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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 21
Padres pitchers allow nine walks, but offense does just enough to hold off White Sox 
Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a solo home run in the top pf the third inning, which put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Chicago White Sox 3-0. The Padres did not know it at the time, but that swing by Tatis Jr.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21
Fernando Tatis homers, Padres hold off White Sox to trim magic number
Michael King pitched five-plus scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres held on for a 3-2 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Padres (85-71) reduced their magic number to 2 to make the playoffs as they won two of three.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres' Magic Number Shrinks Following Series Win over White Sox
The San Diego Padres won the rubber match of their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, score, shrinking their magic number to make the postseason to two.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres faced with a difficult free agency decision on Dylan Cease
Cease’s market is one of the most polarizing amongst all soon-to-be free agents
Michael King News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres’ Michael King could earn a lucrative deal in free agency
The Padres starting pitcher was part of the return package for Juan Soto
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres All-Star infielder facing uncertain free agent market
Luis Arraez will become a free agent after this season
Clayton Kershaw News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres All-Star Sought Out Clayton Kershaw Autographed Jersey During Dodgers Series
When a legend nears the end of his storied career, he suddenly gets an influx of requests for his jersey from opponents. That has certainly been the case for future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, who announced his retirement from MLB on Thursday after an 18-season career, all with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres' Xander Bogaerts' Expected Return Date Revealed as Postseason Nears
The San Diego Padres have made a decision on when All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts will return to the roster, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 21
Minor league update Week 26
With the two A-level teams finishing their seasons last week, the San Antonio Missions played their last two games this week. The two losses gave them a final record of 65-72, fourth in the Texas League, South Division. Newly promoted outfielder Jake Snider played in seven games for Lake Elsinore and finished with a .333 average and .812 OPS.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres Notes: Friars Offered Blockbuster Trade to Nationals at Deadline, All-Stars Talk Struggles, More
The San Diego Padres bounced back against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, taking a convincing 7-3 win to lower their magic number to clinch a postseason spot to three.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 21
Unsung All-Star continues breakout season for Padres
Adrian Morejon earned another win on Saturday and has earned more wins than any other reliever in the majors this year.
Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / September 21
Padres winning, Gavin Sheets hitting going into finale vs. White Sox
Gavin Sheets has better numbers when he plays for a winning team. So, he has been a major contributor to the San Diego Padres (84-71), who go into Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the host Chicago White Sox (58-97) with a magic number of three to clinch their second consecutive playoff berth.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 20
Ryan O’Hearn breaks out with multi-hit performance, leads Padres to 7-3 win
Ryan O’Hearn delivered a two-out three-run double that put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Chicago White Sox 5-2 in the top of the sixth inning. The Padres added two additional runs to their total and evened their series with the White Sox with a 7-3 win at Rate Field, Saturday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
Ryan O Hearn's double helps Padres rally past White Sox
Jackson Merrill homered and Ryan O'Hearn's three-run double gave San Diego the lead for good in the Padres' come-from-behind 7-3 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 20
Padres’ Magic Number Shrinks After Much-Needed Win Over White Sox
The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Saturday, lowering the team's magic number to three for a spot in the MLB playoffs. The Padres were sputtering, losing three out of their last four games before picking up the win in The Windy City.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 20
Padres All-Star on Team's Struggles: 'I Can't Wait for the Playoffs'
Sometimes, a team needs a wake-up call in order to live up to their potential. Losing to the 58-96 Chicago White Sox in the middle of a crucial part of the postseason chase might serve as that for the ailing San Diego Padres.
Mike Shildt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20
Mike Shildt claims he was a ‘terrible player’
At this point, the San Diego Padres are poised to find themselves in October for the second year in a row. Their playoff appearance in 2024 led manager Mike Shildt to sign a two-year contract extension until the 2027 season.
Robert Suarez News / Just Baseball / September 20
Why Robert Suarez Needs to Throw His Changeup Less
When Robert Suarez broke into the majors with the Padres in 2022, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the nastiest late-inning relievers in baseball. His power four-seam and sinker combination gave him a two-pitch mix that overpowered hitters and fit the mold of the modern high-leverage arm.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
Jackson Merrill’s Bat Is Heating Up at the Best Possible Time
With two weeks left in the season, the San Diego Padres have a firm grasp on a Wild Card spot and are two games back from the first-place Dodgers. So, it is safe to assume that the Padres will be playing baseball in October. Everyone knows the postseason isn’t about being the best team — it’s about being the hottest team going in.
Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Luis Arraez costs Padres a run with boneheaded baserunning move
Luis Arraez stock continues to dip this season. The San Diego Padres infielder Arraez cost his team a run on Wednesday night against the New York Mets with a brutal baserunning mistake.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge
In last season’s MLB playoffs, the San Diego Padres came relatively close to toppling the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Padres are once more an underdog.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10
Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation
One day after his closer gave up a game-winning home run, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave a strong endorsement to Robert Suarez remaining in the role as the regular season winds down.
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