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Padres' Ethan Salas Could Make MLB History Not Seen Since 1969

Few postseason teams employ rookie catchers, and Ethan Salas' youth is even more rare in baseball history. How rare? Only two players have ever caught in the playoffs before turning 21: Joe Garagiola in 1946, and Bob Didier in 1969.

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San Diego edges out Rox to continue win streak

It was a scary one, but the San Diego Padres ended it with their eighth consecutive win. Facing the Colorado Rockies in their series opener on Monday night, the Friars got off to an early lead.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Padres get 2 crucial injury updates as playoffs draw near

The San Diego Padres are scorching hot, but their spot in the postseason is far from secure. Fortunately, two potential reinforcements are making progress at exactly the right time.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 15

Padres Officially Release 8 Players From Organization, Including 7 Pitchers

The San Diego Padres released a total of eight players from their organization, including seven pitchers, per the team's MiLB transaction log. All played for the Dominican Summer League Padres Gold or Brown team this year.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

Surging Padres strive to continue dominance of Rockies

Should the San Diego Padres hold on to earn a wild-card spot in the National League playoffs, they can point to their record against the Colorado Rockies this season.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 15

Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Wins Award, Jason Adam Update, Ramon Laureano Miracle Return?

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-7, on Monday night and improved to 82-68 on the year. It was the eighth straight win for the Friars and the ninth of their last 10 games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

Surging Padres edge Rockies, extend winning streak to eight

Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. homered as the surging San Diego Padres won their eighth game in a row, defeating the Colorado Rockies 8-7 in Denver on Monday.

Jackson Merrill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Padres’ Jackson Merrill opens up about what sparked turnaround

Center fielder Jackson Merrill entered September 14’s game in Colorado with 12 hits in his previous six games, including three home runs amid the San Diego Padres’ pursuit of a National League Wild Card spot.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 14

Padres Get Major Jason Adam Update as Return Looms

The San Diego Padres have just 13 games to go in the regular season and currently sit with a 2.5-game advantage for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 14

Red-Hot Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Huge 4-Game Series vs Rockies

The San Diego Padres are among the hottest teams in Major League Baseball as they enter the penultimate week of the regular season. The Padres just swept the San Francisco Giants and have won seven games in a row.

Ty France News / Field Level Media / September 14

Padres activate 1B Ty France for playoff stretch drive

The San Diego Padres reinstated first baseman Ty France from the paternity list and optioned second baseman Mason McCoy to Triple-A El Paso in advance of Monday's game at Colorado.

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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.

Ramon Laureano News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 14

Padres' Injured 24-Home Run Slugger Not Ruling Out Miraculous Postseason Return

Ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, the San Diego Padres brought in Ramon Laureano — a .290 hitter from the Baltimore Orioles who finished the season with 24 home runs — to address an inconsistent offense at the time of the deal.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / September 14

Surging Padres turn to Casey Mize in opener vs. skidding Rockies

The San Diego Padres were scuffling recently while losing eight of 11 games and falling out of the final wild-card spot in the National League. Two series sweeps later, the Padres are battling for the top berth in the race with two weeks left in the regular season.

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Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / September 13

Manny Machado homers as Padres finish off weekend sweep of Giants

Manny Machado homered, Fernando Tatis Jr. accumulated three hits, two runs and two RBIs, and the visiting San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of San Francisco with a 6-4 victory Sunday night to cap a day on which the Giants announced Rafael Devers would be lost for the season.

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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Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 13

Padres Star Michael King's Opt-Out Decision is Obvious, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres will be in the market for starting pitching this winter. The Padres will need more depth in that department, largely because they could lose Michael King in free agency. King is set to potentially be a free agent this winter, despite signing a three-year, $75 million contract with the Padres last offseason.

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.

Michael King News / Viral Sports News / September 10

San Diego Padres Receive Tough Update on $75 Million Star

The San Diego Padres spent last winter locking Michael King into a three-year, $75 million contract that was supposed to give the rotation a measure of certainty.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues

The San Diego Padres could be getting an important piece of their bullpen back at exactly the right time. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam continues to make progress from the right shoulder strain that has kept him on the injured list since the beginning of July.

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.