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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 26
Padres clinch playoff spot; seek home-field series 
After struggling offensively and patching together a pitching staff, the San Diego Padres hit their stride shortly after the All-Star break. Playing under .500 baseball up to July 23 (50-53), the Friars have a 39-17 record since then.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 26
Padres New Owner Sends Clear Warning to Rival Teams Ahead of Postseason
The San Diego Padres are riding high as the regular season comes to an end. The Padres just took two out of three against their bitter rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and have a firm grip on the No.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
In Game 161, D-backs look to stay alive another day vs. Padres
Snakes alive. The Arizona Diamondbacks, who seemingly have been on the verge of elimination from the National League wild-card hunt for a week, haven't been killed yet.
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 25
Game 160: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks (85-74) at San Diego Padres (89-70), September 25, 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.
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Massive Series Opener vs Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres are back home after clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason and welcoming the Arizona Diamondbacks into Petco Park to close out the regular season.
Ethan Salas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25
Here’s how Padres’ Ethan Salas can make intriguing MLB postseason history
Ethan Salas has already made his first month with the San Diego Padres memorable. Now that San Diego has clinched a postseason berth, the 20-year-old catcher could add a historic feat to his rookie season.
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
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25
More work to do for Padres, Diamondbacks in regular season
When the San Diego Padres were 50-53 going into a series in Miami on July 24, they were perhaps one more series loss away from being sellers at the MLB trade deadline.
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 / Field Level Media / September 25
Padres top Dodgers, make team history with another playoff berth
Dustin Harris drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the visiting San Diego Padres made franchise history with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday to clinch a spot in the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24
MLB Exec predicts Padres will finally win first World Series
The San Diego Padres are suddenly looking like a team nobody wants to see in October. San Diego has surged into the top NL Wild Card spot with four games remaining, and at least one MLB executive believes this run isn’t going to end anytime soon.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Padres Demote Pitcher During Dodgers Series
The San Diego Padres made a bullpen move Thursday, activating reliever Jason Adam from the injured list and optioning right-hander Griffin Canning to the ACL Padres.
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.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22
Padres’ Michael King plan for start of playoffs gets clarity from Craig Stammen
The San Diego Padres don’t have a firm decision yet on when pitcher Michael King’s next start will be. That will depend on how the next few days go as the MLB playoffs draw near, as the Friars look to lock up a spot in the upcoming 2026 MLB playoffs.
Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres React to Jake Cronenworth News Amid Wild-Card Hunt
Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to five games, along with winning 13 of their last 14 games.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins
San Diego Padres youngster Ethan Salas stole the show on Saturday exactly like Manny Machado did over a decade ago. Salas came up to the plate as a pinch hitter in a tie game against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.
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 / 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.
San Diego Padres 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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