Yardbarker
Dodgers, Padres clash with postseason goals within reach

Dodgers, Padres clash with postseason goals within reach

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will say farewell for now in their final meeting of the regular season Thursday night in L.A., with one team guaranteed to celebrate at the end of the evening.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 24
Padres Notes: SD Cuts Veteran Pitcher, Joe Musgrove Bad News, Walker Buehler Postseason Role

Padres Notes: SD Cuts Veteran Pitcher, Joe Musgrove Bad News, Walker Buehler Postseason Role

The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, on Wednesday night and improved to 88-70 on the year. Robbie Ray struck out a pair of Dodgers and

San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / September 24

2026 MLB playoff picture: Standings, bracket, clinching scenarios, postseason projections as Padres stay hot

Six teams have clinched their spots in the 2026 MLB playoff field ... so who will be next?

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24
Padres down Dodgers, grab solo lead in NL wild-card standings

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.

Yandy Diaz News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Hits leaders by MLB franchise' quiz
The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Corbin Carroll creates exclusive group with MLB legend

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

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history
Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run
White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return to lineup vs. Padres
The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz
Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Alek Jacob News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Padres Designate Alek Jacob For Assignment

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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23

Game 158: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

San Diego Padres (87-70) at Los Angeles Dodgers (97-60), September 23, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif.

Jason Adam News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Padres To Activate Jason Adam

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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Wednesday's Game vs Dodgers

Padres Announce Starting Lineup for Wednesday's Game vs Dodgers

The San Diego Padres are looking to even their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and get one step closer to clinching a spot in the 2026 postseason.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 23

Padres fall flat against rival Dodgers in series opener

This was a tough one. The San Diego Padres, despite being the hottest team in MLB, feel to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in their series opener on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 23

Reasons for optimism: Padres on verge of clinching postseason berth

The San Diego Padres are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth for the third consecutive season. However, the club has been through plenty of ups and downs in 2026.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 23
Padres Manager Hints at Walker Buehler Playing Big Role in Postseason

Padres Manager Hints at Walker Buehler Playing Big Role in Postseason

When right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor league deal this past offseason, it was assumed that all the work he put in would one day be for a postseason run.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
 The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
 The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres React to Jake Cronenworth News Amid Wild-Card Hunt

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

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.

Blue Jays make flurry of moves ahead of critical series against Orioles
Jackson Chourio makes MLB history in win against the Orioles
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in postseason position
Dodgers' rookie Josue De Paula has made an immediate impact
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21
Sizzling Padres can punch playoff ticket as soon as opener with Dodgers

Sizzling Padres can punch playoff ticket as soon as opener with Dodgers

The hottest team in baseball is racing toward a playoff berth, and the San Diego Padres can complete the chase as early as Tuesday's opener of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Gavin Sheets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21
Padres Gavin Sheets’ role gets update if he returns from injury before playoffs

Padres Gavin Sheets’ role gets update if he returns from injury before playoffs

The San Diego Padres have been without Gavin Sheets all September, as he’s dealing with a sprain and plantar plate tear in his left foot. However, he’s been making progress and appears to be on pace to return, assuming the club reaches the playoffs.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 21
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in strong postseason position

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.

Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Michael King News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Padres Make Michael King Move Ahead of Dodgers Game

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.

Jake Cronenworth News / Field Level Media / September 20
Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins

Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins

Jake Cronenworth homered twice and knocked in a season-high five runs Sunday while Fernando Tatis Jr. also homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 7-3 to polish off a three-game sweep.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Padres rookie made the perfect kind of history after walking off Marlins

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: Final Check-In

2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: Final Check-In

The 2026 season is near completion. While many teams are laser-focused on their final push to either reach the postseason or secure a critical first-round bye, others are already looking ahead to the offseason and the 2027 campaign (and beyond).

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
The Padres have become a team nobody wants to face

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?

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.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15
One All-Star may be the odd man out on the Padres this offseason

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

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
The 'Three-HR playoff games' quiz

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.