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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.
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?
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 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.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 28
Padres Wild Card roster predictions: Who’s in, who’s out
The postseason begins on Tuesday, and the San Diego Padres are a participant for the third consecutive season. The club will host the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card round.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 28
Padres Notes: Wild-Card Roster Prediction, Full Schedule vs Cubs, Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires
The San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-4, on Sunday afternoon and finished the regular season with a record of 91-71. Randy Vasquez allowed just one earned run through six solid innings of work, giving up three hits and striking out a pair of batters.
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.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 27
Projecting the Padres Playoff Roster for the Wild-Card Series vs the Cubs
The San Diego Padres are hosting a playoff series this week. The Padres finished the season as the No. 4 seed in the National League, and will welcome the Chicago Cubs into Petco Park for the wild-card series that begins on Tuesday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Still in wild-card race, D-backs stay positive vs. Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the final game of the regular season against the host San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon with an opportunity to make the playoffs, although Arizona will need help.
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.
Casey Mize 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.
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.
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.
Ethan Salas News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' Ethan Salas makes history with triple as first MLB hit
Enjoying a September call-up during a playoff race, Ethan Salas was struggling at the plate and had yet to record a hit until Sunday night.
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