Padres. Over the last seven games, he has eight hits, four of which were home runs, six runs and seven RBI.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17
Padres Could Get Trade Deadline Addition Back Before End of Season
The San Diego Padres had a whirlwind of a trade deadline. The pièce de résistance of president of baseball operations A.J. Preller's career brought in
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Padres’ nightmare scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs
The San Diego Padres will likely be a playoff team unless they experience a total collapse in their final 11 games. At 82-69, the Friars are currenlty holding down the second Wild Card position, five games back of the Chicago Cubs for the top WC spot.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17
Padres' Mike Shildt Addresses Surprising Dylan Cease Decline
A season ago, starting pitcher Dylan Cease impressed in his first year with the Padres after San Diego made a trade for the right-hander with the White Sox.
Nick Pivetta News / Sporting News / September 17
Nick Pivetta: ‘I’ll get my break in the offseason. It’s go time.’
Nick Pivetta is eager to take the mound for the Padres amid the NL West division race.
Xander Bogaerts News / Sporting News / September 17
Padres' Xander Bogaerts eyes weekend return from injured list
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt mentioned that shortstop Xander Bogaerts has a chance of returning this weekend after suffering from a fractured foot in late August.
Ramon Laureano News / Just Baseball / September 16
The Padres Added the Best Bat at the Deadline in Ramón Laureano
When the 2025 season began, few would have predicted that Ramón Laureano would be one of baseball’s most impactful players. This season, Laureano ranks 15th in OPS (.870) and 12th in wRC+ (141) among hitters with at least 400 plate appearances.
Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / September 14
Jackson Merrill helps Padres knock off Rockies
Jackson Merrill belted a three-run homer to help the host San Diego Padres overcome Mickey Moniak's two-homer, five-RBI performance in a 9-6 victory versus the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Padres Make Unexpected Manny Machado Decision Before Rockies Game
The San Diego Padres are on track for back-to-back postseason appearances, entering Sunday with secure possession of an NL wild card spot and 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West.
Ramon Laureano News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge
In last season’s MLB playoffs, the San Diego Padres came relatively close to toppling the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Padres are once more an underdog.
Xander Bogaerts 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.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10
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.
Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Padres expected to activate Michael King
The Padres are expected to reinstate right-hander Michael King from the injured list to start tomorrow’s game versus the Reds, reports Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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