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Manny Machado Still Thinks Padres Can Overtake Dodgers to Win NL West

There's nothing wrong with a little optimism. At least, that's how San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado feels. The 33-year-old is confident in the Padres' ability to climb out of the second place spot they've grown so comfortable in and overtake the Dodgers to win the NL West.

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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. gets update on 'undisclosed illness'

The Padres may be without Fernando Tatis Jr. until the postseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 24

Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Remains Sidelined, Xander Bogaerts Returns, Michael King Role Discussed

The San Diego Padres handled the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Tuesday, giving them a two-game lead in the season series. Pitcher Randy Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings, helping provide some rest for the bullpen amid the coming playoff run.

Randy Vasquez News / Gaslamp Ball / September 24

Randy Vasquez delivers dazzling performance, Padres win

Randy Vasquez delivered a seven-inning, one-hit performance to help the San Diego Padres earn a 7-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park, Tuesday.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Padres blank Brewers, tighten race for top NL wild card

Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam, Luis Arraez and Jose Iglesias also homered and the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Tuesday to gain ground in the race for the National League's top wild-card spot.

San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 23

The Padres' potential postseason pitching rotation after a rocky regular season

Pitching was definitely not a strong suit for the San Diego Padres in the regular season, so how is the postseason going to look like for the team?

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Update Emerges After Second Straight Removal From Lineup

The San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth on Monday night after taking the series opener against the National League’s top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers.

Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Padres Announce Move After Xander Bogaerts News

The San Diego Padres punched their ticket to the postseason on Monday night in after a thrilling walk-off victory against the league’s best team, the Milwaukee Brewers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23

Padres' Fernando Tatis Dealing With Major Illness

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is battling an unknown illness, according to president of baseball operations, A.J. Preller. The Padres are hoping to get their superstar back later this week, once he recovers and the results of his tests are in.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23

Padres’ Wild Card roster prediction: who’s in and out

The Friar Faithful can rejoice, as the San Diego Padres have clinched a berth in the 2025 postseason. At the same time, their chances of winning the National League West are growing slimmer by the day.

San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / September 23

Padres Walk-off to Clinch Postseason Berth

The San Diego Padres clinched their second straight postseason berth in extras against the Milwaukee Brewers, 5–4, at Petco Park Monday. This is the fourth time the club has been to the playoffs in the last six years.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23

Padres' Fernando Tatis Predicted to Win Major Award This Season

As the regular season is mere days away from reaching its conclusion, it's time to start thinking about two things: the MLB Playoffs and the MLB Awards.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 23

Padres could face postseason-altering decision in wild-card round

With or without the National League West title in hand, the San Diego Padres could have a tough and potentially postseason-changing decision to make in the wild-card round.

Padres establish new goals after sealing playoff berth

Fernando Tatis Jr. shoved it in face of heckler with home run

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San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / September 23

How the Padres Made the 2025 MLB Postseason

For the fourth time in six seasons, the Padres will partake in playoff baseball. San Diego locked up a spot on September 22, becoming the fifth team in the National League to do so.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23

Padres Manager Reveals Confidence Level in Michael King as Playoffs Near

Starter Michael King gave up eight runs in three innings against the New York Mets on Tuesday, though San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is steadfast in his belief that the right-hander will come through.

Mookie Betts News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23

Padres Notes: Playoffs Clinched, Mookie Betts Says SD ‘Hates’ LA, Ex-Padre Passes Away

The San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers in electric walk-off fashion to secure a postseason berth. The Friars improved to 86-71 behind a stone cold bullpen and a walk-off single by Freddy Fermin in the bottom of the 11th inning.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Padres’ Freddy Fermin makes World Series declaration as Manny Machado pours tequila

The San Diego Padres were all smiles as the celebrations went on, following a win Monday over the Milwaukee Brewers. San Diego got a walk-off win after new player Freddy Fermin singled in the 11th inning.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Manny Machado uses FaceTime to get Fernando Tatis Jr. in on Padres celebration

The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot in the National League this season. San Diego accomplished that feat following a 5-4 victory Monday over the Milwaukee Brewers.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 23

Padres establish new goals after sealing playoff berth

Standing in the middle of a champagne-soaked San Diego Padres clubhouse Monday night, Ryan O'Hearn talked about the accomplishment of making the National League playoffs.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 23

MLB roundup: Padres clinch playoff spot with walk-off win in 11th

Freddy Fermin's one-out single in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, sealing a spot in the National League playoffs.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Fernando Tatis Jr. shoved it in face of heckler with home run

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had the perfect response to a heckler during Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Tatis was batting in the third inning of Sunday’s game at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill.

Robert Suarez News / Just Baseball / September 20

Why Robert Suarez Needs to Throw His Changeup Less

When Robert Suarez broke into the majors with the Padres in 2022, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the nastiest late-inning relievers in baseball. His power four-seam and sinker combination gave him a two-pitch mix that overpowered hitters and fit the mold of the modern high-leverage arm.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18

Jackson Merrill’s Bat Is Heating Up at the Best Possible Time

With two weeks left in the season, the San Diego Padres have a firm grasp on a Wild Card spot and are two games back from the first-place Dodgers. So, it is safe to assume that the Padres will be playing baseball in October. Everyone knows the postseason isn’t about being the best team — it’s about being the hottest team going in.

Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Luis Arraez costs Padres a run with boneheaded baserunning move

Luis Arraez stock continues to dip this season. The San Diego Padres infielder Arraez cost his team a run on Wednesday night against the New York Mets with a brutal baserunning mistake.

Ramon Laureano News / Yardbarker / September 13

Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge

In last season’s MLB playoffs, the San Diego Padres came relatively close to toppling the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Padres are once more an underdog.

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