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MLB News / Sport Relay / October 1
NL Wild Card: Padres Defeat Cubs, Advance to Division Series 
The San Diego Padres advanced to the Division Series after a 4–1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game Two of the 2026 NL Wild Card Series Wednesday night at Petco Park in San Diego.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 1
Bullpen carries Padres to sweep-sealing win over Cubs
Gavin Sheets ripped a pinch-hit, two-run homer and the San Diego Padres clinched their National League wild-card series with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in Game 2.
San Diego Padres News / ESPN / October 1
Padres silence Cubs' bats again, finish off 2-game wild-card sweep
Five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter and Gavin Sheets hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, as San Diego swept the Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 win.
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?
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 1
Padres sweep Cubs in wild-card series: Here's everything you need to know about the NLDS
The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, on Wednesday night, sweeping the wild-card series and advancing to the National League Division Series.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Game 164: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres – NL Wild Card Series Game 2
Chicago Cubs (0-1) at San Diego Padres (1-0), September 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m. PST Watch: Peacock/NBCSN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Former Dodgers Star Helped Padres Land One of Their Most Important Players This Year
A.J. Ellis and Walker Buehler were barely teammates. Buehler was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the summer of 2015, but spent his first year in the organization rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Padres get on top fast in all-around rout of Cubs
I don’t know that there was any better way to announce to the world that the San Diego Padres are here to stick around. The Friars took Game 1 of the three-game set against the Chicago Cubs in spectacular fashion, scoring eight runs while limiting the Cubs to zero.
Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Padres Lineup for Wild-Card Game 2 vs Cubs: Ethan Salas Starting in Historic Feat
The San Diego Padres are one win away from the National League Division Series. On Tuesday, the Padres dominated the Chicago Cubs, 8-0, to take a 1-0 lead in the wild-card series.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
The Padres 2026 postseason feels different
October is a magical time for Major League Baseball. Every postseason team has a legitimate shot to win a World Series title. Whether you are the prohibitive
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.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Joe Musgrove Made Huge Impact on Padres' Postseason Before He Even Threw a Pitch
The San Diego Padres added right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove to their wild-card series roster against the Chicago Cubs. It was a massive surprise, as it had been almost two years since Musgrove last pitched on an MLB mound.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. nearing Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig in MLB history after dominance vs. Cubs
Fernando Tatis Jr. only needed one pitch to make his presence felt Tuesday night. By the end of the Padres’ 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, his career postseason numbers had climbed closer to two of the greatest hitters baseball has ever seen.
Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Padres SP Michael King’s 5-word mic drop after flirting with no-hitter vs. Cubs
Michael King walked off the mound Tuesday with a seven-run lead, seven scoreless innings, and a crowd ready to celebrate. His no-hit bid had ended, but his confidence in what the Padres could accomplish was just getting started.
The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Jackson Merrill Reacts to Exciting Padres Development During MLB Playoffs
Jackson Merrilll had a simple reaction after watching Joe Musgrove return to the mound for the San Diego Padres in the postseason. “That was awesome,” Merrilll said after the Padres’ 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, according to Annie Heilbrunn.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 30
Michael King fires seven strong innings as Padres blank Cubs in Game 1
Michael King allowed one hit through seven scoreless innings and Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts homered as the San Diego Padres routed the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Tuesday in Game 1 of a National League wild-card series.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 29
Padres' wild-card roster includes surprise addition of Joe Musgrove
It has been nearly two full years since the San Diego Padres have seen Musgrove throw a pitch in a major league game.
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 29
Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview
In a rematch of the 2025 National League Wild Card Series, the Chicago Cubs will once again take on the San Diego Padres, only this time the series shifts to Petco Park.
San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 29
'Why Are You Wearing Blue?': Padres’ $350M Star Calls Out Reporter Over Cubs Colors
The Padres and the Cubs will meet in the Wild Card Series again. So wearing the color blue around San Diego is a bad idea. But one reporter wore a blue jacket, and Padres star Manny Machado had to let him know that he wasn’t happy with it.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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