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Padres Notes: Magic Number Shrinks, Roster Move Incoming, Fernando Tatis Makes History

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-2, on Thursday and improved to 84-69 on the year. Michael King struck out six across as many innings and allowed two earned runs and two walks on the way to win No.

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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).

Michael King News / Field Level Media / September 17

Michael King, rising Padres pursue another victory over Rockies

The San Diego Padres, with their playoff prospects looking stronger than ever, will attempt to wrap up a series win against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in Denver.

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

Padres Notes: SD Linked to Yankees Star, Ethan Salas Breaks Through, Michael King to Opt Out?

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 6-4, on Sunday and improved to 81-68 on the year with their seventh consecutive win and second series sweep in a row.

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San Diego Padres 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.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Padres turn to Michael King as they scrap with Giants amid tight NL wild-card race

The San Diego Padres will have the advantage of playing while the rival Arizona Diamondbacks watch from afar when the Padres continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.

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 / Gaslamp Ball / September 9

Randy Vásquez is a reliever now

RHP Randy Vásquez seems to be working toward becoming the San Diego Padres’ Swiss Army knife in their pitching staff. Acquired from the New York Yankees, along with Michael King, as part of the Juan Soto trade, Vasquez came to the team as a starting pitcher. That role was the only one he had with the Yankees.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 9

San Diego aims to sweep Nats in series finale

The San Diego Padres turned back the clock, making a signature comeback that they haven’t in quite some time. The Friars were down 4-1 against the Washington Nationals heading into the eighth inning.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 8

Cardinals Named Possible Landing Spot for 31-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a rough season in the pitching department. While their starting rotation has held serve, the bullpen has fallen flat. Still, they could use some more starting pitching depth as they look towards the 2027 season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 4

Padres' Craig Stammen Finally Gave Michael King What He's Been Asking For

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King set a career high Monday night with his 15th quality start of the season, topping his previous career high set in 2024.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 4

Padres Notes: Yankees Series Preview, Unfortunate Michael King Prediction, Ethan Salas Playing Time

The San Diego Padres are currently a half-game out of the final wild-card spot in the National League and must secure every win they can over the course of their next 22 games as they fight for a postseason spot.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 3

Padres Receive Unfortunate Michael King Free Agency Prediction

The San Diego Padres are currently trying to get themselves into the playoffs this year, with the team fighting for a wild-card spot in the National League.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 2

MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Entering September

There may be just under a month left in the regular season, but there is still a lot up in the air when it comes to the MLB award races. Here’s a look at where the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year races stand entering September and how things have changed since our last update in July.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 2

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Final Regular Season Update

There is only one month left in the 2026 MLB season, as playoff races are heating up, and award races are being decided. In a year in which the American

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Padres eager to regain form in opener of series vs. Reds

The San Diego Padres will attempt to continue their run to a potential playoff spot as they close August with the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 23: The Dodgers fall out of top spot

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back with a change at the top. No longer are the Los Angeles Dodgers the kings of the power rankings, with the Milwaukee Brewers taking the top spot.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Padres Looking Into Market For Left-Handed Bats

The Padres are trying to add a left-handed bat in the next two hours. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports they’ve had discussions with the Twins about Trevor Larnach.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 22

Ranking the Top 50 Players On the Block By Trade Value

No matter where your team stands, the trade deadline will grab your attention. Discussion around which player will hopefully soon land in your team’s lineup or which top prospects will spark your dreams of a better future, August 3rd is a day you’ll be tuned in for.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 8