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Torrid Padres take on Marlins, hoping to keep pace in NL wild-card race

Friday night couldn't have gone any better for the San Diego Padres. Not only did they continue their scalding September with an 8-2 defeat of the visiting Miami Marlins, but losses by the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia enabled the Padres (85-69) to forge a three-way tie atop the National League wild-card standings.

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Padres Notes: Magic Number Shrinks, Jason Adam Struggles, Manny Machado Trade?

The San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins, 9-2, on Friday night and improved to 85-69 on the year. As San Diego's magic number shrinks to four, they

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Padres blast Marlins to draw even in wild-card race

Ty France clouted a three-run homer to cap a six-run fifth inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Miami Marlins 8-2 to forge a three-way tie atop the National League's wild-card standings.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 18

Game 154: Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres

Miami Marlins (76-77) at San Diego Padres (84-69), September 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / September 18

Bogaerts falls short of cycle, propels Padres to series win

There’s arguably no San Diego Padre who needed a breakout more than Xander Bogaerts. The veteran shortstop has massively underwhelmed since being signed to a long-term contract ahead of the 2023 season.

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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.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 18

Padres' Manny Machado Floated as Trade Candidate as New Owners Aim to Shed Payroll

San Diego Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado has been floated as a potential trade candidate this winter Pat Ragazzo of FanSided made a list of

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 18

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Critical Series vs Streaking Marlins

The San Diego Padres are in a much better spot than where they were just two short months ago. At the All-Star Break, the question was whether or not the Padres would even make it to the postseason.

Yuki Matsui News / Gaslamp Ball / September 18

Padres’ red-hot reliever Yuki Matsui ready to take next step

In a battle for the final National League Wild Card postseason berth, San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui has been one of the unsung heroes in the team’s second-half comeback.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Surging Padres look to continue roll vs. Marlins

For most of the last two months, the talk has been that a season-ending series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres probably would decide the National League's last wild-card berth.

Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Xander Bogaerts Accomplishes Unique Padres Feat Against Rockies

Xander Bogaerts made San Diego Padres history Thursday while nearly completing a cycle against the Colorado Rockies. Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a home run and a triple in the same inning during San Diego’s seven-run second inning.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 18

Padres Notes: Magic Number Shrinks, Roster Move Incoming, Fernando Tatis Makes History

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-2, on Thursday and improved to 84-69 on the year. Michael King struck out six across as many innings and allowed two earned runs and two walks on the way to win No.

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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.

Lan-Hong Su News / Gaslamp Ball / September 17

The Lake Elsinore Storm are champions

The San Diego Padres’ Low-A affiliate, Lake Elsinore Storm, pummeled their way to the California League Championship on the backs of their newest players, with some assistance from some of their other highly ranked young prospects.

Xander Bogaerts News / Field Level Media / September 17

Xander Bogaerts falls short of cycle as red-hot Padres torch Rockies

Xander Bogaerts homered and tripled in a seven-run second inning and finished a single shy of the cycle, and the surging San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2 in Denver on Thursday.

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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.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Jackson Merrill is Fueling the Padres' Postseason Push

Not too long ago, the conversation surrounding San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill was bleak. Entering the All-Star break, the 23-year-old was slashing just .219/.278/.350 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 93 games.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Padres get crucial injury update amid NL Wild Card push

The San Diego Padres are battling in the National League Wild Card. San Diego is looking to climb the NL Wild Card standings, as the team has performed well in recent action and is closing in on the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.

Manny Machado 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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Fastball on SI / September 16

Fernando Tatis Jr. Had One of MLB's Wildest Turnarounds of 2026

Early in the season, there were real questions about San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr., but all those look like they can be put to rest. The 27-year-old didn't hit his first homer until May 30.

San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Padres May Face a Massive $350M Dilemma as New Owners Prepare to Make a Painful Call for the Team

The San Diego Padres’ new ownership has barely taken control, and they are already facing a difficult decision over one of the team’s biggest contracts.

Manny Machado 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13