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Padres Notes: Magic Number Shrinks, Ethan Salas Makes Insane History, Mason Miller Crowns Teammate

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-3, on Wednesday evening and improved to 83-69 on the year. The magic number for San Diego is now seven, meaning they need a combination of seven wins or losses by the Arizona Diamondbacks, whose comeback against the Miami Marlins fell short on Wednesday.

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Michael King, rising Padres pursue another victory over Rockies

The San Diego Padres, with their playoff prospects looking stronger than ever, will attempt to wrap up a series win against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in Denver.

Ethan Salas News / ESPN / September 17

Salas' 2 homers in Padres' win make him youngest catcher with multi-HR game

With his first two major league home runs, Ethan Salas bettered a mark set in 1976.

Ethan Salas News / Field Level Media / September 16

Ethan Salas’ first 2 MLB homers power Padres past Rockies

Ethan Salas hit the first two home runs of his major league career, Jackson Merrill finished with three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Denver on Wednesday night.

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 16

Countdown to October: Padres’ postseason magic number dwindling

With less than two weeks remaining in the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the San Diego Padres have firm control of the third and final National League Wild Card postseason position. The magic number is nine, and with a little luck, they can clinch a playoff berth against division foe, the Arizona Diamondbacks, at Petco Park next weekend.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Padres get crucial injury update amid NL Wild Card push

The San Diego Padres are battling in the National League Wild Card. San Diego is looking to climb the NL Wild Card standings, as the team has performed well in recent action and is closing in on the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 16

Game 152: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

San Diego Padres (82-69) at Colorado Rockies (56-95), September 16, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Coors Field – Denver, Colo. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 16

Bullpen drops ball as Padres lose opportunity to catch up in Wild Card

Everyone in the running for the NL Wild Card lost yesterday. Both the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies lost in yesterday’s games. The San Diego Padres lost as well.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 16

Padres' Mason Miller Crowns Teammate as 'Most Valuable Reliever' in MLB

The San Diego Padres have had plenty of bright spots this season, but no area of the team has had more consistent success than the bullpen. Mason Miller

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 16

Padres Reinforcing Clear Message to Top Prospect Ethan Salas

After San Diego Padres top prospect Ethan Salas continued to rake at the Double-A level, he earned a promotion to Triple-A towards the end of July. It took just 24 games for him to prove that he was ready for the show with a .326 batting average, and he was promoted when rosters expanded on Sept.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 16

Experts Overwhelmingly Agree on Padres' Role in 2026 Postseason

The San Diego Padres are viewed as the sleeper team in the National League. In ESPN’s Jesse Rogers’ latest column, MLB executives and scouts weighed in across several categories as the postseason approaches, including the biggest sleeper in the NL. The Padres received the most votes with seven.

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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.

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.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / September 16

Robbie Ray, Padres determined to rebound vs. Rockies

The San Diego Padres had been unbeatable for more than a week, but they ran into a hungry Colorado Rockies team Tuesday night in a game that ended San Diego's eight-game winning streak.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Fastball on SI / September 16

Fernando Tatis Jr. Had One of MLB's Wildest Turnarounds of 2026

Early in the season, there were real questions about San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr., but all those look like they can be put to rest. The 27-year-old didn't hit his first homer until May 30.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / September 16

A.J. Preller signed stellar free agent class for 2026

There is only a little over a week left in the 2026 regular season for the San Diego Padres. With the team marching toward a playoff berth, this is a good time to look back at how they got here.

San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Padres May Face a Massive $350M Dilemma as New Owners Prepare to Make a Painful Call for the Team

The San Diego Padres’ new ownership has barely taken control, and they are already facing a difficult decision over one of the team’s biggest contracts.

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.

MLB 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.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Elly De La Cruz sets personal high with home run vs. Dodgers

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown

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San Diego Padres News / Anubis Sports / September 13

The San Diego Padres Would Be A Dangerous Playoff Opponent

With the MLB regular season winding down, the postseason bracket is starting to take shape. Among the teams fighting to make it are the San Diego Padres, who currently sit in the final playoff spot.

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.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Craig Stammen Admits Walker Buehler Mistake After Padres Win

Craig Stammen admitted an awkward mistake involving Walker Buehler during the San Diego Padres’ 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Padres manager went to the mound in the third inning intending to remove Buehler, but the veteran right-hander convinced him to stay in the game.