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The San Diego Padres currently have a half-game advantage for the final wild-card spot in the National League. The upcoming stretch of 16 games will not

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San Diego wins four straight, sweeping Nats before crucial road trip

The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason! They’ll likely go back and forth as the season continues before they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final Wild Card spot.

Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11

Padres Slugger Could Undergo Surgery for Lingering Foot Injury

Gavin Sheets was often a bright spot in an otherwise depressing season for San Diego Padres hitters before he was placed on the injured list Aug. 30 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11

Padres Notes: SD Officially Releases Catcher, Wild-Card Update, Ethan Salas on Postseason Roster?

The San Diego Padres officially released a 27-year-old catcher from the organization who previously made his MLB debut with the team this past June behind the plate.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / September 11

Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season.

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11

MLB Experts Overwhelmingly Agree on Wild-Card Winner Between Padres, Diamondbacks

It's been a roller coaster type of season for the San Diego Padres. San Diego got off to a slow start, and then went on a surprising winning streak. However, they faltered before the trade deadline, and many thought they could ultimately sell.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres Manager Hints at Ethan Salas Making Postseason Roster

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen alluded that there is a chance Ethan Salas makes the postseason roster. Stammen discussed the team's plan for the highly-touted prospect this week, and seemed to hint at him playing in the postseason, assuming the team makes it.

Michael King News / Viral Sports News / September 10

San Diego Padres Receive Tough Update on $75 Million Star

The San Diego Padres spent last winter locking Michael King into a three-year, $75 million contract that was supposed to give the rotation a measure of certainty.

Robbie Ray News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Must-Win Series vs Giants, Including Robbie Ray Revenge

The San Diego Padres, fresh off a series sweep over the Washington Nationals, are traveling to San Francisco to begin a seven-game road trip with three games against the Giants.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues

The San Diego Padres could be getting an important piece of their bullpen back at exactly the right time. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam continues to make progress from the right shoulder strain that has kept him on the injured list since the beginning of July.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / September 9

Jackson Merrill homers twice, drives in 6 as Padres rout Nationals

Jackson Merrill went 4-for-5, homered twice, tripled and drove in six runs to lead the host San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 9

Padres Could Add All-Star to Bullpen Before End of Season

Jason Adam's season might not be over yet. The 35-year-old pitcher, who hasn't pitched since June because of a strained right shoulder, is on track to face live hitters before the weekend, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Padres Release Blake Hunt

The Padres have released catcher Blake Hunt, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

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Manny Machado Makes Padres History During Win Against Nationals

Manny Machado added another piece of San Diego Padres history to his resume Tuesday night, passing Garry Templeton for sole possession of second place on the franchise’s all-time hits list.

Casey Mize News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Why Casey Mize’s slump will derail Padres’ NL Wild Card chances

The San Diego Padres acquired Casey Mize at the trade deadline to help get them into October. Instead, he could become one of the biggest reasons they don’t make it there.

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Padres Acquire Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The San Diego Padres spent Tuesday still chasing a National League Wild Card berth and still tinkering with the edges of their pitching staff. While they hosted the Washington Nationals at Petco Park, the club quietly signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso, via the MLB transaction log.

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.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / September 8

Jackson Merrill heats up as Padres go for series win against Nationals

Monday's temperature for the first pitch at Petco Park was 91 degrees, tied for the second-hottest for a San Diego Padres home game since the facility opened in 2004.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 7

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The last time that the Padres took a college player in the first round was 2016, when the club grabbed Eric Lauer & Cal Quantrill. So, it’s not much of a shock to see San Diego go with the tried-and-true method, even if it doesn’t always yield perfect results.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7

Jackson Merrill, Nick Pivetta lead Padres past Nationals

Jackson Merrill had three hits and knocked in two runs Monday and Nick Pivetta sailed through five scoreless innings in his return to the Padres' rotation as San Diego edged the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Padres Get Back Key Reinforcement for NL Wild Card Race

Nick Pivetta is back in the San Diego Padres’ rotation at a critical point in the National League playoff race. The veteran right-hander was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday and is scheduled to start against the Washington Nationals.

Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Padres Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment

The Padres announced that right-hander Nick Pivetta has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported. To open an active roster spot, fellow righty Jhony Brito has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso.

Casey Mize News / Yardbarker / September 3

Casey Mize's unreliability on the mound for Padres continues

Mize has yet to find a consistent rhythm since being traded to the West Coast.

Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up

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Ethan Salas News / Just Baseball / September 2

Padres Promote Top Catching Prospect Ethan Salas for MLB Debut

The wait is finally over. Ethan Salas was called up on Tuesday to make his debut, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 20-year-old catcher is Just Baseball’s No.

Ethan Salas News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up

With MLB rosters expanding on September 1, the San Diego Padres decided to call up top prospect Ethan Salas. Salas, the 20-year-old catcher, is the top prospect in the Padres organization and the No.