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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 25
San Diego clinches against rivals in 2024 déjà vu, turns to Arizona for final homestand 
What a game. What a series. What a season. What a way for the San Diego Padres to clinch their spot in the 2026 postseason. The Friars sealed a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, earning a Wild Card berth and maintaining a one-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for the top spot in the NL Wild Card.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 25
Which San Diego Padres have the most to gain in last series
The San Diego Padres have only three games remaining in what has been an unbelievable season. Rookie manager Craig Stammen has plenty of work ahead after securing a Wild Card berth. Several players are fighting for postseason roster security.
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Manager Has Strong Message About Beating Dodgers in LA
The San Diego Padres clinched a postseason berth on Thursday night after taking two of three games from the rival Dodgers in Los Angeles With the two wins, the Padres control their own destiny to secure the No.
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 / 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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for All-Important Final Series of Season vs Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres, fresh off clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason, are heading back home for a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Just last week, this series was shaping up to be the equivalent of a postseason series, with the winner securing the final wild-card spot and the loser going home.
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?
Casey Mize News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Notes: SD Clinches Postseason, Wild-Card Game 1 Starter Revealed, Casey Mize Role in Jeopardy
The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2, on Thursday evening as they not only improved to 89-70 on the year, but clinched a spot in the postseason for the third season in a row, a franchise record.
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25
Padres Beat Dodgers to Clinch Postseason Berth for Historic Third Straight Season
The San Diego Padres have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 postseason — and for the first time in franchise history, they've done it for a third consecutive season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24
Padres down Dodgers, grab solo lead in NL wild-card standings
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Michael King News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres Make Michael King Move Ahead of Dodgers Game
The San Diego Padres are making an important change to their rotation ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Craig Stammen announced that Michael King will move up a day and start Tuesday’s series opener at Dodger Stadium.
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.
San Diego Padres 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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