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Padres Notes: Michael King Update, Busy Offseason Predicted, Free Agent On the Way Out?

The San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, at home on Monday, taking a key win amid the NL West battle. The game went into extra innings tied at three apiece when Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Michael King News / Field Level Media / September 9

Padres' Michael King set for latest return vs. Reds

Michael King acknowledged he rushed his comeback last month from a nerve issue that caused problems with his pitching shoulder, leading to knee inflammation that landed him on the injured list for another month.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 9

MLB Insider Predicts Padres to Steal NL West Crown Over Dodgers

The San Diego Padres have recently been predicted to win the National League West division. The Friars are currently one game back from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and are firmly positioned in a Wild Card spot with a three-game advantage of the No.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9

Padres top Reds on Fernando Tatis' walk-off sac fly

Fernando Tatis Jr. lofted a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday night as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 4-3 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 9

Padres get walk-off win to open series with Reds

The San Diego Padres recorded 31 hits in their final two games on the road against the Colorado Rockies. They returned to Petco Park to start a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday and were held hitless until the bottom of the fourth when Gavin Sheets hit a double to the right-center field gap.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Padres rumors: San Diego to be active ‘adding pieces,’ per rival executives

The San Diego Padres are once again commanding offseason attention, with rival executives predicting general manager AJ Preller will continue his trademark aggressive style.

Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Announces Update as MLB Playoffs Near

The San Diego Padres (78–65) are looking to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers and capture the NL West crown, entering Monday with just a one-game deficit in the division.

David Morgan News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Padres Coach Has Hilarious 5-Word Message on Pitcher

A San Diego Padres coach had a humorous response when asked about the talents of relief pitcher David Morgan, who has been a solid arm in the bullpen during his rookie season.

Kyle Hart News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Padres Expected to Cut Ties With $5 Million Pitcher This Offseason

The San Diego Padres are sitting at just one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. After dropping five games in a row, the Friars responded by outscoring the Colorado Rockies 18-9 in the final two games of the series and are looking to continue their winning ways back at home against the Cincinnati Reds.

Bud Black News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Former Padres Manager Wants to Get Another Opportunity With MLB Team

Former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is aiming for a comeback to an MLB team's dugout after getting fired by the Colorado Rockies. Black spent 10 seasons with the Rockies, one of the longest-standing managers in baseball for a while, though the ballclub moved on from the experienced coach during the early stages of the season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

MLB Insider Skeptical of Padres Winning World Series For One Big Reason

ESPN's David Schoenfield doesn't believe the San Diego Padres have what it takes to win the World Series in 2025, citing their lack of consistent offense as their downfall.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / September 8

Report: Padres RHP Michael King (knee) set to face Reds

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King is set to return Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, marking just his second appearance in four months.

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Padres' Mike Shildt Facing Jake Cronenworth Decision Before MLB Playoffs

The San Diego Padres have been desperate for offensive production as they have dropped seven of their last ten games, looking to get back on track with the playoffs approaching.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Padres Predicted to Have Aggressive Offseason By Rival Executives

The San Diego Padres are expected to be active during the upcoming MLB offseason, according to rival executives. The Padres organization, while led by president of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 8

MLB insider: Padres likely to bring back $6.5 million slugger this winter

Ramon Laureano has exceeded expectations in San Diego.

Heath Bell News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Former Padres Closer Heath Bell Makes Dream Comeback in Banana Ball

Former San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell added a splash of nostalgia and flair to the Savannah Bananas stop at Petco Park. The Bananas called on Bell to help get them out of the sixth inning, and he did so in signature style.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Padres fans are buzzing after Fernando Tatis Jr. monster 441-foot HR vs. Rockies

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres entered Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies on a slump. They have lost all of their previous five outings, including the Rockies series opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday.

Nestor Cortes News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5